Kesari – Movie Review

Directed by – Anurag Singh Starring – Akshay Kumar
Written By – Anurag Singh
Girish Kohli

The Movie KESARI, is based on the epic Battle of Saragarhi. Led by Havaldar Ishar Singh (Akshay Kumar) of the 36th Sikh Regiment, it’s the story of 21 gallant Sikh soldiers who died at their post while defending the fort of Saragarhi from Afghan invaders on September 12, 1897. While the writers have taken every care to circumvent any major historical mistakes or errors of period detail, the dumbing down of messages, including the act of patriotism, is lazily crafted. They are simply trying to pass off their fiction as authentic. There are no complaints on the performance front. Every actor performs his part to perfection. Akshay bites into the skin of his character to give a sincere presentation. Although based on a true story, this fictional movie, misses its mark.  The pace of the narrative is an issue. Overall the brave and courageous story misses it’s mark. Though touching,the story could’ve been better written. One of the greatest battle in history fails in getting any critical appreciation. The movie does tap into the patriotic side of the viewer. The movie was hugely successful at the box office. The music was definitely touching and emotional, brilliantly composed. Watch the movie for the brilliant portrayal of Halvinder Singh by Akshay Kumar.

IMBD rating : 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes : 31%
FilmyReel Rating : 2.9/5
Where to Watch : Amazon Prime Video.

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