Starring Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji, this 2003 film also fleshes out the sequences of the Kargil War (more specifically, Operation Vijay) and turns a personal lens on the struggles of the Indian soldiers as they attacked the Pakistani intruders who tried to occupy the Kargil Sector.
9. Operation Valentine (2024)
Inspired by true events, Operation Valentine zeroes in on the Indian Air Force’s role in safeguarding national security during moments of acute crisis. With Varun Tej leading the charge as Wing Commander Arjun “Rudra” Dev, the film blends airborne combat with the psychological toll faced by fighter pilots operating under relentless pressure. It’s a slick, contemporary military drama that underscores how modern warfare demands nerves of steel — both in the sky and on the ground.
10. Bhuj: The Pride of India (2020)
Set during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, Bhuj: The Pride of India tells the extraordinary story of an IAF airbase brought back to life under fire. Ajay Devgn stars as Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik, who orchestrates the rebuilding of a bombed runway with the help of local women so Indian fighter jets could resume missions. The film stands out for spotlighting collective bravery — where civilians and soldiers come together to change the course of a war.
