Quick Facts

Story & Plot

Kesari (transl. Saffron) is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language historical war film starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Anurag Singh. It follows the events leading to the Battle of Saragarhi, a battle between 21 Sikh soldiers of the 36th Sikhs Regiment of the British Indian Army and 10,000 - 12,000 Afridi and Orakzai Pashtun tribesmen in 1897.

Cast & Crew

Kesari is helmed by Anurag Singh and produced by Sunir Kheterpal, with Parineeti Chopra, Mir Sarwar, Ashwath Bhatt, 'om' Rakesh Chaturvedi, Suvinder Vicky, Vivek Saini leading the film. Parineeti Chopra headlines the cast alongside a carefully chosen supporting ensemble drawn from Bbbollywood's growing and versatile talent pool. Each cast member brings their unique strengths and experience to the project, creating a dynamic ensemble that promises powerful on-screen performances. The chemistry between the lead actors has been a talking point in promotional discussions, and audiences can expect nuanced, layered portrayals from every member of the cast.

Lead Cast

Key Crew

See the full crew breakdown in Quick Facts above, including director, producer, music direction, writing, cinematography, and editing credits.

Director's Vision

Anurag Singh brings a distinct and considered vision to Kesari, shaping its action, drama, history, war narrative with a sharp eye for authentic Hindi storytelling. Known for meticulous attention to production detail, the director has assembled a technical crew that reflects the ambition of this project — from the cinematography and production design to the editing and sound design. The visual language of Kesari is expected to reflect the emotional texture of its story, using lighting, framing, and location choices to build a vivid and immersive world for the audience.

Music & Soundtrack

Music plays a central and irreplaceable role in Hindi cinema, and Kesari is expected to feature a soundtrack that perfectly complements its action, drama, history, war tone and emotional arc. Full album details, song titles, and composer credits will be updated as they are officially released by the production team. Fans can expect a mix of melodious and peppy tracks that reflect the spirit of the film and the cultural heartbeat of India.

Official Trailer

Box Office Collection

Where to Watch

Moviegoers across India can catch Kesari in theatres, with screenings planned across Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad. The Cinema Verse strongly encourages Hindi cinema fans to experience this film on the big screen — the theatrical experience, with its immersive visuals, surround sound, and shared audience energy, brings the story of Kesari to life in a way that no home viewing can replicate. Supporting Hindi films in cinemas also directly helps the Bbbollywood industry grow and produce more high-quality content for audiences everywhere.

Why Watch Kesari?

With its promising cast, strong creative team, and a story that taps into the pulse of Hindi society, Kesari has generated significant buzz and anticipation among Hindi cinema audiences. Fans of action, drama, history, war films in particular have reason to look forward to this one, given the quality of talent assembled and the ambition of the production. Social media has been buzzing with discussions about the film's trailer, posters, and music — all of which point to a major release that could define this season for Bbbollywood. Box office observers are closely watching Kesari as a potential standout film of the year.

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