Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti

Review by Satanik Dey from Arambag, West Bengal

It's Really a nail biting Movie,,, Akshardham temple opration based on movie,,, direction perfectly done his job ,,, screenplay is just spelling bounding and hold your eyes for the next scene of the movie,,,in this movie every moment is important to understand next moment ,,,how opration akshardham is accomplished it's is briefly described in the movie,,,akshaye khanna's acting is fantastic all the actors did their job very well,,, it's a worth to watch.

Violence is not an answer to anything!!!

This movie attempts to depict the 2002 Akshardham Temple attack, it brings to life the bravery of the security forces and the resilience of the community. The performances, including Akshaye Khanna's, are convincing and the film's attention to realistic action sequences is noteworthy. The background score complements the tone of the film well. Director Ken Ghosh has done a great job of balancing facts and action. However, it lacks the emotional depth and nuance required to truly convey the impact of such a tragic event. As someone with a connection to Ahmedabad, I felt that the movie could have benefited from a more thoughtful exploration of the human experience during such times.

The attackers were identified and some were sentenced. However, in May 2014, the ISC acquitted all six persons, including those who had been sentenced to death.

Akshardham Operation Vajrasakti is a gripping watch with one of the best star casts, including Akshaye Khanna and Gautam Rode. I had already seen State of Siege earlier, and this is essentially the same story re-released, though I'm not sure why. That said, it's still an amazing experience.

Gautam Rode's performance really stood out, and interestingly, the real person his role is based on mentioned that his character was split between him and Akshaye Khanna. The Pakistan scenes were breathtaking and very well shot. While the story has been slightly altered-probably because they couldn't show everything exactly as it happened-the overall essence is still powerful.

If you know about the actual Akshardham incident, watching this film alongside the real documented details makes it even more engaging. Some differences exist, but they don't take away from the impact. For me, it's a must-watch for anyone interested in this event.