5 Bollywood films based on real-life plane incidents that gripped the nation

This movie is based on the real life hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 during 1986. Neerja Bhanot's heroism saved over 300 passengers who were present there in the plane. Sonam Kapoor’s role won hearts and awards alike.

This real life-based movie is about a raw agent who rescued passengers during a plane hijack. Set in the 1980s, the film showcases high-stakes action with Akshay Kumar in the lead.

Ajay Devgn-starrer Runway 34 is based on the real-life incident of Jet Airways Flight 9W-555 from Doha to Kochi. The film unfolds the Mayday call issued by the pilot after a dangerous landing scare, capturing the emotional and technical pressure of flying.

This movie is based on a real life incident of the 1990 Gulf War evacuation. It stars Akshay Kumar as a businessman leading the rescue of over 1,70,000 Indians stranded in Kuwait.

IB71 is a movie based on a real-life plane hijack from 1971. It shows a secret mission linked to India’s safety during a war. The film mixes spy drama with flying scenes, and Vidyut Jammwal plays a brave agent who helps stop a big problem before it becomes a tragedy.