Sports and movies go hand in hand, and the promotion of “Kesari Veer” at the Devabhavo Kabaddi Spardha in Nagpur proves that.
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra also attended the event, and Shri Devendra Fadnavis lauded Kesari Veer. He was vocal about the movie, also talked about the Legend of Somnath, drawing attention from the audience.
Details Of The Event
The Devabhavo Kabaddi Spardha was recently held in Wardha, Nagpur, where Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis attended as the chief guest. During the event, he praised the upcoming historical film Kesari Veer: Legend of Somnath, saying it is a powerful tribute to the brave warriors who defended the Somnath Temple in Gujarat.
He especially highlighted the story of Veer Hamirji Gohil, a young hero who fought for ten days to protect the temple. Fadnavis encouraged people to watch the film in theaters to learn about and honor this part of India’s history.
For readers unaware, this movie is a historical epic drama that focuses on paying tribute to the unsung warriors who gave their lives to protect the sacred Somnath Temple in Gujarat. Expect something magical in the movie.
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Details About The Trailer
The trailer for Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath was released on April 29, 2025, and has been praised for its powerful and emotional story. The movie shows the brave battle fought in the 14th century to protect the Somnath Temple from the Tughlaq Empire.
It stars Suniel Shetty as warrior Vegda Ji, Sooraj Pancholi as the young hero Hamirji Gohil, and Vivek Oberoi as the villain Zafar Khan. It introduces Akanksha Sharma as Rajal, a strong female warrior.
The trailer is filled with action, intense war scenes, emotional moments, and themes of courage and sacrifice. The sets, costumes, and visuals bring the historical time to life, making it look grand and real. At the trailer launch in Mumbai, Sooraj Pancholi shared how hard the team worked on the film.
Presence of Big Names In The Event
CM Devendra Fadnavis might have been the highlight of the show, but other dignitaries were also involved in the event.
Shri Praful Patel, a member of the Rajya Sabha; Shri Pratap Sarnaik, the transport minister of Maharashtra; Shri Ashok Uike, the minister of Tribal development in Maharashtra; Dr Pankaj Bhoyar; Shri Indranil Nayak Ji; and Shri Ramdas Tadas Ji were all present at the event.
Shri Devendra Fadnavis lauded Kesari Veer, and all the big names present at the event supported his opinion. In addition to the well-known politicians, there was also the movie cast.
Suniel Shetty, cast members Sooraj Pancholi and Akanksha Sharma, Kanu Chauhan, the producer, and Prince Dhiman, the director, were all present at the event.
The CM of Maharashtra lauding the movie is quite an achievement for the film. Expectations from the movie remain sky high at the moment.
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