'Kesari Chapter 2' early Twitter review: ‘National award loading,’ netizens hail Akshay Kumar’s performance

The early Twitter reviews for 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh' are pouring in, and they’re filled with glowing praise for the performances of Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film is a spiritual sequel to 'Kesari' (2019) and tells the harrowing story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, focusing on advocate C Sankaran Nair’s courageous legal battle against the British Empire.
Twitter users have been vocal about the film’s emotional weight and gripping storytelling. One fan posted, “#KesariChapter2 is by farrrrrrr the BEST performance of #AkshayKumar. The Background Music, Intensity, emotional scenes & the Climax... PURE GOOSEBUMPS.” Another added, “National Award worthy performance by both leads.”
Akshay, Ananya and Madhavan shine bright
While Akshay Kumar is being hailed for delivering one of his career-best roles, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday have also garnered admiration. One user wrote, “Attended the preview of #KesariChapter2, hosted by @HardeepSPuri sir! Without a doubt, this is Akshay Kumar’s best performance to date! He outshines R. Madhavan, who I’ve always considered a remarkably refined actor. Ananya Panday surprised me with her soft/ subtle acting, proving she can handle roles with substance.”
Another tweet read, “The clapping at the end from the special screening of #KesariChapter2 says it all, just like #SkyForce, this movie will also be going to get a standing ovation from the audience in the theatres.”
A cinematic wake-up call
Touted as a bold film that uncovers buried truths from India’s colonial past, 'Kesari Chapter 2' is based on *The Case That Shook the Empire' by Raghu and Pushpa Palat. The storyline traces how C Sankaran Nair challenged the British government after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. A viewer noted, “Unraveling intricacies of a dark chapter from our independence struggle, #KesariChapter2 shall go down in history of Indian moviemaking… Marvellous acting by @akshaykumar @ActorMadhavan.”
Releasing in theatres on April 18, 'Kesari Chapter 2' is already being dubbed as a must-watch cinematic experience.