Actor Ananya Panday has officially joined the cast of the much-anticipated Hindi film Kesari: Chapter 2, a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Kesari. The announcement was made on March 28, 2025, by the makers of the film, and it quickly garnered attention with the release of a brand-new motion poster featuring Panday in the role of Dilreet Gill. The poster offers a glimpse of her character, a lawyer who will play a crucial part in the period drama that is centered around the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

The film’s production house, Dharma Productions, introduced Panday’s character with a compelling caption in the motion poster: “Embraced by compassion, fuelled by justice.” The teaser provides insight into the emotional and intellectual strength of Dilreet Gill, as she is dressed in a white saree, embodying both grace and determination. The caption further highlights the significance of her character in the film, with the words, “Uss din Jallianwala Bagh mein jo hua, uska sach poori duniya ko pata chalna chahiye,” which translates to “The truth of what happened that day at Jallianwala Bagh must be known to the world.”

In the post, the makers of Kesari: Chapter 2 emphasize the importance of Panday’s role, indicating that her character will be pivotal in uncovering the truth and bringing justice to the victims of the infamous massacre. Fans and well-wishers, including Ananya’s best friends Navya Nanda and Suhana Khan, as well as her mother Bhavana Pandey and actor Sanjay Kapoor’s wife Maheep Kapoor, expressed their support and excitement in the comments section of the post, congratulating the actress on this new venture.

Kesari: Chapter 2 is set against the backdrop of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a historical tragedy that occurred in 1919 when British troops opened fire on a peaceful crowd, killing hundreds of Indians. The film delves into the aftermath of this event and the legal and political battles that ensued in an attempt to seek justice for the victims. The storyline is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Pushpa Palat and Raghu Palat, which chronicles the events surrounding the massacre and the subsequent trials.

The film, which is produced by Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective, also stars R. Madhavan in a prominent role. Directed by a renowned filmmaker, Kesari: Chapter 2 is poised to be an impactful period drama that brings an important chapter of India’s history to the big screen. The film is slated to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, and is already creating a buzz for its compelling story, powerful performances, and historical significance.

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