Shershaah (2021)

Shershaah is a stirring biographical war drama that chronicles the life, courage, and ultimate sacrifice of Captain Vikram Batra, an Indian Army officer who rose to national prominence during the 1999 Kargil War and was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra. The film follows Vikram from his boyhood dream of soldiering through his army career, his relationship with Dimple, and the fierce, high-stakes battles in Kargil where he emerges as an inspiring, fearless leader determined to reclaim every inch of Indian ground. Viewing experience: expect a tightly paced blend of intense frontline action and intimate personal moments. The film delivers adrenaline-charged combat sequences and tactical bravery alongside quieter scenes of camaraderie, romance and moral resolve, building to deeply emotional, poignant moments of sacrifice. It alternates between rousing patriotism and human vulnerability, so audiences will feel uplifted by heroism, gripped by battlefield tension, and moved by the personal cost of war. Sidharth Malhotra headlines in a dual role as Vikram and his twin brother Vishal, bringing both grit and heart to the central performance. Overall, Shershaah is both a tribute to a national hero and a human story—powerful, affecting, and designed to leave viewers with a lasting sense of respect, sorrow, and inspiration.

Actors: Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Shiv Panditt

Director: Vishnuvardhan

Runtime: 135 min

Genres: Action, Biography, Drama

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