Amaran Wasn't Made To Compete With Any Army-Based Film: Siva Amid Comparisons With Shershaah

Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi‘s biographical drama Amaran was released in the theatres on October 31, on the occasion of Diwali and has received glowing reviews from the audience. The film is based on the real-life story of Major Mukund Varadarajan and his wife, Indhu Rebecca Varghese, offering a glimpse into the Ashok Chakra awardee’s personal life. Recently, it has drawn comparisons to the Bollywood hit Shershaah due to similarities in the storyline, sparking further interest.Sivakarthikeyan reacts to comparisons between Amaran and ShershaahA couple of years back, director Vishnuvaradhan explored a similar theme in Shershaah, which portrayed the story of Col. Vikram Batra, with Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. As Amaran gained popularity across India, many noticed the strong romantic elements in both films, leading to frequent comparisons. During a promotional event in Mumbai covered by Pinkvilla, Sivakarthikeyan, who plays Major Mukund in Amaran, addressed this, saying, “Shershaah is a good film, but I don’t like comparisons.”Amaran scene | Image: XHe further explained the thought behind making of Amaran, stating, “This isn’t about proving one film is better or that both are the same. Amaran was created to honour what Mukund and Indhu contributed to this country. Our primary goal was to portray that innocent, sincere, and soulful love. It’s this love that has resonated with the audience.”Sivakarthikeyan says Amaran is a story about loveThe actor shared that Rajkumar’s research and perspective significantly influenced the making of Amaran. “His writing was genuine; Amaran wasn’t created to compete with any Western or Indian films about the army,” said Sivakarthikeyan.Amaran scene | Image: XDespite tough competition, Amaran found a place in fans' hearts. According to Sacnilk.com, even with fewer screens, it earned a net total of Rs 187 crore worldwide in its first eight days.

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Amaran Wasn't Made To Compete With Any Army-Based Film: Siva Amid Comparisons With Shershaah

Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi starrer Amaran is getting immense love from the audience but has also been compared with Sidharth and Kiara's Shershaah.

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