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    Indian War Movies

    The 40 most popular indian war movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Border 2
    TMDB3.8
    FF2.0

    Border 2

    2026 · 3h 21m

    country: India

    Three idealistic soldiers in the Indian army, navy and air force face grueling combat conditions in this film set during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

    Batwara 1947
    TMDB3.0

    Batwara 1947

    2026 · 2h 25m

    country: India

    The story of an elderly Hindu woman who refuses to leave her ancestral home in Lahore, only to have a Muslim refugee family from Lucknow allotted to her house following the events of the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan.

    Uri: The Surgical Strike
    TMDB3.5

    Uri: The Surgical Strike

    2019 · 2h 18m

    country: India

    Following the roguish terrorist attacks at Uri Army Base camp in Kashmir, India takes the fight to the enemy, in its most successful covert operation till date with one and only one objective of avenging their fallen heroes.

    Amaran
    TMDB3.7

    Amaran

    2024 · 2h 49m

    country: India

    A heroic true story of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian Army officer who displayed extraordinary bravery during a counterterrorism mission in Kashmir’s Shopian district. The film captures his courage in protecting his nation and the devotion of his wife Indhu Rebecaa Varghese.

    LOC: Kargil
    TMDB2.8

    LOC: Kargil

    2003 · 4h 15m

    country: India

    This film dramatizes events that occurred as the hostility between India and Pakistan over Kashmir came to a head in 1999, when more than 1,000 men crossed the "Line of Control" that separates the two locations. Taliban and Pakistani soldiers took over the area, blocking the main road that linked the regions. Standing their ground, Indian soldier drove them away, but not without losing more than 400 of their own men first.

    Emergency
    TMDB2.4

    Emergency

    2025 · 2h 27m

    country: India

    Based on true events that unfolded in 1975, the film chronicles incidents that took place under the leadership of Indira Gandhi, one of the most powerful women in Indian history.

    Shershaah
    TMDB3.6

    Shershaah

    2021 · 2h 15m

    country: India

    Inspired by the life of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC), the film celebrates his bravery, valiant spirit and honors his invaluable sacrifice during the Kargil War of 1999, at the age of 24.

    Ikkis
    TMDB3.2

    Ikkis

    2026 · 2h 28m

    country: India

    Second Lieutenant and India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Arun Khetarpal, gave his life fighting for his battalion and the country during the 1971 Battle of Basantar. Ikkis also takes a reflective look at the futility of war through the eyes of Khetarpal's father, who visits his ancestral home in Sargodha and Alma Mater for reunion, which now happens to be in post-partition Pakistan, 30 years later.

    Sam Bahadur
    TMDB3.5

    Sam Bahadur

    2023 · 2h 30m

    country: India

    Based on the life of Sam Manekshaw, who was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.

    Border
    TMDB3.3

    Border

    1997 · 2h 56m

    country: India

    Amidst the 1971 Indo-Pak war, a company of 120 Indian soldiers stationed at the border region of Longewala in Rajasthan must defend their post through the night against two thousand Pakistani troops armed with tanks. Based on the true events of the Battle of Longewala.

    Sky Force
    TMDB3.3

    Sky Force

    2025 · 2h 5m

    country: India

    In the 1965 Indo-Pak War, India faces a devastating surprise attack. Wing Commander Ahuja leads a retaliatory strike, but Squadron Leader Vijaya goes missing after a heroic solo engagement against a superior enemy jet. Ahuja spends 23 years seeking the truth and uncovering a cover-up.

    Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
    TMDB2.9

    Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea

    2021 · 3h 2m

    country: India

    ‘Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea’ portrays the courageous life-events of a rebellious naval chief, Kunjali Marakkar the fourth, who fought against the Portuguese in the ancient times. He was the fourth naval chief of the Calicut Zamorin. The film revolves around him who was also the first Indian Naval Commander and Indian freedom fighter for the war against the Portuguese. He is said to have won 16 such battles with his impeccable strategies and fighting skills.

    120 Bahadur
    TMDB3.2

    120 Bahadur

    2025 · 2h 17m

    country: India

    Valiant Indian soldiers fight against Chinese troops during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, preventing a potential occupation of Ladakh region in the Battle of Rezang La.

    Methagu-II
    TMDB3.5

    Methagu-II

    2022 · 1h 49m

    country: India

    A direct sequel to Methagu, which tells the biography of LTTE Leader Prabhagaran.

    Aśoka
    TMDB3.3

    Aśoka

    2001 · 2h 55m

    country: India

    A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.

    Tubelight
    TMDB2.6

    Tubelight

    2017 · 2h 16m

    country: India

    Laxman Singh Bisht is nicknamed tube light by his neighbours because he is feeble-minded. Despite being special, Laxman lives by one life-lesson; keep your faith alive and you can do almost anything, even stop a war.

    Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
    TMDB3.1

    Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

    2019 · 2h 49m

    country: India

    Gwalior Fort, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. In a moment of despair, Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, encourages her men by telling them the heroic story of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, a brave Telugu chieftain who took up arms in 1846 to protest against the numerous arbitrariness and crimes perpetrated by the leaders and military forces of the East India Company.

    Line Of Control
    TMDB5.0

    Line Of Control

    2024 · 1h 57m

    country: Unknown

    When a young man disappears during the army's intensified anti-terrorist activities in Kashmir in 1993, his best friend will do anything to find him, even if it means sacrificing himself. Based on the novel "The Collaborator" by Mirza Waheed.

    Take Off
    TMDB3.6

    Take Off

    2017 · 2h 19m

    country: India

    A group of Malayali nurses stranded in Iraq, must survive their capture by the extremists and reach out to the rescue team headed by the Indian government.

    Lakshya
    TMDB3.4

    Lakshya

    2004 · 3h 6m

    country: India

    An aimless, jobless, irresponsible grown man joins the army and matures into a battlefield hero.

    Rangoon
    TMDB3.0

    Rangoon

    2017 · 2h 47m

    country: India

    Julia travels to the Indo-Burma border to perform for the troops during the World War II, on the insistence of Billimoria, her lover. She finds herself in love with Jemadar Malik, a soldier there.

    Burma Rani
    TMDB3.5

    Burma Rani

    1945 · 1h 55m

    country: India

    No overview available

    Sajjan Singh Rangroot
    TMDB2.9

    Sajjan Singh Rangroot

    2018 · 2h 20m

    country: India

    The film SAJJAN SINGH RANGROOT is based on true story about the Sikh Regiment, serving in the British Indian Army, during World War I. The movie depicts one such war hero Sajjan Singh, who is an officer in the British Army and served on the western front during the WW1 against Germany.

    Kesari
    TMDB3.6

    Kesari

    2019 · 2h 31m

    country: India

    In 1897, an army of 21 Sikhs battles 10,000 Afghans to prevent the Saragarhi Fort from being taken down.

    Sampoorna Mahabharat

    TMDB4.0

    Sampoorna Mahabharat

    1983 · 2h 35m

    country: India

    Mahabharata

    Mehbooba
    TMDB2.5

    Mehbooba

    2018 · 2h 32m

    country: India

    Mehbooba movie is a romantic love story in the backdrop of 1971 Indo-Pak war.

    Captain Miller
    TMDB3.4

    Captain Miller

    2024 · 2h 38m

    country: India

    In the 1930s, during the British Raj, Analeesan "Eesa", a former soldier of the British Indian Army called Captain Miller, is on a mission to protect the people from the British after witnessing an atrocity.

    Ninamanija Kalpadukal
    TMDB4.0

    Ninamanija Kalpadukal

    1963 · 2h 36m

    country: India

    The film is based on a novel by Parappurath and portrays the trials the Indo-China war.

    Subedar Joginder Singh
    TMDB3.6

    Subedar Joginder Singh

    2018 · 2h 19m

    country: India

    It is a biographical feature film on India's Highest Wartime Gallantry Award - Param Vir Chakra winner Subedar Joginder Singh. He fought three wars (as per records) for India before achieving martyrdom in the Sino-Indian War of 1962 while commanding a platoon in North Eastern Frontier Agency (NEFA) (Now Arunachal Pradesh). The story portrays his character and motivation in the scene of battle.

    Kya Dilli Kya Lahore
    TMDB3.8

    Kya Dilli Kya Lahore

    2014 · 1h 38m

    country: India

    In 1948, a cross-fire erupts at an isolated stretch of Indo-Pak border, leaving only two soldiers alive. One is an Indian soldier of Pakistani origin while the other happens to be a Pakistani soldier of Indian origin. An ironic story of pride and survival begins when - in an attempt to evade danger, they bump into each other. And amidst continuous exchange of bullets, altercations and murkier situations, it evolves into a journey of human connection with an unforeseeable end.

    Sainyam
    TMDB3.6

    Sainyam

    1993 · 2h 30m

    country: India

    The story involves the life of Indian Air force officer (Group captain Eashwar) who engages himself into a project called "Red Alert" which involves the renovation of condemned Aircraft. He is 35 unmarried and interested in Research wing of Indian Air force. Eshwar is assisted by Wing Commander Zakir (Mukesh).

    Kannathil Muthamittal
    TMDB3.9

    Kannathil Muthamittal

    2002 · 2h 17m

    country: India

    A little girl is told by her parents that she is adopted. Determined to find her birth mother, her family eventually agrees to take her to Sri Lanka, where they encounter the militant group known as the Tamil Tigers.

    Yahaan
    TMDB2.7

    Yahaan

    2005 · 2h 12m

    country: India

    In the disputed territory of Kashmir, a young Muslim woman meets and falls in love with a Hindu man.

    Usne Kaha Tha
    TMDB4.0

    Usne Kaha Tha

    1960 · 2h 14m

    country: India

    Nandu lives in a small town with his widowed mom, Paro. He is friendly with two young girls, Farida and Kamli. He is depressed when Kamli's dad becomes ill and she and her mom re-locate to Ambala. Years later, Farida and Nandu have grown up and continue to be friends. Then they get the news that Kamli's dad has passed away, and they are to return back. Initially they do not recognize each other, but when they do, both fall in love and want to marry. When Paro goes to meet with Kamli's maternal uncle, she is shunned, humiliated because they are poor and Nandu is unemployed, & considered a trouble-maker.

    Yaathisai
    TMDB3.5

    Yaathisai

    2023 · 2h 1m

    country: India

    Set in the 7th century, Kodhi, an young hot-blooded warrior from the Einar clan, believes that his birth is destined to free his fellows from the nomadic life that they lead and goes on an impossible mission, to revolt against and defeat the Pandiyan king Ranadheeran.

    Paltan
    TMDB3.0

    Paltan

    2018 · 2h 3m

    country: India

    A war drama based on the Indo-China War of 1962, JP Dutta's "PALTAN" focuses on the hard-hitting truth of India's relations with China, and how it is important to acknowledge that China, an enormous power in world politics, poses to be a huge threat to India.

    The Ghazi Attack
    TMDB3.6

    The Ghazi Attack

    2017 · 2h 6m

    country: India

    India’s first underwater war film tries to decode the mystery behind the sinking of Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi during the India-Pakistan war of 1971.

    IB 71
    TMDB3.4

    IB 71

    2023 · 1h 57m

    country: India

    A two- front war between Indian intelligence agencies and the Pakistani establishment.

    Ground Zero
    TMDB3.4

    Ground Zero

    2025 · 2h 17m

    country: India

    An Indian army officer embarks on a mission leading to India’s most successful counter-terrorism operation in history.

    Bhuj: The Pride of India
    TMDB2.6

    Bhuj: The Pride of India

    2021 · 1h 53m

    country: India

    Set in the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, the film tells the story of the IAF Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik, and his bravery, patriotism and determination.

    About Indian War Movies

    Indian cinema

    India produces more films annually than any other country, across many language industries — Hindi-language Bollywood, plus major Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Bengali traditions. The song-and-dance musical number is a structural convention, not a genre.

    War

    War films range from combat spectacle to anti-war argument, and often try to be both at once. The genre is a reliable index of how a country understands its own history.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1945–2026
    Best reviewed
    Amaran (7.4)
    Often also
    Drama, Action, History

    Common questions

    What are the best Indian war movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Border 2, Batwara 1947, and Uri: The Surgical Strike. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Indian war movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these movies?
    Every movie page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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