The Attacks of 26/11(2013)
'The Attacks of 26/11' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Nana Patekar as Rakesh Maria and Sanjeev Jaiswal as Ajmal Kasab. It is based on the book 'Kasab: The Face of 26/11' by Rommel Rodrigues. The story chronicles the 2008 Mumbai attacks from the perspective of the police investigation and the capture of the sole surviving terrorist. The film was shot at real locations including CST station and a replica of the Taj Hotel. It premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and received mixed reviews from critics. The Central Board of Film Certification gave it an 'A' (Adults Only) certificate without cuts. The film released theatrically on 1 March 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 March 2013
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
On 26 November 2008, ten terrorists attack Mumbai. Police officer Rakesh Maria must stop the violence and catch the killers. When one terrorist, Ajmal Kasab, is captured alive, Maria faces the challenge of getting a confession and bringing him to justice.
“The night that changed a nation.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for The Attacks of 26/11
Cast reunions in this film: Ram Gopal Varma & Amar Mohile (8 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Ganesh Yadav (4 films together), and Nana Patekar & Ram Gopal Varma (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot at the real Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, where one of the attacks took place.
- Director Ram Gopal Varma visited the attacked locations and met survivors to research the events.
- Actor Nana Patekar, who played Rakesh Maria, did not meet the real officer to avoid copying his mannerisms.
- The movie faced criticism for its graphic violence, leading to debates about depicting real-life tragedies.
- It was shot in a documentary-style format to create a sense of immediacy and realism.
- The film's release was delayed due to censorship concerns from the Central Board of Film Certification.
- Real CCTV footage and news clips from the attacks were incorporated into the movie for authenticity.