Top 10 Bollywood War Movies

Top 10 Bollywood War Movies: India is a country of patriots and freedom fighters who have sacrificed their lives for the freedom and prosperity of our nation and therefore many war movies have been made to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers. War movies have a special place in everybody’s heart as they light up patriotism in our hearts and we get to know the difficult situations they face and the sacrifices our brave soldiers make.

If you have not seen some war movies or willing to know the top war movies in Bollywood then you have come to the right address. We have prepared a list of best war movies along with movies based on some great historic battles of the middle age period. So, without any delay here is the list of Top 10 Bollywood War Movies-

No.1 Border

When it comes to war movies, “Border” is the number one movie that touched the heart of everyone. The movie is a theatrical adaptation of the real events that happened during the battle of Longewala in the year 1971. When the war starts at the Longewala post due to an ambush by the Pakistani military. Major Kuldeep Singh is left with the decision to hold the post or to flee as they were heavily outnumbered by the enemies. Major Kuldeep Singh and his troops decided to hold their post till the morning, as the air force can come to their aid only in the morning. This is considered the greatest war movie of all time and is number on the list.

IMDb Ratings:9/10
Rated: Not Rated
Duration: 187 min
Release Date: 13 June 1997
Star Cast: Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Jackie Shroff.

No.2 Uri: The Surgical Strike

This movie is based on the real events that happened during the covert operation in Uri, Kashmir, where Major Vihaan Singh Shergill leads his troops against a group of militants who attacked a base in Uri. The movie shows the bravery of our Indian soldiers and the sacrifices they made for their country. The dialog “How’s the Josh” from this movie become famous throughout the country.

IMDb Ratings:2/10
Rated: PG
Duration: 138 min
Release Date: 11 January 2019
Star Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Mohit Raina.

No.3 Haqeeqat

This one is a classic movie and a theatrical adaptation of the real events that happened during the Indo-China war in 1962. A Platoon fighting in the Indo-China war of 1962 is presumed dead and left in the terrains of Ladakh, which are later rescued by the local tribe. The captain of the platoon decides to save his team by holding the fort so the platoon can fall back to safety.

IMDb Ratings:8/10
Rated: Not Rated
Duration: 184 min
Release Date: 1 July 1964
Star Cast: Dharmendra, Balraj Sahni, Vijay Anand.

No.4 Kesari

This movie tells the story of the greatest last stand in the history of wars in India. The movie showcases the real-life events that happened at the Battle of Saragarhi in 1897, when Havildar Ishar Singh, is left with only 21 Sikh soldiers to fight against 10,000 Pashtun invaders. The movie contains awesome action scenes that will give you some goosebumps.

IMDb Ratings:4/10
Rated: PG
Duration: 160 min
Release Date: 21 March 2019
Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Parineeti Chopra, Vikram Kochhar.

No.5 Tanhaji

The movie is based on the events of the battle of Kondhana Fort between Mughals and Marathas. When the Mughals invade and conquer the Kondhana fort. Tanhaji Malusare, one of the best lieutenants of Shivaji Maharaj takes the responsibility of regaining the fort as Shivaji’s mother vowed to remain barefoot until the fort is reclaimed. He vows to put shoes on her feet again even if it cost his life. He goes to win the fort that is known to be impregnable by putting his life at stake and fights till the last breath leading his troops to victory.

IMDb Ratings:6/10
Rated: PG
Duration: 135 min
Release Date: 10 January 2020
Star Cast: Ajay Devgan, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, Sharad Kelkar.

No. 6 The Ghazi Attack

This movie is inspired by the true events of the Indo-Pakistan war in the year 1971. The movie is about the valor of Indian navy officers who aboard the submarine INS Karanj. When they identify a Pakistani submarine, PNS Ghazi in the Indian water territories to destroy INS Vikrant near Vishakhapatnam. They destroy it by giving their life along with it. The movie contains some scenes that will give you some goosebumps.

IMDb Ratings:6/10
Rated: Not Rated
Duration: 123 min
Release Date: 17 February 2017
Star Cast: Rana Daggubati, Kay Kay Menon, Atul Kulkarni, Om Puri.

No.7 Lakshya

This movie is not solely a war movie but it inspires every youngster to achieve their goals in life by adopting a little discipline, dedication, and hard work. This is a story of an aimless young lad who joins the Indian army but backs out when he finds it quite difficult to be a soldier. This disappoints her girlfriend and creates a conflict in their relationship. To make her proud, he rejoins the army but with a strong will and character.

IMDb Ratings:9/10
Rated: Not Rated
Duration: 187 min
Release Date: 18 June 2004
Star Cast: Hritik Roshan, Preity Zinta, Amitabh Bachchan, Om Puri.

No.8 Madras Cafe

This one is a thriller and action war movie about an Indian Intelligence agent, Vikram, who is sent on a secret mission to Sri Lanka but gets entangled in the civil war going already happening there. Later, he is also framed for doing the conspiracy to kill the former Prime Minister of India. The story revolves around how he faces such a difficult situation and tries to come out of all this.

IMDb Ratings:7/10
Rated: Not Rated
Duration: 130 min
Release Date: 23 June 2013
Star Cast: John Abraham, Nargis Fakhri, Raashi Khanna.

No.9 Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

This movie is a period drama war film based on the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai of the Jhansi who was a lead rebellion against the British rule in the year 1857-58. The movie shows the battle of Jhansi between Rani Lakshmi Bai and the British army. The movie depicts the valor and courage of this warrior princess who fought till death on the battlefield and never suppress under the Britishers.

IMDb Ratings:4/10
Rated: Not Rated
Duration: 150 min
Release Date: 25 January 2019
Star Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Ankita Lokhande, Jisshu Sengupta, Atul Kulkarni.

No.10 LOC Kargil

This movie is based on the real events of the Kargil war fought between India and Pakistan in the year 1999. The movie shows the struggle and sacrifices that our army men made to drive off the Pakistani army from the invaded and captured region of Kargil. It also shows the emotions going through the mind of the soldiers and their families.