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Adivi Sesh on 'Dhurandhar': A New Look at Pakistan's 26/11 Role

Adivi Sesh, known for his role in the film 'Major', has high praise for the new blockbuster 'Dhurandhar'. He says the film offered him a new perspective on the 26/11 attacks, even after his own extensive research for 'Major'. Sesh calls the film extraordinary and deserving of its massive success. He even plans to watch it again with his family.

Key Points: Adivi Sesh Praises Dhurandhar's Portrayal of 26/11 Attacks

  • Adivi Sesh praises 'Dhurandhar' for showing the Pakistani perspective on 26/11
  • Sesh's own film 'Major' was based on martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan
  • He calls 'Dhurandhar' an extraordinary film deserving its box office success
  • The actor plans to watch the hit spy thriller again with his family
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Adivi Sesh: New experience to see the Pakistan side of 26/11 attacks in 'Dhurandhar'

Actor Adivi Sesh, who starred in 'Major', calls 'Dhurandhar' an extraordinary film that offers a new perspective on the Pakistani side of the 26/11 attacks.

"To know the Pakistani side of things was a new experience even for me. - Adivi Sesh"

Mumbai, Dec 19

Actor-director Adivi Sesh, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Dacoit', seems to be in love with the recently released blockbuster 'Dhurandhar'.

The actor-director attended the teaser launch of 'Dacoit' in Mumbai when he was asked if 'Dhurandhar' did justice to the subject of 26/11 considering his own film 'Major' is based on the Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who valiantly fought against the terrorist, and was martyred in action.

Adivi Sesh told the media, "I even tweeted about the film. Aditya, the director, is a dear friend. I thought, I had done so much research on 26/11 and the entire black tornado operation. But to know the Pakistani side of things was a new experience even for me. I think it's an extraordinary film. It genuinely deserves to be India's biggest film at the moment".

He further mentioned, "I am very proud that people are watching the film, the proper word of mouth hit. There's a genuine interest within the audience to watch the film. Aditya has an extraordinary value system. I think I am going to watch it again tomorrow with my family".

'Major', which was written by Sesh and directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, traces Unnikrishnan's life from his early days and personal relationships to his decision to join the army and his selfless bravery during the horrific siege. The film was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi (and dubbed in Malayalam). It was produced by Sony Pictures International Productions and Mahesh Babu's G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment.

It received critical acclaim for its emotional weight, performances, especially by Adivi Sesh, and realistic depiction of courage under fire. The movie was a commercial success, grossing around ₹64-66 crore worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of 2022.

Meanwhile, 'Dhurandhar' has become a rage at the box-office. The film traces the life of an Indian spy infiltrating the criminal and organised crime networks in Pakistan. It presents a fictionalised account of how the collusion of the Pakistan underworld, and ISI leads to terrorist attacks in India.

The film has added strength to the economy of Hindi film industry after a decent number of superhits and blockbusters this year. It marks a new era in the Indian spy-thriller genre.

- IANS

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Priya S
Respect to Adivi Sesh for this gracious comment. After making such an emotional film like Major, his opinion carries weight. The 26/11 attacks were a dark chapter. Films that handle the subject with respect, while showing our strength, are important.
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Rohit P
Saw Dhurandhar on Sunday. Full paisa vasool! The action sequences are mind-blowing. It feels good to see our cinema making such high-quality spy thrillers. The box office numbers prove the audience's love. Jai Hind! 🎬
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the cinematic effort, I hope the "Pakistani side" shown is based on credible research and not just stereotypes. Films on sensitive topics have a responsibility. Major was excellent because it focused on the human story of bravery.
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Vikram M
The success of both Major and Dhurandhar shows there's a huge appetite for well-made patriotic films. It's not about jingoism, but about telling our stories with pride and technical excellence. Bollywood is finally getting its groove back!
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Karthik V
As someone who lost a distant relative in the 26/11 attacks, these films are bittersweet. They remind us of the sacrifice and the threat. But they also make us proud of our nation's resilience. Will watch Dhurandhar based on Sesh's recommendation.

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