5 Best Historical Movies of Akshay Kumar: From Kesari Chapter 2 to Gold and Beyond

Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025) is a historical courtroom drama starring Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair, an Indian lawyer who challenges the British Empire for justice following the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film depicts Nair's legal battle against colonial oppression, focusing on his relentless pursuit for justice. It's a spiritual sequel to Kesari and offers an intense portrayal of historical events.

Samrat Prithviraj (2022) is a historical action drama starring Akshay Kumar as Prithviraj Chauhan, the legendary Rajput king. The film portrays his rise to power, his marriage to Sanyogita (played by Manushi Chhillar), and his battles against the invader Muhammad Ghori. The movie focuses on key events like the Battles of Tarain and Prithviraj's eventual death, highlighting his legacy as a warrior king. Despite mixed reviews, the film showcases grandeur and patriotism.

Kesari (2019) is a historical action film starring Akshay Kumar as Havildar Ishar Singh, an Indian soldier who leads a small regiment of Sikh soldiers against a massive Afghan invasion at the Battle of Saragarhi in 1897. The film showcases the courage and heroism of 21 Sikh soldiers who fought valiantly to defend their post against over 10,000 enemies. It's a gripping story of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism.

Mission Mangal (2019) is a Hindi-language biographical space drama that chronicles India's first interplanetary mission, the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan). The film follows a team of ISRO scientists, led by Rakesh Dhawan (Akshay Kumar) and Tara Shinde (Vidya Balan), who embark on a challenging journey to send a satellite to Mars on a modest budget and within a tight timeframe.

Gold (2018) is a historical sports drama starring Akshay Kumar as Tapan Das, an ambitious Indian man who dreams of winning India's first Olympic gold medal as a free nation. Set in 1948, the film follows Tapan's journey to form a team of Indian hockey players and lead them to victory in the London Olympics. The movie highlights the challenges of independence, patriotism, and perseverance in the face of adversity.