State of Siege: Temple Attack

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State of Siege: Temple Attack
State of Siege- Temple Attack Poster.jpg
Release poster
Directed by Ken Ghosh
Written by
    • William Borthwick
    • Simon Fantauzzo
Based on Akshardham Temple attack
Produced by Abhimanyu Singh
Starring
CinematographyTejal Shetye
Edited byMukesh Thakur
Production
company
Contiloe Pictures
Distributed by ZEE5
Release date
  • 9 July 2021 (2021-07-09)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

State of Siege: Temple Attack is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Ken Ghosh, starring Akshaye Khanna in the lead role. It was made as a direct-to-video film for ZEE5. [1] [2] It is loosely based on the 2002 Akshardham Temple attack and the subsequent operation to kill the perpetrators. [3] It is a standalone sequel to State of Siege: 26/11 .

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Plot

In 2001, Major Hanut Singh and his team participate in an operation to rescue a minister's daughter, where his best friend is killed during this mission. Due to this, Hanut Singh gets tramutised during his future activities. In the following year, Pakistani terrorists attack and lay siege on a temple in Gujarat. The NSG, led by Hanut Singh, neutralise the terrorists and reclaim the temple.

Cast

Production

The film is a next installment to State of Siege: 26/11 , a web series about the 2008 Mumbai attacks. [4] The film is loosely based on the terrorist attack at Akshardham Temple in 2002 Akshardham Temple attack in Gandhinagar. [3] [5] [6] [7]

Reception

Archika Khurana of Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated, "After 'State of Siege: 26/11', this 112-minutes combat drama is a fitting tribute to our NSG soldiers. This dramatized retelling may bring up unpleasant memories for some, but it is well worth watching." [8] Arushi Jain of The Indian Express gave the film a mostly positive review and stated, "Led by Akshaye Khanna, this film is for everyone who likes to see a cat-and-mouse chase between ghastly, heavily armed men and brave, 'can do anything for the nation' soldiers." [9] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and stated, "Akshaye Khanna is doubtless a talented actor. One sees flashes of his class all through the film. But he is trapped in a script that has little room for vivid character development." [10] Soumya Srivastava of The Hindustan Times gave the film a mixed review and stated, "The 2002 attack was a gruesome blot on the history of our country. 30 lives were lost. No Bollywood masala film should be allowed to say it was too little, too bland." [11]

Anna MM Vetticad of Firstpost gave the film 1.75 out of 5 stars and stated, "State of Siege: Temple Attack does everything in its power to indicate that it is based on the 2002 Akshardham Temple attack. It then twists itself in knots to distance itself from that real-life story." [12] Prateek Sur of Rediff.com gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and stated, "Akshaye Khanna is the only worthy element about this patriotic actioner." [13] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll gave the film a positive review and stated, "Temple Attack is Khanna’s first foray into the digital space. True to form, the maverick actor has chosen a launchpad in which he is one among many but still able to stand out because of sheer star power." [14] Roktim Rajpal of Deccan Herald gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and praised the action sequences and Khanna's performance, though criticized the "middling execution" and "half-baked characters". [15]

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References

  1. ↑ Khurana, Archika (9 July 2021), "State Of Siege: Temple Attack Review: Akshaye Khanna's film is a stirring retelling of Ahmedabad's temple attack", The Times of India, retrieved 11 July 2021
  2. ↑ Jain, Arushi (10 July 2021). "State of Siege Temple Attack review: Akshaye Khanna shines in this loosely written film". The Indian Express. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  3. 1 2 Banerjee, Arnab (10 July 2021). "'State Of Siege Temple Attack': Half-Forgotten Slice Of History". Outlook India. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "State of Siege Temple Attack teaser: Akshaye Khanna's ZEE5 film dramatises 2002 Akshardham temple attack". The Indian Express. 27 June 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  5. ↑ Chatterjee, Saibal (9 July 2021). "State Of Siege: Temple Attack Review - Reeks Of Staleness Despite Akshaye Khanna's Efforts". NDTV. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  6. ↑ Srivastava, Soumya (9 July 2021). "State of Siege Temple Attack movie review: Akshaye Khanna's ZEE5 thriller is stuck in a bygone era". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  7. ↑ Vetticad, Anna MM (9 July 2021). "State of Siege – Temple Attack movie review: How to let ham-handed politics ruin a thriller". Firstpost. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  8. ↑ "State Of Siege: Temple Attack Review: Akshaye Khanna's film is a stirring retelling of Ahmedabad's temple attack", The Times of India, retrieved 27 July 2021
  9. ↑ "State of Siege Temple Attack review: Akshaye Khanna shines in this loosely written film". The Indian Express. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  10. ↑ "State Of Siege: Temple Attack Review - Reeks Of Staleness Despite Akshaye Khanna's Efforts". NDTV.com. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  11. ↑ "State of Siege Temple Attack movie review: Akshaye Khanna's ZEE5 thriller is stuck in a bygone era". Hindustan Times. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  12. ↑ "State of Siege – Temple Attack movie review: How to let ham-handed politics ruin a thriller". Firstpost. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  13. ↑ SUR, PRATEEK. "State Of Siege-Temple Attack review". Rediff. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
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