Producers in race to make film on 'Operation Sindoor'

Movies have always drawn inspiration from the country’s military history, turning real-life combat into cinematic triumphs. Films like Uri: The Surgical Strike and Shershaah have shown how national security narratives can strike a chord with audiences and dominate the box office. Now, a new operation is poised to join that legacy — Operation Sindoor.

Bollywood’s Rapid Response for registering 'Operation Sindoor'

As details of the strike emerged, Bollywood was quick to take notice.

A viral Reddit thread revealed that several production houses are already vying to register the title "Operation Sindoor" with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. A screenshot from the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks website shows a growing list of title claims, reflecting a rush to own

cinematic rights

to this dramatic event.This frenzy mirrors a familiar pattern in Indian cinema — when real-time geopolitical events fuel a race to create reel-time dramas. For the film industry, such stories not only stir patriotic fervor but also present an opportunity for massive commercial success.

A Tradition of Patriotism on Screen

Bollywood’s engagement with the India-Pakistan conflict isn’t new. Iconic war films like Border (1997), centered on the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, set the tone for large-scale patriotic cinema. These films have demonstrated that military-themed narratives can blend action, emotion, and national pride — a formula that resonates deeply with Indian audiences.