Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Hindi War Films: Box Office Hits and Misses Explored
Some Hindi movies about wars have done really well, while others haven't caught the public's attention.
Films like 'Uri' and 'Kesari' were big hits, while others such as 'Paltan' didn't do as well.
These movies show stories about real events like the Uri attack and the Kargil War.
Some older movies, like 'Border' and 'Lakshya,' are still popular today.
Many new war films are being made, which suggests that the industry is still looking to create new and exciting movies for the public.
Many recent war films haven't gained much audience interest.
Films like 'Uri' and 'Kesari' were successful.
Biopics such as Gunjan Saxena also released.
Some older movies, like 'Border', are considered classics.
Multiple war films are in development.
- Who
- Filmmakers, actors, and the Indian audience.
- What
- A review of Hindi films based on war or military themes, their box office performance and audience reception.
- When
- Various dates from 1960s to 2024, with upcoming releases.
- Where
- Primarily focuses on the Indian subcontinent.
- Why
- To portray military events, honor soldiers, and potentially capitalize on audience interest.
- Hit Films
- Uri: The Surgical Strike, Kesari, Shershaah
- Average Films
- Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Sam Bahadur, Bhuj: The Pride of India, Fighter, Sky Force
- Lukewarm Films
- Paltan, Tejas, Pippa
- Early Successful Films
- Border, Lakshya
- Upcoming Films
- Border 2, Fauji, 120 Bahadur, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, Lahore 1947, Love and War
- Highest Grossing Film
- Uri: The Surgical Strike (Rs 244.14 crore)