The film is set against the backdrop of India's first successful nuclear test, , in 1974. This event spurs Pakistan to secretly develop its own nuclear weapons program with the help of nuclear engineer Abdul Qadeer Khan .
The movie includes portrayals of Indian Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Morarji Desai, and Pakistani leaders Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and General Zia-ul-Haq. The film is set against the backdrop of
The film received mixed reviews, often described as an "average one-time watch". 'Mission Majnu' Netflix Review: Stream It or Skip It? The film is set against the backdrop of