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Overview
Based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was martyred in action during the November 2008 Mumbai attacks and was consequently awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, on 26 January 2009.
Director / Creator
Sashi Kiran Tikka
Writers
Adivi Sesh, Abburi Ravi, Akshat Ajay Sharma
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About Major (2022)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Major (2022) is a Action, Biography, and Drama film from India. the film was directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka from a screenplay by Adivi Sesh and Abburi Ravi. It runs 2 hours and 30 minutes and was produced primarily in Hindi and Telugu.
What it's about
Based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was martyred in action during the November 2008 Mumbai attacks and was consequently awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, on 26 January 2009.
Cast and crew
The film stars Adivi Sesh, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Prakash Raj in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Adivi Sesh, Abburi Ravi, and Akshat Ajay Sharma, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Major holds a rating of 8.1/10 based on 33,557 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 75%. Notable recognition: 3 wins & 13 nominations total. These numbers place Major within the broader landscape of Action and Biography cinema from 2022, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Major is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Major is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Biography films, Major offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2022 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Adivi Sesh and Sobhita Dhulipala are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Major on your watchlist for later.
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