Fans have been buzzing on social media with speculations that Kesari Chapter 2 is in the making. And guess what, filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Akshay Kumar have too amped up curiosity among fans over Kesari 2 or Kesari Chapter 2. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Friday took to his Instagram handle and posted a special video on the 6th anniversary of his superhit movie Kesari. What caught everyone's attention and fueled rumors around Kesari 2 is his caption.
Sharing a video, Akshay wrote, "Celebrating 6 years of Kesari. Celebrating the spirit of Kesari. Celebrating a new chapter that begins...soon!"
Interestingly, a day before, Karan Johar took to his Instagram handle and posted a long note with 'saffron' colour in the background that looked like an announcement. Fans commented on his post saying that it is promotional gimmick for the upcoming movie Kesari 2 which is being made under Dharma Productions.
Karan in his post wrote, "When I began producing films (once I stepped into Dharma as an active part of the company), in 2003 with Kal Ho Naa Ho - the idea was to empower filmmakers and storytellers…to pay it forward. We got it right…we got it wrong - but the intent was always to put out stories and films we believed in. The motive was only either entertain, seek acclaim or to simply have fun at the movies!
I am so proud to say that our next offering is the 24th debutant filmmaker we have introduced to Hindi cinema! (Trivia for trollers: 90% of them are 'outsiders')
I rarely write notes before the release of a film but few films excite me, energise me and inspire me the way the process of this film has...
Our collaborative producer and debutant director have been on the journey of this film for 4 years…the director did nothing else but put his head down and work relentlessly on his film - combating pandemic delays and other unforeseen circumstances. I am inspired by the team of actors and technicians who gave the film and the team so much consistent support and love. One can never predict commercial success BUT what I can say with all my heart is that this film is one of Dharma’s proudest films!
I say this as a filmmaker and an audience... I pray for the team that the audience is coloured in the colour of their passion."
For the unversed, Kesari is the true story of 21 Sikh soldiers from the British Indian Army who defended Saragarhi against 10,000 Afghan tribesmen in 1897. Akshay Kumar's portrayal of Ishar Singh was widely praised alongside the film’s tribute to Sikh bravery.
Kesari Chapter 2 Update
Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, will reportedly hit theatres on April 18, 2025. As per reports, film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on X. Kesari Chapter 2 is expected to focus on the untold story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The rumored sequel may explore the fight by barrister C Sankaran Nair to uncover the truth behind the 1919 massacre.