Ananya Panday’s Introduction in Kesari Chapter 2 Divides Fans: Some Praise, Others Criticize Her Performance
Ananya Panday’s debut as Dilreet in Kesari Chapter 2, alongside Akshay Kumar, has sparked mixed reactions online. The teaser, which highlights her role as a compassionate lawyer, showcases her intense look and strong dialogue delivery. While some fans are impressed by her performance, others question her suitability for the role.
Following the release of the teaser for Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective, audiences have shared their reactions.
The teaser begins with a chilling 30-second audio segment, immersing viewers in the chaos of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay Kumar portrays a fierce character, while R. Madhavan plays a conflicted British officer. Ananya Panday’s role is described as deeply emotional, connecting the tragedy to personal stories.
Fans have expressed mixed opinions about Ananya Panday’s casting as lawyer Dilreet Gill. Some praised her look, with comments like, “Ananya is growing very well as an actress.” However, others felt she was miscast, suggesting alternatives like Katrina Kaif. One comment read, “Miscast! Isme Katrina ko cast kar lete na! She would have nailed the anglo-british role!”
The film is set to clash at the box office with “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari” on April 18, 2025. Both films will need strong promotions to attract audiences.
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari Chapter 2 stars Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan. It is produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Aruna Bhatia, Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra, and Anand Tiwari. The story is written by Karan Singh Tyagi and Amritpal Singh Bindra