Kesari (2018 film)

Kesari is a 2018 Nigerian Yoruba-language action film produced by Ibrahim Yekini. It was directed by Tope Adebayo.

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.

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

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.

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.