During its theatrical release on January 24, 2025, Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya’s Sky Force has received a lot of goodwill despite its poor box office show, all because of its patriotic content and suspenseful action sequences.
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However, according to Indian TV News, after its theatrical release, the film is all set to release on OTT and will have a world premiere on Netflix India on March 7, 2025.
Released at the time of Republic Day, Sky Force was the first Bollywood film of 2025 to cross the ₹100 crore club. It raked in₹135 crore at home and₹175 crore worldwide, more than its₹130-140 crore budget, even if it received mixed reviews in theatres.
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The film, based on India’s first airstrike during the 1965 Indo-Pak War, depicts the perilous mission at Pakistan’s Sargodha airbase. Akshay Kumar plays the lead role of Wing Commander K.O. Ahuja, supported by newcomers Veer Pahariya and supporting actors Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur.
Despite box office reluctance, Sky Force has been loved for its emotional intensity and spine-chilling action. Its patriotic content appealed to the audience, and the film found word-of-mouth backing.
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With its OTT release, the film is poised to get a warmer reception from digital audiences, who are better positioned to relate to its themes and performances.
With Sky Force dropping on Netflix, fans are waiting for this war drama to play out on home screens and expecting it to shine in the streaming space
Additionally, Akshay Kumar’s collaboration with new talent like Veer Pahariya has been widely discussed, making Sky Force an interesting watch. Given that patriotic films often perform well on OTT, this Netflix release could elevate the film’s reputation beyond its theatrical run.
Whether Sky Force becomes a digital hit remains to be seen, but its Netflix India premiere is undoubtedly a second chance for audiences to engage with this intense war drama.
