| Kesari | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tope Adebayo |
| Written by | Ibrahim Yekini |
| Produced by | Ibrahim Yekini |
Release date | 2018 |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | Yoruba |
Kesari is a 2018[1] Nigerian Yoruba-language action film produced by Ibrahim Yekini. It was directed by Tope Adebayo.[2][3][4]
Production
In an interview, writer and producer Ibrahim Yekini said that the film was inspired by the action scenes he saw in the 2018 superhero film Black Panther.[3]
Cast
- Femi Adebayo
- Ibrahim Yekini
- Akin Olaiya
- Kemi Afolabi
- Adebayo Salami
- Muyiwa Ademola
- Toyin Abraham
- Antar Laniyan
- Bimbo Akintola Odunlade
Synopsis
A tough robber armed with charms meets his match when he meets an efficient policeman.
Awards
The film won Best Movie and Best Producer of the year in the Yoruba category at the 2019 City People Entertainment Awards.[5]
Sequels
The film has received three sequels: Kesari 2, Return of Kesari, and Return of Kesari 2. Yekini won Best Actor in a Leading Role (Yoruba) at the 2019 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Return of Kesari.[6]
References
- ↑ Kesari Latest Yoruba Movie 2018 Action Starring Ibrahim Yekini | Femi Adebayo |Kemi Afolabi. OlumoTV. October 23, 2018.
- ↑ Online, Tribune (2019-07-06). "Why I dumped boxing for acting —Actor Itele". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- 1 2 "I was inspired by Black Panther to write Kesari – Itele". Punch Newspapers. 2019-07-21. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ↑ Alao, Biodun (2019-10-14). "ITELE's New Movie, KESARI Gathers 1.8 Million Views". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ↑ Reporter (2019-10-14). "Yoruba Movie Winners Emerge @ City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ↑ "Best Of Nollywood Lights Up Kano". The Guardian Nigeria. 2019-12-21. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
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