Adivi Sesh's Major to be premiered on Netflix on 3 July

Adivi Sesh's multilingual film Major is set to have its digital premiere on Netflix.

The film, which was directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, sees Adivi Sesh play the role of the late NSG commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who died fighting the terrorists who attacked Mumbai on 26 November 2008, will be streamed on Netflix from 3 June in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam.

The film, which also stars Saiee Manjrekar, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prakash Raj, Revathi and Murli Sharma, was released in theatres on 3 June in the three languages. 

Sharing his excitement about the film releasing on Netflix, Adivi Sesh said, “We have received a lot of love for Major in cinemas and our hope is to now make our labour of love available to everyone across the globe. Its premiere on Netflix will ensure that audiences not only in India but also across 190-plus countries will continue to love Major and the inspiring journey of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan will continue touching the heart of everyone.”

Produced by Sony Pictures International Productions in association with Mahesh Babu's GMB Entertainment and A+S Movies, the film has earned more than Rs60 crore nett worldwide, of which Rs12 crore nett came from the Hindi version.