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24-05-2025
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Kesari Veer: Sooraj Pancholi Starrer Epic War Saga About Somnath Temple Makes a Grand Release in Theatres
In a first, Sooraj Pancholi has stepped into the shoes of an unsung warrior, Hamirji Gohil, a zone where he has never stepped before read more Sooraj Pancholi starrer historical war saga 'Kesari Veer' has finally hit the theatres. The story revolves around the battle fought by unsung warriors to save the Somnath temple from invading forces, and it makes a must-watch in theatres if you're a movie buff or an avid enthusiast about war drama, history, and Dharma! In a first, Sooraj Pancholi has stepped into the shoes of an unsung warrior, Hamirji Gohil, a zone where he has never stepped before. From pulling off action sequences to acing his dialogues and emoting through expressions, Sooraj Pancholi leaves no stone unturned to make a promising return to the silver screens. Besides this, the actor has also shattered the image of a loverboy by playing a warrior and creating a striking tangent in his acting curve. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As the film has released today, the audiences are in for a cinematic spectacle like no other. While Sooraj Pancholi maintains his screen presence, he is joined by Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Akanksha Sharma, and others - only to deliver a story that is compelling, engaging, and from the pages of India's history! Kesari Veer is directed by Prince Dhiman and produced by Kanu Chauhan under the Chauhan Studios banner. A Panorama Studios worldwide release, the film is set to captivate audiences globally on May 23.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kesari Veer movie review: Sooraj Pancholi, Suniel Shetty film marred by weak plot, over-the-top performances and garish visual effects
What is worse than filmmakers latching on to a trend? The answer: Willfully undermining the audience's intelligence for the sake of making mass entertainers. How else does one explain a prolonged battle scene in Kesari Veer in which a beheaded warrior with a sword in each hand, goes on slicing his opponents before sending one of the weapons flying at an evil guy standing afar and killing him. This sequence, perhaps, would have worked in a bizzare video game. But 'Kesari Veer' is based on tragic historical events. Set in the late 14th century, the movie narrates the story of Hamirji Gohil, a brave warrior who fought against the Tughlaq empire to protect the Somnath temple. The film draws from the widely-known historical accounts that Somnath temple, located on the coastline of Saurashtra, faced multiple attacks by invaders and rulers. The temple was demolished as well as rebuilt several times in the past. The present-day Somnath temple was reconstructed following the directions of India's first Deputy Prime Minister Vallabhbhai Patel and its consecration ceremony was held in May 1951. As an homage to Hamirji Gohil, his statue was installed near the temple in 2009. Driven by the aim of piggybacking on the current trend of infusing nationalistic fervour in a cinematic narrative, Kesari Veer tries to position itself as an entertainer by weaving some historical facts, legends and myths around the Somnath temple into the screenplay. Yet, it will be futile to look for historical accuracy in this fictionalised narrative. Instead of attention to detail, the film banks heavily on gimmicks as well as tries to arouse patriotic feelings. It also relentlessly talks about veerata (bravery), which is mainly defined by masculine aggression. Small wonder Hamir (Sooraj Pancholi), who is constantly hailed for his 'veerata', is made to look fierce. He rarely gets to relax his facial muscles. The overdose of valour also indicates that a section of filmmakers are still nursing a Baahubali hangover. Hamir's love interest Rajal (Akanksha Sharma) too is presented as a 'veer' and her love language is putting a dagger on his throat when the latter is going away. The cast features Suniel Shetty, who appears as an ardent Shiv-bhakt with dreadlocks and rudraksh, and Vivek Oberoi as a ruthless Mughal attacker, who is seen holding a wine glass when not killing people. Kesari Veer movie trailer: Kesari Veer (which literally translates into 'saffron-hued warrior') is clearly influenced by the recent spate of patriotic and nationalistic tales. It tries to accentuate the nationalistic feel through dialogues when our land is referred to as 'kesariya Bharat'; by giving a saffron tint to a battle scene; or, making the Hindu warriors wear saffron-hued pagdis. The makers, however, appear lax when it comes to working on the film's entertainment quotient. The plot is wafer-thin; storytelling flat; and the performances are unnecessarily over-the-top. The film dishes out one gory action sequence after another with some family scenes or romantic encounters briefly breaking the monotony. This limits the scope of the narrative to develop the characters or add depth to them. As the storytelling remains firmly focussed on 'good versus evil' without leaving any room for nuance, the scenes become repetitive and, even, illogical. If the absence of logic does not leave the audience banging their head in frustration, then the overuse of CGI would. It almost gives the impression of certain scenes being made using AI tools. With a runtime of 161 minutes, the film becomes tiresome. Kesari Veer movie director: Prince Dhiman Kesari Veer movie cast: Suniel Shetty, Sooraj Pancholi, Vivek Oberoi, Akanksha Sharma, Barkha Bisht, Kiran Kumar, Aruna Irani Kesari Veer movie rating: 1.5 stars
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kesari Veer Review: Sooraj Pancholi's action and Suniel Shetty's intensity are all that works for the clumsy historical about saving Somnath temple
Plot Hamirji Gohil (Sooraj Pancholi) is a courageous Rajput warrior determined to protect the sacred Somnath Temple from the ruthless Mughal leader Veerepaksh Zafar (Vivek Oberoi). Set in the 14th century, the film follows Hamirji's efforts to safeguard his land and faith against overwhelming odds. Alongside him is Vedgaji (Suniel Shetty), another fierce protector of the temple. His daughter Rajal (Akanksha Sharma) serves as Hamirji Gohil's love interest. The focus of the movie is to highlight the valour and sacrifices of the Rajput warriors as they stand firm to defend their cultural and religious heritage. What happens to Hamirji Gohil? Is he able to protect the Somnath temple? Watch Kesari Veer to find that out. What Works for Kesari Veer The film's biggest strength lies in its sincerity. All the actors pour their hearts into portraying characters that embody courage and devotion, automatically making the audience root for them. The intention to tell a story that holds cultural and religious importance for Hindus is commendable. The film particularly does well to evoke a sense of pride in its depiction of Rajput valour. The action sequences stand out, particularly those involving hand-to-hand combat. The confrontational sequences between Sooraj Pancholi and Suniel Shetty make for the film's best moments. The costume design and set pieces are good considering the tight budget. The film's heart is undeniably in the right place, aiming to celebrate a significant chapter of history with passion. What Doesn't Work for Kesari Veer Despite its noble intentions, Kesari Veer falters in its execution. The storytelling lacks depth, sticking to a predictable and overly simplistic narrative that doesn't explore the characters' motivations or the historical context in more detail. The screenplay feels stretched, padded with clichés, melodramatic dialogues and repetitive confrontations, subsequently diluting the emotional impact. The romantic arc between Hamirji and Rajal feels underdeveloped and it adds only little to the main plot. The visual effects are a major letdown, with poorly rendered CGI that makes grand battle scenes look unconvincing. This shoddy technical work undermines the film's serious tone, making it hard for audiences to fully immerse themselves in the story. Lastly, the pacing also suffers because of the excessive number of songs through the course of the film. Watch the Kesari Veer Trailer Performances in Kesari Veer Sooraj Pancholi delivers a committed performance as Hamirji Gohil, bringing intensity and sincerity to the role of the brave warrior. However, the weak script limits his ability to fully showcase his potential. Vivek Oberoi as Veerepaksh Zafar is suitably menacing, though his character leans heavily on the clichés of a Mughal warrior. Suniel Shetty brings credibility to the film. His opening scene where he saves the Shivling is one of the film's highlights. Akanksha Sharma does reasonably as Rajal. She looks glamorous as a Rajput princess. Bhavya Gandhi gives good support to Sooraj Pancholi but his character is pretty straightforward. It should have certainly had more nuance. Other actors in the film perform ably. Final Verdict of Kesari Veer Kesari Veer is a film with noble intentions and a heartfelt tribute to Rajput bravery, but it falls short due to its simplistic storytelling, stretched screenplay, and subpar visual effects. While there is sincerity visible in the performance of Sooraj Pancholi, and while the action scenes are well executed, the lack of narrative depth and technical polish hold the movie back. You can watch Kesari Veer at a theatre near you, now. Share us what you feel about the religious historical actioner. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates on the movie.
News18
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Maintained Himself': Aditya Pancholi On Sooraj's Comeback With Kesari Veer
Last Updated: The film follows the real story of a Rajput warrior, Hamirji Gohil, who fights the Tughlaq Empire to protect the Somnath Temple Sooraj Pancholi is all set to make his acting comeback, nearly three years after, with the upcoming historical action drama, Kesari Veer: The Legends of Somnath. Directed by Prince Dhiman and Kanubhai Chauhan, the film will be hitting the theatres on May 23. Ahead of its release, the makers hosted a grand screening of their film at a theatre in Mumbai, in the presence of several renowned Bollywood celebs. Among all, Sooraj's parents, actor Aditya Pancholi and Zareena Wahab, were also present at the premiere and showered praise on their son's performance. Speaking to Instant Bollywood, Aditya said, 'I am really proud of him because he maintained himself during the tough times," implying too Sooraj's high-profile case regarding actress Jiah Khan's suicide. However, after a decade-long legal battle, the CBI Special Court acquitted the actor due to a lack of evidence in 2023. The Race 2 actor added, 'He didn't let all that negativity go into his head. I wish that the audience loves the film and says 'Har Hai Mahadev'." Veteran actress Zareena Wahab, on the other hand, shared, 'The film was very good and I wish everyone all the best." Apart from Sooraj, the film also features Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Akanksha Sharma, Barkha Bisht, Aruna Irani, Bhavya Gandhi and Shiva Rindani in significant roles. The film follows the real story of a Rajput warrior, Hamirji Gohil (played by Sooraj), who fights the Tughlaq Empire to protect the Somnath Temple. The film highlights his bravery and sacrifice in protecting the temple and the Hindu faith. Recently, during the trailer launch event of the film, Suniel praised Sooraj for his dedication to the film. The Hera Pheri actor said, 'Sooraj has seen a lot. He now has a second chance. Believe me, Mahadev (Lord Shiva) has given him this opportunity. As you can see in the movie, he is unbelievably good It feels like I'm watching Ahan every time I see him on screen. He has made that kind of effort. And the same sort of affection." The film will be facing a big Bollywood clash with RajKummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's upcoming comedy entertainer, Bhool Chuk Maaf. First Published:
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First Post
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Sooraj Pancholi Reveals the Real Reason Why Producer Kanu Chauhan Crafted the Historical Spectacle ‘Kesari Veer: Legends Of Somnath'
Featuring an ensemble cast led by Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Sooraj Pancholi, and debutant Akanksha Sharma, Kesari Veer is directed by Prince Dhiman and produced by Kanu Chauhan read more The trailer of Kesari Veer: Legends Of Somnath was unveiled today, and the trailer launch event witnessed the presence of Suniel Shetty, Sooraj Pancholi, debutant Akanksha Sharma, director Prince Dhiman, producer Kanu Chauhan, and others. While the film also stars Vivek Oberoi, the actor couldn't attend the trailer launch event. During the insightful media interactions that took place at the event, Sooraj Pancholi shared insights from the time he met Kanu Chauhan and shared the producer's true story behind creating a historical film like Kesari Veer: Legends Of Somnath. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sooraj shared, 'When I first heard the film, I sat down with Kanu sir. We spent some time together. This was even before he agreed to cast me, or I hadn't said 'yes' to the film. I asked Kanu sir 'Why are you making this film?' He told me that, 'Sooraj, my wife and I used to sit together every day and enjoy watching Bollywood films and Gujarati films. And she always used to tell me, 'What kind of films you're watching, and why are you watching them? These films are not good.'' He added, 'And he said, 'I was watching a Gujarati film one day, and it was based on Hamirji Gohil'. There's one film made in Gujarat on the same subject. And his wife said, 'I'll watch this film with you.' And by the end of the film, she said, 'Whenever you make a film in your life, make a film like this.' After a few months, she passed away. So this (Kesari Veer) is his dream project, not for himself, it is actually for his wife.' Kesari Veer: Legends Of Somnath marks a dream come true for Kanu Chauhan, and a big project for Suniel Shetty, Sooraj Pancholi, Vivek Oberoi, and Akanksha Sharma, considering that the film tells the brave tale of unsung warriors who fought valiantly to save the Somnath temple from the invaders in Gujarat, and left a lasting legacy of sacrifice and valour. In the film, Suniel Shetty plays the role of a fearless warrior, Vegda Ji, who is joined by Sooraj Pancholi, who steps in as the unsung warrior Veer Hamirji Gohil. They are accompanied by Akanksha Sharma, the fierce female warrior, Rajal. This unbeatable force comes together to fight the menacing antagonist Zafar aka Vivek Oberoi, who invades Gujarat. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Sooraj Pancholi, and debutant Akanksha Sharma, Kesari Veer is directed by Prince Dhiman and produced by Kanu Chauhan under the Chauhan Studios banner. A Panorama Studios worldwide release, the film promises a thrilling blend of action, emotion, and drama, set to captivate audiences worldwide on 16th May 2025. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
