Delve into ZEE5's gritty films on defence officers as Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Costao releases
From Vicky Kaushal's Sam Bahadur to the brave saviours of Hotel Mumbai, here are gritty films on ZEE5, featuring officers fighting against the odds for justice as Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Costao releases
Last Updated: 05.34 PM, Apr 30, 2025
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Costao is among the top releases on ZEE5 this week. Based on the true story of Goa's customs officer Costao Fernandes, this gritty crime drama film will take you to witness the inspirational tale of bravery, resilience, and sacrifices. After delivering solid performances in Haddi, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Gangs of Wassepur, and many others, Nawazuddin Siddique leads Costao in the eponymous role. The plot revolves around the tough officer's quest to dismantle a high-stakes gold smuggling operation.
Witness Indian officers' fight for justice on OTTplay Premium as Costao releases
As you wait for Costao's digital premiere on May 1, watch these cinematic gems. From Vicky Kaushal's Sam Bahadur to the brave saviours of Hotel Mumbai, here are gritty films featuring officers fighting against the odds for justice. Notably, these movies are also available to stream on OTTplay Premium.
Starring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role of Sam Bahadur, this captivating film traces the inspirational story of India's first field marshal. Meghna Gulzar and Vicky Kaushal teamed up for this biopic to celebrate the victories and sacrifices of the eponymous war hero. Get ready to immerse yourself in the story of Indian Army Officer Sam Manekshaw as he battles against the odds. The movie also stars the Dangal sisters, Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh, in pivotal roles.
Vicky Kaushal truly shines in the role of an Indian Army major who leads a team of other devoted officers on a covert operation to avenge the brutal deaths of soldiers by fighting back a group of militants. It is loosely based on the retaliation to the 2016 URI attack.
The plot revolves around a reluctant son Kunal, who unwillingly joins the Indian army to carry forward the legacy of his father and family. However, he soon learns the true meaning of patriotism after fighting deadly terrorists for his country. It narrates an emotionally-charged tale of Indian soldiers as they try to maintain harmony between India and Pakistan.
Anil Sharma's war drama film features the ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, Divya Khosla Kumar, Danny Denzongpa, Ashutosh Rana, Sandali Sinha, Nagma, and Aarti Chabaria.
JP Dutta's poignant war film is inspired by the 1967 Nathu La and Cho La clashes between India and China. It follows a group of soldiers fighting against the odds for their nation. The movie traces the Sino-Indian war on the Sikkim border. The star-studded ensemble cast features Jackie Shroff, Arjun Rampal, Sonu Sood, Harshvardhan Rane, Sonal Chauhan, and Dipika Kakar.
Based on the heinous terror attacks in Mumbai's Taj hotel, this crime action film sheds light on various officers and hotel staff members as they risk their lives to save the trapped guests. The star-studded cast features Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi, Anupam Kher, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Jason Isaacs, Suhail Nayyar, Nagesh Bhosle, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo in significant roles.
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