Akshay Kumar’s Historical Drama Lags Behind Sky Force on Opening Day; Earns THIS much

Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, a highly anticipated historical courtroom drama, debuted with positive reviews and decent box office numbers on its opening day. Directed by newcomer Karan Singh Tyagi, the film, starring R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday alongside Kumar, brought in an estimated Rs 7.5 crore on Friday, according to Sacnilk. Hindi occupancy for the film clocked in at 17.40% overall, with a gradual increase throughout the day, from 12.67% in the morning to 19.76% in the afternoon and evening screenings.

Despite strong word-of-mouth and a compelling historical backdrop, Kesari Chapter 2 fell short of Akshay Kumar's previous release, Sky Force, which garnered Rs 12.25 crore on its opening day in January.

The film revisits the tragic events of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, with Kumar portraying C. Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who fought against the British Raj to bring the truth to light. R. Madhavan takes on the role of Advocate Neville McKinley, while Ananya Panday plays journalist Dilreet Gill.

Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films, Kesari Chapter 2 has the potential to see an increase in box office numbers over the weekend if positive audience response continues to draw crowds.

Set against the backdrop of colonial India in 1919, The Case That Shook The Empire is a quiet yet powerful historical courtroom drama that delves into the lesser-known story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Directed by debutant Karan Singh Tyagi and based on the book by Raghu and Pushpa Palat, the film follows the courageous journey of C. Sankaran Nair as he fights relentlessly to expose the truth behind the tragic event. This is not your typical patriotic film with jingoistic chants or over-the-top heroism; it offers a nuanced and gripping account of a pivotal moment in history.

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