Kesari Veer (2025)
August 23, 2025
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Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath – The Glorious Historical Tragedy of the Indomitable
1. Movie Overview
Genre: Historical action film, revolving around the journey to protect the Somnath temple of the steadfast Rajput warriors in the 14th century.
Director: Prince Dhiman
Writer & Producer: Kanubhai Chauhan and associates of Chauhan Studios
Release: Via Panorama Studios with an official release date of May 23, 2025.
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2. Main Cast
Suniel Shetty as Vegdaji, the steadfast warrior protecting the Somnath temple.
Sooraj Pancholi plays Hamirji Gohil, the young Rajput hero who sacrifices himself for his beliefs and freedom.
Vivek Oberoi plays the villain Zafar Khan, the ruthless Tughlaq officer who leads the invasion.
Akanksha Sharma as Rajal, a fierce warrior and Hamirji’s love interest.
3. Brief Plot
The film depicts the fierce battle to defend the Somnath Temple and protect the Hindu faith from the pressure of the Tughlaq Empire. Hamirji Gohil sacrifices himself to unite the tribes to protect the temple — an emotional story of courage and indomitable spirit.
4. Official Trailer
The trailer is full of energy with intense battle scenes, the echoing “Har Har Mahadev” melody, evoking historical pride and fighting spirit for the fate of the holy land.
5. Adjusted Release Date
The film was originally scheduled to hit theaters on March 14, then moved to May 16, and finally confirmed on May 23, 2025 as the global release date.
6. Feedback & Reviews
Audience: Many supporters emphasized the historical value, genuine emotions and national pride that the film conveyed.
Criticism: Reviews were quite mixed. Some criticized the weak points in the script, special effects and images that were too dry, and some even argued that the film contained a message of religious discrimination.