What is unique about Mohanlal's 1971: Beyond Borders?
- Mohanlal's 1971 Beyond Borders is expected to hit the theatres in March this year.
- 1971 Beyond Borders is based in the timeline as a prequel to Kurukshetra
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The Major Ravi directed film is part of Mohanlal's series of films as Major Mahadevan, one of Mohanlal's most accomplished roles in Kandahar (2010), Kirthi Chakra (2009) and Kurukshetra (2008).
1971 Beyond Borders is based in the timeline as a prequel to Kurukshetra and is apparently based on actual events of the 1971 War, at least the part that India partook in. The action-packed poster shows the actor engaging the enemy forces on the frontline. Mohanlal dressed in army fatigues and rising from the ground with a gun in hand, while a couple of other soldiers lie low, even as an explosion goes off behind them.
“The Battle of emotions begins here, sharing with you all first look poster of 1971 Beyond Borders,” Mohanlal posted on his Twitter page while releasing the poster. The film is said to be a prequel to Keerthi Chakra for which the actor sports three different looks.
Plot:
Major Ravi has directed the film, and the plot revolves around the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Bangladesh fought the nine-month war to shed the name 'East Pakistan' and have a place on the world map of its identity, and we all know that as Bangladesh's Liberation War.
Casting:
The superstar plays a double role in the film, of Major Mahadevan and his father Colonel Sahadevan, Asha Sarath plays the female lead. Saiju Kurup, Renji Panicker and Sudheer Karamana are other main casts of the movie. Bollywood actor Arunoday Singh and Telugu actor Allu Sirish are making their Mollywood debut with the film.
The film went on floors last year in October in Rajasthan, Ottapaalam and Pattambi. Some portions of the film are also scheduled to be shot in Georgia. The majority of parts were shot in Rajasthan desert and on the huge sets resembling army camps and bunkers created by Saloo K George.
In an interview, the director had said, "the film will not be just a war movie, but touch on human sentiments and relationships that a soldier goes through in a war zone." According to a report, 1971 Beyond Borders is expected to hit the theatres in March this year.
