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Kesari Chapter 2 Greenlit: Ajay Devgn Cheers Akshay Kumar’s Epic Return
Bollywood heavyweight Ajay Devgn has officially announced Kesari Chapter 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Kesari, starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday. The actor-producer took to social media to praise the team, calling it “a story that demands to be told.”
What We Know About Kesari Chapter 2
🌟 Star Lineup
- Akshay Kumar: Back as Havildar Ishar Singh—Sikh warrior, round two.
- R Madhavan: Steps in as Colonel Haughton, a British foil.
- Ananya Panday: Debuts in period gear as a war nurse—grit over glam.
📜 Historical Angle
- Picks up after the 1897 Battle of Saragarhi—focus on the fallout for survivors’ kin.
- Filming hits real forts in Punjab and Rajasthan—dust and all.
🎬 Production Scoop
- Director: Anurag Singh’s back, steering the ship again.
- Budget: ₹250 crore—Hindi cinema’s priciest historical yet.
- Release: Aiming for Independence Day 2026—big patriotic play.
Why This Announcement Hits Big
- Box Office cred:
- Kesari (2019) raked in ₹205 crore worldwide—Akshay’s top-tier earner.
- Sequel’s banking on that muscle for a bigger haul.
- Cast Clash:
- Madhavan vs. Kumar—first-time screen showdown’s got juice.
- Ananya’s leap into history—sink-or-swim moment for the Liger star.
- Ajay’s Stake:
- Co-producing with Dharma Productions and Cape of Good Films—not acting this time.
- Called it “a salute to the unsung”—his passion pitch.
Fan Reactions & Industry Buzz
- X Explodes: “Akshay and Madhavan locking horns? Kesari 2’s war is on!”—#Kesari2War trends hard.
- Critic Take: “Ananya ditching sequins for this? Gutsy,” says Rajeev Masand on YouTube.
What’s Next?
- Shoot Kicks Off: October 2025—Jaisalmer’s forts up first.
- VFX Muscle: DNEG, Oscar champs from Dune, signed for the heavy lifting.
- First Peek: Republic Day 2026—teaser drop’s the bet.
