Major (2020 film)
| Major | |
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| Directed by | Sashi Kiran Tikka |
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| Written by | Abburi Ravi (dialogues) |
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| Story by | Adivi Sesh |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing International |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu Hindi |
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Major is a 2020 Indian Biographical film directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka..[1] It is based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, a martyr of 2008 Mumbai attacks. The film is being shot in both Telugu and Hindi. The film stars Adivi Sesh and Sobhita Dhulipala and produced by Mahesh Babu, Namratha Shirodkar on G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd[2][3].
Cast[edit]
- Adivi Sesh as Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan
- Sobhita Dhulipala
- Saiee M Manjrekar[4]
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
In January 2019, Sony Pictures Entertainment has registered two titles with the producers’ association called Major and Major Sandeep in their endeavour to make a biopic on his life.[5] Namratha Shirodkar spouse of Mahesh Babu, co-producer on the film approached Adivi Sesh for portraying the role of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan[6][7]. He quickly accepted the offer as he was dreaming to play the role for years[8]. He interacted with Sandeep's parents for researching about him. He is writing the screenplay with his Goodachari director Sashi Kiran Tikka helming the film.[9] In February 2019, it was announced by G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd on social media about the film.[10]
Casting[edit]
On 2 March 2020 it was revealed that Sobhita Dhulipala joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[11][12] In late September 2020, Saiee M Manjrekar has joined the cast in an undisclosed role[4].
Filming[edit]
The principal photography on the film was started in early January 2020.[13][14] Portions of the film were shot in Kashmir, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. Important scenes were being filmed at Kashmir border but they were halted in March 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.[15]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Adivi Sesh's 'Major' news finally revealed! - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Major: Mahesh Babu to produce film on 26/11 martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan". India Today. Retrieved 2020-09-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Mahesh Babu to produce Adivi Sesh's next based on Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan". www.thenewsminute.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Taneja, Parina (2020-09-24). "Saiee Manjrekar to star in Hindi-Telugu bilingual film on 26/11 horrors titled Major". Google. Retrieved 2020-09-24.
- ↑ "26/11 Martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's story to turn into a film". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ↑ "Adivi Sesh pens a lovely letter about Major - Telugu News". IndiaGlitz.com. 2019-11-26. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ↑ "Major will surprise you at regular intervals says Adivi Sesh". Tollywood. Retrieved 2020-09-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Adivi Sesh loses 8 Kg weight for Major". Tollywood. Retrieved 2020-09-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Adivi Sesh on his role in Major". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ↑ "Mahesh Babu confirms to produce Adivi Sesh's Major – a biopic on Sandeep Unnikrishnan". IBTimes. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ↑ "Sobhita Dhulipala to star in Sashi Kirans Major".
- ↑ "'Honured and Humbled to be a part of Major' reveals Sobhita Dhulipala about acting in Adivi Sesh's Major - Telugu Movie News". Xappie.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ↑ "Sony Pictures India op Twitter: "Thrilled to announce that the beautiful @sobhitaD will play a crucial role in MAJOR, a film that has been inspired by the true story of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. She will be joining @AdiviSesh to bring the heroic story of the NSG Commando to life. #MajorTheFilm". Retrieved 2020-03-02. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Shoot commences for Adivi Sesh's 'Major'". The News Minute. 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ "We were shooting for some peak scenes for Major when the pandemic hit: Adivi Sesh - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
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