Adivi Sesh: We are going to start a fund in the name of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan

Before June 3 popular Telugu actor Adivi Sesh was an unknown face to the panIndia audience while cinegoers were more interested in focusing on Akshay Kumars Samrat Prithviraj and Kamal Hassans VikramNow Adivi Sesh is ruling the hearts of many as his film Major takes over the box office Apparently the film has earned Rs 425 crore within five days of its release in HindiIn conversation with IANS Adivi who is brimming with the running success of Major shares his feelingHe told IANS It was a strange feeling when the film was released in Hindi because that section of our audience did not know me as an actor I was a new chap The film was gaining momentum and by now it is a blockbuster hit in Telugu and Tamil But for the Hindi audience I was the underdog somewhere trying to find a room for myselfBut I think the audience has given me a place in their heart It is the fire the passion and the inspirational story of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan that is getting discovered by the audience and growing slowly Now theatre owners are increasing the number of shows etc I am happy to see the celebration of the spirit of MajorHe also said After I am done promotion of Major we are going to start a fund in the name of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan that will provide fund to CDS amp NDA aspirants across the country Many people from small villages donrsquot have the understanding of applying for such examinations they donrsquot have enough money to buy the textbooks guides etc We will make sure that any aspiring army studentaspirant gets proper guidance and funds to pursue their dream Initiating funding by myself I am going to bring on boards my friends my family my coworkers my coactors and will ensure that Major Sandeeps legacy is one of the most sung legacy in India rather than unsungSince the actor tagged himself as a goldfish on the week when his film was released alongside two megastars Akshay Kumar and Kamal Hassan for Samrat Prithviraj and Vikram as they were the big fish of the tank he was asked if the success of Major turned his fish into a sharkSesh quipped Well I am not sure of being the shark but I can say that the goldfish is shiningThe story of the film revolves around the life journey of Indian Army officer Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan who was martyred during the 2008 Mumbai attacksThe film was also written by Adivi Sesh directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka and produced by Sony Pictures International Productions Mahesh Babu The filmmakers held multiple screenings in different cities for special groups of audiencesWhile the instant reaction of the audience helped the makers to build confidence about the film Adivi recalled one of the very special moments from one of the first screeningsIt was two days before the release of the film when we kept a screening in Bangalore where Uncle and Amma referring to the parents of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan came to watch the film for the first time Amma came to me and said I wore this saree and this watch 23 years ago on the day of my Sandeeps graduation Today I am wearing the same saree for your screening of my son She had tears in her eyes and I hugged her tight it was so emotional for meOur whole intention was to touch peoples hearts really box office collection wasnt our focus he signed offAlso Read Major Sandeep Unnikrishnanrsquos parents review Adivi Seshs Major