Kesari is a 2018 Nigerian Yoruba-language action film produced by Ibrahim Yekini. It was directed by Tope Adebayo.
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Synopsis
A tough robber armed with charms meets his match in an efficient policeman.
Cast
Femi Adebayo as Yayi
Ibrahim Yekini as Kesari
Akin Olaiya as Bally
Kemi Afolabi as Amoke
Adebayo Salami
Muyiwa Ademola
Toyin Abraham
Antar Laniyan
Bimbo Akintola Odunlade
Tope Adebayo as Laru
Fadeke Adesanya as Police Officer
Rafiu Afolabi as Young Kesari
Aremu Afolayan as Lexy
Fakolade Ajanaku as Ifayiwola
Otunba Ajibike as Babalawo
Kemi Apesin as Jimi
Kazeem Bello as Police Officer
Ojumola Bello as Police Officer
Dammy Faniyi as Driver
Kevin Ikeduba as Sky
Abimbola Kazeem as Jaiye
Blessing Ugu Okoye as D.P.O.
Alade Omolade as Police Officer
Temitope Sholaja as Shade
Olotu Yusuff as Police Officer
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.
Awards
The film won Best Movie and Best Producer of the year in the Yoruba category at the 2019 City People Entertainment Awards.
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.