Rajkummar Rao, who previously collaborated with Anubhav Sinha on the film ‘Bheed’, took to Instagram Stories to express his excitement. He shared the teaser with his followers, writing, “Can’t wait for this one.
What a great ensemble.”
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Rajkummar Rao’s enthusiasm was further fueled by his personal connection, as his wife Patralekhaa features prominently in the film.
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The teaser has garnered widespread acclaim for its gripping portrayal of the infamous 1999 Kandahar hijacking incident, which involved Indian Airlines Flight 814 being hijacked by militants and diverted to Afghanistan.
‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ features a stellar ensemble cast, including Naseeruddin Shah, Arvind Swamy, Vijay Varma, Pankaj Kapur, Patralekhaa, and Dia Mirza. The film is set to delve into the dramatic and tense events of the 1999 hijacking, a pivotal moment in Indian aviation history that involved a prolonged standoff and complex negotiations.
The expectations are high for this real life based thriller movie directed by Anubhav Sinha who has previously helmed the gems ‘Article 15’, ‘Thappad’ and the underrated SRK starrer science fiction film ‘Ra.One’.