Amaran is a must-watch which plays with your emotions and leaves you in tears at the same time. Sivakarthikeyan, who played the lead role of Major Mukund “Maddy” Varadarajan, has received an overwhelming response from critics and fans alike. He brought Mukundan’s character to life on the screen with his true dedication and passion, making it hard to imagine anyone else in this role. Fans are curious to know if is Amaran Based on a true story. let’s check out what we know.
Director and written by Rajkumar Periasamy, who received immense praise for making this film, it was jointly produced by Kamal Haasan, R. Mahendran, and Vivek Krishnani under the banners of Raaj Kamal Films International and Sony Pictures Films India. The film was released on 31 October 2024 which met with positive reviews which we already know. It has shattered at the box office as well.
Is Amaran Based on a True Story?
Amaran is a biographical war film that tells the story of Major Mukund Varadarajan who served in the Indian Army from 2006 to 2014. He became the fourth recipient of India’s highest peacetime military decoration award Ashoka Chakra from Tamil Nadu.
The film is adapted from the book series India’s Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military Heroes by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh, which includes a segment on Major Mukund.
The story is narrated by Mukund’s wife Indhu Rebecca Varghese who shares everything, from how they met to his passion for the Indian Army, his life in service and his sacrifices, as she travels to Delhi to receive his Ashoka Chakra awarded posthumously.
Where to Watch Amaran
Netflix purchased the film’s streaming rights. However, the film was reported to be released on the platform in November, although seeing the success of the film, the release date was postponed. Amaran started streaming on Netflix on 5 December 2024 in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi languages.
At the moment, Amaran is not available on any other streaming platforms except Netflix. You’ll need a subscription to watch this film.
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Amaran FAQs
Yes, the story of Amara is a real story.
He was a Major in the 44 Rashtriya Rifles and was posthumously awarded The Ashok Chakra in 2014, in honour of his bravery and sacrifice.
The film is only available on Netflix.
