Kesari Chapter 2 Day 4: Akshay Kumar Film Sees Sharp 60% Drop at Box Office

Fast summary:

• Kesari Chapter 2: The untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, released on April 18, is a past courtroom drama based on advocate C. Shankaran Nair’s fight to expose the conspiracy behind the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay Kumar portrays Nair.
• The film is adapted from the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa palat,descendants of C. Shankaran Nair.
• Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi in his debut, the movie stars Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, Ananya Panday, Regina Cassandra, and others; it is produced by Dharma Productions led by Karan Johar.
• In it’s opening weekend, Kesari Chapter 2 earned Rs 29.5 crore net in India and grossed Rs 49.75 crore globally; it crossed Rs 50 crore worldwide after earning an additional Rs 4.5 crore domestically on Monday (April 21).Domestic earnings for four days stand at Rs 34 crore net.
• It sees a substantial drop (62.50%) in collections compared to Sunday’s earnings of Rs 12 crore but maintains solid global performance.
• This film serves as a spiritual sequel to the war film Kesari (2019), also headlined by Akshay Kumar.

Indian Opinion Analysis:
Kesiari Chapter 2 blends history with courtroom drama to spotlight a significant chapter in India’s fight against colonial rule-the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre-through advocate C Shankaran Nair’s efforts to challenge British authority legally and politically. Its adaptation from primary historical sources offers potential value for audiences seeking layered historical narratives intertwined with legal challenges.

Akshay kumar’s portrayal anchors both cinematic appeal and thematic relevance for modern audiences interested in stories depicting broader struggles for justice during British colonialism-a narrative relevant internationally too given its focus on accountability during imperial rule.

The box office reception suggests moderate domestic enthusiasm but strong global engagement aligned with historical films centering around India’s past struggles often gaining traction beyond borders due to universal themes of resilience against oppression.

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