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Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh takes viewers through a poignant retelling of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre and subsequent legal battle fought by C Sankaran Nair against the British Empire. Backed by a star-studded cast which includes Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday, the movie weaves history with courtroom drama, intending to educate and instil patriotism. Though the spotlight is on the legal and emotional struggle , it’s Akshay Kumar who is in the limelight.
His performance as Nair defies the British establishment while delivering a gritty and moving performance. The narrative of the movie, though emotional and ambitious, sometimes compromises historical facts for dramatic effect. Performances: A Mixed Bag Akshay Kumar: The Sky Force actor gives a forceful and resolute performance as C Sankaran Nair.
Although his ovation is profound, some argue that its larger-than-life quality overshadows the complexity of the character. Its star status might take away from the subtle historical characterization required of the role. R Madhavan: Madhavan gives an exceptional performance as a supporting character.
His presentation of another lawyer in Nair’s battle is realistic and emotionally engaging, and he gives Kumar’s intensity the balance it needs. Ananya Panday: Ananya is in comparably minor but significant role in the flick, bringing sincerity to her performance and emotional depth to the entire story. Karan Singh Tyagi: Karan’s direction provides grand visuals and period authenticity to the film so that the historical context of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre is realistically represented.
His approach to the film is grandiose, but the pacing is slow at times, which derails the emotional impact of the pivotal scenes. The courtroom drama was intended to be the central part of the film, but it falls short of the intensity it would have otherwise achieved. A few scenes appear stretched out, taking away from the overall momentum and efficiency of the plot.
Critical Reception: Controversial But Entertaining The reception of the film has been mixed with applause and criticism. IMDb has given it 8.6/10.
Critics praised the performance, particularly the acting of C Sankaran Nair and the effect of the historical portrayal. The Verdict: A Film for History Buffs, Not for the Purists Kesari Chapter 2 effectively evokes emotional depth and foregrounds the legal and personal battle for justice. It highlights the sacrifices of historical figures such as C.
Sankaran Nair, whose efforts towards India’s freedom struggle are still not widely celebrated. For those who enjoy historical dramas with a patriotic theme and cinematic grandeur, Kesari Chapter 2 is a worthwhile experience. Even with some uneven pacing, moderate historical inaccuracies and over-dramatization, the film is still a worthy effort to salute the untold tales of India’s freedom movement.
With varied ratings , the flick has evoked different opinions. Nevertheless, Kesari Chapter 2 is a commendable attempt at taking a vital historical event to the mainstream..
