About Major Movie:
Adivi Sesh is producing a biopic of Major Sandeep Unni Krishnan, who died in the Taj Mumbai terrorist attacks on 26/11. Despite the fact that the film premiered on June 3, 2022, with great expectations and a positive response from reviewers and audiences alike, the film has generated significant buzz over the past month thanks to promotional efforts. In any case, let's take a look at Major's complete review to see if it's worth your time.
Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was an officer in the Indian Army who served in the National Security Guards' elite 51 Special Action Group. He was killed in action during the November 2008 Mumbai attack and was granted India's highest peacetime gallantry medal, the Ashoka Chakra. Major is a fictionalised biography of his life. "My son's life was not about the manner he died, but about the way he lived," his father K Unnikrishnan (Prakash Raj) joyfully said at a commemoration gathering.
Cast and Crew:
Some of the film's prominent cast members are Saiee M Manjrekar, Prakash Raj, Revathi, Murali Sharma, Anish Yohan Kuruvilla, and Anish Yohan Kuruvilla. Adivi wrote the script for the film, which was directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, who also shot it. Sricharan Pakala wrote the music for the film, which was produced by Sony Pictures International Productions, GMB Entertainment Pt Limited, and A+S Movies.
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Getting into the Major movie:
Major depicts Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's life as the story follows his boyhood, what inspired him to become an Army officer, and what he contributed to the nation. We meet the person who subsequently became the martyr, giving his everything for the love of his nation in the film. Sandeep (Adivi Sesh) grows up with a love of uniform in his eyes, mesmerised by the navy's white. Circumstances lead him to join the Army, where he tops the commando training course after completing the standard course and eventually becomes a training officer. We watch him crossing the Line of Control in Kashmir and playing cricket with local kids in the no-land, we see him training fellow soldiers with eagle-eyed vigilance, and we see him attempting to find a balance between personal and professional life.
We are also introduced to his childhood sweetheart, Isha Agarwal (Saiee Manjrekar). She isn't content with being an army wife and has her own goals. They have a strong affinity, however, conflicts arise in their relationship due to the nature of his employment. In the film, Isha's character says that while everyone talks about the sacrifices made by troops, no one realises the sacrifices made by their families. Their love story isn't conventional Bollywood fare, but it does have the ups and downs of any normal relationship.
The second part of the movie is devoted to the 26 November 2008 Mumbai terrorist strikes. Kasab's and other infiltrators' heinous actions are depicted in graphic detail. Terrorists took over the famed Taj Mahal hotel, and the NSG commandos managed to rescue the captives and murder the perpetrators over the course of many days. While an artistic licence is given in depicting the events that take place inside the hotel, they nonetheless have an impact. It's unsettling to witness so many people being cruelly murdered.
Sandeep is portrayed as a one-man army, undertaking rescue operations on his own and returning to action despite being injured. In addition to his track, we meet Sobhita Dhulipala, who portrays a guest named Pramoda Reddy. She assists in the rescue of a young girl from the clutches of terrorists and experiences some thrilling moments. The sequences provide another twist to the film's plot and familiarise us with the terror that innocent bystanders face.
The media provided a detailed description of the rescue efforts, and Pakistani handlers watching TV were able to transmit the commandos' exact location. Editorial judgement was severely lacking at the time, and the film emphasises this issue as well. A media blackout would have undoubtedly saved more lives, but that was a command decision that those in charge should have made. It was a hard lesson to learn.
According to reports, Sandeep's last words were, "Don't come up, I'll handle them." The poignancy of the final scene lingers with you, as he is seen firing in the direction of the enemy until his dying breath. Adivi Sesh, who also wrote the film, provides an amazing performance as the title character. He appears to have comprehended what Major Unnikrishnan stood for and incorporates the late soldier's pride and dedication to his performance without going overboard. The seriousness with which he plays the part is obvious. After this, Adivi is destined for greater things.
Saiee Manjrekar looks good as the spouse who is dissatisfied since she isn't getting what she asked for. The young actor gives a well-balanced portrayal, conveying both love and frustration. Veterans Revathy and Prakash Raj appear as the bereaved mother and father. The subtle variations that they add to their motions set them apart from the crowd. Murli Sharma plays the harsh commander with a bright heart without a hitch. Sobhita Dhulipala is also effective as the courageous hotel visitor who goes over and beyond to save a child.
Final verdict on Major Movie:
Overall, Major is a fitting monument to Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, a soldier who went above and beyond the call of duty to assist his fellow countrymen in their hour of need. He showed us what true chivalry looks like, and Adivi Sesh's performance provides us with a peek at the kind of guy he was — a true warrior who lived and died by his own code.
Major is mostly an action drama in which guns and bombs become the standard after a certain length of time, but the picture does a wonderful job of choosing a personal tone over a jingoistic one, even when the latter would have been easier. This one is worth seeing on the big screen; you won't be sorry.
My Rating: 8/10
