Mahesh Babu, Major, Sandeep Unnikrishnan biopic
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Mahesh Babu has finally announced the release date of his upcoming home production Major. Helmed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, Major stars Adivi Sesh in the titular role. The film is based on slain Indian Army Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. Sharing a new poster of the biopic, Mahesh announced that Major will be hitting the silver screens on July 1, 2021.

Written by Adivi Sesh, Major has been shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu. With its Hindi release, Major will mark Mahesh’s debut as a producer in Bollywood. The actor has co-produced the film with Sony Pictures Films.

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Announcing the release date of his production, the Telugu superstar took to his Twitter handle and wrote, “2nd July 2021. The #MAJOR day @adivisesh @sonypicsindia @GMBents @AplusSMovies @SashiTikka #MajorOnJuly2(sic).” Alongside the announcement, Mahesh also shared a new poster of Major. 

You can check his tweet below:

The biopic also features Sobhita Dhulipal and Saiee Manjrekar in a pivotal role. Previously talking about the film, Adivi had said that Major will be a tribute to Sandeep Unnikrishnan. The biopic will celebrate Sandeep’s life.

Sharing why he wanted to make a movie on Sandeep’s life, Adivi had told The Indian Express, “The world only knows how heroic he was and how he died in his final moments. But, everything I loved about him was the way he lived. 26/11 was not the chapter that defined him. Yes, it was an important chapter. But, he was a captain in 7th Bihar when he fought in Kargil. He served in Hyderabad. He went to the National Defence Academy. He was a training officer in the National Security Guard. I was interested in how beautifully he lived his life. That’s what I wanted to make a movie about.”

We are eagerly looking forward to the film’s release.

Also Read: Mahesh Babu enters Bollywood: To produce biopic on 26/11 martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan