Before Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2, Watch These Jallianwala Bagh-Inspired Movies

Sardar Udham (2021) – Directed by Shoojit Sircar, Sardar Udham is a gripping biographical drama starring Vicky Kaushal as Udham Singh, the revolutionary who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film chronicles his journey from witnessing the massacre in 1919 to assassinating General Michael O'Dwyer in London in 1940. 

Rang De Basanti (2006) – A gripping drama by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Rang De Basanti follows a group of carefree students who, after acting in a documentary about India’s freedom fighters, awaken to real-world injustices. Featuring Aamir Khan, Siddharth, and R. Madhavan, the film draws parallels between past and present, including a powerful depiction of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. 

Phillauri (2017) subtly incorporates the Jallianwala Bagh massacre into its storyline. The film, primarily a romantic fantasy, reveals in its second half that Shashi (Anushka Sharma) and her lover Roop Lal (Diljit Dosanjh) are caught in the tragic events of April 13, 1919. Roop Lal, an aspiring poet and singer, transforms into a revolutionary and joins the freedom struggle. He is among those who are killed during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, highlighting the brutal impact of the event on ordinary lives.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) – Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, this biographical drama stars Ajay Devgn as Bhagat Singh, portraying his journey from a young revolutionary to a national hero. The film powerfully depicts his fight against British rule, his role in the freedom movement, and his ultimate sacrifice. With a gripping narrative, strong performances, and A.R. Rahman’s soulful music, the film remains one of the best tributes to Bhagat Singh’s legacy.

Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is an upcoming historical courtroom drama starring Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who fought to expose the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film also features R. Madhavan, Ananya Panday, and Regina Cassandra. Produced by Dharma Productions, it is set for theatrical release on April 18, 2025.