Randeep Hooda To Headline Epic War Drama Based On Operation Khukri
Randeep Hooda stars in Operation Khukri, a military drama about the 2000 rescue of 233 Indian soldiers in Sierra Leone, playing Major General Raj Pal Punia.
Fresh off the success of Jaat, Randeep Hooda is all set to step into the shoes of a real-life war hero for his next big project. He will be seen in a gripping military drama titled Operation Khukri. The film will bring to screen one of the Indian Army's most daring and lesser-known rescue missions overseas.
Set in 2000, Operation Khukri follows the incredible true story of 233 Indian soldiers who were held hostage by rebel forces in Sierra Leone, West Africa. With no food, water or backup for 75 days, the soldiers were trapped deep in enemy territory. Randeep Hooda will play Major General Raj Pal Punia, who at the time was a young company commander and played a key role in leading the brave counterattack to rescue his men from the siege.
The movie is inspired by the bestselling book Operation Khukri: The Untold Story of the Indian Army's Bravest Peacekeeping Mission Abroad, published by Penguin Random House India. The rights to the story have been officially acquired by Rahul Mittra Films and Randeep Hooda Films.
Talking about the film, Randeep shared, 'Operation Khukri is a story that moved me deeply… not just about guns and glory, but about sacrifice, brotherhood and courage. To portray Major General Punia is both an honour and a huge responsibility."
The mission, which began as a peacekeeping effort, soon turned into a tense standoff in the hostile jungles of Kailahun. The final rescue, led by the Indian Army, became one of the most successful operations in our military history.
Talking about Randeep Hooda, he made his Hindi film debut with Monsoon Wedding in 2001. Ever since, there was no looking back for him. He had a turning point in his career with the gangster film Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010). He continued to gain attention with supporting roles in films such as Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster (2011), Jannat 2 (2012), Jism 2 (2012), Cocktail (2012), Heroine (2012) and Jaat (2025).
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