Producers are now in a frenzy to make a film on ‘Operation Sindoor’, race to register the title begins!

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.