Saiee Manjrekar signs Adivi Sesh's film Major based on 26/11 hero Sandeep Unnikrishnan
Saiee Manjrekar, who did Salman Khan's Dabangg 3, has been roped in to play a pivotal role in Adivi Sesh's Major, which is based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who lost his life in 26/11 tragedy.
Bollywood actress Saiee Manjrekar has been signed on to play an important role in Telugu film, Major, which stars Adivi Sesh in the titular role. Directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, the film is based on the life of NSG Commando Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who lost his life in the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack after saving hundreds of people. Saiee will join the shoot in October in Hyderabad.
In a statement, Saiee revealed that she instantly said yes to Major after listening to the script. She said, "For me, what matters is the script and the impact the character has in the overall narrative. Once you deep dive in the dissection of the character, there are so many beautiful emotions that as an actress I can explore. This is what I saw in the script of Major which is why when it was offered to me, I instantly said ‘yes’ to it."
Saiee, who was last seen in Salman Khan's Dabangg 3, added that she is open to working in films down South.
Major is a bilingual shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindu. More than 50 per cent of the film has been completed. The makers will resume the shoot sometime in October.
Major will see Adivi Sesh playing the role of Sandeep Unnikrishnan and actress Sobhita Dhulipala has been roped in to essay a prominent role.
Speaking about the film, director Sashi Kiran Tikka said, "None of us were present when the incident happened. All we know is what was in the news at that time. The challenge lies in bringing authenticity to our imagination of what happened in reality and the pressure lies in showing it in a feature film style rather than a documentary style."
Major is jointly produced by Sony Pictures Films, Mahesh Babu's GMB Entertainment and A+S Movies. The film is all set for a grand release in the summer of 2021.
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