5 Thrilling Bollywood Movies Based on Plane Hijacks, You Can’t Miss

Yodha is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language action thriller, stars Sidharth Malhotra as Arun Katyal, an army soldier who becomes embroiled in a hijacking crisis aboard a passenger plane. The narrative centers on Arun's efforts to thwart the terrorists and ensure the safety of the passengers. You can watch Yodha on Amazon Prime Video.

Neerja is a 2016 Bollywood biographical thriller, starring Sonam Kapoor in the lead role. The film is based on the true story of Neerja Bhanot, a flight attendant who sacrificed her life while saving passengers during the hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986. The film received critical acclaim and multiple awards, making it one of Bollywood’s most inspiring real-life stories.

Airlift stars Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur in a thrilling historical drama based on the true events of the 1990 Gulf War. The film follows Ranjit Katyal (Akshay Kumar), a wealthy Indian businessman in Kuwait, who becomes the driving force behind the largest civilian evacuation in history, rescuing over 170,000 Indians stranded during Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. With intense storytelling, powerful performances, and patriotic themes, Airlift is a must-watch film showcasing bravery and resilience in the face of crisis.

Bell Bottom stars Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dutta, and Huma Qureshi. Inspired by true events, the film follows RAW agent Anshul Malhotra (code-named Bell Bottom) as he leads a daring mission to rescue hostages from a hijacked Indian plane in 1984.

Hijack (2008) is an action thriller starring Shiney Ahuja and Esha Deol. The film follows Vikram Madan, a ground maintenance officer at Chandigarh Airport, whose daughter is on a plane hijacked by terrorists. As authorities struggle to negotiate, Vikram takes matters into his own hands, sneaking onto the aircraft to rescue his daughter and the passengers.