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1971: Beyond Borders (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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1971: Beyond Borders is a 2017 war drama directed by Major Ravi, starring Mohanlal as Major Mahadevan / Major Sahadevan, Manikuttan and Arunoday Singh. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes and earned $61,590 worldwide.

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1971: Beyond Borders (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Director
Major Ravi
Genres
War , Drama
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 1971: Beyond Borders About?

The premise of 1971: Beyond Borders without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Inspired by true events and honoring Param Vir Chakra recipients, this film portrays the human cost of the 1971 Indo-Pak War. It explores the experiences of soldiers from both nations, depicting the profound impact of conflict on their lives and the devastating consequences of war across the border.

1971: Beyond Borders Themes & Keywords

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  • indo pakistani war of 1971
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Cast & crew

1971: Beyond Borders Cast & Characters

Mohanlal leads the cast as Major Mahadevan / Major Sahadevan, with Manikuttan as Indian Army Soldier and Arunoday Singh as Lieutenant colonel Muhammed Akhram Raja. Directed by Major Ravi; 27 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

1971: Beyond Borders Plot Summary

What happens in 1971: Beyond Borders from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

** As the firefight intensifies, reinforcements are called in and a swift counterstrike shifts the balance. The Indian contingent is led by Colonel Mohanlal, who orchestrates a daring operation to gun down the militants and secure the trapped soldiers. In the tense aftermath, he crosses paths with the Pakistani commander, Lt. Col Muhammed Akhram Raja, a figure whose pride and past will soon collide with India’s own war story. The Pakistani leader, portrayed by the clan of intrigue and resolve in the cast, reveals a personal scar: his father was killed in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Responding to this claim, the Indian commander asserts a deeper history, hinting that his own father was instrumental in Avenging that loss.

Full summary

The whole story of 1971: Beyond Borders, scene by scene

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Box office

1971: Beyond Borders Box Office

1971: Beyond Borders grossed $61,590 worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$61.6K

International
$61.6K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know 1971: Beyond Borders?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which two countries' UN Peace Keeping Forces are shown rescuing each other in the opening scene?

Details

1971: Beyond Borders Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “1971 Bharatha Sarihaddu” and “Yuddha Bhoomi”.

Also known as
  • 1971 Bharatha Sarihaddu
  • Yuddha Bhoomi
  • 1971: Вне границ

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1971: Beyond Borders FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of 1971: Beyond Borders, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1971: Beyond Borders?

1971: Beyond Borders runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was 1971: Beyond Borders released?

1971: Beyond Borders was released on April 7, 2017.

Who directed 1971: Beyond Borders?

1971: Beyond Borders was directed by Major Ravi.

More films by Major Ravi

Who is in the cast of 1971: Beyond Borders?

1971: Beyond Borders stars Mohanlal as Major Mahadevan / Major Sahadevan, Manikuttan as Indian Army Soldier and Arunoday Singh as Lieutenant colonel Muhammed Akhram Raja, among 27 credited actors.

How much did 1971: Beyond Borders make at the box office?

1971: Beyond Borders grossed $61,590 worldwide.

Does 1971: Beyond Borders have a post-credit scene?

No. 1971: Beyond Borders has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 1971: Beyond Borders in?

The original language of 1971: Beyond Borders is Malayalam.

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