X
Home Top Listing

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

Author: Akanksha Jain | Published: Friday, February 14, 2025, 07:16 PM [IST]

Bollywood has explored the intense and high-stakes world of plane hijack thrillers. As Yodha gears up to be the latest addition to this genre, here’s a look at five must-watch Bollywood movies that have masterfully captured the tension and drama of plane hijackings.

Share:
cover image

Yodha

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.

Read More


Neerja

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.

Read More

Airlift

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.

Read More


Bell Bottom

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.

Read More

Hijack

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.

Read More


Disclaimer

The images featured on this page are sourced from publicly available platforms, official press releases, and promotional materials. These images are published strictly for editorial, informational, and news reporting purposes under the principles of fair use.
We do not claim ownership of any images unless explicitly stated. All image copyrights belong to their respective photographers, production houses, or copyright holders.
If you are the rightful owner of any image and believe that its use on this website is unauthorized or objectionable, please contact us ([email protected]) with proper details. We will promptly review and remove the content if required.


Notifications
Settings
Clear Notifications
Notifications
Use the toggle to switch on notifications
  • Block for 8 hours
  • Block for 12 hours
  • Block for 24 hours
  • Don't block
Gender
Select your Gender
  • Male
  • Female
  • Others
Age
Select your Age Range
  • Under 18
  • 18 to 25
  • 26 to 35
  • 36 to 45
  • 45 to 55
  • 55+