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Akshay Kumar’s film to take a single-digit start; to earn around Rs…

Akshay Kumar’s film to take a single-digit start; to earn around Rs…

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After Sky Force, Akshay Kumar‘s second movie of the year – Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh – is ready to hit the screens. The buzz around the film is immense as it is a historical drama. It revolves around the brutal Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 and the legal battle fought by lawyer C Shankaran Nair to bring justice to the victims. Akshay Kumar and patriotic films is a good combination that has mostly worked at the box office. So here’s the box office prediction of Kesari Chapter 2. Also Read – Kesari 2 X Review: Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan’s film will give you goosebumps; netizens call it ‘best theatrical experience’ As per a report in Hindustan Times, Kesari Chapter 2 that stars Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, Ananya Panday and others is key role may take a modest start at the box office. Trade insiders predict that the film may mint between Rs 5 to Rs 8 crore. The numbers could also go upto Rs 8.50 crore to Rs 9 crore. …

Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan’s film will give you goosebumps; netizens call it ‘best theatrical experience’

Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan’s film will give you goosebumps; netizens call it ‘best theatrical experience’

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Akshay Kumar‘s movie Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is going to release on April 18. The film also stars R Madhavan and Ananya Panday in key roles. It is a historical drama that will transport viewers back in British era and bring back the memories of the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The movie is based on book – The Case That Shook the Empire – that depicts lawyer C Shakaran Nair’s struggle to bring justice to the victims of Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The teaser itself was goosebumps inducing. As per reports, a few lucky fans got to watch the film at a special screening before its release. The fans only have good things to say about Akshay Kumar’s movie. Also Read – Kesari Chapter 2 vs Jaat advance booking: Akshay Kumar-R Madhavan starrer trails behind Sunny Deol’s film; earns just… Many fans took to social media to share the review of Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan‘s Kesari Chapter 2. And it is all positive. Many wrote that the film manages to …

844% Jump In 24 Hours For Akshay Kumar-Led Courtroom Drama!

844% Jump In 24 Hours For Akshay Kumar-Led Courtroom Drama!

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Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (1 Day To Go) (Photo Credit – Instagram) Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday in key roles, is all set for its big release tomorrow. Being a spiritual sequel to Kesari (2019), expectations are high, and there’s genuine interest on the ground level. The promotional material has done its job, and now, it’s all in the hands of the ticket-buying audience. So, let’s take a look at how the film is faring at the Indian box office through the day 1 advance booking report! Impressive growth in the last 24 hours! In yesterday’s pre-sales report, we shared that the Bollywood courtroom drama sold tickets worth 9 lakh gross until 10 am IST. As of today’s 10 am IST, the film has sold tickets worth 85 lakh gross for day 1 (excluding blocked seats). If calculated, this is a massive jump of 844.44% in 24 hours. This is the kind of momentum this courtroom drama needed, and now, with just a day …

When Akshay Kumar shared that he is scared of THIS ride at amusement parks, admitted it led to vomiting

When Akshay Kumar shared that he is scared of THIS ride at amusement parks, admitted it led to vomiting

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Akshay Kumar, aka Khiladi of Bollywood, is known for pulling off some of the most deadly stunts in his films. But did you know, there’s one thing he’s genuinely scared of, and it’s a merry-go-round? The action star once revealed that he vomited when he tried the ride at an amusement park. Back in 2009, when Akshay Kumar was promoting his action-adventure film Blue, he opened up about his fear of the merry-go-round. During an interview with NDTV, the star shared that whenever he would take his kid, Aarav Bhatia, to amusement parks, he avoided sitting on a merry-go-round and instead took the responsibility of taking care of bags.  The Sky Force actor added that he would do this to hide the fact that he was scared of the ride. Akshay went on to share that he tried the ride once but ended up vomiting. Now that’s surprising, isn’t it? Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar is currently busy promoting his upcoming historical courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh. Also starring R Madhavan and …

Kesari Chapter 2 Advance Booking: Akshay Kumar’s courtroom drama sells 8,000 tickets in top 3 national chains with 1 day in hand

Kesari Chapter 2 Advance Booking: Akshay Kumar’s courtroom drama sells 8,000 tickets in top 3 national chains with 1 day in hand

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Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role along with R Madhavan and Ananya Panday, is gearing up for release very soon. The courtroom drama directed by Karan Singh Tyagi unfolds a forgotten chapter from history and tells the unsung story of C Sankaran Nair. The movie has recorded a decent advance booking so far.  Kesari Chapter 2 sells 8,000 tickets in top national chains with 1 day in hand Produced by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions, the movie has recorded decent pre-sales by selling around 8,000 tickets in the top three multiplex chains- PVR Inox and Cinepolis- for the opening day. With one more day in hand, the movie will likely see a big surge in advances tomorrow.  It should aim to record around 40,000 admissions in the top national chains before the first show begins on Good Friday. For the unversed, the movie is releasing in cinemas this weekend, coinciding with a holiday on the occasion of Good Friday. The Akshay Kumar starrer is expected to witness a solid spot booking as walk-ins …

Box Office: Revisiting Akshay Kumar’s previous films with debutant directors ahead of Kesari 2’s release

Box Office: Revisiting Akshay Kumar’s previous films with debutant directors ahead of Kesari 2’s release

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Akshay Kumar is currently one of the biggest names in the Indian film industry—not to mention one of the most versatile. The superstar has worked with both the biggest and the smallest of directors throughout his career. His upcoming movie, Kesari Chapter 2, is helmed by debutant filmmaker Karan Singh Tyagi. The film also stars R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday in lead roles. As the film is set to release on 18 April 2025, let’s take a look at the last five films where Akshay Kumar collaborated with debutant directors. 1. Sky Force The most recent Akshay Kumar film, Sky Force, marked the directorial debut of the duo Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur. It also introduced Veer Pahariya in a leading role alongside Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan, and Nimrat Kaur. This war drama, released earlier in 2025, underperformed at the box office with a collection of Rs 109 crore (India net). 2. Good Newwz The comedy-drama Good Newwz featured an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kiara Advani. …

Akshay Kumar shows gratitude to Union Minister for `Kesari 2` screening

Akshay Kumar shows gratitude to Union Minister for `Kesari 2` screening

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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar expressed his gratitude to Union Minister and senior BJP Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for organising the screening of his movie `Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh` on Tuesday in Delhi. Akshay Kumar`s Kesari Chapter 2 delves into the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It features a gripping courtroom showdown between Akshay Kumar, who portrays C Sankaran Nair, and R Madhavan, who portrays Neville McKinley, a lawyer defending the British Crown. After the screening, Akshay Kumar said that he was grateful to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for the screening and expressed his hope for the success of the film. “We are very grateful that sir (Hardeep Singh Puri) has organized and hosted this whole thing–the whole premiere or whatever you call it. I hope people love it,” said Akshay Kumar while talking to the media after the screening. When asked whether he was aware of the legal drama that followed the Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy, the actor admitted that he had no idea but was aware of the …

Despite Its Poor Run, Beats Akshay Kumar’s Super-Duper Hit Film With Over 200% Returns!

Despite Its Poor Run, Beats Akshay Kumar’s Super-Duper Hit Film With Over 200% Returns!

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Sikandar Box Office Collection Day 17: Surpasses Akshay Kumar’s 2016 Super-Duper Hit!(Photo Credit –Facebook/Hotstar) Salman Khan’s Sikandar had mammoth expectations pinned on it, but it failed miserably at the Indian box office. After a good start, it couldn’t generate the required pace due to poor reviews and unfavorable word-of-mouth. As a result, it just managed to cross the 100 crore milestone, which was the minimal expectation from the film. It’s going to end its theatrical run very soon, but before that happens, it has surpassed Akshay Kumar’s one super-duper hit film. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 17 days! Sikandar at the Indian box office The mega collaboration between Salman Khan and director AR Murugadoss was expected to shatter some records, but in reality, it has emerged as one of the biggest flops for the actor in recent years. Despite the Eid benefit, it failed to generate huge moolah, and now, it is heading for a premature ending of the theatrical run. Yesterday, on day 17, Sikandar earned a dismal 27 lakh, pushing …

Akshay Kumar-R Madhavan starrer trails behind Sunny Deol’s film; earns just…

Akshay Kumar-R Madhavan starrer trails behind Sunny Deol’s film; earns just…

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Kesari Chapter 2 vs Jaat advance booking: Advance booking of every movie is crucial as it offers an early insight into a film’s potential success and viewers interest. Karan Singh Tyagi’s Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is all set for April 18 release. Ahead of its much-anticipated theatrical release, the film – which features Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday in lead roles – has collected over Rs 12 lakh. According to Sacnilk, the film has managed to sell over 4000 tickets in advance bookings so far. Advance booking for Kesari Chapter 2 started on April 16. On the first day, the film sold 4034 tickets for 1948 shows. According to Sacnilk, it earned Rs 12,65,298 (by 2 pm). Also Read – Kesari Chapter 2 review: Akshay Kumar’s film leaves Delhi CM Rekha Gupta emotional, ‘It portrays how a bloody Baisakhi…’ [Watch video] For the unversed, the average ticket price costs below Rs 250 across the country. The NCR region is way ahead in the pre-sales among big cities, and …

Kesari 2 advance booking day 1: Akshay Kumar’s film mints Rs 12.65 lakh within hours of opening | Bollywood News

Kesari 2 advance booking day 1: Akshay Kumar’s film mints Rs 12.65 lakh within hours of opening | Bollywood News

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Akshay Kumar’s highly-anticipated historical courtroom drama Kesari 2 is making a lot of noise even before its release. But will the film finally end the actor’s flop streak? The makers of the film, which also stars Ananya Panday and R Madhavan in pivotal roles, opened its advance booking a few hours ago, and it has already managed to mint Rs 12.65 lakh within just a few hours of opening. The film will build up opening numbers over the next three days. According to the website Sacnilk, Kesari Chapter 2 has collected Rs 12.65 lakh by selling 4,034 tickets within a few hours of its advance booking going live. However, if we also consider block bookings, the film has sold 1,02,197 tickets within the same duration and minted Rs 1.02 crore. For context, Chhaava’s advance was Rs 13.85 crore while Sikandar made Rs 10.08 crore; both include block bookings, where producers, stars, or entities affiliated with them purchase a large chunk of tickets for their own films. Kesari 2 currently has 1,969 shows across the country. …