Overview
- The war drama recounts the 1962 Rezang La stand by 120 soldiers of Charlie Company led by Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, portrayed by Farhan Akhtar.
- Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Shail Jain disposed of a PIL alleging distortion of history, noting the theatrical cut lists the soldiers and allowing petitioners to seek adjustments for the OTT release.
- The challenge, brought by Sanyukt Ahir Regiment Morcha and families, argued the film downplays the collective Ahir identity by centering a single hero.
- Early critiques consistently praise on-location filming in Ladakh and Tetsuo Nagata’s cinematography, while finding the screenplay and emotional resonance uneven; Sparsh Walia draws standout notices.
- Special screenings included one for the COAS and a star-heavy Mumbai show attended by industry names, with social media reactions highlighting strong visuals and battle sequences.