‘Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti' trailer out: Akshaye Khanna leads high-octane drama; inspired by real events
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The trailer for 'Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti' has been released, and it wastes no time setting the mood. Inspired by the 2002 Akshardham Temple attack in Gujarat, the film follows a fictionalised account of the tragedy and the intense counter-operation that followed.
Akshaye Khanna
takes on the lead role of NSG officer Major Hanut Singh. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 4, 2025 and is directed by
Ken Ghosh
.
Chilling lines, gripping action
The trailer opens with a tense moment: Akshaye's character listens to a terrorist saying over call, 'Listen to me carefully. There's a message for your Prime Minister.' That's immediately followed by a haunting voice-over from a terrorist: 'Whenever they think we are silent, there will be an explosion.'
What follows is a fast-paced series of visuals — gunfire, chaos, tactical operations, and glimpses of the emotional weight soldiers carry.
Akshaye Khanna out of Bombay Samurai?
Netizens react - No one can beat Akshaye Khanna acting
Movie buffs are all excited for the Akshaye Khanna starrer. One comment read, "Awesome No One Can Beat Akshaye Khanna Acting." Another comment read, "India should do many movies like this . Proud Indian."
Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti | Trailer | Akshaye Khanna | Ken Ghosh | In Cinemas 4th July
Meanwhile, there are also criticisms.
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One comment read, 'Bollywood ke paas koi naya content nahi h banane ko." Another one wrote, "How many times will this story be told? We already had a movie, a web series and now another? Feel bad for AK. He deserves better scripts." Another comment read, "Is film ko TV mein bahot baar dekh chuka hu,ab naam badal kar re release kar rahe hai."
An ensemble cast
The screenplay is crafted by William Borthwick and Simon Fantauzzo. Tejal Shetye's cinematography and Mukesh Thakur's editing keep the visuals sharp and urgent. The film also features Gautam Rode, Akshay Oberoi, Parvin Dabas, Vivek Dahiya, Abhimanyu Singh, and Samir Soni in pivotal roles.
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