Operation Safed Sagar is now streaming on Netflix. The web series stars Jimmy Shergill, Dia Mirza, Siddharth, Harssh A. Singh, Adil Hussain, Pawan Chopra and others. It is based on Operation Safed Sagar, a mission by Indian Air Force during the Kargil War.
Operation Safed Sagar X review
The early reviews of the web series are out now. Here is how netizens are reacting to it:
A user wrote on X, "Operation : Safed Sagar - A tv show just came out on Netflix Aust watch show Story and technical aspects is better thn the Fighter movie , you can feel the emotion behind the loss , not the random dance number."
Another user wrote on X, "The VFX and visual scale are impressive, making it feel like a genuine big-screen spectacle. What truly stands out is the portrayal of the Indian Air Force’s courage, discipline and unwavering spirit. The series also deserves credit for showcasing India’s mature diplomatic approach."
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Operation : Safed Sagar - A tv show just came out on Netflix..
— Best Of Cinema (@R0npz) August 8, 2026
Aust watch show ..
Story and technical aspects is better thn the Fighter movie , you can feel the emotion behind the loss , not the random dance number ...
The show based on the war of Kargil between India and… pic.twitter.com/IZVwGqcEjn
REVIEW - OPERATION SAFED SAGAR
— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) August 7, 2026
Some stories deserve to be remembered, and Operation Safed Sagar is one of them.
Operation Safed Sagar is a technically accomplished war drama that goes beyond the battlefield. Set during the Kargil War, the series not only captures the intensity… pic.twitter.com/k3jHj8wRF8
Beyond every mission are countless moments of courage that history often doesn't see#OperationSafedSagar pays tribute to the Indian Air Force, the bravery of the Golden Arrows, and the sacrifices that protected a nation. A story that leaves you with immense respect long after…
— Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) August 8, 2026
About the series: Operation Safed Sagar has been created by Kushal Srivastava and Abhijeet Singh Parmar and directed by Oni Sen. Siddharth and Abhay Verma joined the cast of Operation Safed Sagar in February 2025. They were joined by Jimmy Sheirgill and Dia Mirza, adding to the ensemble cast of the series.
The series was filmed across several locations, including National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Nal, Chandigarh, Madh Island in Mumbai and Gwalior. The high-altitude flying combat sequences were shot in Himachal Pradesh, with filming taking place at locations such as Shinku-La Pass, Jispa, Sissu and Rohtang. Some portions were also filmed at the Drass Army base.
Netflix released the prologue of Operation Safed Sagar on November 2, 2025. Later, in July 2026, the streaming platform held a trailer launch event in Mumbai, attended by the show's cast, Indian Air Force veterans and families of officers.