Kesari Chapter 2 on OTT: When and where to watch Akshay Kumar's courtroom drama
Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari Chapter 2' is set to stream on Jio Hotstar from June 13. The film also stars R Madhavan and Ananya Panday in key roles.
Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, popularly and professionally known as Akshay Kumar, is an Indian actor, producer, martial artist, and television personality. He was born on September 9, 1967, in Amritsar, Punjab, to Hari Om Bhatia, an Army Officer, and Aruna Bhatia.
In 2001, he got married to Twinkle Khanna, daughter of yesteryear superstar Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia. They now have two children - Aarav (son) and Nitara (daughter).
He has learned martial arts from Bangkok, Thailand. During his time in Thailand, he worked as a chef and waiter. He started his acting career in 1991 with a Hindi feature film Saugandh, but his first mainstream success came with the action-thriller Khiladi a year later. Over his three-decade-long career, he has been featured in over 100 movies, most of which were blockbusters.
He gained popularity with his Khiladi series and is fondly known as ‘Khiladi Kumar’ or ‘Khiladi of the Hindi Cinema’. His critically acclaimed performances include Airlift (2016), Baby (2015), and Rustom (2016).
He performs most of the stunts in his action-movies himself. Kumar is the most versatile actor of Hindi cinema and apart from his action movies; he has also played some remarkable comic roles in movies like Hera Pheri, Phir Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhag, Garam Masala, and many more.
To further connect with the common man and raise issues most prevalent in society, Kumar has worked in social films like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017) and Pad Man (2018).
The actor is a Padma Shri award recipient and has received several other accolades including the Asian Award in 2011 and several Filmfare awards. He has also been included on the world's highest-paid celebrities list. In 2011, he was granted Canadian citizenship by the Conservative government after the 2011 Canadian federal election.
His official Twitter handle is @akshaykumar and the name of his official Facebook page is Akshay Kumar. He is also active on Instagram, under the username akshaykumar.
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Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari Chapter 2' is set to stream on Jio Hotstar from June 13. The film also stars R Madhavan and Ananya Panday in key roles.
In 'Housefull 5', a digitally-created parrot is relentlessly thrashed and beaten for cheap laughs. But when did beating a parrot become a joke? When did we decide that it was funny?
Actor Soundarya Sharma opened up about the ongoing debate about working hours in the Indian film industry, which made headlines after Deepika Padukone's alleged request for an 8-hour workday. She emphasised mutual understanding between artists and filmmakers for better work-life balance.
Everything is going well at the box office for Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5'. The film began on a strong note, and continues its momentum even as it enters its first week. Check out the first Tuesday business of the film here.
Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' surpassed the Rs 100 crore-mark in India after five days of theatrical run. The film witnessed a drop on Monday, but nothing that wasn't expected or could play a deterrent in its longer run.
Telugu actor-producer Vishnu Manchu expressed his wish to make pan-Indian action movie featuring top stars from various film industries. In a chat with India Today, he listed his dream cast.
Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' earned Rs 87 crore in three days. The film directed by Tarun Mansukhani is now inching closer to the Rs 100 crore mark.
‘Housefull 5’, featuring a star-studded ensemble, has outpaced its previous installments and crossed the Rs 50-crore mark at the domestic box office within just two days of its release.
In a hilarious turn of events, a masked Akshay Kumar was seen outside a theatre, seeking honest reactions from the audience about his latest film, 'Housefull 5'. The comedy entertainer hit theatres on June 6.
Akshay Kumar’s 'Housefull 5' had a strong opening at the box office, earning Rs 23 crore nett on Day 1. It outperformed 'Sky Force', 'Fighter', and even the previous instalment 'Housefull 4' in first-day collections.
OTT and theatrical releases to look out for in the coming weeks
Director Siddharth Anand denied rumours of a film with Akshay Kumar, sparking disappointment and debate among fans online. Despite reports of a potential horror collaboration, Siddharth’s cryptic 'False' post only fuelled confusion and speculation.
Housefull 5 movie review: In the Akshay Kumar-starrer, the real comedian, Johnny Lever, takes a backseat while the cruise sails full speed ahead in a tide of obscene jokes and crass humour. If this is what Bollywood thinks comedy is, we might need a national sense of humour check.
Abhishek Bachchan showed off his moves with Nora Fatehi’s Garmi hook step in a fun 'Housefull 5' BTS video. Amitabh Bachchan watched the clip and reacted with amusement.
Actors Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff made a grand entry on a bike at an event, leaving fans thrilled with their stylish appearance. The moment went viral just ahead of the release of 'Housefull 5', which is already generating massive buzz and strong advance bookings.
Veteran actor Ranjeet recently shared a throwback clip of his birthday celebrations from the sets of Housefull 5. Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and others were seen celebrating with him.
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan revealed that Akshay Kumar was not the original lead for Jaanwar. The director had initially considered two other Bollywood actors before casting Akshay during a low point in his career.
Director Tarun Mansukhani has revealed the dialogue 'Chhoti bachi hai kya' dialogue happened on the spot and wasn't in the script. Housefull 5 will be released on June 6, 2025.
Akshay Kumar, along with the entire team of 'Housefull 5', got together at an event in Pune. Amid all the craze for the upcoming film, a video showed fans getting emotional after seeing their favourite stars.
Actor Pankaj Tripathi's AI-generated image as Baburao has caught the attention of internet users. The picture has led to debate over casting Tripathi in 'Hera Pheri 3' after Paresh Rawal's departure.
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan shared exclusive insights on the casting choices behind the 2003 hit 'Andaaz' that introduced Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra to Bollywood. The film’s fresh pairing and Akshay Kumar's support played key roles in their breakthrough.
Actor Vishnu Manchu discussed the emotional and creative process behind casting for 'Kannappa', a personal passion project for his father Mohan Babu. He highlighted the importance of personal relationships and support from industry veterans in bringing the project to life.
Johny Lever has reacted to Paresh Rawal’s sudden exit from 'Hera Pheri 3'. He urged both the actors and the makers of the film to resolve the matter.
Akshay Kumar pulled off a prank on co-star Nargis Fakhri at the 'Housefull 5' trailer launch. A video of the hilarious incident has gone viral.
Social media users heaped praise on Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' trailer on social media. Fans hailed Akshay Kumar's comic timing ahead of the film's release.
The 'Kanappa' team has issued an official statement about the stolen hard-drive of their upcoming period action-drama. 24 Frames Factory has alleged that the perpetrators are planning to leak 90-minute footage.
Akshay Kumar reacted to the media's question about Paresh Rawal being called 'foolish' for leaving 'Hera Pheri 3'. The actor defended his co-star and refrained from commenting on the issue, which is subjudice.
The trailer of 'Housefull 5' is full of funny one-liners and self-deprecating humour. The film is led by Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh with other popular and interesting faces adding more mystery to the whodunit.
Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu’s upcoming fantasy film, 'Kannappa', has been generating buzz due to its star-studded cameo appearances, which include Prabhas, Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar. In a recent interview, Vishnu revealed more details about the film and these characters.
Paresh Rawal has responded to Akshay Kumar’s legal notice over his sudden exit from 'Hera Pheri 3', stating that his lawyer has sent a proper reply. The actor has also returned the signing amount with interest, but the legal dispute may delay the film's progress.
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has exited 'Hera Pheri 3' due to disagreements over a payment clause in his contract. He returned the Rs 11 lakh signing amount with 15 per cent interest to the producers.
'Hera Pheri 3' director Priyadarshan talked about the state of Akshay Kumar's mental health when he heard about Paresh Rawal's abrupt exit from the film. The filmmaker shared that the actor never suggested he cut Rawal or anyone else's role from the film.
A new development in the Paresh Rawal vs Hera Pheri 3 case suggested that the actor had not shot a single scene for the film, as opposed to the claims made by Akshay Kumar's team in their legal suit against the actor.
Director Priyadarshan has expressed deep disappointment over Paresh Rawal's sudden exit from 'Hera Pheri 3', calling it hurtful.
Paresh Rawal demanded Rs 25 crore for his role as Babu Rao Apte in 'Hera Pheri 3', following which he made an exit from the franchise. This irked Akshay Kumar, who has now decided to take legal action against him.
In conversation with the director whose film spotlights nationalist lawyer C. Sankaran Nair but has drawn criticism for the creative licence taken with a historical event
Popular romantic film 'Dhadkan', starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Shilpa Shetty, is set to re-release in theatres on May 23 in a digitally remastered format.
Suniel Shetty recently addressed Anil Kapoor's past remark, where he had referred to him and Akshay Kumar as '50 per cent wale heroes' during the release of Mohra. Shetty acknowledged that the comment had hurt him initially but also served as motivation.
Paresh Rawal says 'maatha kharab ho gaya' after the interview in which he called Akshay Kumar 'a colleague' and 'not a friend'. The actor now comes clean on the statement.
On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor, attacking nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut and Suniel Shetty, among others, have reacted to the mission.
R Madhavan, who plays Neville McKinley in 'Kesari Chapter 2,' called it his “proudest film” yet, saying the message is clear: “We’re a proud country with proud people—those days of taking Indians for granted are over.” Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar expressed gratitude to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for hosting Kesari Chapter 2 screening in Delhi.
The finale of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) was attended by several Bollywood and cricket stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, Akshay Kumar and others. The final was played between Majhi Mumbai and Srinagar Ke Veer. Big B was there to support the Majhi Mumbai team.
Veer Pahariya, who is looking forward to his upcoming release, Sky Force, recently visited Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. The actor will be seen sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar.
The Indian Coast Guard’s fast patrol vessels Amulya and Akshay were launched today by Vandana Aggrawal, wife of Defence Production secretary Sanjeev Kumar at Goa Shipyard Limited on Sunday.
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna have returned to Mumbai after a leisurely trip to Jaipur. The family rang in New Year in the Pink City.
Akshay Kumar, along with his entire family - wife Twinkle Khanna, son Aarav and daughter Nitara - was spotted at a restaurant in Mumbai on Tuesday night. Kumar, who is known for following a very disciplined lifestyle, made a rare appearance. The actor's children tried to avoid the gaze of the paparazzi, while he and Twinkle posed together.
The trailer of Mohanlal-starrer Barroz was launched today in Mumbai. The Malayalam superstar was seen greeting Akshay Kumar, a special guest at the trailer launch, with a warm hug.
Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt, joined the voting in Mumbai, adding glitz to the process.
Bollywood stars voted early in Maharashtra elections, including Akshay Kumar and Kabir Khan. Their involvement highlights the election's diverse participation.
Director and producer Rohit Shetty talks about Singham Again's success, future projects, and his evolving priorities in filmmaking.
The Hera Pheri trio, Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty were spotted together at an airport in Mumbai. Not only did the paparazzi shout 'Hera Pheri', but it also gave rise to speculations that the actors may have reunited to shoot for the third instalment of the film.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar criticised Gautam Gambhir, saying he 'does not have the right demeanour' to speak to the media after the head coach addressed a press conference in Mumbai. Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Kingshuk Kusari discuss the explosive start to the Border-Gavskar Trophy buzz.
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna were clicked at the MAMI Film Festival on October 23. The couple attended the screening of Go Noni Go, which stars Twinkle's mother, Dimple Kapadia, in lead role. The film also stars Manav Kaul, Ayesha Raza and Athiya Shetty.
On Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) dropped a bombshell by leaving out former captain Babar Azam, along with fast bowling stars Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, for the last two Tests against England. Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Kingshuk Kusari discuss the big Pakistan bombshell and India's T20 World Cup show in the latest episode of the Sledging Room.
The Indian Premier League announced its most detailed mega-auction rules for the 2025 season. In the latest episode of the Sledging Room Podcast, Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Kingshuk Kusari discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the new retention and auction rules.
The Duleep Trophy marked the start of India's domestic season. The first round of the domestic four-day competition will be crucial as the senior selection committee will be keeping an eye on Test regulars and looking to pick back-up options for the upcoming long Test season. is Rishabh Pant an automatic choice for the Test team? Is Shreyas Iyer still in the fray for a middle-order spot? Akshay Ramesh, Suarabh Kumar and Kingshuk Kusari discuss the chatter around Test selection in the latest episode of the Sledging Room podcast. Tune In!
It’s time for the last leg of the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. The race for the spots in the final is heating up. India and Australia are in the pole position. South Africa and Pakistan are in with an outside chance. In the latest episode of the Sledging Room Podcast, Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Kingshuk Kusari discuss what promises to be an exciting few months of Test cricket.
In this episode of Sledging Room, which returns after a gap of 2 weeks, Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Kingshuk Kusari discuss the pros and cons of mega auctions, and if there is a better way for the IPL to sustain their product. There is no denying that the mega auction brings a lot of drama to the league, but is it fair for the franchises to hit the reset button every 4 years?
Indian shooters are making heads turn at the Paris Olympics. After failing to win a medal in the last two Olympic Games, the Indian shooters have won two medals in the first four days. Five of them have reached finals in the said period. They have been leading the way for the Indian contingent at the Games. Saurabh Kumar and Akshay Ramesh reflect on the first four days of the Paris Olympics in the latest episode of the Olympic Tales podcast.
India white-washed Sri Lanka 3-0 in the T20I series under the watchful eyes of Gautam Gambhir. One of the most prominent features in the series was that batters chipped in with the ball when necessary. In fact, it was Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh who rolled their arms in crunch situation and helped India win the final match of the series. In this episode of the Sledging Room, Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Kingshuk Kusari discuss the point of the Sri Lanka T20I series.
India have sent one of their strongest-ever badminton contingents for Paris Olympics. The third episode of the Olympic Tales podcast is dedicated to India's badminton contingent in Paris. In this podcast special, the hosts, Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Kingshuk Kusari are joined by Badminton Association of India General Secretary Sanjay Mishra. They discuss India's chances in badminton in the Paris Olympics and how it is possible that India might come out with multiple medals this time around.
The Gautam Gambhir era as India's head coach has begun. Gambhir's tenure as India's head coach runs until 2027, during which India will compete in three ICC white-ball tournaments and possibly the World Test Championship Finals in 2025 and 2027. Gambhir is expected to secure more ICC titles, but will he? Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Diya Kakkar discuss.
Anant Ambani was clicked at Akshay Kumar's house on June 26 to invite the actor and his family for his wedding. Anant is all set to marry Radhika Merchant on July 12 in Mumbai.
Akshay Kumar participated in a tree plantation of 300 Bahawa trees in memory of his parents, Hari Om Bhatia and Aruna Bhatia. Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai, Bhushan Gagrani, Deputy Commissioner of BMC, Vishvas Mote and Dr Anusha Srinivasan Iyer of Make Earth Green Again Foundation were present during the drive.
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani planted a sapling in Mumbai on Monday.
India have reached the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup without losing a single game. The Rohit Sharma-led side mastered the tricky New York pitch, where the fast bowlers produced some lethal performances throughout the group stages of the tournament. Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Kingshuk Kusari preview the teams in the Super 8s and discuss their chances of reaching the semi-finals. The three also discuss the struggles of the Indian batting unit and how the Indian team might be able to overcome that challenge with a single tweak in their composition.
The IPL is over and the biggest T20 carnival is here. The USA and the West Indies will co-host the men’s T20 World Cup from June 1 to June 29. The USA will host a cricket tournament of such magnitude for the first time in its history. 3 venues are hosting the T20 World Cup in the USA and the big India vs Pakistan clash will be played in New York. The ICC’s move to award the USA the hosting rights is seen as a major step toward making the game global. One of the most popular sports in the world is heading to the biggest sports market. Will ICC’s gamble work? Yes, the Asian community in the USA will lap it up. But will the T20 World Cup make some noise in the USA? Well, at least, it’s start. More importantly, the ninth edition of the men’s T20 World Cup will have 20 teams -- as many sides for the first time in history. Is it going to affect the competitiveness of the tournament? Well, more teams will add to the flavour of the tournament and is a big step toward making the game global. Don’t count out the associates. Each one of them have deserved to be here. It’s going to an exciting World Cup for sure. Can India progress to the semi-final and go all the way? Are Pakistan riding on chaos? Will England be able to defend their crown? Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Alan John discuss the buzz around the T20 World Cup. Tune In!
Reports suggest that the BCCI want to hire a foreign coach for the Indian men's national team. However, Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar, and Sabyasachi Chowdhury argue that Gautam Gambhir might be a better choice.
Have you seen a more dominant campaign than the one KKR had in IPL 2024? KKR looked like champions and played like champions, winning the IPL 2024 trophy in style. They won 9 out of 14 matches in the league stage and hammered the SunRisers in the Qualifier 1 to progress to the final. Let's not talk about the title match! It was one of the most one-sided tournament finals, definitely the most one-sided IPL final -- KKR crushed SRH, chasing down 114 runs in just 9.3 overs in Chennai. In the latest episode of the Sledging Room Podcast, Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Kingshuk Kusari reflect on KKR's run. And also pick the IPL 2024 Team of the Tournament.
Actor Akshay Kumar was seen at Mumbai airport with his mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia. The two chatted for a while before parting ways.
Today, actor Akshay Kumar voted for the first time after regaining his Indian citizenship. After voting, he flew to London with his mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia. The two were clicked at the Mumbai airport.
The public seems to think Virat Kohli’s place in the T20 World Cup is a given. However, the RCB superstar shot himself in the foot when he came up with a snoozefest in Hyderabad, days ahead of the T20 World Cup selection meeting. Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Kingshuk Kusari discuss on Sledging Room, S2 Ep 25.
What's it with Rajasthan Royals and their strong starts? Their fans start getting nervous when they win a couple of matches on the trot. We have seen the Royals slipping from comfortable positions in the past. Are they a victim of their own genius? In the latest episode of the Sledging Room podcast, Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar, and Kingshuk Kusari discuss the exciting El Clasico week and more.
Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff surprised their fans by visiting them at a Mumbai theatre after the screening of 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'. The actors entered the movie hall after the film's screening and were welcomed with roars and cheers. Akshay wished his fans on the occasion of Eid, waved to them. Soon after, they left the theatre. The film also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manushi Chhillar and Alaya F. It clashed with Ajay Devgn's 'Maidaan' at the box office on April 11.
Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff recently visited Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu Mandir ahead of their highly-anticipated 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' release. Kumar even shared a video on social media and stated it was a 'divine experience.'
Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff attended the Iftar party hosted by 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' director Ali Abbas Zafar at his residence in Mumbai. The upcoming film will release in theatres on April 10.
Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff were among the speakers at the India Today Conclave 2024. During the segment, the two performed a fight sequence which was a visual treat.
Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ram Charan, Suriya and Akshay Kumar, among other celebrities attended the opening ceremony of the Indian Street Premier League. It was held at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
After Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan arrived in Jamnagar for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities. The celebrations begin today, March 1, with Rihanna's performance later in the day.