Tollywood actor Adivi Sesh’s next is the biopic Major, which is based on the life of Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was martyred in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The teaser of the movie was released on Monday by Tollywood star Mahesh Babu, who is also on board as producer for the venture. Unveiling the teaser of the movie, Mahesh wrote, “An attempt to honour the legacy of an unsung hero... The start of a MAJOR journey!! Hope you all like it! #MajorTeaser.”
The teaser opens with a shot of Major Sandeep caught inside a building that’s on fire. We then hear his voice asking, “What does it mean to be a soldier?” As the teaser progresses, Adivi, who plays the role of Sandeep, answers the question. His voiceover is taken from excerpts of his conversations with his father. His answers to the question play in the background and correspond with visuals from the teaser. While some glimpses are taken in between operations, others show Sandeep along with his family members and the person he is in love with (played by Saiee Manjrekar). The teaser promises a compelling and emotional biography that tracks the life of a soldier.
An attempt to honour the legacy of an unsung hero... The start of a MAJOR journey!! Hope you all like it! #MajorTeaser https://t.co/86yGLs2Jtm@AdiviSesh @sobhitaD @saieemmanjrekar @sonypicsfilmsin @GMBents @AplusSMovies @SashiTikka @MajorTheFilm
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) April 12, 2021
Watch the teaser of ‘Major’ here:
The Malayalam teaser was unveiled by popular actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, while the Hindi teaser was launched by Bollywood star Salman Khan.
Really happy to launch the Malayalam teaser for this super exciting film.Kudos to the entire team & salute to #MajorSandeep!#MajorTeaser https://t.co/60bXHLmkIx @AdiviSesh @sobhitaD @sonypicsfilmsin @sonypicsindia @GMBents @urstrulyMahesh @AplusSMovies @vivekkrishnani pic.twitter.com/cOdB3Erxdp
— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) April 12, 2021
Isse kehte hain dhamakedaar teaser! Really happy and proud to launch this. Congratulations to the team.. and salute to Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. #MajorTeaserhttps://t.co/oWPL628l7q@AdiviSesh @sobhitaD @saieemmanjrekar @sonypicsfilmsin @sonypicsindia @GMBents
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 12, 2021
Helmed by filmmaker Sashi Kiran Tikka, Major also features actors Sobhita Dhulipala, Saiee Manjrekar, Prakash Raj, Revathi and Murli Sharma in prominent roles.
Mahesh Babu had shared the first glimpse from the movie on March 15 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan.
Remembering our nation's unsung hero, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan on his birth anniversary.
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) March 15, 2021
Here's a glimpse from #MajorTheFilm https://t.co/rQDWPFzlVL#MajorTeaserOnMarch28th#MajorGlimpse
Major is bankrolled jointly by Sony Pictures Releasing International, G Mahesh Babu Entertainment and A+S Movies.
Adivi Sesh is popular for his performance in movies such as Panjaa, Ladies & Gentlemen and Baahubali: The Beginning, among others. Apart from being an actor, Adivi has directed two films and has also been on board as writer for five films.