Vivek Agnihotri is currently soaring high on the success ladder as The Kashmir Files wins the
National Award for Best Film on National Integration. It was one of the few Bollywood films that attracted both controversy and praise at the same time. Now, the director is awaiting his next release, The Vaccine War. Amidst the wait, actor
R. Madhavan saw The Vaccine War at a special screening of the film in the US and is all praise for the filmmaker.
R Madhavan took to Twitter and showered heaps of praise on The Vaccine War, adding he is totally blown out. Sharing a poster of the film, he called
Vivek Agnihotri a "master storyteller who makes you cheer, applaud, weep, and euphoric, all at the same time."
R. Madhavan Applauds The Vaccine War
Taking it to Twitter, the
Tanu Weds Manu actor wrote, "Just saw The Vaccine War and was totally blown out of my mind by the spectacular sacrifices and achievements of the Indian scientific community, which made India's very first vaccine and kept the nation safe during the most challenging period, told by a Master Storyteller who makes you cheer, applaud, weep, and be euphoric all at the same time."
He further added, 'Stellar performances by the entire cast so beautifully depict the sacrifices and the sheer grit of our Indian scientists (ladies) aptly and impactfully." Take a huge bow, team #TheVaccineWar. The Indian scientific community owes your debt of gratitude as we do to them. (national flag and folded hands emojis)"
"Go see the film in the theaters and make sure to buy a ticket for your superwoman, who helped you survive the lockdown. The domestic help and the lovely women (folded hands, thumbs up, red heart, and hug face emojis) @vivekagnihotri @AnupamPKher," Maddy concluded.
Vivek Agnihotri on The Vaccine War
The
filmmaker spoke at length about his upcoming movie. He mentioned that the research for the film started during the lockdown when The Kashmir Files was postponed.
'When
The Kashmir Files was postponed during COVID lockdown, I started researching on it. Then we started researching with the scientists at ICMR and NIV, who made our own vaccine possible," Agnihotri said.
He further added, "Their story of struggle and sacrifice was overwhelming, and while researching, we understood how these scientists fought a war waged against India not just by foreign agencies but even by our own people. Yet we won against superpowers by making the fastest, cheapest, and safest vaccine. I thought this story must be told so that every Indian can feel proud of their country."
More about The Vaccine War
The Vivek Agnihotri directorial features Nana Patekar,
Anupam Kher, Raima Sen, and Pallavi Joshi in titular roles. The film is an ode to the medical fraternity and Indian scientists that worked relentlessly during the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Vaccine War is all set to release on September 28 in cinemas near you.
