Patriotic pattern: Why Akshay Kumar keeps returning to nationalist roles
Akshay Kumar returns to his patriotic roots with ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, which depicts the role of C Shankaran Nair in a court drama against the backdrop of Jalianwala Bagh massacre. Known for his frequent depiction of nationalist themes, Akshay remains a Bollywood go-to-Figer for an echoed films with Indian pride.

Akshay Kumar is back in uniform – again. And this time, this is for ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, a hit about his 2019 follow -up Sargari battle. If you are getting Deja WuYou are not alone. Man just doesn’t leave with his love affair tricolor, And we are not complaining! Whether it is a blockbuster like ‘Airlift’ or Miss like ‘Prithviraj’, one thing is clear: Akshay’s Go-Two style remains patriotic.
So, what does it give? Why does Bollywood do Player Keep walking back on screaming stories patriotism,
Uniform is its comfort zone
Let’s be honest – anyone wears uniform (literally and metaphorically) like Akshay. The raw intensity of ‘Kesari’ up to Stoic Garima in ‘Rustom’, he has built a cinematic wardrobe filled with military badges, police cap and bureaucracy and now black coat. When his films tank films like ‘Bachchan Pandey’ and ‘Selfie’, fans were not surprised when another patriotic flick declared soon fell. This is his cinematic security trap.
Whether it is distributing a back-to-back hit or disappearing on a flop, Akshay Kumar always has a slant connection in the middle.
See the track record of his films here:
‘Namaste London’ (2007): That whistle-qualified dialogue by Kumar
‘Airlift’ (2016): Blockbuster.
‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ (2017): Amazing social hit with a strong clean India message.
‘Gold’ (2018): National pride through hockey.
‘Mission Mangal’ (2019): Patriotism in a lab coat.
‘Prithviraj’ (2022): Meh. But hey, still waving the flag of heritage.
‘Ram Setu’ (2022): Mixed reviews, but lies in ancient Indian pride.
‘OMG 2’ (2023): Minor affairs, but are still full of moral comments on Indian values.
And followed by many other people, including ‘Mission Raniganj’, ‘Sarfira’ and ‘Sky Force’.
And, even when the box office is not compassionate, Akshay’s bet on India is still going on. Because these films are not just stories – they are statements.
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Akshay = nation first
This formula works (when it is not), it is still that it is completely aligned with Akshay’s individual brand. Over the years, the actor has deployed himself as Bollywood’s “Man of the Nation”. He is not only playing patriotic characters – he is living that vibe. Remember when he quietly donated crores during Covid-19? Or last year his Canadian citizenship dispute, which he managed to clean as soon as possible.
With ‘Kesari 2’ on the horizon, it is clear that Akshay Kumar has not yet taken India (very wide) to his shoulders. Whether it is facing bullets in saffron or a cruise ship is in his DNA like school British (Namaste London’s viral “India” monologue, anyone?), Akshay Ozes is in his DNA like patriotism.
Manoj Kumar, the original India of Bollywood, once called Akshay his true successor- and honestly, there is no lie. From ‘Airlift’ and ‘Baby’ to ‘Kesari’, he has mastered the art of playing the role of everyday Indian hero with the spine, SASSAnd rites,
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But this is not just a screen. Off-camera, also, Akshay brings desi energy. The person who once worked as a waiter in Bangkok still proudly provokes his love for home-covered food and early morning. He is rich, famous and super-fit, but also super-guilded.
Akshay Kumar is less about attractive nationalism and more about silent strength, until the voice of Middle India shook tricolor in action and stands long. He does not just perform Indian work – he is Indian, every frame and foot of the way.
And with ‘Kesari 2’, he has come back to remind us why no one takes the desi pride like him.
Certainly, the new generation can still roll its eyes on another slow-mo salute or background score, characterized by “Vande Mataram”, but still has a large-scale market that digs it. The crowd of small towns, family audience, and Independence Day loves a nationalist drama led by a good Akshay. And he knows it.
In a film industry where the image is everything, Akshay is remarkably consistent. Where other people use (Hello Ranbir’s animal arc), Akshay gives his fans equal to a comfortable cup of cinematic Tea—Miliyar, hot, and very, very Indian.
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Enter ‘Kesari 2’
And now the courtroom drama ‘Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jalianwala Bagh’ comes, which revolves around the events after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in April 1919.
The film’s story ‘The Case that Hawk the Empire’, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, is based on the book. This time, Akshay plays the role of a lawyer. He portrays Advocate-General C Shankaran Nair of Madras from 1906 to 1908, and exposes the truth about his fight against the British Raj, the genocide.
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Already with the original film (‘Kesari’) is celebrated for its emotional punch and chest bravery, the sequel promises more in the same way- grit, gly, and gallon sweat (and perhaps tears). This is a strategic step. After a string of lukewarm release, this Kumar is returning to his territory. And if history (or their filmography) is anything, it can only be a revival spark that they need.
Akshay Kumar and patriotism? This is a match made in Bollywood heaven. Whether the film falls asleep or stumbles, one thing is sure – he will keep raising the flag. And honestly, in an industry where everyone is trying to reinforce the wheel, there is something attractive about a star that clings to his lane and salute only.