Vivek Agnihotri, Bhushan Kumar team up for Operation Sindoor film
What's the story
Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has confirmed that his next movie, Operation Sindoor (tentative title), will be based on India's military response to the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. The movie is based on Lt Gen KJS "Tiny" Dhillon's book Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India's Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Agnihotri called the story urgent and necessary.
Filmmaker's perspective
Agnihotri will deliver 'edge-of-the-seat cinematic experience'
Agnihotri said, "I have always believed in telling stories that are uncomfortable but necessary. My effort is to bring this story of courage, professionalism, and strategic clarity to audiences with authenticity, while also presenting it as an edge-of-the-seat cinematic experience." The film will be co-produced by Agnihotri's I Am Buddha Production and Bhushan Kumar's T-Series.
Twitter Post
Here's the official announcement
Bhushan Kumar and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri join forces for #OperationSindoor— a story that redefined security in the subcontinent and exposed Pakistan’s nuclear bluff. The film is based on Lt Gen K.J.S. ‘Tiny’ Dhillon’s book Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India’s Deep… pic.twitter.com/1nyhgq6pU0
— T-Series (@TSeries) March 26, 2026
Film focus
Film will be made in collaboration with the Armed Forces
The film will provide a detailed account of the operation that took place between May 6 and May 10, 2025. Agnihotri revealed that they have conducted extensive research in collaboration with various branches of the Armed Forces to understand "not just what happened but also how and why it happened." "What emerges is far more complex and precise than what's available in the public domain."
Producer's statement
Kumar emphasized the need to document such events
Kumar, meanwhile, stressed the need to document such significant events truthfully. He said, "Some stories are not chosen; they choose you. Operation Sindoor is one such story." "When a nation goes through events of such magnitude, it becomes important to document them truthfully." Further details about the cast and release schedule are awaited.
Director's background
Everything to know about Agnihotri's career
Agnihotri is known for his intense films based on true events in India. His major works include The Kashmir Files, The Tashkent Files, The Vaccine War, and The Bengal Files. Apart from these, he has also made mainstream commercial movies like Chocolate, Hate Story, Goal, and Zid. He has been married to actor Pallavi Joshi since 1997, and they have two children together.