Mohanlal's 1971 - Beyond Borders shoot: Allu Sirish completes first schedule

Young Telugu actor Allu Sirish, who is set to make his Mollywood debut, has completed the shooting for first schedule of Mohanlal's upcoming Malayalam movie 1971: Beyond Borders.

Allu Sirish confirmed the news about his debut in Malayalam with 1971: Beyond Borders on October 22. He had tweeted: "So, I'm making my Malayalam debut in @Mohanlal sir's "1971: Beyond Borders" directed by Major Ravi, based on 71 Ind-Pak war. Excited & nervous sharing screen space with the 4 time National Award winner & legendary actor. Need your good vibes & wishes. Love, Sirish."

The young hero started filming for 1971: Beyond Borders at Arjungarh in Rajasthan on November 5. Allu Sirish tweeted: "Wrap up for Day 1 of #1971. 20 day schedule at Arjungarh army base, Rajasthan. Feels good to be back on sets after 4 months. #shootlife." He posted three photos on 9 November and he also wrote: "A day off at shoot. My crew & myself at Junagarh, Bikaner. Only you're missing @ind_pat!"

The movie 1971: Beyond Borders is a trilingual war drama film, which is written and directed by Major Ravi. The movie is based on a true incident of the 1971 India-Pakistan war and deals with the life and friendship of two Indian Army officials. Mohanlal will be seen in three get-ups and will play Major Mahadevan and his father Major Sahadevan, while Allu Sirish appears as Lt Chinmay.

Allu Sirish says the shooting of 1971: Beyond Borders is physically taxing. He tweeted today: "Wrapped up 1st sched of 1971. Physically demanding! Learnt so much abt the army, war & history. An experience I'll always cherish. Our country owes our jawans a lot. Extreme weather, min resources, no personal life. Yet they're so determined & selfless. Real heroes!"