Major team of tribal remaining
Highlight
- Major is based on the heroism of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack martyr Sandeep Unnikrishnan
- A gesture by Adivasi Shesh at Major’s screening in Pune made a paramilitary officer emotional
- Major starring Adivasi Shesha to hit theaters worldwide on June 3
Even as ‘Major’ races towards its theatrical release, the film is winning hearts at preview screenings. The first screening of the film in Pune opened to a full house and ended with a stand ovation, with the tricolor waving and several emotional moments as loud slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ echoed across the room. . An officer of the paramilitary force in a wheelchair was also present at the screening event, and was astonished when Adivasi Shesh himself knelt down to talk to him and thank him for his support.
The officer saluted them and Adivi’s gesture shed tears while the rest were overcome with the emotional experience that gave them goosebumps. On his Twitter, the actor dropped the video and wrote, “#Pune #Major Screening. Jai Hind Mantra, to hear the cry, laugh and joy. Here’s a moment I met Shivraj, a veteran commando of 21 Para SF and his wife.” Got it. Lt Col Shivpriya 🙂 No calculations. No planning. Complete honesty. #MajorOnJune3rd.”
With ‘Major’, Adivasi Shesha steps in in place of the heroic NSG commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan who laid down his life for the country during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The actor decided to flag off the tour in Pune, as this was the city where Major Sandeep made his debut as a soldier. Read also: Adivasi Shesha announces ‘Exclusive’ pre-release screening for ‘Major’ ahead of theatrical release
Based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, an NSG commando who saved dozens during the 26/11 attacks, Adivasi Shesha plays a titular role and Veer Major is being looked up to for his portrayal with dignity.
Adivasi Shesh has grabbed attention with his acting and striking resemblance to Major as he brings his story to life on the big screen. Tribal remaining unfazed by the box office clash between ‘Major’ and Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Prithviraj’
The bilingual film has been shot in Hindi and Telugu and will also release in Malayalam. Produced by Sony Pictures International Productions in association with Mahesh Babu’s GMB Entertainment and A+S Movies, ‘Major’ is directed by Shashi Kiran Tikka, and stars Adivasi Shesha, Shobhita Dhulipala, Sai Manjrekar, Revathi, Prakash Raj, Anish Kuruvilla and Murli Sharma. ,
(Inputs by IANS)