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Akshardham Operation Vajra Shakti to Hit Theaters July 4

Drawing on the 2002 temple assault, it reconstructs the NSG’s bold counterterrorism mission starring Akshaye Khanna as Major Hanut Singh.

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Akshardham - Operation Vajra Shakti: Akshaye Khanna To Headline Ken Ghosh's Next Based On 2002 Terrorist Attack

Overview

  • Originally released on OTT in 2021 as State of Siege: Temple Attack, the film returns under its new title for a July 4 theatrical debut.
  • The makers unveiled a haunting new poster on social media that features temple pillars and a commando silhouette to mark the release date.
  • The narrative revisits the September 24, 2002 attack on Gujarat’s Akshardham Temple that claimed 33 lives and injured more than 80 worshippers.
  • Directed by Ken Ghosh, the production features a screenplay by William Borthwick and Simon Fantauzzo and cinematography by Tejal Shetye.
  • Presented by Zee Studios in collaboration with Contiloe Pictures, the film serves as a standalone sequel to the State of Siege: 26/11 web series.