Sky Force movie review: Akshay Kumar leads war-drama that exceeds expectations, film works where Fighter failed

Star cast: Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Nimrat Kaur, Sara Ali Khan, Sharad Kelkar

Based on real events, Bravehearts, set in the backdrop of the Indo-Pak War of 1965, Wing Commander Om Ahuja (Akshay Kumar) defeats Pakistan with the valour of his Squadron One. However, one of his efficient pilots, T Krishnan Vijaya (Veer Pahariya) goes missing in action. Decades pass by and Om Ahuja's various attempts to search the whereabouts of his talented pilot go in vain.

Will he ever be able to find out what happened to Vijaya? Will he ever be able to justify his service to the nation? This quest forms the plot of Sky Force, and the answer is a surprisingly entertaining action-packed ride that will leave you teary-eyed.

First thing first, it seems like 2025 will finally end the dull phase of Akshay Kumar, as he shines like a bright star, showing his true capability of the stardom he earned throughout the years. Sky Force is a delightful break from war dramas that were set in the same template, with Pakistan-bashing. This film maintains the balance of drama and action doesn't make it overdramatic, or chest-thumping jingoism, and often moves you emotionally.