India, March 29 -- The much-awaited teaser of Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2 dropped a few days ago, and while fans are raving about his performance and the gripping storyline, there's one casting decision that has the internet up in arms - Ananya Panday. The film dives into the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, one of the most horrifying chapters of India's pre-independence history. But instead of discussing the historical weight of the film, netizens have a different battle to fight: Why was Ananya Panday, of all actors, cast in this period drama?

Now, let's be fair - this is Ananya's first foray into serious cinema. She's been thriving in her comfort zone with OTT hits like CTRL (2024) and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023), plus her bubbly Netflix ...