Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan star in Kesari Chapter 2 set for March release

Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday will star in a film now titled Kesari Chapter 2, previously known as Shankara. The movie is set to release on March 14, 2025, during the Holi festival. Kesari Chapter 2 is a courtroom drama that explores the story of C Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who fought for justice after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It is distinct from the 2019 film Kesari, which focused on the Battle of Saragarhi. The title change to Kesari Chapter 2 suggests a thematic link to the earlier film, which also starred Akshay Kumar. The new film aims to connect with audiences through its historical narrative and significant release date.