- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Tue, 20 May 2025 05:14 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bollywood star Randeep Hooda is set to star in an upcoming military drama titled Operation Khukri. The movie is based on the real-life military operation that was carried out in 2000 in Sierra Leone. Operation Khukri will tell the story of a rescue mission that was undertaken to save 233 soldiers who were held hostage in Sierra Leone, West Africa, by Rebel Forces.
Randeep Hooda’s upcoming movie is based on the bestseller ‘Operation Khukri: The Untold Story of the Indian Army’s Bravest Peacekeeping Mission Abroad.’ The book is a first-hand account by Major General Raj Pal Punia, who co-wrote the book along with his daughter Damini Punia. The mission, which was once a peacekeeping effort that escalated into a fierce standoff, tested the mettle of the Indian contingent, surrounded by the enemies without supplies for 75 days in the hostile terrains of Kailahun. What followed was an audacious, never-seen-before counteroffensive that would be remembered as one of the most successful operations in Indian military history.
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About Operation Khukri Movie
Randeep Hooda will play the role of Major General Raj Pal Punia, who was then a young Company Commander of the 14th Mechanised Infantry. Production banners Rahul Mittra Films and Randeep Hooda Films have secured the rights to the movie’s adaptation of the Penguin Random House India book.
Randeep Hooda, according to a report in Variety said that the story of Operation Khukri moved him 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,” said the Highway actor.
On the work front Randeep Hooda was seen recently in the movie Jaat, sharing screenspace with Sunny Deol. The movie did well at the box office. In his illustrious Bollywood career, Randeep has given major blockbuster hits like Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, Highway, Sarbjit, Ungli and Murder 3 among many others.
Operation Khukri is a movie that promises to be an inspiring and action-packed drama, based on a true story of bravery and sacrifice. With Randeep Hooda starring in the film, it's expected to be a blockbuster hit.