Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Actor Suniel Shetty has given fans a glimpse of his fierce character in the upcoming period drama ‘Kesari Veer’ by sharing the first look of his character Vegdaji on Friday.
Taking to Instagram, Shetty unveiled a striking poster of himself dressed as a powerful warrior. In the post, he expressed his excitement for the project, writing, “#Vegdaji, ek mahan yoddhaa and a fearless warrior of the battle of mighty #Somnath #HarHarMahadev. Releasing worldwide in cinemas on 16th May, 2025.”
You can check out the poster here:
On the same day, the makers also released a poster of Vivek Oberoi, who portrays Zafar Khan in the film.
Alongside Shetty and Oberoi, the film also stars Sooraj Pancholi in a significant role. Directed by Prince Dhiman, ‘Kesari Veer’ is produced by veteran producer Kanu Chauhan.
According to a press note, the film dives into the inspiring yet lesser-known history of the unsung warriors who fought and sacrificed their lives to protect the Somnath Temple from invaders in the 14th century AD.
Expressing his deep connection to the project, Kanu Chauhan revealed that the story was very personal to him, and bringing this forgotten chapter of history to life was a long-held dream. Director Prince Dhiman shared that the narrative deeply moved him, prompting extensive research to ensure every detail was historically accurate.
The period drama, which was initially slated for release on March 14, will now hit theaters on May 16, 2025.
In the coming months, Shetty will also be seen in several other exciting projects, including The Legend of Somnath, Welcome to the Jungle, a Lionsgate show titled Nanda Devi, and Hunter 3.