

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.
Practical Effects
Real vintage aircraft, not CGI toy planes.
Acting
Akshay Kumar's haunted 23-year performance.
Direction
Dual timeline tension that actually pays off.
Director
Abhishek Kapur
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Veiled reference to real 1965 IAF pilot K.C. Cariappa, India's first POW—his father was the Army Chief.
Released during Republic Day weekend, this sparked debate about which wars India can finally discuss honestly.