Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan are set to collaborate on an upcoming film about C Sankaran Nair, focusing on the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Reportedly, it has been titled Kesari Chapter 2. Earlier, the film was scheduled to release on March 14, 2025, but has now been postponed and will hit theaters in April 2025.

While the makers and the cast are yet to share an official statement regarding the same, trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the news on social media, writing, “KESARI CHAPTER 2 – THE UNTOLD STORY OF JALLIANWALA BAGH RELEASE DATE FINALISED…Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective & Cape of Good Films… The film releases on 18 April 2025… Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi… Starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday.”

Kesari Chapter 2 is based on a book titled The Case That Shook The Empire, by Pushpa Palat and Raghu Palat.

According to the reports, Akshay Kumar will be playing the role of a lawyer. Panday’s character, on the other hand, seeks guidance from him. There will be no romantic angle between the duo.

Kesari featured Akshay Kumar in the lead and was released in 2019, where he portrayed Havildar Ishar Singh, a brave soldier. The film was based on the incredible true story of the Battle of Saragarhi. Parineeti Chopra also played a significant role in the film.

Kesari Chapter 2 will explore an entirely different historical event and will be directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. The movie is backed by Dharma Productions, Cape Of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective.

Mumbai, February 12: The controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent is intensifying and Samay Raina’s problems are increasing due to Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remarks during the show. Several cases have been filed against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, Ashish Chanchlani and several other YouTubers in connection with the show.

In the latest update, Maharashtra Cyber Cell has written to YouTube and asked it to remove all the controversial episodes of India’s Got Latent from its platform. The action has come as a result of the nationwide uproar over the derogatory remarks made by the host and the guests about parents and women during an episode of the show.

As per reports, the Cyber Cell has stated that action will be taken against all the 18 episodes of India’s Got Latent which are under scrutiny. They also said that action will be taken against the jury members who used offensive language during the said 18 episodes. There are also reports that the statements of the audience present during these shows will also be recorded. They will be considered as witnesses in the investigation.

There are reports that officials have also said that action will be taken against the participants who used offensive language in the show.

Assam Police Joins Investigation

A team from the Assam Police has also arrived in Mumbai for investigation in connection with the matter. YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina will soon be interrogated.

FIR Registered in Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (February 10) said that an FIR has been registered in connection with the case. The Guwahati Police have filed a case against many YouTubers and social media influencers, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makheeja, Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina.

Apoorva Makheeja Interrogated By Police

Social media influencer Apoorva Makheeja has been summoned and questioned by the Mumbai Police. She arrived at Khar Police Station to record her statement. Earlier, on February 11 night, she had attempted to give her statement, but she was asked to return the next morning due to the late hour.

Chennai, Feb 12: Director Gowtam Tinnanuri’s gripping explosive entertainer, featuring actor Vijay Deverakonda in the lead, has been titled ‘Kingdom’, its makers announced on Wednesday.

Making the announcement through a teaser, which was released in three languages, the makers also announced that the film would hit screens on May 30 this year.

Actor Vijay Deverakonda, who shared the link to the teasers on his social media pages wrote, “This is “KINGDOM” Questions. Mistakes. Bloodshed. Destiny. May 30, 2025. In theaters WW #Kingdom #VD12.”

The film, which was tentatively being referred to as VD12 until now, has a tagline that reads, ‘From the shadows of betrayal, shall rise a king.’

The teaser promises some intense action all through the film and gives one the idea that the story of the film will revolve around the struggle of a section of people. Vijay Deverakonda, for his part, sports a six-pack and a really rugged look that is complete with cropped hair and a beard. The teaser also has a shot of the actor in what appears to be a prison. Without literally giving anything of the story away, the intense teaser has managed to catch the attention of fans and film buffs.

Written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film has music by Anirudh Ravichander and editing by Navin Nooli.

It is being produced by Naga Vamsi S and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune 4 Cinemas Banners respectively. The film is to be presented by Srikara Studios.

Well known costume designer Neeraja Kona will be in-charge of the costumes for this film, which will have its songs choreographed by Vijay Binni.

The film, which is full of action sequences, will have three stunt choreographers — Yannick Ben, Chethan D’Souza, Real Satish –working on it.