Kesari Veer (2025) Movie NetMirror
Kesari Veer is a Hindi historical action drama released on May 23, 2025. Directed by Prince Dhiman and co-directed by Kanubhai Chauhan, the film stars Sooraj Pancholi, Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, and Akanksha Sharma.
| Film Name: | Kesari Veer |
| Featured Cast: | Suniel Shetty, Sooraj Pancholi, Vivek Oberoi |
| Main Star: | Sooraj Pancholi |
| Genre Type: | Drama, Action, History |
| Duration: | 2+ Hours |
| Directed By: | Prince Dhiman |
| Production House: | Chauhan Studios |
| Premiere Date: | 23 May 2025 |
| IMDb Score: | 7/10 stars |
It is based on the story of Hamirji Gohil, a lesser-known Rajput warrior who fought to protect the Somnath Temple. The movie is 2 hours 41 minutes long and aims to show bravery, sacrifice, and religious faith.
Kesari Veer Movie Casting
| Actor | Their Role |
|---|---|
| Vivek Oberoi | Zafar Khan |
| Suniel Shetty | Vegda |
| Akanksha Sharma | Rajal |
| Sooraj Pancholi | Veer Hamirji Gohil |
| Hitu Kanodia | Dudhaji Gohil |
| Aruna Irani | Charan Jagdamba |
Plot Overview
The story is set in the 14th century and follows Hamirji Gohil, played by Sooraj Pancholi, a brave prince from Saurashtra. He fights against the Tughlaq Empire, led by the villain Zafar Khan (Vivek Oberoi), to protect the Somnath Temple.
There’s also a romantic angle between Hamirji and Rajal (Akanksha Sharma), daughter of Vegdaji (Suniel Shetty). While the idea is powerful, many feel that the execution is weak and lacks emotional depth.
Performances
- Sooraj Pancholi looks the part but fails to deliver a strong emotional performance.
- Suniel Shetty gives a solid presence as Vegdaji but is limited by the weak script.
- Vivek Oberoi overacts as the villain, making him feel cartoonish instead of threatening.
- Akanksha Sharma has a small, underdeveloped role that doesn’t leave much impact.
Direction and Technical Aspects
The direction by Prince Dhiman is ambitious, but the film suffers from poor screenplay, slow pacing, and preachy dialogues. The visual effects (VFX) are cheap and distracting, which pulls the viewer out of the historical setting.
Despite its big ideas, the movie looks like a low-budget version of other epic films.
Critical Reception
- Critics gave mostly negative reviews.
- They pointed out the poor storytelling, average acting, and bad VFX.
- Many called it a copy of better historical films like Chhaava and Baahubali.
Audience Response
The audience is divided. Some liked the effort to show a forgotten hero, but many felt the film was boring, dragging, or too loud. A lot of viewers said it was only good as timepass, and not worth the cinema visit.
Conclusion
Kesari Veer had the chance to become a great patriotic film, but it ends up being a missed opportunity. The story of Hamirji Gohil deserves a better film. Weak direction, bad VFX, and flat acting make this movie forgettable, despite its good intentions.
