Over the years, Bollywood has delivered several riveting films on plane hijackings. These movies have kept audiences on the edge of their seats while maintaining high entertainment value. Read further to know more.
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Vijay Varma’s IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack premiered to positive reviews on Thursday (August 30, 2024). The highly-anticipated crime thriller is captivating audiences with its gripping storyline and powerful performances by the lead cast. The OTT series is based on the real-life hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814, which was en route from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi when it was hijacked on December 24, 1999.
The hijackers demanded the release of terrorists imprisoned in India. The web series also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Arvind Swamy, Dia Mirza and Amrita Puri in key roles. Renowned filmmaker Anubhav Sinha directs it.
All episodes of IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack are now streaming on Netflix. Several Indian films based on flight hostage situations have also gained popularity on digital platforms. Here’s a look at some of them: Yodha Starring: Sidharth Malhotra, Raashii Khanna, Disha Patani Directed by: Sagar Ambre, Pushkar Ojha Streaming platform: Prime Video Plot: The movie was inspired by real-life aircraft hijackings in India.
It revolves around an off-duty soldier on a hijacked passenger plane who fights terrorists to save the.