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Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday starrer historical courtroom drama, Kesari Chapter 2, is all set to be released on April 18. Ahead of it, stream other popular historical dramas on OTT!
Ananya Panday, Akshay Kumar, and R Madhavan in Kesari Chapter 2
Last Updated: 08.26 PM, Apr 15, 2025
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, is a biographical courtroom historical drama. The film revolves around advocate C. Sankaran Nair's legal battle to uncover the truth behind the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay will be seen as Sankaran, while Madhavan will play a British lawyer, and Ananya will portray a lawyer who will support Sankaran. While we wait for the movie to hit theatres on April 18, stream other popular historical dramas on OTTplay Premium!
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This historical drama explores the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and focuses on the story of a lawyer named Kantilal Sahni, who faces a colonial conspiracy. The story also looks at the lives and experiences of Kantilal's childhood friends, who are caught in the crossfire of events. The cast features Taaruk Raina as Kantilal; Nikita Dutta as Poonam, Hari's wife; Sahil Mehta as Ali Allahbaksh, one of Kantilal's childhood friends, and others.
Freedom at Midnight highlights the paths that led India to receive its independence. It also focuses on the partition of India and Pakistan. The story revolves around the cold war between Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the demand for a separate Muslim state, and the influence of important figures like Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel.
It is a Punjabi movie based on the true story of Jeona and Kishna Maurh, who spoke out against British and zamindar oppression in pre-partition Punjab. The film explores themes of revenge, betrayal, and the struggle for justice against the backdrop of historical injustice. The cast features Ammy Virk as Jeona, Dev Kharoud as Kishna, and others.
The movie revolves around the life of a freedom fighter, Vasudev Balwant Phadke. He is known as the Father of the Indian Armed Rebellion. It focuses on Phadke's life right from his birth in Maharashtra to his imprisonment and death. The movie explores themes of patriotism and the struggle for Indian independence.
Another biographical drama, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, is about the life and death of Bhagat Singh, one of the most prominent Indian freedom fighters. The film focuses on his journey from witnessing atrocities under British rule to revolutionary violence and finally receiving the death penalty. It also highlights his activism within the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA).
It evolves around the life of freedom fighter, Alluri Seetarama Raju, his rebellion against the British in the Eastern Ghats, and his dedication to the welfare of Adivasi people. The story highlights his bravery and the sacrifice during the Rampa Rebellion. It starred Krishna as the protagonist, along with Kongara Jaggaiah, Vijaya Nirmala, and others.