Don't miss these intense character introductions from 'Kesari: Chapter 2'
What's the story
The much-awaited character introductions from Kesari: Chapter 2 are out!
The lead star, Akshay Kumar, will play the legendary advocate C Sankaran Nair, while Ananya Panday will play Dilreet Gill.
General Reginald Dyer will be played by Simon Paisley Day, and R Madhavan will be seen as Neville McKinley.
The film is set against the backdrop of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a dark chapter of Indian history.
Introductions
Character introductions: Kumar, Panday, Day
Kumar's character enters the scene with the caption, "One man. Against an entire empire. Introducing C. Sankaran Nair in Kesari: Chapter 2."
Panday's character is "Embraced by compassion, fueled by justice. Introducing Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill in Kesari: Chapter 2."
Day's character, General Dyer, makes his entry with the text, "Bullets rained, innocents fell... and he stood cold. Introducing Simon Paisley Day as General Reginald Dyer in Kesari: Chapter 2."
Madhavan's role
Madhavan's character introduction in 'Kesari 2'
Madhavan's character, McKinley, is introduced with the caption, "Sharp, fearless, undeniable... but playing for the other side! Introducing R. Madhavan as Neville Mckinley in Kesari: Chapter 2."
This courtroom drama is sure to bring Nair's relentless fight for justice and truth to life during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Inspired by real-life events, the film is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire, written by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat.
Release date
'Kesari 2' to hit theaters on April 18
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and co-produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, Kesari: Chapter 2 will hit theaters on April 18.
The film is set to be one of the biggest releases in Bollywood this year.
It will take audiences back to the time of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a tragic event that caused the deaths of thousands of Indians.