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Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Randeep Hooda to star in Operation Khukri, based on real-life military rescue mission: ‘It's about courage in the face of insurmountable odds'
Actor Randeep Hooda is set to headline the upcoming military drama movie 'Operation Khukri' based on one of Indian Army's most daring peacekeeping missions abroad. Inspired by the real-life events of 2000. The film tells the story of 233 soldiers who were held hostage in Sierra Leone in West Africa by rebel forces and the high risk rescue mission undertaken. In the movie, Hooda will portray Major General Raj Pal Punia, then a young Company Commander of the 14th mechanised infantry who navigated the stand-off and subsequently the extraordinary rescue amid intense jungle warfare. Hooda said the movie will definitely inspire and move every Indian. ''Operation Khukri' is a story that moved me deeply. It's not just a tale of guns and glory, but of sacrifice, brotherhood, and unyielding courage in the face of insurmountable odds. To step into the shoes of Major General Punia, a man who led his men out of a 75-day siege in an unknown land, is an honour and a responsibility. 'Our aim is to bring to life a chapter of Indian military history that deserves far more recognition — not just for the spectacle, but for the spirit of our soldiers who would rather die than surrender,' the actor-filmmaker said in a statement. 'Operation Khukri' is based on Penguin Random House India's bestseller 'Operation Khukri: The Untold Story of the Indian Army's Bravest Peacekeeping Mission Abroad'. The book's rights have been secured by filmmaker Rahul Mittra and Hooda. The makers are yet to announce the key details of the movie, including the director and other cast members.
India Today
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Operation Khukri: Randeep Hooda to lead as Major General Punia in war drama
Actor Randeep Hooda is set to star in a new war drama titled 'Operation Khukri', based on a real-life rescue mission by the Indian Army in 2000. The film will bring to light one of India's most daring and lesser-known military operations carried out in Sierra Leone, West story follows 233 Indian soldiers who were part of a UN peacekeeping mission and were trapped by rebel forces for 75 days without food, water, or help. Surrounded deep inside enemy territory, these brave soldiers refused to give Hooda will play the role of Major General Raj Pal Punia, who at the time was a young officer and played a key role in leading the rescue mission to save his men. The film will showcase how he and his team fought intense jungle battles and managed to bring the soldiers home safely. The movie is based on the bestselling book 'Operation Khukri: The Untold Story of the Indian Army's Bravest Peacekeeping Mission Abroad', and the rights have been officially acquired by Rahul Mittra Films and Randeep Hooda about the film, Randeep said to Variety, ''Operation Khukri' is a story that moved me deeply. It's not just a tale of guns and glory, but of sacrifice, brotherhood, and unyielding courage in the face of insurmountable odds. To step into the shoes of Major General Punia, a man who led his men out of a 75-day siege in an unknown land, is an honour and a responsibility. Our aim is to bring to life a chapter of Indian military history that deserves far more recognition - not just for the spectacle, but for the spirit of our soldiers who would rather die than surrender. I believe this story has the power to inspire every Indian.'On the work front, Randeep Hooda was last seen in an action drama titled 'Jaat' alongside Sunny Deol. He played the role of ruthless antagonist Ranatunga in the Watch
