Mission Raniganj: An Inspirational Story Of An Unsung Hero Comes To Theatres

Mission Rani Collection Day 1: Made under the direction of Tinu Suresh Desai, Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra’s film ‘Mission Raniganj’ has hit the theaters. In this film, Akshay Kumar has played the character of Jaswant Singh Gill, who saved the lives of more than 70 laborers simultaneously. Though the movie could not really make money on Box Office on the first day but it definitely delivered the message to the audience.

Film based on real incident

Actually, the film ‘Mission Rajinang’ is based on a real incident that happened in the coal sector, in which the story of bravery of late Jaswant Singh Gill has been told. Who played an important role in the courageous rescue operation to save the workers trapped in the coal mine submerged in the flood in Raniganj, West Bengal in November 1989. At the same time, this film has got better response on social media platform X. However, this film has clashed with Bhumi Pednekar’s ‘Thanks for Coming’ and Rajveer Deol’s ‘Dono’. This movie is coming as an inspiration for the public, as it narrates story of an unsung hero.

Mission Raniganj on the opening day

Due to the kind of hype there was about the film ‘Mission Raniganj’, it was expected that the film could take an opening in double digits. However, this did not happen, according to reports, the film earned only Rs 2.85 crore on its opening day, which was much less than expected. Whereas before this, Akshay Kumar’s last film ‘OMG 2’ had collected Rs 10.26 crore.

Mission Raniganj: Going slow on first day

Due to the kind of hype, there was about the film ‘Mission Raniganj’, it was expected that the film could take an opening in double digits. However, this did not happen, according to reports, the film’s earnings are going slow on the first day. Before this, Akshay Kumar’s last film ‘OMG 2’ had collected Rs 10.26 crore. So, it can be forecasted that the fan club of the star will support the movie in the coming days.

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What is coal mine accident?

Let us tell you that this accident happened on November 13, 1989 in Mahabir Mine Colliery of Raniganj, West Bengal. Here, 220 laborers were working 350 feet below in the coal mine when a crack appeared in the wall of the water table during blasting. After which water started flowing rapidly in these cracks. Due to this, six of the laborers working there died on the spot. At the same time, those who were near the lift were quickly pulled out, even then 65 workers were left stranded.

At the time of this accident, Jaswant Singh Gill was posted there as Additional Chief Mining Director. He saved the lives of the remaining 65 workers. Jaswant Singh dug several boreholes where the workers were trapped and provided food and drink to them until they came out safely. After a long time, he saved the lives of all 65 workers and took them out. For this, Jaswant Singh Gill was also given the Civilian Gallantry Award ‘Savorytam Jeevan Rakshak Medal’ by President Ramaswami Venkataraman on behalf of the Indian Government in 1991. So, this movie is coming as a true story that will come to life on the big screen.