Major (film)

Major is an upcoming Indian biographical action film directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka and produced by Sony Pictures International Productions, G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment and A+S Movies. Shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi languages, it is based on the life Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, an army officer who was killed in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Adivi Sesh (in his Hindi film debut) portrays Major Sandeep, the title character, in addition to writing the script.

Major
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySashi Kiran Tikka
Written byAdivi sesh
Dialogue byAbburi Ravi (Telugu)
Akshat Ajay Sharma (Hindi)
Produced byMahesh Babu
Anurag Reddy
Sharath Chandra
Starring
CinematographyVamsi Patchipulusu
Edited byVinay Kumar Sirigineedi
Kodati Pavan Kalyan
Music bySricharan Pakala
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • 3 June 2022 (2022-06-03)
CountryIndia
Languages
  • Telugu
  • Hindi
Budget₹100 crore[1]

Principal photography began in February 2020 and ended in December 2021. The shoot experienced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Major was shot in 120 days and was filmed in over 75 locations. The original release date was 2 July 2021 but the film was postponed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film is now scheduled to be released worldwide on 3 June 2022 in Telugu and Hindi languages, along with the dubbed version in Malayalam.

Premise

Inspired by true events, the film portrays how Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan saved the lives of numerous hostages before being killed by terrorists in the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai on November 26, 2008 during the infamous attack on the heritage hotel.

Cast

Production

Development

The film was announced in February 2019, with Adivi Sesh in the lead role.[6] The film is produced by actor Mahesh Babu under his studio G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment, in a collaboration with Sony Pictures International Productions and A+S Movies.[7][8]

Filming
Part of the film was shot at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai.

Principal photography began in February 2020.[9][10] By September 2020, more than 50% of the film had been shot, and further shooting is planned to take place in Hyderabad in October 2020.[11] Sobhita Dhulipala filming completed her portions in November 2020.[12]

In August 2021, Sesh began filming the final schedule of the film.[13] In December 2021, the shooting of the film was completed and the post-production work began with Sesh dubbing for the Hindi version.[14][15]

Major was shot in 120 days and was filmed in over 75 locations.[16]

Release

Major is scheduled to be released theatrically on 3 June 2022 in Telugu and Hindi languages, along with the dubbed version in Malayalam.[17] Earlier, it was supposed to release on 2 July 2021 but was deferred to the COVID-19 pandemic.[18] Later, the release was re-scheduled as 11 February 2022,[19] but the release date was postponed due to uncertainty prevailing about the reopening of cinemas due to the Omicron variant spread.[20] Later in February 2022, the film was re-scheduled to release on 27 May 2022 before being pushed back to 3 June.[21][17]

References
  1. Mathur, Yashika (5 March 2022). "RRR, Ethakkum Thunnindhavan To Sarkaru Vaari Paata: How Coming Months Can Resurrect South Cinema's Trade". Outlook.
  2. "Sobhita Dhulipala lands a role in 'Major' opposite Adivi Sesh". The News Minute. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  3. "Saiee Manjrekar set to relive 26/11 horrors in Hindi-Telugu bilingual Major based on Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan". Mumbai Mirror.
  4. Taneja, Parina (24 September 2020). "Saiee Manjrekar to star in Hindi-Telugu bilingual film on 26/11 horrors titled Major". IndiaTV News.
  5. "Adivi Sesh-starrer 'Major' To Release On July 2". News 18. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  6. "Adivi Sesh's 'Major' news finally revealed! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  7. "Mahesh Babu to produce film on 26/11 martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan". India Today. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  8. "Mahesh Babu To Produce Film On 26/11 Hero Major Unnikrishnan". NDTV.com.
  9. "Shoot commences for Adivi Sesh's 'Major'". The News Minute. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  10. "Major: Shooting for the Sandeep Unnikrishnan biopic starring Adivi Sesh resumes". The Times of India. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  11. "Saiee Manjrekar signs Adivi Sesh's film Major based on 26/11 hero Sandeep Unnikrishnan". India Today. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  12. "Sobhita Dhulipala lands a role in 'Major' opposite Adivi Sesh". The News Minute. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  13. "Adivi Sesh commences final shoot of 'Major'". www.thehansindia.com. 13 August 2021.
  14. "Adivi Sesh Begins Hindi Dubbing For 'Major'". Outlook India. 12 January 2022.
  15. "Actor Adivi Sesh Meets Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's Parents". News18. 27 January 2022.
  16. "Adivi Sesh starrer Major associates with Spider-Man: No Way Home and Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise". Bollywood Hungama. 17 December 2021.
  17. K., Janani (27 April 2022). "Adivi Sesh's Major to release in theatres on June 3. New poster out". India Today.
  18. "Adivi Sesh-starrer 'Major' to release on July 2". The New Indian Express. 29 January 2021.
  19. Yashika Mathur (3 November 2021). "Adivi Sesh's 'Major' To Have Theatrical Release On February 11, 2022". Outlook India. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  20. "Adivi Sesh starrer Major postponed owing to COVID-19 surge". Bollywood Hungama. 24 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  21. "Adivi Sesh's Major movie gets a release date". The Indian Express. 4 February 2022.
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