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| name          = 1971: Beyond Borders
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* [[Siddharth Vipin]]
* [[Siddharth Vipin]]
* [[Najim Arshad]]
* [[Najim Arshad]]
* Rahul Subramanian
* Rahul Subrahmanian
* [[Gopi Sunder]] {{small|(Score)}}
* [[Gopi Sunder]] {{small|(Score)}}
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| distributor    = Red Rose Release; Singapore: Singapore Coliseum
| distributor    = Red Rose Release; Singapore: Singapore Coliseum
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2017|4|7|India}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2017|4|7|India}}
| runtime        = 130 minutes<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/1971-beyond-borders-film | title=''1971: Beyond Borders'' | work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | accessdate=22 April 2017}}</ref>
| runtime        = 130 minutes<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/1971-beyond-borders-film | title=''1971: Beyond Borders'' | work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | accessdate=22 April 2022}}</ref>
| country        = India
| country        = India
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'''''1971: Beyond Borders''''' is a 2017 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[war film]] written and directed by [[Major Ravi]]. It is the fourth installment in the [[Major Mahadevan]] film series, with [[Mohanlal]] reprising his role as [[Major Mahadevan|Colonel Mahadevan]] and a new character, Major Sahadevan. It also features [[Arunoday Singh]] and [[Allu Sirish]]. The film, set in two time periods, is based on the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] and act as both [[prequel]] and follow-up to the series. Mohanlal's and Sirish's characters were modeled on [[Hoshiar Singh]] and [[Arun Khetarpal]], both of whom were awarded the [[Param Vir Chakra]] for their roles in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/the-thrill-lies-in-being-the-first-person-to-do-something-that-has-not-been-done-before-mohanlal/articleshow/57839218.cms|title=The thrill lies in being the first person to do something that has not been done before: Mohanlal}}</ref>
'''''1971: Beyond Borders''''' is a 2017 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[war film]] written and directed by [[Major Ravi]]. It is the fourth installment in the [[Major Mahadevan]] film series, with [[Mohanlal]] reprising his role as [[Major Mahadevan|Colonel Mahadevan]] and a new character, Major Sahadevan. It also features [[Arunoday Singh]] and [[Allu Sirish]]. The film, set in two time periods, is based on the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] and act as both [[prequel]] and follow-up to the series. Mohanlal's and Sirish's characters were modeled on [[Hoshiar Singh Dahiya]] and [[Arun Khetarpal]], both of whom were awarded the [[Param Vir Chakra]] for their roles in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/the-thrill-lies-in-being-the-first-person-to-do-something-that-has-not-been-done-before-mohanlal/articleshow/57839218.cms|title=The thrill lies in being the first person to do something that has not been done before: Mohanlal}}</ref>


Dialogues were written by [[Shiju Nambyath]] for the script of Ravi. The film was shot by [[Sujith Vaassudev]], while [[Gopi Sunder]] provided the [[Film score|score]]. [[Siddharth Vipin]], [[Najim Arshad]], and Rahul Subramanian composed the soundtrack. [[Principal photography]] commenced on 31 October 2016 in [[Suratgarh]], [[Rajasthan]] and completed on 5 February 2017 in [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]. ''1971: Beyond Borders'' released on 7 April 2017 in India. Originally made in [[Malayalam]] language, the film was dubbed and released in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Yuddha Bhoomi''.
Dialogues were written by [[Shiju Nambyath]] for the script of Ravi. The film was shot by [[Sujith Vaassudev]], while [[Gopi Sunder]] provided the [[Film score|score]]. [[Siddharth Vipin]], [[Najim Arshad]], and Rahul Subramanian composed the soundtrack. [[Principal photography]] commenced on 31 October 2016 in [[Suratgarh]], [[Rajasthan]] and completed on 5 February 2017 in [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]. ''1971: Beyond Borders'' released on 7 April 2017 in India.


==Plot==
==Plot==
The film starts in [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] where a [[Pakistani]] [[UN Peace Keeping Forces]] reaches a building where Gangsters are hiding. As the counter insurgency operation begins, the insurgents open fire. The team is stuck in cross firing and calls for reinforcements. At that time, an [[India]]n UN Peace Keeping Forces reaches there and rescues the contingent. The leader of the contingent is Colonel Mahadevan. He meets the leader of the Pakistani contingent, whose name is Col. Ajmal Raja Akram. He reveals that he is the son of Lt. Col Mohd.Akhram Raja. At a function to honour the [[UN Peace Keeping Forces]], Ajmal reveals that his father was killed in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]. On hearing about this, Col. Mahadevan reveals that his father, Major Sahadevan, killed Ajmal's father.
The film starts in [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] where a [[Pakistani]] [[UN Peace Keeping Forces]] reaches a building where Gangsters are hiding. As the counter insurgency operation begins, the insurgents open fire. The team is stuck in cross firing and calls for reinforcements. At that time, an [[India]]n UN Peace Keeping Forces reaches there and rescues the contingent. The leader of the contingent is Colonel Mahadevan. He meets the leader of the Pakistani contingent, whose name is Col. Ajmal Raja Akram. He reveals that he is the son of Lt. Col Mohd.Akhram Raja. At a function to honour the [[UN Peace Keeping Forces]], Ajmal reveals that his father was killed in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]. On hearing about this, Col. Mahadevan reveals that his father, Major Sahadevan, killed Ajmal's father.


The story shifts to 1971 when [[Bangladesh]] was fighting for secession from [[Pakistan]]. On 3 December 1971, Indian airfields are attacked in retaliation to which [[Indira Gandhi]] announces war. After the announcement, the entire army is rallied, and leaves are cancelled. The war starts when the [[Pakistan Army Armoured Corps]] attack Indian positions at the Basantar river. The Indians are not prepared and face a defeat. The [[Pakistani Army]] takes many [[POWs]]. The prisoners are tortured by the army men. At the same time, Raja notices this and reprimands his senior officer for violating the [[Geneva Convention]] which state that POWs should be treated like guests to which his senior officer is not happy.
The story shifts to 1971 when [[Bangladesh]] was fighting for independence from [[Pakistan]]. On 3 December 1971, Indian airfields are attacked in retaliation to which [[Indira Gandhi]] announces war. After the announcement, the entire army is rallied, and leaves are cancelled. The war starts when the [[Pakistan Army Armoured Corps]] attack Indian positions at the Basantar river. The Indians are not prepared and face a defeat. The [[Pakistani Army]] takes many [[POWs]]. The prisoners are tortured by the army men. At the same time, Raja notices this and reprimands his senior officer for violating the [[Geneva Convention]] which state that POWs should be treated like guests to which his senior officer is not happy.


Later, the Indians launch a full offensive against the Pakistanis in which one of their best tank commander Chinmay is martyred. On seeing Chinmay's face, Raja remarks that such a young boy had destroyed six tanks. He declares ceasefire to let the [[Indian Army]] collect the body. On seeing Chinmay's death, the Indian Army vows to take revenge. The [[Battle of Basantar]] begins with heavy casualties on both sides. In the end, Raja and Sahadevan face each other in a one on one battle, which is won by Sahadevan. At the same time, Pakistan surrenders unconditionally, and the ceasefire is declared. Sahadevan is disturbed by the deaths of the Indian soldiers and the [[Pakistani]] soldiers. He resolves that there should be no more wars as it leads to death and destruction.
Later, the Indians launch a full offensive against the Pakistanis in which one of their best tank commander Chinmay is martyred. On seeing Chinmay's face, Raja remarks that such a young boy had destroyed six tanks. He declares ceasefire to let the [[Indian Army]] collect the body. On seeing Chinmay's death, the Indian Army vows to take revenge. The [[Battle of Basantar]] begins with heavy casualties on both sides. In the end, Raja and Sahadevan face each other in a one on one battle, which is won by Sahadevan. At the same time, Pakistan surrenders unconditionally, and the ceasefire is declared. Sahadevan is disturbed by the deaths of the Indian soldiers and the [[Pakistani]] soldiers. He resolves that there should be no more wars as it leads to death and destruction.
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==Cast==
==Cast==
{{Colbegin}}
{{Colbegin}}
* [[Mohanlal]] as [[Major Mahadevan|Colonel Mahadevan]] and Major Sahadevan ([[Colonel]] [[Hoshiar Singh Dahiya]])
* [[Mohanlal]] as [[Major Mahadevan|Colonel Mahadevan]] and [[Major]] Sahadevan, later [[Brigadier]] ([[Major]] [[Hoshiar Singh Dahiya]]), [[The Grenadiers]] regiment
* [[Arunoday Singh]] as Pak [[Lieutenant colonel]] Muhammed Akhram Raja ([[Major]] [[Shabbir Sharif]])
* [[Arunoday Singh]] as [[Pakistan|Pak]] [[Lieutenant colonel]] Muhammed Akhram Raja sharif ([[Major]] [[Shabbir Sharif]])
* [[Allu Sirish]] as [[Lieutenant]] Chinmay ([[Second Lieutenant]] [[Arun Khetarpal]])
* [[Allu Sirish]] as [[Second Lieutenant]] Chinmay ([[Second Lieutenant]] [[Arun Khetarpal]]), [[Poona Horse]] regiment
* [[Renji Panicker]] as Lt. Col.Janardanan
* [[Renji Panicker]] as [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Janardanan
* [[Sudheer Karamana]] as [[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]] Aadhiselvam
* [[Deepak Jethi]] as [[Pakistan|Pak]] [[Colonel#Pakistan Army|Colonel]] Ajmal raja (Akhram Raja's son)
* [[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as IB officer Nair
* [[Asha Sarath]] as Parvathy Sahadevan, Major Sahadevan's wife and Colonel Mahadevan's mother
* [[Asha Sarath]] as Parvathy Sahadevan
* Priyanka Agrawal as Sharif's wife
* Priyanka Agrawal as Sharif's wife
* [[Srushti Dange]] as Chinmay's wife
* [[Srushti Dange]] as Chinmay's wife
* [[Neha Khan]] as Public Relations Officer
* [[Sudheer Karamana]] as [[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]] Aadhiselvam
* [[Jayakrishnan]] as [[Captain]] Anand
* [[Saiju Kurup]] as Gunner Nathan
* [[Saiju Kurup]] as Gunner Nathan
* [[Padmaraj Ratheesh]] as Gunner Prayag
* [[Padmaraj Ratheesh]] as Gunner Prayag
* [[Krishna Kumar (actor)|Krishna Kumar]] as Soldier Sudharshan
* [[Krishna Kumar (actor)|Krishna Kumar]] as [[Havildar]] Sudharshan
* [[Manikuttan]] as Soldier
* [[Manikuttan]] as Soldier
* [[Pradeep (Malayalam actor)|Pradeep Chandran]] as Radio operator Abhinand
* [[Pradeep (Malayalam actor)|Pradeep Chandran]] as Radio operator Abhinand
* Kannan Pattambi as Kunjikannan
* [[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as [[Intelligence Bureau (India)|IB]] [[Director of the Intelligence Bureau|Director]] Nair [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
* Souparnika Subhash as Nurse Fathima
* [[Neha Khan]] as Public Relations Officer
* Zoya Zayed Khan as Pakistani doctor
* Zoya Zayed Khan as Pakistani doctor
* [[Jayakrishnan]] as Captain Anand
* Kannan Pattambi as Kunjikannan
* [[Samuthirakani]]
* Souparnika Subhash as Nurse
* Balaji Sarma as Sahadevan's friend
* Balaji Sarma as Sahadevan's friend
* Krishna Prasad as Sahadevan's friend
* Krishna Prasad as Sahadevan's friend
* [[Meghanathan]] as Sulaiman
* [[Meghanathan]] as Sulaiman, Sahadevan's friend
* [[Kollam Thulasi]] as Sahadevan's friend
* [[Kollam Thulasi]] as Sahadevan's friend
* [[Deepak Jethi]] as Pak Colonel Ajmal raja (Akhram Raja's son)
* Shaju Sreedhar as Chandru, Sahadevan's friend
* Manuraj as Geethanandhan, soldier
* Sudheer Sukumaran as [[Pakistan]] [[Major General#Pakistan|Maj.General]] Balukha Khan
* Vijayan Peringode as Krishna Pillai
* Vijayan Peringode as Krishna Pillai
* Sudheer Sukumaran
* [[Sethu Lakshmi]] as Sahadevan's mother
* [[Sethu Lakshmi]] as Sahadevan's mother
* Saranya Anand as Military nurse
* Saranya Anand as Military nurse
* Tini Tom
* Shone George as Soldier
* Tini Tom as soldier
{{Colend}}
{{Colend}}


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=== Development ===
=== Development ===


The film is set in two time periods, with Mohanlal playing both [[Major Mahadevan|Colonel Mahadevan]] and his son Major Sahadevan. The film will also see his transition from a [[Major]] to a [[Colonel (India)|Colonel]]. The film is based on a true incident and explores the friendship and life of two army officials. Mohanlal will be appearing in his fourth film as Mahadevan after ''[[Keerthi Chakra (film)|Keerthi Chakra]]'' (2006), ''[[Kurukshetra (2008 film)|Kurukshetra]]'' (2008), and ''[[Kandahar (2010 film)|Kandahar]]'' (2010). Ravi said in an interview in October 2015, that unlike the previous films in the series, ''Beyond Borders'' will be more like his last military film ''[[Picket 43]]'' (2015), that "the focus will be on the individuals rather than the war, and will portray the relationships that are forged during the war".<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal in Major Ravi's next!|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlal-in-Major-Ravis-next/articleshow/49506103.cms|accessdate=14 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=24 October 2015}}</ref> Rahul Subramaniam, [[Siddharth Vipin]], and [[Najim Arshad]] is composing the music for the film.
The film is set in two time periods, with Mohanlal playing both [[Major Mahadevan|Colonel Mahadevan]] and his father Major Sahadevan (later brigadier) . The film will also see his transition from a [[Major]] to a [[Colonel (India)|Colonel]]. The film is based on a true incident and explores the friendship and life of two army officials. Mohanlal will be appearing in his fourth film as Mahadevan after ''[[Keerthi Chakra (film)|Keerthi Chakra]]'' (2006), ''[[Kurukshetra (2008 film)|Kurukshetra]]'' (2008), and ''[[Kandahar (2010 film)|Kandahar]]'' (2010). Ravi said in an interview in October 2015, that unlike the previous films in the series, ''Beyond Borders'' will be more like his last military film ''[[Picket 43]]'' (2015), that "the focus will be on the individuals rather than the war, and will portray the relationships that are forged during the war".<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal in Major Ravi's next!|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlal-in-Major-Ravis-next/articleshow/49506103.cms|accessdate=14 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=24 October 2022}}</ref> Rahul Subramaniam, [[Siddharth Vipin]], and [[Najim Arshad]] is composing the music for the film.


In early August 2016, [[Bollywood]] actor [[Arunoday Singh]] was confirmed playing the role of [[Lieutenant colonel]] (Lt. Col.) Rana Sharif, a soldier of [[Pakistan Army]]. Before zeroing in Singh, there were talks with other actors. Ravi was particularly looking for a Bollywood actor to play the role. Singh's character was modeled after a real life soldier in the [[Frontier Force Regiment|Pakistan Frontier Force Regiment]] during the 1971 war. Ravi said, it is not a negative role that he is also fighting for his country and will have equal importance as Mahadevan.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Arunoday Singh's debut in M-town as a Pak army officer|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Arunoday-Singhs-debut-in-M-town-as-a-Pak-army-officer/articleshow/53616639.cms|accessdate=19 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 August 2010}}</ref> On 22 October 2016, [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] actor [[Allu Sirish]] himself confirmed his role in the film by announcing in [[Twitter]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|title=After Allu Arjun, his brother Sirish to make Malayalam debut with Mohanlal's 1971: Beyond Borders|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/after-allu-arjun-his-brother-sirish-make-malayalam-debut-mohanlals-1971-beyond-borders-700895|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=23 October 2016}}</ref> He plays [[Lieutenant]] (Lt.) Chinmay, an armoured [[tank]] [[Commando]], of the wing headed by Mahadevan. It is the [[Malayalam film]] debut of Sirish. Ravi was looking for younger actors to play the role.<ref>{{cite news|last=Subramanian|first=Anupama|title=Allu Sirish forays into Mollywood|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/261016/allu-sirish-forays-into-mollywood.html|accessdate=24 December 2016|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=26 October 2016}}</ref> [[Mumbai]]-based [[Model (person)|model]] Priyanka Agrawal was signed to appear as Shariff's wife, in two different appearances{{mdash}}as a 65 year old and as her younger self. Hers is one among the two leading female roles in the film. It is also her feature film debut.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/Priyanka-Agrawal-joins-Mohanlals-next/articleshow/55142266.cms|title=Priyanka Agrawal joins Mohanlal's next|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=31 October 2016|accessdate=24 December 2016}}</ref>
In early August 2016, [[Bollywood]] actor [[Arunoday Singh]] was confirmed playing the role of [[Lieutenant colonel]] (Lt. Col.) Rana Sharif, a soldier of [[Pakistan Army]]. Before zeroing in Singh, there were talks with other actors. Ravi was particularly looking for a Bollywood actor to play the role. Singh's character was modeled after a real life soldier in the [[Frontier Force Regiment|Pakistan Frontier Force Regiment]] during the 1971 war. Ravi said, it is not a negative role that he is also fighting for his country and will have equal importance as Mahadevan.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Arunoday Singh's debut in M-town as a Pak army officer|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Arunoday-Singhs-debut-in-M-town-as-a-Pak-army-officer/articleshow/53616639.cms|accessdate=19 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 August 2022}}</ref> On 22 October 2016, [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] actor [[Allu Sirish]] himself confirmed his role in the film by announcing in [[Twitter]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|title=After Allu Arjun, his brother Sirish to make Malayalam debut with Mohanlal's 1971: Beyond Borders|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/after-allu-arjun-his-brother-sirish-make-malayalam-debut-mohanlals-1971-beyond-borders-700895|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=23 October 2022}}</ref> He plays [[Lieutenant]] (Lt.) Chinmay, an armoured [[tank]] [[Commando]], of the wing headed by Mahadevan. It is the [[Malayalam film]] debut of Sirish. Ravi was looking for younger actors to play the role.<ref>{{cite news|last=Subramanian|first=Anupama|title=Allu Sirish forays into Mollywood|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/261016/allu-sirish-forays-into-mollywood.html|accessdate=24 December 2016|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=26 October 2022}}</ref> [[Mumbai]]-based [[Model (person)|model]] Priyanka Agrawal was signed to appear as Shariff's wife, in two different appearances{{mdash}}as a 65 year old and as her younger self. Hers is one among the two leading female roles in the film. It is also her feature film debut.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/Priyanka-Agrawal-joins-Mohanlals-next/articleshow/55142266.cms|title=Priyanka Agrawal joins Mohanlal's next|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=31 October 2016|accessdate=24 December 2022}}</ref>


In early December 2016, it was confirmed that the production team negotiated with [[Nikki Galrani]] to play a [[Tamils|Tamilian]] girl, a love interest of Chinmay, played by Sirish. She was busy with her [[Tamil cinema|Tamil films]], but attracted as a Mohanlal film and the debut of Sirish, she agreed on verbal terms.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal is a busy bee|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Nikki-to-play-a-Tamil-belle-in-Major-Ravis-war-drama/articleshow/55923840.cms|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=12 December 2016}}</ref> Galrani later opted out from the film in early January 2017 due to a schedule change and conflicting date issues with some of her Tamil films in contract. Her portions opposite Sirish were supposed to be shot at [[Pollachi]] the same month.<ref>{{cite news|last=George|first=Anjana|title=Nikki Galrani not part of Major Ravi’s upcoming war drama|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nikki-galrani-not-part-of-major-ravis-upcoming-war-drama/articleshow/56517021.cms|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 January 2017}}</ref> She was replaced by [[Srushti Dange]], making her debut into [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Sreekumar|first=Priya|title=Pathani girl beyond borders: Zoya Zayed Khan|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/281216/pathani-girl-beyond-borders-zoya-zayed-khan.html|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=28 December 2016}}</ref> Zoya Zayed Khan was confirmed in December 2016, to play a traditional [[Pakistanis|Pakistani]] doctor. She is acting alongside Singh. Khan was cast after a [[screen test]]. Shafeeq Rahman was cast as Jayakrishnan, one of the soldiers under Mahadevan's command.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nechiyil|first=Sahla|title=Playing the villain again|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/jan/02/playing-the-villain-again-1555088.html|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=2 January 2017}}</ref> [[Saiju Kurup]] and [[Sudheer Karamana]] also plays soldiers, among others.<ref name="snakes">{{cite news|last=Suresh|first=Meera|title='Slapstick comedy is not my forte'|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/jan/10/slapstick-comedy-is-not-my-forte-1557903.html|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=10 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Suresh|first=Meera|title=100 and running|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2016/nov/24/100-and-running-1541894--1.html|accessdate=19 January 2017|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=24 November 2016}}</ref> [[Asha Sarath]] is paired opposite to Mohanlal's Sahadevan, the mother role of Mahadevan.
In early December 2016, it was confirmed that the production team negotiated with [[Nikki Galrani]] to play a [[Tamils|Tamilian]] girl, a love interest of Chinmay, played by Sirish. She was busy with her [[Tamil cinema|Tamil films]], but attracted as a Mohanlal film and the debut of Sirish, she agreed on verbal terms.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal is a busy bee|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Nikki-to-play-a-Tamil-belle-in-Major-Ravis-war-drama/articleshow/55923840.cms|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=12 December 2022}}</ref> Galrani later opted out from the film in early January 2017 due to a schedule change and conflicting date issues with some of her Tamil films in contract. Her portions opposite Sirish were supposed to be shot at [[Pollachi]] the same month.<ref>{{cite news|last=George|first=Anjana|title=Nikki Galrani not part of Major Ravi’s upcoming war drama|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nikki-galrani-not-part-of-major-ravis-upcoming-war-drama/articleshow/56517021.cms|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 January 2022}}</ref> She was replaced by [[Srushti Dange]], making her debut into [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Sreekumar|first=Priya|title=Pathani girl beyond borders: Zoya Zayed Khan|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/281216/pathani-girl-beyond-borders-zoya-zayed-khan.html|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=28 December 2022}}</ref> Zoya Zayed Khan was confirmed in December 2016, to play a traditional [[Pakistanis|Pakistani]] doctor. She is acting alongside Singh. Khan was cast after a [[screen test]]. Shafeeq Rahman was cast as Jayakrishnan, one of the soldiers under Mahadevan's command.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nechiyil|first=Sahla|title=Playing the villain again|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/jan/02/playing-the-villain-again-1555088.html|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=2 January 2022}}</ref> [[Saiju Kurup]] and [[Sudheer Karamana]] also plays soldiers, among others.<ref name="snakes">{{cite news|last=Suresh|first=Meera|title='Slapstick comedy is not my forte'|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/jan/10/slapstick-comedy-is-not-my-forte-1557903.html|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=10 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Suresh|first=Meera|title=100 and running|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2016/nov/24/100-and-running-1541894--1.html|accessdate=19 January 2017|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=24 November 2022}}</ref> [[Asha Sarath]] is paired opposite to Mohanlal's Sahadevan, the mother role of Mahadevan.


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===


The filming commenced on 31 October 2016 at [[Suratgarh]] in [[Rajasthan]], India.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal starts shooting for Major Ravi’s next|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlal-starts-shooting-for-Major-Ravis-next/articleshow/55204172.cms|accessdate=19 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2 November 2016}}</ref> [[Art director]] Saloo K. George built huge sets resembling army camps and bunkers. Built in [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]], they were transported to Rajasthan. The filming was conducted in the deserts of Rajasthan, the [[Viperidae|Viper]] population was highest in that area, the crew unaware of it first, immediately ordered [[Snake antivenom|antivenom]]s and worn heavy shoes on reaching the location. Chest congestion often occurred to the crew.<ref name="viper">{{cite news|last=Alexander|first=Princy|title=A shoot amid hidden dangers|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2016/dec/12/a-shoot-amid-hidden-dangers-1548061.html|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=12 December 2016}}</ref> Sirish joined filming on 5 November 2016. Indian army base in Arjungarh, Junagarh and Mahajan in [[Bikaner]] were some of the filming locations in Rajasthan.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|title=Mohanlal's 1971 - Beyond Borders shoot: Allu Sirish completes first schedule|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlals-1971-beyond-borders-shoot-allu-sirish-completes-first-schedule-705387|accessdate=19 January 2017|work=[[International Business Times]]}}</ref><ref name="mahajan"/> After 25 days of filming, the schedule was wrapped on 23 November 2016.<ref>{{cite news|author=Onmanorama Staff|title=Allu Sirish exhausted after shooting for Mohanlal film '1971'|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/1971-mohanlal-rajeev-ravi-physically-demanding-for-allu-sirish.html|accessdate=23 November 2016|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=23 November 2016}}</ref> There was also a schedule in [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref name="srinagar"/>
The filming commenced on 31 October 2016 at [[Suratgarh]] in [[Rajasthan]], India.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal starts shooting for Major Ravi’s next|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlal-starts-shooting-for-Major-Ravis-next/articleshow/55204172.cms|accessdate=19 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2 November 2022}}</ref> [[Art director]] Saloo K. George built huge sets resembling army camps and bunkers. Built in [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]], they were transported to Rajasthan. The filming was conducted in the deserts of Rajasthan, the [[Viperidae|Viper]] population was highest in that area, the crew unaware of it first, immediately ordered [[Snake antivenom|antivenom]]s and worn heavy shoes on reaching the location. Chest congestion often occurred to the crew.<ref name="viper">{{cite news|last=Alexander|first=Princy|title=A shoot amid hidden dangers|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2016/dec/12/a-shoot-amid-hidden-dangers-1548061.html|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=12 December 2022}}</ref> Sirish joined filming on 5 November 2016. Indian army base in Arjungarh, Junagarh and Mahajan in [[Bikaner]] were some of the filming locations in Rajasthan.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|title=Mohanlal's 1971 - Beyond Borders shoot: Allu Sirish completes first schedule|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlals-1971-beyond-borders-shoot-allu-sirish-completes-first-schedule-705387|accessdate=19 January 2017|work=[[International Business Times]]}}</ref><ref name="mahajan"/> After 25 days of filming, the schedule was wrapped on 23 November 2016.<ref>{{cite news|author=Onmanorama Staff|title=Allu Sirish exhausted after shooting for Mohanlal film '1971'|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/1971-mohanlal-rajeev-ravi-physically-demanding-for-allu-sirish.html|accessdate=23 November 2016|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=23 November 2022}}</ref> There was also a schedule in [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref name="srinagar"/>


The next few schedules underwent at various location in Kerala, beginning in [[Pattambi]], [[Palakkad district]]. The Indo-Pakistani war sequences were planned to shoot at [[Uganda]],<ref name="viper"/> later they decided to film it in [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] instead, following the Kerala schedule. After finishing in Pattambi, they shifted to nearby [[Ottapalam]] in early January 2017.<ref name="mahajan">{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=It's Georgia, not Uganda for Mohanlal's next|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-georgia-not-uganda-for-mohanlals-next/articleshow/56621867.cms|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 January 2017}}</ref> Then to [[Perumbavoor]], [[Ernakulam district]] in the third week of January 2017, where sets were built resembling [[North India]]n [[border]]s and [[Trench warfare|warfare trenches]]. It was constructed in a 40 [[acre]] [[Land reclamation|reclaimed land]] near Perumbavoor. Mohanlal joined the location on 16 January 2017, filming held during day and night.<ref>{{cite news|author=Mathrubhumi|title=This reclaimed land in Perumbavoor is the Indo-Pak border in Mohanlal film|url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/this-reclaimed-land-in-perumbavoor-is-the-indo-pak-border-in-mohanlal-film-mohanlal-1.1661424|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=17 January 2017}}</ref>
The next few schedules underwent at various location in Kerala, beginning in [[Pattambi]], [[Palakkad district]]. The Indo-Pakistani war sequences were planned to shoot at [[Uganda]],<ref name="viper"/> later they decided to film it in [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] instead, following the Kerala schedule. After finishing in Pattambi, they shifted to nearby [[Ottapalam]] in early January 2017.<ref name="mahajan">{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=It's Georgia, not Uganda for Mohanlal's next|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-georgia-not-uganda-for-mohanlals-next/articleshow/56621867.cms|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 January 2022}}</ref> Then to [[Perumbavoor]], [[Ernakulam district]] in the third week of January 2017, where sets were built resembling [[North India]]n [[border]]s and [[Trench warfare|warfare trenches]]. It was constructed in a 40 [[acre]] [[Land reclamation|reclaimed land]] near Perumbavoor. Mohanlal joined the location on 16 January 2017, filming held during day and night.<ref>{{cite news|author=Mathrubhumi|title=This reclaimed land in Perumbavoor is the Indo-Pak border in Mohanlal film|url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/this-reclaimed-land-in-perumbavoor-is-the-indo-pak-border-in-mohanlal-film-mohanlal-1.1661424|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=17 January 2022}}</ref>


The team began filming its final schedule in Georgia on 31 January 2017 for a week. ''Beyond Borders'' is the first Malayalam film to be shot in the [[Eurasia]]n country.<ref>{{cite news|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|title=ബിയോണ്ട് ദ് ബോർഡേർസ് ജോർജിയയിൽ ചിത്രീകരിക്കുന്ന ആദ്യമലയാളചിത്രം|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/mohanlal-at-georgia-for-beyond-the-borders.html|accessdate=7 February 2017|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=31 January 2017}}</ref> Major Mahadevan's action sequences were shot in Georgia who is in a [[UN peacekeeping missions|UN peacekeeping mission]]. The filming wrapped on 5 February 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Colonel Mahadevan to lead a UN mission in his war drama|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/colonel-mahadevan-to-lead-a-un-mission-in-his-war-drama/articleshow/56984626.cms|accessdate=7 February 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=6 February 2017}}</ref>
The team began filming its final schedule in Georgia on 31 January 2017 for a week. ''Beyond Borders'' is the first Malayalam film to be shot in the [[Eurasia]]n country.<ref>{{cite news|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|title=ബിയോണ്ട് ദ് ബോർഡേർസ് ജോർജിയയിൽ ചിത്രീകരിക്കുന്ന ആദ്യമലയാളചിത്രം|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/mohanlal-at-georgia-for-beyond-the-borders.html|accessdate=7 February 2017|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=31 January 2022}}</ref> Major Mahadevan's action sequences were shot in Georgia who is in a [[UN peacekeeping missions|UN peacekeeping mission]]. The filming wrapped on 5 February 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Colonel Mahadevan to lead a UN mission in his war drama|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/colonel-mahadevan-to-lead-a-un-mission-in-his-war-drama/articleshow/56984626.cms|accessdate=7 February 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=6 February 2022}}</ref>


=== Music ===
=== Music ===


The film will feature four songs composed by three music directors{{mdash}}[[Najim Arshad]], [[Siddharth Vipin]], and Rahul Subramanian. The [[film score]] is composed by [[Gopi Sunder]]. Singer Arshad debuts as a [[music director]] through the film. He composed a [[Hindi]] patriotic song written by a [[Kolkata]]-based lyricist named Kamal Karthik, the song come towards the end of the film.<ref name="najim">{{cite news|author=Onmanorama Staff|title=Singer Najim Arshad turns composer with Mohanlal film|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/music/najim-arshad-composer-mohanlal-1971-beyond-borders.html|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=17 November 2016}}</ref> Vipin known for his compositions in Tamil films, is composing two songs{{mdash}}one is a [[Love song|romantic song]] picturised in the locations in [[Kerala]]. The other one is a motivational song that will follow after a speech delivered by Mohanlal's character.<ref name="srinagar">{{cite news|last=Sundar|first=Mrinalini|title=Siddharth Vipin's next is a war-based film|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Siddharth-Vipins-next-is-a-war-based-film/articleshow/52320156.cms|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 January 2017}}</ref> Subramanian composed a nostalgic song, sung by [[M. G. Sreekumar]] and featuring Mohanlal and Asha Sarath.<ref>{{cite news|author=DC|title=Rahul Subrahmanian: Building his own realm|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/050217/rahul-subrahmanian-building-his-own-realm.html|accessdate=5 February 2017|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=5 February 2017}}</ref>
The film will feature four songs composed by three music directors{{mdash}}[[Najim Arshad]], [[Siddharth Vipin]], and Rahul Subramanian. The [[film score]] is composed by [[Gopi Sunder]]. Singer Arshad debuts as a [[music director]] through the film. He composed a [[Hindi]] patriotic song written by a [[Kolkata]]-based lyricist named Kamal Karthik, the song come towards the end of the film.<ref name="najim">{{cite news|author=Onmanorama Staff|title=Singer Najim Arshad turns composer with Mohanlal film|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/music/najim-arshad-composer-mohanlal-1971-beyond-borders.html|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=17 November 2022}}</ref> Vipin known for his compositions in Tamil films, is composing two songs{{mdash}}one is a [[Love song|romantic song]] picturised in the locations in [[Kerala]]. The other one is a motivational song that will follow after a speech delivered by Mohanlal's character.<ref name="srinagar">{{cite news|last=Sundar|first=Mrinalini|title=Siddharth Vipin's next is a war-based film|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Siddharth-Vipins-next-is-a-war-based-film/articleshow/52320156.cms|accessdate=18 January 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 January 2022}}</ref> Subramanian composed a nostalgic song, sung by [[M. G. Sreekumar]] and featuring Mohanlal and Asha Sarath.<ref>{{cite news|author=DC|title=Rahul Subrahmanian: Building his own realm|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/050217/rahul-subrahmanian-building-his-own-realm.html|accessdate=5 February 2017|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=5 February 2022}}</ref>


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== Release ==
== Release ==
''1971: Beyond Borders'' released on 7 April 2017 in India.<ref>{{cite news|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|title=Rockline Venkatesh ventures into Malayalam; to produce Mohanlal's next film|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/rockline-venkatesh-ventures-into-malayalam-produce-mohanlals-next-film-713760|accessdate=5 February 2017|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=27 January 2017}}</ref> The [[Telugu language|Telugu]] dubbed version titled ''Yuddha Bhoomi'' (Battlefield) was released on 29 June 2018. The [[Tamil language|Tamil]] version was released later. The film released in its original version on 13 April 2017 in GCC countries. The television broadcast right of ''1971: Beyond Borders'' was bought by [[Amrita TV]] for an amount of ₹5.5 [[crore]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Krishnakumar|first=G.|title=In the ₹100-crore league and cautious still|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/In-the-%E2%82%B9100-crore-league-and-cautious-still/article17179359.ece|accessdate=11 May 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 February 2017}}</ref>
''1971: Beyond Borders'' released on 7 April 2017 in India.<ref>{{cite news|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|title=Rockline Venkatesh ventures into Malayalam; to produce Mohanlal's next film|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/rockline-venkatesh-ventures-into-malayalam-produce-mohanlals-next-film-713760|accessdate=5 February 2017|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=27 January 2022}}</ref> The [[Telugu language|Telugu]] dubbed version titled ''Yuddha Bhoomi'' (Battlefield) was released on 29 June 2018. The [[Tamil language|Tamil]] version was released later. The film released in its original version on 13 April 2017 in GCC countries. The television broadcast right of ''1971: Beyond Borders'' was bought by [[Amrita TV]] for an amount of ₹5.5 [[crore]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Krishnakumar|first=G.|title=In the ₹100-crore league and cautious still|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/In-the-%E2%82%B9100-crore-league-and-cautious-still/article17179359.ece|accessdate=11 May 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 February 2022}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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1971: Beyond Borders
File:1971 - Beyond Borders poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMajor Ravi
Produced byAndrew Johnson
Written by
Starring
Narrated byMammootty
Music by
CinematographySujith Vaassudev
Edited bySamjith MHD
Production
company
Red Rose Creations
Distributed byRed Rose Release; Singapore: Singapore Coliseum
Release date
  • 7 April 2017 (2017-04-07) (India)
Running time
130 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

1971: Beyond Borders is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language war film written and directed by Major Ravi. It is the fourth installment in the Major Mahadevan film series, with Mohanlal reprising his role as Colonel Mahadevan and a new character, Major Sahadevan. It also features Arunoday Singh and Allu Sirish. The film, set in two time periods, is based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and act as both prequel and follow-up to the series. Mohanlal's and Sirish's characters were modeled on Hoshiar Singh Dahiya and Arun Khetarpal, both of whom were awarded the Param Vir Chakra for their roles in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.[2]

Dialogues were written by Shiju Nambyath for the script of Ravi. The film was shot by Sujith Vaassudev, while Gopi Sunder provided the score. Siddharth Vipin, Najim Arshad, and Rahul Subramanian composed the soundtrack. Principal photography commenced on 31 October 2016 in Suratgarh, Rajasthan and completed on 5 February 2017 in Georgia. 1971: Beyond Borders released on 7 April 2017 in India.

Plot[edit]

The film starts in Georgia where a Pakistani UN Peace Keeping Forces reaches a building where Gangsters are hiding. As the counter insurgency operation begins, the insurgents open fire. The team is stuck in cross firing and calls for reinforcements. At that time, an Indian UN Peace Keeping Forces reaches there and rescues the contingent. The leader of the contingent is Colonel Mahadevan. He meets the leader of the Pakistani contingent, whose name is Col. Ajmal Raja Akram. He reveals that he is the son of Lt. Col Mohd.Akhram Raja. At a function to honour the UN Peace Keeping Forces, Ajmal reveals that his father was killed in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. On hearing about this, Col. Mahadevan reveals that his father, Major Sahadevan, killed Ajmal's father.

The story shifts to 1971 when Bangladesh was fighting for independence from Pakistan. On 3 December 1971, Indian airfields are attacked in retaliation to which Indira Gandhi announces war. After the announcement, the entire army is rallied, and leaves are cancelled. The war starts when the Pakistan Army Armoured Corps attack Indian positions at the Basantar river. The Indians are not prepared and face a defeat. The Pakistani Army takes many POWs. The prisoners are tortured by the army men. At the same time, Raja notices this and reprimands his senior officer for violating the Geneva Convention which state that POWs should be treated like guests to which his senior officer is not happy.

Later, the Indians launch a full offensive against the Pakistanis in which one of their best tank commander Chinmay is martyred. On seeing Chinmay's face, Raja remarks that such a young boy had destroyed six tanks. He declares ceasefire to let the Indian Army collect the body. On seeing Chinmay's death, the Indian Army vows to take revenge. The Battle of Basantar begins with heavy casualties on both sides. In the end, Raja and Sahadevan face each other in a one on one battle, which is won by Sahadevan. At the same time, Pakistan surrenders unconditionally, and the ceasefire is declared. Sahadevan is disturbed by the deaths of the Indian soldiers and the Pakistani soldiers. He resolves that there should be no more wars as it leads to death and destruction.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

The film is set in two time periods, with Mohanlal playing both Colonel Mahadevan and his father Major Sahadevan (later brigadier) . The film will also see his transition from a Major to a Colonel. The film is based on a true incident and explores the friendship and life of two army officials. Mohanlal will be appearing in his fourth film as Mahadevan after Keerthi Chakra (2006), Kurukshetra (2008), and Kandahar (2010). Ravi said in an interview in October 2015, that unlike the previous films in the series, Beyond Borders will be more like his last military film Picket 43 (2015), that "the focus will be on the individuals rather than the war, and will portray the relationships that are forged during the war".[3] Rahul Subramaniam, Siddharth Vipin, and Najim Arshad is composing the music for the film.

In early August 2016, Bollywood actor Arunoday Singh was confirmed playing the role of Lieutenant colonel (Lt. Col.) Rana Sharif, a soldier of Pakistan Army. Before zeroing in Singh, there were talks with other actors. Ravi was particularly looking for a Bollywood actor to play the role. Singh's character was modeled after a real life soldier in the Pakistan Frontier Force Regiment during the 1971 war. Ravi said, it is not a negative role that he is also fighting for his country and will have equal importance as Mahadevan.[4] On 22 October 2016, Telugu actor Allu Sirish himself confirmed his role in the film by announcing in Twitter.[5] He plays Lieutenant (Lt.) Chinmay, an armoured tank Commando, of the wing headed by Mahadevan. It is the Malayalam film debut of Sirish. Ravi was looking for younger actors to play the role.[6] Mumbai-based model Priyanka Agrawal was signed to appear as Shariff's wife, in two different appearances—as a 65 year old and as her younger self. Hers is one among the two leading female roles in the film. It is also her feature film debut.[7]

In early December 2016, it was confirmed that the production team negotiated with Nikki Galrani to play a Tamilian girl, a love interest of Chinmay, played by Sirish. She was busy with her Tamil films, but attracted as a Mohanlal film and the debut of Sirish, she agreed on verbal terms.[8] Galrani later opted out from the film in early January 2017 due to a schedule change and conflicting date issues with some of her Tamil films in contract. Her portions opposite Sirish were supposed to be shot at Pollachi the same month.[9] She was replaced by Srushti Dange, making her debut into Malayalam cinema.[10] Zoya Zayed Khan was confirmed in December 2016, to play a traditional Pakistani doctor. She is acting alongside Singh. Khan was cast after a screen test. Shafeeq Rahman was cast as Jayakrishnan, one of the soldiers under Mahadevan's command.[11] Saiju Kurup and Sudheer Karamana also plays soldiers, among others.[12][13] Asha Sarath is paired opposite to Mohanlal's Sahadevan, the mother role of Mahadevan.

Filming[edit]

The filming commenced on 31 October 2016 at Suratgarh in Rajasthan, India.[14] Art director Saloo K. George built huge sets resembling army camps and bunkers. Built in Kochi, Kerala, they were transported to Rajasthan. The filming was conducted in the deserts of Rajasthan, the Viper population was highest in that area, the crew unaware of it first, immediately ordered antivenoms and worn heavy shoes on reaching the location. Chest congestion often occurred to the crew.[15] Sirish joined filming on 5 November 2016. Indian army base in Arjungarh, Junagarh and Mahajan in Bikaner were some of the filming locations in Rajasthan.[16][17] After 25 days of filming, the schedule was wrapped on 23 November 2016.[18] There was also a schedule in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.[19]

The next few schedules underwent at various location in Kerala, beginning in Pattambi, Palakkad district. The Indo-Pakistani war sequences were planned to shoot at Uganda,[15] later they decided to film it in Georgia instead, following the Kerala schedule. After finishing in Pattambi, they shifted to nearby Ottapalam in early January 2017.[17] Then to Perumbavoor, Ernakulam district in the third week of January 2017, where sets were built resembling North Indian borders and warfare trenches. It was constructed in a 40 acre reclaimed land near Perumbavoor. Mohanlal joined the location on 16 January 2017, filming held during day and night.[20]

The team began filming its final schedule in Georgia on 31 January 2017 for a week. Beyond Borders is the first Malayalam film to be shot in the Eurasian country.[21] Major Mahadevan's action sequences were shot in Georgia who is in a UN peacekeeping mission. The filming wrapped on 5 February 2017.[22]

Music[edit]

The film will feature four songs composed by three music directors—Najim Arshad, Siddharth Vipin, and Rahul Subramanian. The film score is composed by Gopi Sunder. Singer Arshad debuts as a music director through the film. He composed a Hindi patriotic song written by a Kolkata-based lyricist named Kamal Karthik, the song come towards the end of the film.[23] Vipin known for his compositions in Tamil films, is composing two songs—one is a romantic song picturised in the locations in Kerala. The other one is a motivational song that will follow after a speech delivered by Mohanlal's character.[19] Subramanian composed a nostalgic song, sung by M. G. Sreekumar and featuring Mohanlal and Asha Sarath.[24]

1971: Beyond Borders (soundtrack)
No.TitleLyricsMusicPerformer (s)Length
1."Oruvakkinal Vida"Nikhil S. MathattilRahul SubrahmanianM. G. Sreekumar, Swetha Mohan 
2."Pesipokuthu"Mohan RajanSiddharth VipinVipin Lal, N. K. Priyanka, Meenakshi Ilayaraja 
3."Armaan Hasare"Kamal KarthikNajim ArshadHariharan, Chorus (Arshad, Vipin, Shyam) 
4."Sarhade Layi"Kamal KarthikNajim ArshadNajim Arshad, Vipin Xavier 
5."Dooreyaavani"Jyothish T. KassiSiddharth VipinVipin Lal, Merin Gregory, Sithara 
6."Oruvakkinal (R)"Nikhil S. MathattilRahul SubrahmanianSwetha Mohan, M. G. Sreekumar 
7."Dooreyaavani (R)"Jyothish T. KassiSiddharth VipinVipin Lal, Sahana, Sithara 

Release[edit]

1971: Beyond Borders released on 7 April 2017 in India.[25] The Telugu dubbed version titled Yuddha Bhoomi (Battlefield) was released on 29 June 2018. The Tamil version was released later. The film released in its original version on 13 April 2017 in GCC countries. The television broadcast right of 1971: Beyond Borders was bought by Amrita TV for an amount of ₹5.5 crore.[26]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "1971: Beyond Borders". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
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