Third part in the Major Mahadevan film series.
The movie's central plot was based on real life incident of the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 on 24 December 1999.
Music Director Shamir Tandon roped in singer Sonu Nigam for the patriotic song 'Naman Hai', Shamir felt they was no one better than Sonu Nigam to do the patriotic number.
Debut Malayalam film of Amitabh Bachchan. Bachchan was offered 8 Crore for his minor role. He refused payment, as he felt it was inappropriate to be paid for 3 days acting, alongside Mohanlal, whom he always has had greatest admiration.
Director Major Ravi reported that the plane sequences would be shot in Russia. Other locations include Ooty and New Delhi.