Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Collection Day 6: Akshay’s Film Sees Over 30% Dip On 1st Wed; Crosses 40Cr

Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Collection Day 6: Akshay Kumar has been on a roll lately and his fans can't keep calm. Post the release of his historical air force drama, Akshay is now making headlines for his recent release Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh which has been one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The movie also features Ananya Panday and R Madhavan in the lead and is touted to be a historical courtroom drama. For the uninitiated, Kesari Chapter 2 is adapted from the book "The Case That Shook The Empire" which was written by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat.

Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Dharma Productions, Kesari Chapter 2 revolves around the harrowing massacre at Jallianwala Bagh in 1919. The movie narrates the legal battle initiated by lawyer C Sankaran Nair (played by Akshay Kumar in Kesari Chapter 2) who had challenged the British Empire over the killings at Jallianwala Bagh. On the other hand, while Ananya Panday plays the role of Dilreet Gill, R Madhavan is seen in the role of lead antagonist as advocate Neville McKinley. As Kesari Chapter 2 was released amid a massive buzz, it opened to rave reviews from the audience.

Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Collection Day 6

After witnessing a slight hike in numbers on day 5 (first Tuesday), Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story Of Jallianwala Bagh saw a dip of over 30% in numbers on day 6 (first Wednesday). According to a report published in Sacnilk, Kesari Chapter 2 minted Rs 3.43 crores on day 6 which took the overall collection of the movie to Rs 42.43 crores

Kesari Chapter 2 Fails To Beat Jaat

While Kesari Chapter 2 has been facing frequent comparisons with Sunny Deol's Jaat, this Karan Singh Tyagi directorial has failed to beat the latter. For the uninitiated, Jaat had minted Rs 4 crores on its first Wednesday and Rs 6 crores on its 6th day of release.

Akshay Kumar has taken a notable step by calling on the British government and King Charles to view "Kesari Chapter 2," a cinematic depiction of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He hopes that the film will spur an organic acknowledgment and understanding of the historical wrongs associated with the event. The actor's approach is not to seek an apology in a demeaning manner but to foster a genuine recognition of the depicted atrocities. He asserts, "I'm not here with a begging bowl to say, 'They should say sorry'. I want them to at least watch this movie and realise the mistake. Other things will flow automatically from their mouth. The apology is bound to happen, it will flow on its own. But I want them to watch this film. I want the British government and King Charles to watch this film. They should see what happened. The rest will follow automatically," highlighting his desire for a natural realization of the past errors.

The massacre at Jallianwala Bagh is not just a historical event for Akshay but a personal tragedy narrated through his grandfather's experiences, who was a witness. This personal connection brings an added layer of significance to his involvement with the film. Akshay's motivation stems from a place of wanting to correct the narrative and ensure that the true extent of the tragedy is known. He believes that history has not fully captured the essence of what transpired, making it crucial for projects like "Kesari Chapter 2" to shed light on the real events.