Akshay Kumar’s is back on screen with his inspirational film ‘Airlift’. Directed by Raja Krishna Menon, the movie released in theaters on January 22. The movie is based on the biggest and most successful operation carried out by India – ensuring the safe homecoming of its citizens stuck in war-torn Kuwait in 1990. Nimrat Kaur played lead female role in the film. Check out Airlift Movie complete Review, Rating, Live Updates, Story, Public Talk here!

Airlift Movie Cast & Crew Details:

Director: Raja Krishna Menon

Producers: Nikhil Advani, Monisha Adwani, Aruna Bhatia, Madhu G. Bhojwani, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Vikram Malhotra

Starring:

• Akshay Kumar
• Nimrat Kaur

Cast: Feryna Wazheir, Inaamulhaq, Lena, Purab Kohli

Cinematography: Priya Seth

Editor: Hemanti Sarkar

Music Directors: Amaal Mallik, Ankit Tiwari

Release Date: January 22, 2016

Language: Hindi

Running time: 125 minutes

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Airlift Movie Story:

The  movie is based on a true incident which took place a while ago in the 1990s. Iraq wanted Kuwait to reduce oil production, to create a scarcity of oil leading to increasing oil prices, thereby helping Iraq raise more money. But Kuwait refused, leaving Iraq furious.

On August 2nd 1990, Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait (part of the first Gulf War). The Iraqi army took over the city within a few hours. The Kuwaiti royal family managed to escape to Saudi Arabia, leaving the state rudderless. The city was looted and the general population subjugated and made to suffer great tragedies in the hands of the Iraqi army.

Kuwait was home to almost 170,000 Indians including Ranjit Katyal (Akshay Kumar), one of the most influential Kuwaiti businessmen who later saw himself as an Indian businessman. All of them had suddenly become moneyless and homeless. The Government of India, with the help of the Indian Army and Air India, initiated the heroic operation which would go down in history.

After the military aircraft faced difficulties in airspace clearances, it was decided that civilian aircraft would be used. How the Indian government with the help of Akshay Kumar, managed to survive the Iraqi invasion & airlifted over 1,70,000 Indians from Kuwait forms the remaining story.

Airlift Movie Review & Rating:

Airlift is an uplifting and entertaining edge-of-the-seat thriller and is the story of the biggest ever human evacuation in the history of mankind. The film, once again, shows us how big and powerful the India is.

While the first half marches along confidently, the second half stands on shaky ground. The characters, their relationships, interactions and transformations hold your attention, especially that of Ranjit and his relationship with Amrita.

Akshay Kumar, one of the best and most versatile actors in the Indian industry today, who seems to have delivered yet another terrific performance from this film. His body language, dialogue delivery, the intensity and pain in his eyes proves that Akshay Kumar is the best actor.

Plus Points:

• Story Narration
• Akshay Kumar’s performance
• Script

All India Roundup Rating: 3.25/5

Final Verdict: Airlift is a good watch for the patriotic people who think and believe in every bit of the countrymen and not just himself and who has the courage to do good thing for the country.

“Airlift” will clash at the box office with the adult comedy “Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3” starring Tusshar Kapoor, Mandana Karimi and Aftab Shivdasani.

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