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Uri to Neerja: 7 movies inspired by real-life terror attacks and where to watch

Here are 7 gripping films that depict real-life terror attacks, saluting bravery and honouring victims through powerful storytelling.

By Onam Gupta | Updated: May 7, 2025 2:34 AM IST

Bell Bottom (2021)

Inspired by true events, Bell Bottom follows the story of a spy thriller who focuses on India's government to rescue hostages from a Hijacked Indian Airlines flight- one of the incidents that occurred in early 80s. The film, starring Akshay Kumar as a RAW agent, salutes India's early counter-terror efforts. Where To Watch- Amazon Prime Video

Hotel Mumbai (2018)

Hotel Mumbai is a horrifying account of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, focusing on the siege of the Taj Mahal hotel. Directed by Anthony Maras, the film stars Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, and Nazanin Boniadi. Where to Watch- Zee 5

Black Friday (2007)

Helmed by Anurag Kashyap, Black Friday is based on the horrifying Bombay bomb blasts that occurred in 1993. The film features Kay Kay Menon, Pawan Malhotra, Aditya Srivastava, Kishor Kadam, and Zakir Hussain. Where to watch- YouTube

The Attacks of 26/11 (2013)

Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the film focuses on the events surrounding the 2008 Mumbai attacks, after the story of how the terrorists carried out the coordinated strikes on several locations in the city. It stars actor Ajmal Kasab, playing the role of terrorist, and Nana Patekar as Rakesh Maria, then Join Commissioner of Police Where to watch- JioHotstar

Neerja (2016)

Helmed by Ram Madhvani and starring Sonam Kapoor in lead role, Neerja showcases an extraordinary bravery act of courageous flight attendant Neeraj Bhanot, who saved passengers during the hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi on September 5, 1986. Where to Watch- JioHotsar

URI: The Surgical Strike (2019)

Released in 2019, Uri: The Surgical Strike is based on the Indian Army's 2016 surgical strikes against major Indian terror groups across the LOC, following the deadly attack on Indian Army in Uri. Helmed by Aditya Dhar, the film stars Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Kirti Kulhari, and Mohit Raina. Where to Watch- Zee 5 and URI

New York (2009)

The film New York revolves around three friends studying whose carefree and pleasant lives changed by September 11 attacks and its aftermath. Directed by Kabir Khan and bankrolled by Aditya Chopra, the film stars John Abraham, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Katrina Kaif and Irrfan Khan. Where to Watch- Amazon Prime Video