Akshay Kumar’s ‘Kesari Chapter 2’: C. Who is Shankaran Nair?

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is ready to bring one of the most notable freedom fighters of India to life so far in his upcoming historical drama. Kesari chapter 2: Untold story of: Jalianwala BaghDirected by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film is far from the heroes of the battlefield to enter the court, where the courage of a person challenged the strength of the British Empire. That man c. Shankaran Nair was – a huge person in India’s legal and political scenario, which was remembered for his fearless stance against colonial injustice in view of the Jalianwala Bagh massacre.
C. Who was Shankaran Nair?
Sir Chettur Shankaran Nair was not only a malignant lawyer and judge, but also an emotional nationalist who served as the President of the Indian National Congress. His most decisive act came in 1919 after the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where hundreds of unarmed citizens were killed by British soldiers in Amritsar. In a bold and unprecedented step, Nair resigned from the Viceroy’s Executive Council in protest. Refusing to become silent, he sought legal justice for the genocide, making him an important player in India’s struggle for a rare voice of resistance within the colonial establishment and self-governance.
The plot and theme of the film
Kesari chapter 2 2019 is not a straight sequel to war drama saffron But a spiritual successor that focuses in court from the battlefield. Book inspired The case that shook the empire By Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat (descendants of Nair), the film follows Nair’s legal crusade to highlight the role of the British government in the genocide and demand accountability.
Akshay Kumar c. Shankaran steps into the role of Nair, broadcasting the penance of the lawyer and moral resolve. R. in the film. Advocate Neville McKinley as Madhavan, as Ananya Pandey as Dilrich Gill, and Regina Cassandra Nair’s wife, also in the form of reversal Kunhimalu Amma. It promises a entertaining story filled with historical insight, legal drama and emotional weight of a nation’s awakening.
Production and release
Supported by Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective, Kesari chapter 2 The ‘A’ Certificate has been awarded by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts without any cuts. The film has been slated to release in theaters April 18, 2025,
Akshay Kumar’s change
To portray Shankaran Nair authentically, Akshay Kumar made a physical change, which he manifested on social media through a striking black and white collage. Comparison of Nair’s look to his real -life picture created the same enthusiasm among fans and enthusiasts of history, raising expectations for a powerful performance.
Honoring a forgotted legacy
with Kesari chapter 2Bollywood steps into a rare place of legal-political drama, not only discovery resistance through weapons, but also resisting through law and intelligence. C. By exposing Shankaran Nair’s fearless pursuit of justice, the film serves as a cinematic tribute to a person who dared to challenge the empire – not with weapons, but with words and truth.
This is not just another period film. It is once a reminder that freedom was fought not only on the battlefield but also in the calm but courage of the court room and council.