Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh

A dive into one of the many atrocities that the British committed in India. Still don’t get how they got away with all of it. Overall a great movie with some really sad parts in it

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Rating: 7/10 ⭐️

I expected high-octane war like the first film, but got a slow-burn courtroom drama. It trades swords for legal arguments—good intentions, but it drags.

The Director’s Eye:
The opening recreation of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre is harrowing and gritty. The period details feel authentic. As a conservative, I resonated with the theme of C. Sankaran Nair standing for truth against a corrupt establishment. It highlights that no government is above the law. Akshay Kumar gives a restrained performance, and R. Madhavan is excellent as the villainous counsel.

The Cuts:
The pacing is painfully slow. A fictional rape subplot felt like unnecessary drama, and Ananya Panday was totally out of place—she struggled to keep up with the veterans.

Verdict:
A solid history lesson on an unsung hero, but it lacks the cinematic energy of the predecessor. Good for legal buffs, skip if you want action.

Favorite Line: "The truth does not need the Crown's permission to be heard."

A dive into one of the many atrocities that the British committed in India. Still don’t get how they got away with all of it. Overall a great movie with some really sad parts in it

👍

Rating: 7/10 ⭐️

I expected high-octane war like the first film, but got a slow-burn courtroom drama. It trades swords for legal arguments—good intentions, but it drags.

The Director’s Eye:
The opening recreation of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre is harrowing and gritty. The period details feel authentic. As a conservative, I resonated with the theme of C. Sankaran Nair standing for truth against a corrupt establishment. It highlights that no government is above the law. Akshay Kumar gives a restrained performance, and R. Madhavan is excellent as the villainous counsel.

The Cuts:
The pacing is painfully slow. A fictional rape subplot felt like unnecessary drama, and Ananya Panday was totally out of place—she struggled to keep up with the veterans.

Verdict:
A solid history lesson on an unsung hero, but it lacks the cinematic energy of the predecessor. Good for legal buffs, skip if you want action.

Favorite Line: "The truth does not need the Crown's permission to be heard."