Telugu actor Adivi Sesh is making his Bollywood debut with the movie ‘Major’. The makers of the movie recently unveiled its trailer. It is based on the life Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and his sacrifice in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Adivi, who is seen as Major Sandeep, is excited with the response he is getting after the launch of the trailer. He says he has put all his effort to do justice to the character he is playing in the film.

Adivi says: “I’m thrilled and so excited with all the positive reviews and love coming my way for ‘Major’. It’s an honour to be playing such a brave and valiant character and a national hero in this all Indian film.”

“I hope to do justice to Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s memory and hope to bring his inspirational story to the big screen and to people across the country,” he adds.

‘Major’ is produced by Sony Pictures International Productions in association with Mahesh Babu’s GMB Entertainment and A+S Movies and directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka.

It features Adivi Sesh, Sobhita Dhulipala, Saiee Manjrekar, Revathi, Prakash Raj, Anish Kuruvilla and Murali Sharma. The movie will be released in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam on June 3.

Adivi Sesh’s ‘Major’ has been in the making for quite some time now. Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, who has produced this biographical movie, was present at the trailer launch event of the Adivi Sesh-starrer.

Mahesh, who believed that Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s story must be known to the world, stated that the martyr’s story is larger than life.

Mahesh admitted that he received fantastic OTT offers during the Covid period, but was adamant that this film. ‘Major’ needed to be released in theatres only because the action design and emotions were larger than life.

The film’s hero, Sesh, was also very clear that he wanted his Hindi debut to be a pan-India big-screen release, according to the star hero.

Sesh has worked tirelessly on the film, and the trailer has received positive feedback for the power-packed trailer, which was released on Monday.

‘Major’ will hit the screens on June 3 and is said to be based on the heinous 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, with the scene-by-scene narration of the horrific events.

One of the most awaited films of the year, ‘Major’ is based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the decorated NSG commando who laid down his life while saving dozens during the 26/11 terror attacks.

As the film inches closer to its theatrical release, the makers organised a special screening of the trailer for Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Actor Adivi Sesh and director Sashi Kiran Tikka met with the Defence Minister on May 1 in Delhi wherein the team showed the trailer of the film and discussed the story of the national hero. Adivi Sesh portrays the titular role of Major Sandeep in the film.

Rajnath Singh unveiled the slogan of the film. The words ‘Jaan Doonga Desh Nahi’ in tricoloured font set against a pure white canvas. These words are the fundamental philosophy by which Major Sandeep lived. The slogan highlights his spirit, the emotion by which he saw the world. For him, the country always came first.

During the course of interaction, the Defence Minister appreciated the team for their efforts. He congratulated the director Sashi Kiran Tikka and Adivi Sesh for presenting the story of a brave hero of India. The makers would soon be organising a special screening of the movie for Defence Minister and his family.

Celebrating the spirit of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s life, ‘Major’ traces the varied phases of the beloved soldier’s life, sneak peeks of which were witnessed in the teaser that has been playing in cinemas with all the recent blockbuster movies.

Designed for the big screen experience and mounted on a large scale, the bilingual film was shot in both Hindi and Telugu, and will release in Malayalam as well. The film offers an insight into Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s dedication, courage, sacrifices, love and spirit of life.

Produced by Sony Pictures International Productions in association with Mahesh Babu’s GMB Entertainment and A+S Movies, ‘Major’ is directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, and stars Adivi Sesh, Sobhita Dhulipala, Saiee Manjrekar, Revathi, Prakash Raj, Anish Kuruvilla and Murali Sharma.

It will be released in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam on June 3.

RRR and KGF: Chapter are the films made by South Indian filmmakers and actors. Both these films made a massive impact and they ended up as super hits in all the released languages. RRR and KGF: Chapter 2 raked massive revenues across North India when the entire Hindi belt is struggling. Bollywood failed to deliver a super hit this year but two South Indian films emerged as major money-spinners. The next pan-Indian release would be Major which has Adivi Sesh in the lead role. The film is the life story of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and the film is shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi languages.

The teaser and the promotional content looked brilliant and all eyes are now focused on the trailer that will be launched on May 9th. The insiders who watched the trailer and the content of Major are heaping praises on the team. Major will have a grand and wide release in Hindi and the film has a high chance of ending up as a super hit. The film is directed by Sashikiran Tikka and it has Adivi Sesh, Saiee Manjrekar, Shobita Dhulipala, Prakash Raj and Revathi in the lead roles. Sony Pictures India, GMB Entertainment and A + S Movies bankrolled Major.

There will be slight delay in the release date of hero Adivi Sesh’s next outing Major. The film’s release is shifted from May 27th to June 3rd. The same has been announced by the makers. The announcement poster sees Sesh in a ferocious avatar as Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan.

Major garnered enough buzz with its gripping teaser. First song of the movie- Hridayam also turned out to be a chartbuster. Currently in post-production, Major’s promotional campaign will begin soon.

Saiee Manjrekar played the leading lady, while Sobhita Dhulipala will be seen in an important role in the movie helmed by Sashi Kiran Tikka.

Hero Adivi Sesh is making his debut in Bollywood with the Pan India film Major directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka. Currently, post-production works are underway for the movie which is getting ready for its theatrical release on May 27th. It seems, all the works are happening as per the schedules.

Adivi Sesh shared a picture from the sound mixing of the film in the Pro-Rated Dolby Atmos Theatre. On screen, we can see an NSG Commando aiming his target towards the Taj Hotel which is on fire. The epic picture shows the grandeur and scale of the movie.

Saiee Manjrekar played Sesh’s love interest in the biographical action film based on the life Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. Sobhita Dhulipala will be seen in a vital role in the movie that has music by Sricharan Pakala.

Actor Adivi Sesh is coming up next with an interesting update on his upcoming biographical movie ‘Major’. The ‘Kshanam’ actor took to his social media to make an announcement regarding the same.

Adivi Sesh’s social media post hints at something big is coming on March 15. Earlier on Friday, he tweeted, “March 15 is the birth anniversary of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. On the Legend’s birth anniversary, We have something special planned :)”

Essaying the role of 26/11 martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan has made Adivi Sesh closer to the family of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and he has always kept a cordial relationship with the Major’s family.

“This makes the actor feel that the project is one of the best things that has happened in his life, and is also the main reason behind Adivi Sesh celebrating the birth anniversary of the martyr in a special way”, a source said.

Directed by Sasi Kiran Tikka, the movie has Sai Manjrekar and Sobhita Dhulipala as the leading ladies.

Produced by Sony Pictures Films India, and Mahesh Babu’s GMB Entertainment and A+S Movies, the movie will hit screens on May 27.

It looks like the makers of Adivi Sesh’s Major are not in a hurry to lock their release date. They seems to be still waiting for the right moment to finalize one. That is evident from a tweet of Adivi Sesh.

“Cinema is truth 24 Frames per second – Jean Luc Godard. #MajorTheFilm. The release will be decided the RIGHT way. For the RIGHT date. Because this isn’t just a movie. It’s my truth. #MAJOR ka promise hai yeh,” Adivi Sesh wrote.

Major is Sesh’s maiden Pan-India film and the makers are very confident about the film’s output. They are confident the movie would make it big across the country if released at the right time. So, they are taking their own time in deciding the release date.

Major is about the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the martyr of 26/11 Terror attacks in Mumbai. It will touch the entire life of the major and is not only the anti-terror operation. 

Actor Adivi Sesh, who has been waiting for his upcoming movie ‘Major’ to hit the screens, pens down a heartfelt note on the occasion of Republic Day. As the ‘Kshanam’ actor reflects on the beautiful moments spent with 26/11 martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s parents, he shares some pictures on his social media handles. Sesh also pens a note about the release struggles being faced by the ‘Major’ team and explains that he only wants the movie to be out when it is safe for everyone to watch it in the theaters.

“On this #RepublicDay I reflect on some beautiful moments I spent with #MajorSandeepUnnikrishnan’s parents, @ NSG base #Mumbai”, Adivi Sesh’s note reads.

Sesh’s emotional note also reads, “It’s important to me that his story be shown in theaters across the country, at a time when its truly safe. No waves threatening public health.”

“No theatres closed in cities like #Delhi. This is what he would want I feel. Safety. Protection. Of his people. Of his country. He was always a Soldier first. 🙂 I’m thankful to find a small place in the hearts of his parents. His family”, Sesh wrote, concluding his Republic Day post.

Sesh is seen having a wonderful time with Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s parents, as featured in the pictures shared by him.

Sesh, who portrays the role of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan in Mahesh Babu’s ‘Major- The Movie’, has always maintained a close relationship with the martyr’s family.

‘Major’ was supposed to hit the screens earlier, but is now postponed due to the uncertain times of the Covid pandemic.

Actor-director-writer Adivi Sesh, who will be soon seen essaying the role of military hero Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan in the upcoming bilingual film ‘Major’, has been working round the clock and recently completed the film’s dubbing.

Double masked and taking all precautions, the actor ensured that he did not come in contact with many people as he did not wish to delay the process of dubbing. He worked through the weekend.

He says, “There were several work commitments and I know the delay that this whole strain puts on the film and cast and crew who have worked so hard. I wanted to ensure that the Hindi dub went smoothly and I am so happy that it all was okay.”

Describing how he managed to dub amidst the rising Covid infections, he says, “We have a standard policy within our team. Mask up and use common sense. I’m very conscious about my parents’ health, so I always make it a point to avoid crowded situations and to stay masked. To avoid parties on New Year’s Eve felt like common sense. To spend it with family and two friends, who are double vaccinated and careful, made sense. And that’s what I did.”

Inspired by true events, ‘Major’ captures the life and times of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the brave officer who attained martyrdom while saving the lives of numerous hostages in the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai on November 26, 2008 during the infamous 26/11 attacks.

Telugu actor Adivi Sesh, who’s playing the 26/11 martyr, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, in Mahesh Babu’s upcoming film ‘Major’, says the braveheart was not just a fighter, but also had an ever-ready sense of humour.

“You remember his heroics, his firm expression as he stood strong even as Mumbai’s iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel burned,” Adivi Sesh told IANS in an interview. “While researching my character, I realised he was the first to crack a joke even in the most difficult circumstances. He had an extremely captivating smile.”

As a result, the actor said, “we did not have to deliberately bring laughter into the narrative … it flowed in organically”. The film, he pointed out, is not only about the events of 26/11 and the late National Security Guards (NSG) officer’s role in releasing hostages trapped inside the Taj Mahal Palace, but about Major Unnikrishnan’s life and the warmth of his personality.

The actor, who was raised in the US, said he was there when the tragedy of 26/11 unfolded and he saw it on TV. “When I first saw the picture of Major Sandeep, it struck me hard. I felt an instant connection with the photograph, for he resembled some of my cousins. He and I look similar in many ways.”

Continuing with his narrative, the actor said: “It wasn’t just the case of me learning more about a warrior. It was something else. Something about his photo made me keep thinking about him. Going on, I kind of became an admirer to him, which resulted in creating a path to make a movie on his life.”

The film may centre around the two fateful days in the life of Major Unnikrishnan, which the actor said was the most important chapter of the martyr’s life, but it is not only about him.

“Our intention is to present the events from his point of view, but it was important to find an equilibrium and understand that there were so many people who fought that day, many of whom were also killed,” Sesh pointed out.

On being quizzed about the other movies and documentaries being made on the terror attacks, Sesh said some of them were exaggerated.

“I did watch a couple of documentaries and honestly, I think the event was exploited and exaggerated. I believe that when we make a film on the incident, we must not be exploitative,” Sesh affirmed, adding the film’s tight, well-researched script, and Director Shashi Kiran Tikka’s sharp eye for visuals and performances, will enable the crew to deliver the promise.

For his exemplary bravery, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was awarded the nation’s highest peacetime gallantry award, Ashok Chakra.

A multilingual film scheduled for release in Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi on February 11, 2022, ‘Major’ also stars Saie Manjrekar, Shobhita Dhulipala, Revathi and Prakash Raj.