Kesari 2 OTT Release: Date, Platform & How to Watch Akshay Kumar’s Film Online

Film Overview

• Title: Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
• Genre: Historical courtroom drama; spiritual sequel to Kesari (2019)
• Directed by: Karan Singh Tyagi, based on the book The Case That Shook the Empire
• Starring:
  • Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair
  • R. Madhavan as Neville McKinley
  • Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill
• Plot: The film dramatizes the legal battle led by Nair against the British Empire following the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre—putting truth and justice on trial in a high-stakes courtroom face-off .

Theatrical Run & Trailer

• Theatrical release date: April 18, 2025 (chosen to coincide with the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy).
• Box-office: Earned approximately ₹144–145 crore worldwide, with ₹110 crore grossed in India.
• Trailer drop: March 3, 2025; teaser was earlier released on March 24 .

OTT Streaming Details

• Streaming platform:Exclusive on Jio Hotstar (aka JioCinema)
• OTT release date: June 13, 2025
• Subscription required: Standard Jio Hotstar subscription enables streaming; offline downloads are supported on the app.

How to Watch on Jio Hotstar

1. Install & Authenticate – Download the Jio Hotstar (or JioCinema) app and log in or subscribe if needed.
2. Search the title – Type in Kesari Chapter 2 in the search box.
3. Stream – Tap and press Play to start watching.
4. Download – Tap the Download icon to save it offline; select quality as per your preferences.

Why It’s Worth Watching

• Historical significance: Sheds light on the underrepresented legal battle following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
• Stellar performances: Akshay Kumar delivers a powerful portrayal, strongly supported by Madhavan and Panday.
• Critical acclaim: The Times of India gave it 3/5 stars; Mint praises its narrative strength; India Today and Pinkvilla issued positive reviews, though some critics noted it takes creative liberties .
• Patriotic courtroom drama: Simplifying history into an emotional and moral crescendo, it appeals to both history buffs and general audiences.

Timeline Recap

Final Verdict

• Release date: June 13, 2025
• Where to watch: Jio Hotstar (web and mobile app)
• How to watch: Stream or download with a subscription