Kesari 2 X Reviews: Netizens Praise Akshay Kumar & R Madhavan's Performance, Call Courtroom Drama 'Engrossing'

Akshya Kumar, Ananya Panday and R Madhavan's Kesari Chapter 2 is all set to hit the big screens on Friday (April 18). Recently, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri organised a special screening of the film in Delhi and those who watched the film have flooded social media platforms with their reviews.

In Kesari 2, Akshay is seen as advocate C Sankaran Nair, who had sued the British government and fought for truth post the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.

While a section of film critics and social media users have praised Akshay's performance in the film, others have already demanded a National Award for the actor.

Some called the courtroom drama 'engrossing', others praised the makers of bringing the untold story of Sankaran Nair on the big screen.

"This engrossing courtroom drama brings alive a page of our history - of a lesser known but heroic legal luminary Sir C. Sankaran Nair - on the silver screen. From the first scene to the last, the movie engulfs you. @akshaykumar Ji, @actormaddy Ji and the entire cast & crew were incredible. Revisiting the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in any story is heartbreaking, but also makes us so grateful for the freedom we enjoy today. Don’t take my word for it. Please do go and watch Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh," a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) read.

"The film is emotional, evocative, and hair-raising, brought to life by the powerhouse performances of @akshaykumar Ji and @ActorMadhavan Ji - two #cinematictitans who deliver a riveting portrayal of courage and conviction. Their on-screen duel captures the #tension and #gravity of the era, making you feel the weight of what it meant to stand up against #injustice," read another review.

Take a look at some other reviews here:

Thanks a lot @HardeepSPuri @lakshmiunwomen for inviting us to watch Kesari chapter 2 an outstanding film. 👏👏👏. It was indeed moving and brought back the horror of the Jallianwala bagh genocide and great performance of Sh Akshay Kumar ji. @akshaykumar pic.twitter.com/OCpwztivMg

— Rajeev Jain (@rajeevicha) April 15, 2025

A stirring cinematic tribute to the indomitable spirit of India’s freedom struggle. Grateful to Hon’ble Minister @HardeepSPuri Ji for the opportunity to be part of this special screening of #KesariChapter2 which is a powerful reminder of the courage that coursed through our… https://t.co/hGFtC1Pgkx

— ChairmanIOC (@ChairmanIOCL) April 15, 2025

Just came out of a stirring watch — Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh. This #courtroom drama doesn’t just recount a little known historical event; it reawakens the spirit of unity that shaped our fight for freedom.

At the heart of the #narrative is Sir C.… pic.twitter.com/IoqVQkXDIH

— Lakshmi M Puri (@lakshmiunwomen) April 15, 2025

What a fantastic film and this is and how the real side of history needs to be known to our youngsters! Our struggle for freedom is for real!
One of the best performances in @akshaykumar career and stellar role by @ActorMadhavan

Delighted that my nephew Rihen Shah is part of… pic.twitter.com/nB2VLBVaik

— 🦏 Payal M/પાયલ મેહતા/ पायल मेहता/ পাযেল মেহতা (@payalmehta100) April 15, 2025

Watching the screening of #KesariChapter2, half way though the movie and I didn’t even blink in the first half!

INCREDIBLE!

Take a bow @akshaykumar. Your finest yet!
Thank you @HardeepSPuri Sir for organising this.@ActorMadhavan @ananyapandayy @neelkantbakshi @kesari2 pic.twitter.com/hjyA4RSHob

— Charu Pragya🇮🇳 (@CharuPragya) April 15, 2025

Excellent screening of #Kesari Chapter 2! The truth is out, General Dyer exposed! Amazing performance by @akshaykumar , @ananyapandayy and @ActorMadhavan ! Thanks to Union Minister @HardeepSPuri Ji and @amishra77 ji for this special premier! #KesariChapter2Review pic.twitter.com/ofQfKWMoKf

— Reema Parashar (@RheemaParashar) April 15, 2025

Unraveling intricacies of a dark chapter from our independence struggle, #KesariChapter2 shall go down in history of Indian moviemaking as one of those films that delivered the truth as well the message with utmost dexterity.

Marvellous acting by @akshaykumar @ActorMadhavan. pic.twitter.com/hD4D5Eahfx

— Nishant Azad/निशांत आज़ाद🇮🇳 (@azad_nishant) April 15, 2025

On April 13, 1919, British officers had opened fire at innocent Indians who had assembled at Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab, killing hundreds of innocent men, women and children. The incident is termed as one of the darkest chapters in India's history.

In Kesari Chapter 2, Akshay will be seen locking horns inside the courtroom with R Madhavan, who is set to essay the role of advocate Neville McKinley, the lawyer who represented the British empire in the case. The film is directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Karan Johar.