Archive · 20 Jun 2025
'Kesari 2' in Legal Trouble Over Bengal's History
A new movie called 'Kesari Chapter 2' is in trouble.
People in West Bengal are upset because they think the movie changes the stories of famous Bengali freedom fighters like Khudiram Bose.
The government has asked the police to look into the movie's makers.
The movie is about a lawyer who fought against the British.
The government thinks the movie distorts history and shows the freedom fighters in a wrong way.
An FIR was filed against the producers of 'Kesari Chapter 2'.
The film is accused of distorting historical facts about Bengal's freedom movement.
The TMC alleges the film misrepresents Bengali revolutionaries like Khudiram Bose and Barindra Kumar Ghosh.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the film's portrayal.
'Kesari Chapter 2' is inspired by C. Sankaran Nair's life and is directed by Karan Singh Tyagi.
- Who
- The producers of 'Kesari Chapter 2' and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal.
- What
- An FIR has been filed against the producers of 'Kesari Chapter 2' alleging historical distortion.
- When
- Not explicitly stated.
- Where
- Bidhannagar South Police Station in West Bengal.
- Why
- The TMC believes the film distorts historical facts and misrepresents Bengali revolutionaries.
TMC's Stance
Producers' Stance
Historical Accuracy
TMC's Stance
The film distorts historical facts and misrepresents Bengali freedom fighters, especially Khudiram Bose and Barindra Kumar Ghosh.
Producers' Stance
Not applicable.
- Movie Title
- 'Kesari Chapter 2'
- Legal Action
- FIR Filed
- Location
- West Bengal
- Allegation
- Historical Distortion
- Involved Party
- Trinamool Congress (TMC)
- Director
- Karan Singh Tyagi
Sources
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Condemns 'Kesari 2' For Altering Names Of Freedom Fighters
Akshay Kumar film Kesari Chapter 2 facing a ban : बैन हो सकती है Kesari Chapter 2? TMC ने मेकर्स पर दर्ज कराई FIR
Samvidhan Hatya Diwas | TMC govt to stay out of Centre’s Emergency anniversary event: ‘mockery of democracy’
Kesari Chapter 2: Akshay Kumar’s courtroom drama accidentally exposes Bollywood’s handling of sexual misconduct
TMC demands UAPA invoked against Suvendu
Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2 in trouble! FIR registered for ‘insulting' Bengal's freedom struggle
Kesari Chapter 2: TMC Slams Makers For 'Distorting' Bengal’s Freedom Movement, FIR Filed
FIR against makers of Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2 for 'distorting' Bengal’s freedom movement, TMC calls it 'insult'
Kesari Chapter 2: FIR Filed Against Akshay-Ananya Film; TMC Slams Makers For 'Distorting' Bengal's Freedom Movement
FIR Filed Against Kesari Chapter 2 Producers For 'Distorting' Historical Facts
Mamata Banerjee objects to 'murder' to mark June 25, 50th year of Emergency imposition - Telegraph India
FIR filed against makers of “Kesari Chapter 2” in West Bengal, TMC accuses the movie of deliberate distortion of historical facts
FIR filed against producers of Akshay Kumar’s 'Kesari Chapter 2' over 'distorting' Bengal’s freedom movement
