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The Indian Express

Reviewed by: Shubhra Gupta | Rating:

It is also a full-blown melodrama, the kind of film in which soldiers staring down ‘maut’, because that’s what fearless Sikhs do, burst into song. You know these beats, because you have seen them in practically every Bollywood film on ‘jung’ and ‘azaadi’: the rough-and-tumble camaraderie between the men; a rebel who will come to heel; a youngster, who has never made a kill, coming into his own when the time is right, and scant female presence (the chirpy Chopra as Akshay’s love interest is a walk-on part) just enough to show the soft side of the steely soldier. Read full review

The Times of India

Reviewed by: Rachit Gupta | Rating:

The Battle of Saragarhi is considered to be one of the most inspiring stories of human valour and bravery, not just in India, but the world over. Director Anurag Singh’s film Kesari is a fitting tribute to this story of Sikh soldiers. It’s a compelling war drama that combines strong emotions with blood-soaked action and retells an important chapter from the annals of Indian history. The film’s best moments are fuelled by a towering performance by Akshay Kumar. Read full review

Hindustan Times

Reviewed by: Raja Sen | Rating:

One of history’s most stunning last stands, The Battle of Saragarhi featured valour that warrants a legend. On 12 September 1897, a mere twenty one Sikh soldiers defied thousands of Afghan tribesmen attacking the strategic military outpost of Saragarhi in the Khyber Pass. It is something that has not been taught in Indian schools — perhaps because it was about protecting a colonial British Indian outpost from colonised Afghan locals — but the bravery of these men deserves salutation. Read full review

Moviekoop

Reviewed by: Ravi Mondeti | Rating:

Kesari is a treat to all Akshay Kumar's Patriotic Cinematic Universe Fans. The movie takes you through an emotional ride and makes you sympathize with all soldiers. The movie is definitely worth a watch but if you are comparing it to '300' then you would be disappointed, not in terms of budget or VFX but screenplay and direction. Read full review