Kesari Chapter 2, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, is generating buzz at the box office ever since it released on April 18, 2025. The Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday-starrer is a courtroom drama film that has been made on the basis of the book The Case That Shook The Empire. Let’s learn more about its box office response and what the coming days will be like for the film.

The Plot and Cast
Kesari Chapter 2 takes place in the backdrop of 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, one of the most heinous acts in Indian history. The movie is based on the life of C. Sankaran Nair, a statesman and lawyer, played by Akshay Kumar, who initiated a legal battle against The Crown to reveal the truth about the massacre. R. Madhavan portrays Advocate Neville McKinley’s role, and Ananya Panday plays Dilreet Gill’s role. The movie is produced by big production companies such as Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films.

Box Office Performance
Within the initial eight days, Kesari Chapter 2 grossed almost ₹50 crore at the box office. The movie witnessed a small hike on the second Friday and will witness substantial growth over Saturday and Sunday. As per morning trends, the movie is expected to see an enormous hike in its business on Day 9, targeting a collection of ₹7 crore on the second Saturday. Holiday season is bound to generate good footfalls, thereby increasing its box office collections even more.

Competition and Future Prospects
Kesari Chapter 2 is now facing competition from holdover release Jaat and newcomers such as Ground Zero and re-release Andaz Apna Apna. Even with the competition, the movie has been promising and is likely to register good numbers in the next few days. With no big releases until May 1, Kesari Chapter 2 has a free window to take advantage of its present wave. Analysts are expecting a good second weekend for the movie, with expectations of it minting approximately ₹15 crore during the weekend.

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Conclusion
Kesari Chapter 2 has proved to be a box office hit, with its gripping narrative and good performances from the cast. As it continues to run alongside other movies, its prospects seem bright. Will it hit ₹100 crore? Only time will tell, but for now, the movie is definitely leaving its mark.