Bringing up the subject of Kashmir seems to be a guarantee of commercial success in Hindi or Indian movies these days. The unexpected success of ‘Kashmir Files’ has also done so. Perhaps this is the reason why Shashi Kiran Tikka has also added a tint to Kashmir in the movie ‘Major’ about the life of army commander Sandeep Unnikrishnan who was killed during the Taj Hotel attack in 2008 by Pakistani terrorists.
At the beginning and end of the film, Unnikrishnan is also shown wandering around Pakistani-occupied Kashmir. All this probably due to the competition of this film with ‘Emperor Prithviraj’ at the box office. Viewers now have to decide who is the greater hero, Sandeep Unnikrishnan or Prithviraj? By the way, this movie is made in Hindi and Telugu.
Of course Major’ is a story of courage. Director Tikka stars as Sandeep Unnikrishnan (Advi Shesh) as a brave man who is willing to kill for others even before joining the army. However, from his parents to his girlfriend, he used to say not to do this. After joining the army, he cannot find time even for his wife Isha (Sai Manjrekar), who was once his girlfriend.
The matter leads to divorce between the two. But Sandeep arrives at the Taj Hotel terrified to prove that he is a true soldier. Although initially the duty of him is not put there, but he goes there after urging the superiors of him. He loses his life in connection with saving a girl and a woman trapped there.
As a Sandeep actor, Adi Shesh’s expression-filled face always keeps the audience engaged with him. Saiee Manjrekar looks lovely in the opening scenes. Especially in romantic scenes. Her role is minor. Prakash Raj’s role as Sandeep’s father is also touching. ‘Major’ is not a war but the story of a soldier’s self-sacrifice.
