There is no denying the fact that Akshay Kumar must be on cloud nine after having a great 2017 and now he has started 2018 on a great note too. Khiladi Kumar has just released the first look of “Kesari” in which he is looking superb in the get-up of Havildar Ishar Singh.
The movie is based on the Battle of Saragarhi. However, it is not just Akshay who is working in a movie which is based on the Battle of Saragarhi; Ajay Devgn and Randeep Hooda are also playing the character of Havildar Ishar Singh in different flicks. Besides, it is said that a TV show is also being made on the same subject.
Akshay has started shooting of the film today and he shared the look on the micro-blogging site Twitter:

He wrote, “Feeling nothing but immense pride and gratitude while sharing this. Beginning my 2018 with #KESARI, my most ambitious film and a lot of passion. Need your best wishes as always 🙏🏻”
Feeling nothing but immense pride and gratitude while sharing this. Beginning my 2018 with #KESARI, my most ambitious film and a lot of passion. Need your best wishes as always 🙏🏻 @dharmamovies@iAmAzure @SinghAnurag79 pic.twitter.com/NOQ5x7FKRK
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 5, 2018
This is for the first time that Akshay Kumar is working with Dharma Productions and as per Mumbai Mirror, Lawrence Woodward will be choreographing the stunts in the movie. Lawrence is known for his work on Mad Max.
There are reports that Parineeti Chopra will be playing the female lead in the film. It was supposed to be a joint venture between Karan Johar and superstar Salman Khan. However, it didn’t work out and now only Dharma Productions is producing it.
Karan Johar tweeted, “Exceptionally excited about #KESARI…the BRAVEST story ever told….we begin our journey today… we seek your love and blessings….@akshaykumar @SinghAnurag79 @iAmAzure @apoorvamehta18”
https://twitter.com/karanjohar/status/949170306010230784
Twitter loved the first look and this is how users reacted:
What an amazing first look:
Judging from the first look and the picture just released of AK paji, I'm also proud and can't wait! Good luck!
— M4ND1 (@Laalishq) January 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/KhiladiGirlAppy/status/949169963452923904
It will break all the records:
Best wishes……………..Its gonna be an immense success,gonna break all records made ever by any Indian movie.Prayers for you and Karran G
— Malik Shahid Latif (@MalikShahidLati) January 5, 2018
Mind-blowing:
@karanjohar @akshaykumar Waahe Guruji Da Khalsa. Waahe Guruji Di Fateh!!! #Kesari is looking mind-blowing!!
— Hiten Trivedi (@jkdmht) January 5, 2018
High expectations:
All the Best KJO & Team of #Kesari
Hope you bring the Bestest Ever Movie of All Time in History of Indian Cinemas— Ankit Mehta (@Anki4uever) January 5, 2018
Biggest hit of Akshay:
All the best from Akkians! This pic is enough to say that #Kesari will be biggest hit of Akshay Sir! He is looking so brilliant and handsome absolutely nailed it first look of movie
— Jatin (@AliasJatin) January 5, 2018
Best wishes:
Wishing you guys only the best always ❣❣❣ Loads of Love and Godspeed Good luck to the team #KESARI💗💗💗💗
— iishthequeen (@iishthequeen) January 5, 2018
Damn excited:
#kesari Non festival record sub jaaynge jab hamare paji pagdi mei aaynge #KESARI
— Bade Dilwala ❤️ (@AKKIsCHamp) January 5, 2018
History in making:
https://twitter.com/iamAkshaysOm/status/949168201182601216
Girls’ reaction after seeing the first look:
https://twitter.com/sumithjha24/status/949170540714995712
How did you find Akshay’s first look in “Kesari”? Let us know.