At the trailer launch of Kesari: Chapter 2, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar addressed the use of a cuss word in the film, explaining why it was necessary for the context of the scene. R. Madhavan, who plays the antagonist, shared that the film’s powerful story and dedicated crew convinced him to take on the role. Producer Karan Johar also spoke at the event, referring to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre as a mass genocide, emphasizing the film’s deep historical relevance