Operation Valentine(2024)

Storyline

Showcasing the indomitable spirits of the Indian Air Force heroes on the frontlines and the challenges they face during one of the biggest, fiercest aerial attacks that India has ever seen.

“Heroes take flight in India's greatest aerial battle.”

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Cast & Crew

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Varun TejArjun "Rudra" Dev

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Paresh PahujaYash Sharma

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Sampath RajMayank Mhatre

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Shataf FigarRajeev Bakshi

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Abhinav GomatamDhruv

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Manushi ChhillarAahna Gill

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Ruhani SharmaTanya Sharma

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Vaibhav TatwawadiShaheen

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Ashwath BhattPakistan Army General

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Mir SarwarActor

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Shakti Pratap Singh HadaDirector

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Nandkumar AbbineniCrew

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Operation Valentine

Cast reunions in this film: Mir Sarwar & Ashwath Bhatt (2 films together).

Mir SarwarActor

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Ashwath BhattActor

Mir Sarwar × Ashwath Bhatt — 2 films together →

Trivia

• The film's director, Shakti Pratap Singh Hada, is a former Indian Air Force pilot, which helped bring authenticity to the aerial sequences.
• This is the first Indian film to extensively use real fighter jets like the Mirage 2000 and Sukhoi Su-30MKI for its aerial combat scenes.
• The movie was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi, with the Hindi version featuring different supporting actors in key roles.
• A special 70mm IMAX version was released, making it one of the few Indian films to get this large-format treatment for enhanced visuals.
• The production faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for precise coordination with the Indian Air Force for filming access.
• Actors underwent rigorous training with IAF personnel to accurately portray fighter pilots, including sessions in flight simulators.
• The film's storyline is inspired by real-life events, specifically the 2019 Balakot airstrike and the subsequent aerial engagement with Pakistan.