Top 7 High-Stakes Indian Hijack Thrillers You Can't Miss

10 Jan 2025, 12:35 PM IST
Author: Poonam Singh | Credit: IMDb

From real-life-inspired events to high-stakes fictional narratives, these movies and web series capture the chaos and bravery that unfold during hijacks.

Author: Poonam Singh | Credit: IMDb

Dive into these adrenaline-pumping stories of survival and heroism that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Author: Poonam Singh | Credit: IMDb

Neerja (Disney+ Hotstar): Based on a true story, this heart-wrenching film follows the bravery of a young flight attendant during the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73.

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Yodha (Prime Video): An off-duty soldier must step up when a commercial flight is hijacked. Packed with intense action and emotional stakes, this gripping tale of heroism will keep you glued to your screen.

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Zameen (Disney+ Hotstar): Two officers must set aside their differences to thwart a terrorist group behind a hijacked Indian Airlines flight.

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IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack (Netflix): This series recounts the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight, exploring the challenges faced by the passengers, crew, and Indian government during the crisis.

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Bell Bottom (Prime Video): Set in the 1980s, this spy thriller revolves around a covert operation to rescue hostages from a hijacked plane, blending suspense with patriotic fervour.

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Kandahar (YouTube): Inspired by true events, this story focuses on a hijacked flight and the passengers’ fight for survival amidst political and military tension.

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Hijack (YouTube): A ground engineer becomes the unlikely hero during a hijacked plane crisis, navigating personal stakes and mounting tension.