Ever since Kesari: Chapter 2 has been released, fans have admired it with a full heart. The storyline is so refined and amazing that you’ll be hooked to your seats throughout the movie.
To your surprise, this time the story is not about the battlefield, but it’s about the courtroom reality. The courtroom where Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, a brave Indian lawyer, took on the mighty British Empire.
What happened afterwards will give you goosebumps. Ready to find the details? Let’s dive in!
Is Kesari Chapter 2 Based On A Real Story?
Kesari Chapter 2 is a historical fiction, based on the book “The Case That Shook The Empire” by Pushpa Palat and Raghu Palat. The movie uncovers true historical happenings like the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
The movie stars Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday. This film not only tells an inspiring story but also reminds us of the fearless Indians who fought for justice, not with weapons, but with their voice and their courage.
From the Battle of Saragarhi to Jallianwala Bagh
In Chapter 1 of Kesari, released in 2019, we experienced the bravery of Sikh soldiers at the Battle of Saragarhi. This time, makers have come up with a twist. It’s the exposed reality, but not of the battlefield, but of the administration bias.
Kesari 2 throws light on a dark event, the one which we all have been taught in schools, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919.
British soldiers opened fire on thousands of unarmed Indians gathered peacefully in Amritsar, and the world was horrified.
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Who Was Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair?
At the time of the massacre, CS Nair was a top Indian leader. He came from a rich family in Kerala and was a respected lawyer, politician, and nationalist. He was even knighted by the British in 1912.
He served as the Education Minister and was the only Indian member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council. But after the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy, he chose to resign in protest. His brave decision shook the British government and inspired many Indians.
The Courtroom Battle Against the British
Sir Nair didn’t stop with just resigning. In 1922, he wrote a book called “Gandhi and Anarchy,” where he blamed Michael O’Dwyer, the British officer, for encouraging the violence in Punjab.
O’Dwyer sued Nair for making damaging claims in a court in London.
Kesari 2 focuses on this intense court case. Akshay Kumar, playing CS Nair, shows how Nair stood strong against British judges, even when the trial was clearly unfair.
The case went on for over five weeks, making it one of the longest civil trials of that time.
Despite the pressure, CS Nair refused to apologize. He chose to pay a small fine of 500 pounds instead, keeping his dignity and pride intact.
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What Happened After the Case?
Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair passed away in 1934 in Madras (now Chennai). But his actions left a strong mark on India’s freedom struggle.
As for Michael O’Dwyer, he was later assassinated by Udham Singh in London in 1940 — a story shown in the movie Sardar Udham starring Vicky Kaushal.