Action aficionados, stop here! Akshay Kumar kickstarted the genre this year with Sky Force, inspired by true events from one of the deadliest airstrikes between India and Pakistan. If you’ve already watched Sky Force, which also features Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, and Nimrat Kaur, and are craving more (read: better) from the genre, then here’s our curated list of similar movies, filled with nail-biting drama, that deserve a spot on your watchlist. These movies are available on Netflix, JioCinema, ZEE5, and other streaming platforms.
7 action thrillers with nail-biting drama and noteworthy performances on JioCinema, Netflix, ZEE5 and more
1. Uri: The Surgical Strike – ZEE5
This National Award-winning patriotic movie, directed by Aditya Dhar, is a retelling of the real-life surgical strikes carried out by the Indian Army in response to the Uri Attacks in 2016. Vicky Kaushal essays the role of Major Vihaan Singh Shergill, who leads the covert operation against militants who attacked an Indian army base in Uri, Kashmir. The movie also stars Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Kirti Kulhari, and Mohit Raina in pivotal roles.
2. Fighter – Netflix
