Recently, on a flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Israel, a co-pilot attacked the Indian captain, Smit Machhar, with a knife. The aircraft plummeted thousands of feet. Despite bleeding from injuries to his hands and head, Smit managed to land the plane safely, saving 174 lives.

Hindi cinema has also brought a variety of stories to the screen, including films based on events like terrorism and plane hijackings. While some of these films featured entirely fictional plots, others were inspired by true events. These movies—capturing the fear of trapped passengers, the terror instilled by hijackers, and the desperate attempts to save lives—have thrilled audiences.

Neerja
Sonam Kapoor's film *Neerja* is one of the most notable movies on this list. Released in 2016, it is based on the true story of flight attendant Neerja Bhanot. In 1986, Pan Am Flight 73 was hijacked by terrorists in Karachi.

The film depicts how Neerja strove to save passengers amidst a perilous situation, disregarding her own safety. She saved many lives but ultimately lost her own in the process. Directed by Ram Madhvani, the film also featured Shabana Azmi in a pivotal role alongside Sonam Kapoor.

Zameen
The film *Zameen*, starring Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan, was released in 2003. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the movie tells the story of a plane hijacking orchestrated by terrorists.

In the film, after hijacking the aircraft, the terrorists demand the release of an accomplice from prison. The movie portrays not only the hijacking itself but also the battle against terrorism and the efforts to rescue the passengers. Hijack
Shiney Ahuja and Esha Deol starred in the film 'Hijack', released in 2008. The story revolves around a father whose daughter becomes trapped on a hijacked plane.

He subsequently attempts to reach the aircraft himself to rescue her. The film depicts the tension between the passengers and the hijackers on board. It was inspired by the IC-814 hijacking incident.

Bell Bottom
Akshay Kumar's 'Bell Bottom' is another notable film based on a plane hijacking. Released in 2021, the story was inspired by multiple aircraft hijacking incidents that occurred in the 1980s.

Akshay Kumar played the role of a RAW agent tasked with rescuing passengers trapped on a hijacked plane. The film portrays the mission to neutralize the hijackers and safely evacuate the passengers, featuring plenty of action.

IB 71
Vidyut Jammwal's film 'IB 71' was released in 2023. It is based on a covert operation that took place before the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. The film depicts a plane hijacking plot as part of a larger strategic mission.

In the story, Indian intelligence agencies devise a plan aimed at securing flight paths for Indian aircraft through Pakistani airspace and averting a potential aerial attack.

Yodha
Sidharth Malhotra's film 'Yodha' was released in 2024. The story revolves around a hijacked passenger aircraft. Sidharth plays the role of a soldier named Arun Katyal in the film, who confronts terrorists to save the passengers on board the aircraft.

The film portrays the tension between the passengers trapped inside the plane, the hijackers, and the soldier attempting to rescue them. Along with the hijacking plot, 'Yodha' offers plenty of action and thrills.

Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga
Yami Gautam and Sunny Kaushal's 'Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga' also presents a plane hijacking story with a unique twist. The film begins with a plan to steal diamonds, but the situation changes drastically when the plane gets hijacked.

Subsequently, the narratives of the theft and the hijacking intertwine, leading to several plot twists.

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