A War Film That Actually Feels Real
IMDb rating: 9/10
Rewatching Uri: The Surgical Strike reminded me why this film hit so hard the first time. From the opening scene, I felt locked in – not just because of the action, but because the film creates an emotional pulse that never really dips, and still hold up years later.
Vicky Kaushal’s performance as Major Vihaan Shergill still feels electric; you can sense the preparation in his body language and the emotion behind his eyes. This was the role that truly announced him as a leading force.
Aditya Dhar, in his first outing as director, shows remarkable control – every tactical decision, every beat of the operation feels thought through and cinematic. The film’s pacing, sound design, and immersive battle sequences pull you right in, without ever losing sight of the human cost of war.
What I love most about Uri is how cleanly it balances its patriotism with genuine cinematic craft. And between all the strategy and gunfire, the human beats land: the bond between soldiers, the exhaustion, the unspoken fear and pride.
Sure, the film simplifies some angles and wears its national pride on its sleeve, but honestly, that never took away from my experience. On this rewatch, it felt just as tight and absorbing.
For me, Uri remains one of the rare action dramas that delivers both heart and spectacle. 8.5/10.
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