This patriotic film bagged more than 20 awards, 4 national awards and made 1260 percent at box office, starred a new actor, this film is...
Every once in a while, there comes a film that not only entertains us but also stays with us and leaves an impact that awakens patriotism for our nation. One such film that stirred such emotions, became a blockbuster, and bagged 20 awards with the luck of a new hero is none other than The Surgical Strike.
'Uri: The Surgical Strike' is one of the best films made on the India-Pakistan war. With Vicky Kaushal in the lead, this film also featured Paresh Rawal, Yami Gautam, Rajit Kapoor, Mohit Raina, Kirti Kulhari, Mansi Parekh, Swaroop Rawal, Dhairya Karwa, Shishir Sharma, and Satyajit Sharma in important roles in this film.
Directed by first-timer Aditya Dhar, Uri was based on the true-life retaliation of the Indian Army following the 2016 Uri attack. Vicky Kaushal was at the center of the film, playing Major Vihaan Shergill, an officer commanding a high-risk surgical strike against terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The film wasn't an action film per se—it was about bravery, tactics, sacrifice, and the unbreakable spirit of the Indian soldier.
With a low budget production of only ₹25 crore, Uri took everyone by surprise with its staggering performance as it grossed more than ₹245 crore in India and ₹340 crore worldwide, returning an eye-popping 1260% on investment. Not only did it break box office records, but it also redefined the parameters of what a patriotic war movie could do in contemporary Indian cinema.
Bagging 20 awards, including four National Awards. Vicky Kaushal took home the Best Actor Award, cementing his place in the industry, while Aditya Dhar was awarded Best Director. Biswadeep D. Chatterjee won the award for Best Audiography, and Shashwat Sachdev was awarded for the film's impactful Background Score.
Made by Ronnie Screwvala under the banner of RSVP Movies, the film's release was a watershark—for the careers involved as well as for the attitude towards patriotic films in India. From the applauding crowds of cinemas to that now-familiar phrase 'How's the Josh?', Uri went on to join the pop culture and national history.
Uri is not just a movie. It's a tribute. A salute. A cinematic roar that resonated the courage of India's soldiers and the sentiment of every Indian heart.s.
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