Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 10 (ANI/NewsVoir): Even after almost a decade-and-a-half, Indians shall never forget the dastardly 26/11 terrorist attack in India's financial capital, Mumbai. Many innocent lives were lost and the loss would have been much greater if not for the bravery and sacrifice of NSG and Mumbai Police Bravehearts.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): Actor Adivi Sesh, who is riding high on the success of 'Major', recently visited the Octopus Special Forces Campus to celebrate India's 75 years of Independence.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 5 (ANI): Indian Coast Guard (ICG) along with Coastal Police on Friday conducted a Community Interaction Programme at Edavanakkad, Vypin, and Kuzhipilly, Ernakulam in Kochi to enlighten the civilians about the importance of Tricolour and "Har Ghar Tiranga" Campaign.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 4 (ANI): After facing several delays due to COVID-19, Adivi Sesh's 'Major' is now finally releasing in theatres on May 27.
Mumbai Nov 26 PTI Major Sandeep Unnikrishnans parents K Unnikrishnan a retired ISRO officer and his mother Dhanalaxmi Unnikrishnan on Friday said that they were approached by many filmmakers for a biopic on their sons life but were initially reluctantThey finally agreed on Major led by South star Adivi Sesh The Unnikrishnans said though it is not possible to capture their sons life fully they just want the film to do maximum justice to his storySandeep Unnikrishnan was an officer in the elite 51 Special Action Group of the National Security Guards in the Indian Army He was martyred in action during the 2611 2008 Mumbai attacks The young officer was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra Indias highest peacetime gallantry award on 26 January 2009Speaking to reporters at a press conference on the 13th anniversary of the terror attacks K Unnikrishnan said when Sesh and his team came to them the family didnt commit anything initiallyI feel they cannot depict Sandeep as it It is not possible For that matter any biopic will not bring out anything 100 per cent We should be thinking about the maximum we can go I am not criticising the efforts he Sesh is very sincere the retired officer saidSandeep Unnikrishnans mother said their son loved moviesAfter Sandeep went there were so many people who came to us for a movie to be made After 10 years Sandeeps CO commanding officer told us a film should be made on himI told him who will be there just like Sandeep and then Sesh and the team came to us they came to meet us so often We decided to go ahead with the decision to make the movie Sandeep was a movie maniac I think Sesh is a good actor an emotional Dhanalaxmi saidSouth star Adivi Sesh said he feels he was destined to be part of the filmDirected by Sashi Kiran Tikka of Goodachari fame Major traces the journey of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan who selflessly fought to save the lives of people during the 2611 Mumbai attacksIt is my luck that when the family was having a soft discussion about a film after Major Sandeeps CO suggested a movie to be made on him I called them and asked if I can meet them I think it was predestinedFor someone who had no interest that a movie should be made on him and that time they decide to make a film and just then I call them for a movie Sesh told reporters here at the event held at the Taj Mahal Hotel one of the places attacked by Pakistani terrorists during the dastardly 2611 terror attacksMajor Sandeeps father said he is still not convinced fully about the film and can only give his views after watching itI can see some sincere efforts I have more belief in Shashi Kiran Tikka than Adivi Sesh I hope Shashi was here When I watch the movie and then give a certificate of 100 per cent until then it will be 70 to 80 per cent The shoot is over and the release is announced so let us see I have seen Sandeep I am his father I am his critic I am disciple he was my mentor such a personality He was my son he saidSesh said he has developed a close bond with the Unnikrishnans to the point where he is ready to be scolded by Major Sandeeps fatherThey are the first audience for me for the movie Beyond that whenever I talk to uncle-aunty it is about Major Sandeep and not so much about what is happening in the film he addedSesh also shared that with this film the team intends to tap into the emotional aspect of Major SandeepMy goal was to understand this man his soul how he reacts to a situation and I would often call uncle and aunty on how he would react I started thinking more and more about him My conversation bond journey with them was about Sandeep than making a big set do a big action sequence he addedMajor also stars Sobhita Dhulipala Saiee Manjrekar Prakash Raj Revathi and Murali SharmaManjrekar who was present at the event said she feels grateful to have been given the opportunity to be part of this filmBacked by South superstar Mahesh Babu Major has been postponed a number of times owing to the coronavirus pandemic but now it is set to release theatrically on February 11 2022Sesh also revealed how Major Sandeeps father had once asked him if the off-screen bond between them would continue even post the release of MajorUncle has often asked me what happens after the movie he is like you will forget us after the release It became my fundamental responsibility and desire that I will always be there for them beyond the realm of the movie promotions and the release strategy The goal is to be a family he addedMajor has been produced by Sony Pictures Films India in association with Mahesh Babus GMB Entertainment and AS MoviesThe film has been shot in Hindi and Telugu simultaneously and will be dubbed in Malayalam for the release PTI KKP BK SHD SHD