Kesari Veer Review: Weak Script and Overacted Performances

"Kesari Veer," directed by Prince Dhiman, attempts to weave elements of Sanatan Dharma, nationalism, and mythology into its narrative but falls short due to a weak script and overacted performances

The film draws inspiration from historical events, focusing on the valiant efforts of warriors Hamirji Gohil and Vegda Ji, played by Sooraj Pancholi and Suniel Shetty, respectively, who fought to protect the Somnath temple against Tughlaq invaders

Despite its historical backdrop, the film struggles with a disjointed story and underdeveloped characters, resulting in a lack of emotional depth and coherence

The film's attempts to evoke nationalistic emotions are overshadowed by theatrical presentations and hyper-masculine aggression, reminiscent of other films like "Baahubali" and "The Flag"

The movie features visually stunning locations and cinematography, yet fails to deliver engaging action sequences, with some scenes defying logic, such as Hamir Ji's severed arms continuing to fight

Sooraj Pancholi's portrayal of the young Rajput prince lacks conviction, while Suniel Shetty's performance as Vegda Ji is nostalgic but repetitive Vivek Oberoi as the antagonist Zafar Khan is adequate but unremarkable.

The romantic subplot between Hamir Ji and Rajal, played by Akanksha Sharma, is poorly developed, further weakening the narrative

Despite significant investment in production, the film received minimal promotion, contributing to its lackluster reception

Overall, "Kesari Veer" is a disappointing cinematic experience, failing to capitalize on its rich historical material due to poor storytelling, direction, and execution