Karan Singh Tyagi’s Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is set to hit theatres on April 18. Featuring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday in the lead roles, the film is already gaining strong traction through advance bookings.
According to Sacnilk, the movie has sold over 4,000 tickets so far and earned more than ₹12 lakh in pre-release bookings. The advance booking began on Wednesday, and by 2 PM, Kesari Chapter 2 had sold 4,034 tickets across 1,948 shows, collecting ₹12,65,298.
The average ticket price remains under ₹250 nationwide. Among major cities, the National Capital Region (NCR) leads the chart with pre-sales crossing ₹3.54 lakh, thanks to high demand and blocked seats. Mumbai and Bengaluru follow closely with advance collections of over ₹1.48 lakh each.
Kesari Chapter 2 Advance Booking
Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, is already creating a buzz as one of the most awaited films of 2025. With a powerful trailer and chart-topping songs, the sequel to the 2019 hit Kesari has captured fans’ attention across social media. Here’s a look at the film’s advance booking performance.
As per Sacnilk, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, featuring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, has sold over 4,000 tickets and earned more than ₹12 lakh in advance bookings.
The advance booking began on Wednesday and by 2 PM, the movie had collected ₹12,65,298 from 4,034 tickets across 1,948 shows. The nationwide average ticket price is below ₹250, making it an affordable watch for many moviegoers.
In terms of city-wise pre-sales, the National Capital Region (NCR) leads with nearly ₹15.36 lakh in gross revenue and around ₹30.89 lakh in blocked seats. Bengaluru and Mumbai are not far behind, each reporting over ₹1.48 lakh in early ticket sales.
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Special Screenings of Kesari Chapter 2 Receive Strong Response
Kesari Chapter 2 is already making an impact even before its official release, thanks to special preview screenings held in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. The film has received an overwhelming response from audiences.
Notably, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta were among the dignitaries who attended a screening. As per PTI, Rekha Gupta praised the film, stating, “It is a marvellous movie. I watched half of it and look forward to watching the rest. I often say we may not get a chance to die for the country, but we can certainly start living for it.”
About Kesari Chapter 2
A spiritual sequel to Akshay Kumar’s 2019 hit Kesari, Kesari Chapter 2 focuses on the courageous journey of Chettur Sankaran Nair, who challenged the British Crown following the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919. Akshay Kumar portrays Sankaran, while R. Madhavan plays Neville McKinley, the lawyer who opposes him in the legal battle. Ananya Panday stars as Dilreet Gill.
Based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, the film is produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films.
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FAQs
Q.1. When is Kesari Chapter 2 releasing?
Ans. Kesari Chapter 2 is set to release in theatres on April 18, 2025.
Q.2. Who stars in Kesari Chapter 2?
Ans. The film features Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday in lead roles.
Q.3. What is the story of Kesari Chapter 2?
Ans. The film follows Chettur Sankaran Nair’s fight against the British Crown after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.
Q.4. How is Kesari Chapter 2 performing in advance bookings?
Ans. The film has sold over 4,000 tickets and earned more than ₹12 lakh in pre-release bookings as of now.
Q.5. Where were special screenings of Kesari Chapter 2 held?
Ans. Special screenings were held in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, with prominent dignitaries attending.
