, April 24 -- Director Karan Singh Tyagi has spoken out in support of actress Ananya Panday, who has been facing criticism following the release of Kesari Chapter 2. Tyagi revealed that it was her performance in Gehraiyaan that convinced him to cast her in this historical drama.

Released in theaters on April 18, 2025, Kesari 2 features Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday in lead roles. The film, directed by Tyagi, is centered around the tragic Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of April 13, 1919.

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While the film industry has largely praised the cast's performances, public reactions have been more divided-particularly regarding Panday's role. However, Tyagi offered a different pe...