Emraan Hashmi is finally returning to the big screen after a break. With his upcoming movie ‘Ground Zero’, he is set to break the record this time. The movie is scheduled to be released on 25 April 2025. With this new film, Emraan is bringing back the passion for patriotism. This isn’t the first time a war movie has been released. India has always been a cheerleader for such films
As Indians, we always have a feeling of patriotism in our hearts. With Ground Zero releasing soon in theatres, take a look at the 5 best Bollywood war movies that you can watch on OTT platforms.
Lakshaya
Written by Javed Akhtar and directed by Farhan Akhtar, ‘Lakshya’ can make you fall in love with your country even more. Starring actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and Priety Zinta in lead roles, the movie focuses on Karan Shergill, the son of a wealthy Delhi businessman. He is a lethargic young man who enlists in the Indian Army and becomes a hero on the battlefield as soon as war breaks out. You can watch this movie on the OTT platform Netflix.
Border
When it comes to war movies, who can forget this epic movie ‘Border’, which is written, produced, and directed by J.P. Dutta. ‘Border’ stars legendary actors, including: Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, Sudesh Berry, and Puneet Issar. The movie was released on 13 June 1997. You can watch this movie on Amazon Prime Video.
Uri: The Surgical Strike
If you remember Major Vihaan Singh Shergill, you are a true war movie fan. Released in 2019, ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ is a Hindi film directed by Aditya Dhar and stars Vicky Kaushal along with Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Kirti Kulhari, and Mohit Raina in pivotal Roles. The movie is a narrative of the actual retribution for the 2016 Uri incident that has been dramatised in fiction. You can watch this movie on ZEE5
Shershaah
‘Shershaah’ is a biographical war film, based on the life of Vikram Batra, a martyr in action in the Kargil war. The movie was released in 2021. Directed by Vishnuvardhan, this movie was produced by Dharma Productions. Starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, it can actually make you cry. This movie is available on Prime Video.
LOC: Kargil
Released in 2003, this action-packed war movie is directed by J.P. Dutta. LOC: Kargil focuses on the personnel of the Indian Army, making efforts to find their patrol officers upon discovering that Pakistani forces are breaching the Line of Control. Subsequently, a violent conflict erupts between the two countries. LOC: Kargil, featuring the ensemble cast of Mohnish Bahl, Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Sunil Shetty, and Sanjay Kapoor. The amazing cast makes it a must-watch. You can find this movie on Amazon Prime Video.
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Apr 19, 2025 13:57