Just hours after its theatrical release, Akshay Kumar’s historical courtroom drama surfaces on piracy platforms in HD formats, raising concerns for filmmakers and distributors.
New Delhi | April 19, 2025:
Akshay Kumar’s much-anticipated film ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, also starring R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday, has fallen prey to piracy within hours of its theatrical release. According to multiple reports, the full movie has been illegally uploaded on several torrent and piracy websites in various resolutions — including 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, and HD mobile formats.
This leak is a major setback for the film’s box office prospects, especially as it opened to a modest ₹7.1 crore on Day 1 despite positive word-of-mouth and strong critical reception.
🎬 About the Film:
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari Chapter 2 is a powerful historical courtroom drama inspired by the aftermath of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film chronicles the legal battle of Advocate C. Sankaran Nair, played by Akshay Kumar, who took on the British Raj for justice. Madhavan plays Advocate Neville McKinley, while Ananya portrays activist-lawyer Dilreet Gill.
🛑 Piracy Spree Continues:
Kesari 2 is the latest in a string of 2025 releases to suffer online leaks. Recent victims include:
- Sikandar (Salman Khan)
- Empuraan (Mohanlal)
- Vidaamuyarchi (Ajith)
- Game Changer (Ram Charan)
Despite continued efforts from production houses and anti-piracy cells, the leak menace remains rampant — often impacting collections, especially for big-budget theatrical releases.
🗣️ Akshay Kumar’s Appeal to Fans:
At a recent media interaction, Akshay urged fans to fully immerse themselves in the cinema experience.
“I humbly request you all to please keep your phones in your pockets and listen to every dialogue of this film. It will mean a lot. If you check your Instagram during the movie, it will be a humiliation for the film,” he said.
His plea now takes on deeper meaning in the wake of the film’s leak.
🎥 Box Office Outlook:
With a reported budget of ₹100 crore, Kesari Chapter 2 was expected to gain momentum over the Good Friday weekend, especially in North Indian circuits. But the online leak could severely dent footfalls and earnings, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.
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