In a striking move that challenges traditional storytelling norms, Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective have launched the teaser for ‘Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh’, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. Featuring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, the teaser is unlike anything seen before — bold, evocative, and intensely immersive.
Breaking away from the conventional teaser format, the first 30 seconds of the teaser are entirely audio-only — no visuals, no logos, not even the film title. Instead, the audience is plunged into the terrifying chaos of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, with just sound doing the heavy lifting. Gunshots, panicked screams, and the rising pulse of fear envelops the listener, transporting them to that fateful day without a single image onthe screen. It’s a masterstroke in sensory storytelling, where sound alone stirs emotion and sets the stage for what is to come.
This bold opening has been praised for its daring approach — a first-of-its-kind in Indian cinema, proving that sometimes, the most powerful visuals are the ones formed in the audience’s imagination. It’s an experience that gives you goosebumps, a reminder of the pain, horror, and resistance that defined one of the darkest chapters in India’s colonial history.
At the heart of this powerful narrative is Akshay Kumar, who plays Sir C. Sankaran Nair, the fearless lawyer who stood up to the British Empire after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The teaser also features a hard-hitting voiceover that cuts through the silence like a knife: “Don’t forget that you’re still a slave to the British Empire.” The line echoes not just in the ears, but deep in the conscience.
Based on the book ‘The Case That Shook The Empire’ by Pushpa Palat and Raghu Palat, Kesari Chapter 2 brings to light the courageous legal battle that followed the massacre. With a gripping narrative and a fresh cinematic approach, the film promises to be both historically significant and emotionally resonant.
Joining Akshay in pivotal roles are R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday, adding further weight to the ensemble. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film is produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Aruna Bhatia, Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra, and Anand Tiwari, with co-producers Marijke deSouza, Somen Mishra, and Vedant Baali. The screenplay is penned by Karan Singh Tyagi and Amritpal Singh Bindra.
With its audio-first teaser, Kesari Chapter 2 has set a new benchmark in promotional storytelling — one that challenges conventions and elevates anticipation. ‘Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh’ releases in theatres on 18th April 2025.
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