- By Tapapriya Dutta
- Wed, 07 May 2025 03:16 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
5 Indian Movies Based On Air Strikes: The country has launched missiles at nine terror sites of Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the wee hours of May 7. It has been named Operation Sindoor, which has been taken to avenge the Pahalgam attack. As per reports, the mission has claimed the lives of at least 17 terrorists and 60 others have been injured. Every citizen in the nation is proud of the successful completion of the mission. Amid this situation, we brought you the list of titles that depict similar strikes. Check it out here.
Uri: The Surgical Strike (Zee5)
It is based on the real incident when the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force made a surgical strike on Pakistan’s terror sites in response to the 2016 Uri attack. The movie stars Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Mohit Raina and Kirti Kulhari in key roles. It released in theatres in 2019.
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (Netflix)
The story is about Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena, who created history by becoming India’s first combat pilot taking part in the Kargil War. The movie features Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi and Angad Bedi in pivotal roles. It was released in August 2020.
Operation Valentine (Prime Video)
The story is based on true events. The plot focuses on the journey of legendary fighter pilot Wing Commander Arjun Dev and radar controller Wing Commander Ahana Gill, who navigate an intense aerial battles in history. The film stars Varun Tej, Manushi Chhillar, Ruhani Sharma, Paresh Pahuja and Shataf Figar in prominent roles. It released in theatres in March 2024.
Sky Force (Prime Video)
It is based on the 1965 Indo-Pak War, when India faced a devastating attack. The story focuses on Wing Commander Ahuja, who led a retaliatory strike. But his colleague Squadron Leader Vijaya vanished after his solo mission against a superior enemy jet. The movie stars Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur and Bogumila Bubiak in prominent roles. It released in theatres in 2025.
Fighter (Netflix)
The fictional story is about a squadron leader and his team who unite for a deadly mission. The movie stars Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Rishabh Sawhney, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Anil Kapoor in pivotal roles. It released in theatres in January 2024.