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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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    Amaran
    TMDB3.7

    Amaran

    2024 · 2h 49m · IN

    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.

    Border 2
    TMDB3.8
    FF2.0

    Border 2

    2026 · 3h 21m · IN

    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.

    Uri: The Surgical Strike
    TMDB3.5

    Uri: The Surgical Strike

    2019 · 2h 18m · IN

    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.

    Shershaah
    TMDB3.6

    Shershaah

    2021 · 2h 15m · IN

    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.

    Emergency
    TMDB2.7

    Emergency

    2025 · 2h 27m · IN

    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.

    Ikkis
    TMDB3.3

    Ikkis

    2026 · 2h 28m · IN

    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.

    Border
    TMDB3.3

    Border

    1997 · 2h 56m · IN

    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.

    Aśoka
    TMDB3.3

    Aśoka

    2001 · 2h 55m · IN

    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.

    Line Of Control
    TMDB5.0

    Line Of Control

    2024 · 1h 57m

    In 1993 Kashmir, a teenager searching for his missing best friend is forced by an Indian Army captain to collect ID cards from a valley of corpses, becoming an outcast in his own village while fearing his friend may be among the dead. Based on the novel "The Collaborator" by Mirza Waheed.

    Ninamanija Kalpadukal
    TMDB4.0

    Ninamanija Kalpadukal

    1963 · 2h 36m · IN

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

    Sky Force
    TMDB3.3

    Sky Force

    2025 · 2h 5m · IN

    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.

    Lakshya
    TMDB3.4

    Lakshya

    2004 · 3h 6m · IN

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

    Kesari
    TMDB3.5

    Kesari

    2019 · 2h 31m · IN

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

    The Ghazi Attack
    TMDB3.6

    The Ghazi Attack

    2017 · 2h 6m · IN

    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.

    Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
    TMDB2.9

    Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea

    2021 · 3h 2m · IN

    ‘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.

    Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
    TMDB3.1

    Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

    2019 · 2h 49m · IN

    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.

    Kannathil Muthamittal
    TMDB3.9

    Kannathil Muthamittal

    2002 · 2h 17m · IN

    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.

    LOC: Kargil
    TMDB2.8

    LOC: Kargil

    2003 · 4h 15m · IN

    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.

    Sam Bahadur
    TMDB3.5

    Sam Bahadur

    2023 · 2h 30m · IN

    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.

    Rangoon
    TMDB3.0

    Rangoon

    2017 · 2h 47m · IN

    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.

    Captain Miller
    TMDB3.4

    Captain Miller

    2024 · 2h 38m · IN

    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.

    120 Bahadur
    TMDB3.2

    120 Bahadur

    2025 · 2h 17m · IN

    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.

    Neelira
    TMDB4.0

    Neelira

    2026 · 1h 32m · IN

    A wedding eve in 1988 Sri Lanka turns into a hostage standoff when Indian Army soldiers occupy a family's home overnight.

    Bhuj: The Pride of India
    TMDB2.6

    Bhuj: The Pride of India

    2021 · 1h 53m · IN

    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.

    Haqeeqat
    TMDB3.1

    Haqeeqat

    1964 · 2h 49m · IN

    A platoon of Indian soldiers encounters harsh realities while fighting in the Sino-Indian War of 1962.

    Take Off
    TMDB3.6

    Take Off

    2017 · 2h 19m · IN

    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.

    Operation Sindoor: A Nation's Resolve
    TMDB5.0

    Operation Sindoor: A Nation's Resolve

    2026 · 2h 20m

    To commemorate the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a documentary film on Operation Sindoor . Iit talks about the nefarious designs of Pakistan over a period of time, against the innocent people of India, and India's national resolve to strike back with precision and accuracy without collateral damage. The whole nation approaches jointness, self-reliance, and indigenisation, ensuring victory. It projects a shining example of political will and integration of forces

    Ground Zero
    TMDB3.4

    Ground Zero

    2025 · 2h 17m · IN

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

    Yaathisai
    TMDB3.5

    Yaathisai

    2023 · 2h 1m · IN

    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.

    Aayirathil Oruvan
    TMDB2.9

    Aayirathil Oruvan

    1965 · 2h 54m · IN

    Enslaved convicts for treason plan escape but get caught by pirates and work for them before gaining their support and fighting back their country's authoritarian rule.

    Urumi
    TMDB3.5

    Urumi

    2011 · 2h 40m · IN

    A young man who discovers his ancestral connection to a 16th century warrior who sought revenge against Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. Blending history and legend, the story traces a rebellion fueled by betrayal, courage, and the fight against colonial conquest.

    Kurukshetram
    TMDB4.0

    Kurukshetram

    1977 · 2h 49m · IN

    The Sanskrit epic Mahābhārata told through Cinema.

    Pippa
    TMDB2.5

    Pippa

    2023 · 2h 20m · IN

    The story of Captain Balram Singh Mehta of India’s 45 Cavalry regiment who, along with his siblings, fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. Named after the Russian amphibious war tank “PT-76”, which floats on water like an empty ‘pippa’ (tin) of ghee, the film traces Mehta's coming-of-age as he steps up to prove himself in a war to liberate Bangladesh.

    Burma Rani
    TMDB3.5

    Burma Rani

    1945 · 1h 55m · IN

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    Kallukondoru Pennu
    TMDB3.5

    Kallukondoru Pennu

    1998 · 2h 27m · IN

    The story is about an unmarried nurse from Kuwait City who adopts a baby kid and struggles she have to face in her life.

    Mehbooba
    TMDB2.6

    Mehbooba

    2018 · 2h 32m · IN

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

    Tubelight
    TMDB2.6

    Tubelight

    2017 · 2h 16m · IN

    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.

    Prem Geet 3
    TMDB5.0

    Prem Geet 3

    2022 · 2h 10m · IN

    The epic story of the mighty khazak kingdom from the beyul of himalayas set on an ancient periodic setup. The story revolves around two major characters PREM and GEET, where prem is supposed to be the heir to the throne as he was born on the most auspicious time according to astrology. However he had to overcome one obstacle, that is Prem (love) itself.

    Methagu-II
    TMDB3.5

    Methagu-II

    2022 · 1h 49m · IN

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

    City of Love
    TMDB3.5

    City of Love

    2017 · 31m · IN

    A Hindu woman elopes with her Muslim lover, moving with him to Syria. Eventually separated by war, she cares for their handicapped child on her own.

    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 Amaran, Border 2, 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?
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