New Delhi, July 25 -- In 'Sarzameen', director Kayoze Irani's debut venture into feature films, there lies the seed of an emotionally resonant tale-a story that attempts to blend the complexities of national duty with the fragile intricacies of familial validation. Unfortunately, the execution rarely matches the ambition. The result is a film that looks rich, boasts a powerful cast, and yet struggles to leave any meaningful impact.

The plot revolves around Colonel Vijay Menon (Prithviraj Sukumaran), a decorated Indian Army officer stationed in Kashmir, and his son Harman (Ibrahim Ali Khan), a young man burdened by his childhood speech defect and his father's lingering shame.

The story takes a tragic turn when Harman is kidnapped by a mi...