Overview
- Sriram Raghavan’s biographical war drama released in theaters on January 1 to broadly positive early reviews from major outlets.
- Reviewers praise Agastya Nanda’s portrayal of Arun Khetarpal and highlight Jaideep Ahlawat’s turn, while calling Dharmendra’s final screen performance memorable.
- The film intercuts 1971 battle scenes with a later visit to Pakistan by Arun’s father to reflect on grief, empathy and the human cost of war.
- Advance sales reached roughly 35,000 tickets across PVR Inox and Cinepolis for Day 1, with trade estimates suggesting a potential near Rs 5 crore opening depending on walk-ins and word of mouth.
- The release shifted from December 25 to January 1 for astrological reasons, and a special screening moved Arun Khetarpal’s brother to tears.