After the release of Tamil movie Amaran, people have questioned why the makers did not reveale his caste. It quickly became a matter of intense debate and many felt that it exposed Dravidian politica hatred towards Brahmins.

"Amaran", which has reportedly grossed over ₹100 crore worldwide in its opening weekend, is inspired by Major Mukund Varadarajan’s life and sacrifice. Although Varadarajan belonged to the Brahmin community,

Here’s everything you need to know about Major Mukund Varadharajan.

While Sivakarthikeyan’s recent film, Amaran, which is based on the life of the late Major Mukund Varadarajan has been receiving both critical and commercial acclaim, it has also ruffled quite a few feathers.

Major Mukund Varadarajan, 31, served in the Army for eight years, before being martyred in an encounter with terrorists in Shopian area of Kashmir in 2014