Kesari Veer film evaluation: Sooraj Pancholi, Suniel Shetty’s historic drama suffers from a Chhaava, Padmaavat hangover | Bollywood-OxBig News Network

While filmmakers can attempt to replicate the aesthetics, nothing comes near the performances Bhansali manages to extract from his actors. From Ranveer Singh in Padmaavat to Priyanka Chopra in Bajirao Mastani, many have delivered the perfect work of their careers beneath his route. Kesari Veer? It falters on each fronts.

Directed by Prince Dhiman, Veer Kesari revolves round Hamirji Gohil, a warrior who stands up for Saurashtra and the Somnath Temple, which Zafar Khan (Vivek Oberoi) is hell-bent on destroying. Aiding Hamirji in his mission is Vegdaji (Suniel Shetty) and different members of the Bhil tribe. Do they handle to fend off the invaders? Watch the movie to seek out out.

The first half of Kesari Veer confuses the viewer—is it a conflict drama? A biopic? Entry sequences for every of the three predominant characters—Hamirji, Vegdaji, and Rajal (Akanksha Sharma)—are as bland as they’re OTT. Suniel will get a strong makeover, however that’s about it. Characters flit out and in of the story with little affect. Vivek Oberoi as Zafar makes an attempt to channel the insanity of Ranveer’s Khilji from Padmaavat, however finally ends up hamming fairly a bit.

The second half turns into progressively—and unintentionally—humorous. Sooraj’s character, pressed for time and setting out for conflict, actually using out on horseback, is intercepted by his love curiosity Rajal. She needs to be his spouse “if only for one day”—and the movie cuts to an elaborate wedding ceremony sequence. Apparently, that was extra necessary, regardless of the invaders being on the doorstep. Only after the marriage evening does our hero get again to the pending activity.

And after all, there’s the visible nod to that well-known line from Padmaavat: “…jiska sar kate, phir bhi dhad dushman se ladta rahe, voh Rajput!” We instructed you—the Bhansali hangover is tough to shake. Seems even Veer Kesari’s makers couldn’t.

The climax appears to have taken ‘inspiration’ from Chhaava’s good battle scene the place Vicky Kaushal’s character and his group battle close to a water physique—outnumbered, however not giving up.

Despite all this, Kesari Veer might have labored as an honest historic drama.

But its largest shortcoming is its hero—Sooraj Pancholi. The man simply doesn’t emote! Growing one’s hair for a task doesn’t magically grant performing skills. Suniel Shetty tries to lend some gravitas, however the story lets him down. Akanksha Sharma as Rajal is common, and falters in a key scene the place she had the prospect to shine. The VFX right here is shoddy too.

The music by Monty Sharma is okay, although the incessant music placements might have been prevented.

Overall, the center of Kesari Veer’s makers lies in the precise place, little doubt. But noble intentions hardly ever assure cinematic expertise.