How 'Uri' Revolutionized Bollywood Patriotism: A New Era of Aggression and Realism
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News18•26-01-2026, 12:48
How 'Uri' Revolutionized Bollywood Patriotism: A New Era of Aggression and Realism
- •'Uri: The Surgical Strike' (2019) shifted Bollywood's patriotic narrative from defensive to aggressive, inspiring films like 'Pathaan' and 'Shershaah'.
- •The film set new standards for realism and technology in action sequences, influencing subsequent productions like 'Batla House' and 'Major'.
- •Uri's success led to a surge in biopics about 'unsung heroes' such as Captain Vikram Batra and Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.
- •It expanded the 'spy universe' in Bollywood, with films like 'Pathaan' and 'Tiger 3' focusing on intelligence and high-tech espionage.
- •Uri established patriotism as a commercially successful genre, proving that films without big stars could achieve blockbuster status with strong nationalistic themes.
Why It Matters: 'Uri' redefined Bollywood patriotism, introducing aggressive narratives, realistic action, and a focus on unsung heroes.
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