The film takes inspiration from the **India-Pakistan War of 1971**, showcasing the united efforts of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, including events like Longewala and other frontline battles. **Sunny Deol** is in the lead role (reprising a uniformed role with a patriotic fervor), supported by **Varun Dhawan** (as Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a PVC recipient), **Diljit Dosanjh**, **Ahan Shetty**, and Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana, among others.
Public reviews from the initial shows (in Mumbai and elsewhere) have been largely positive and emotional, with some morning screenings being delayed or canceled due to late content, theaters were full. The audience described it as an “emotional ride” that is a mix of laughter, high-octane action (especially the post-interval war sequence which lasts for almost 1 hour), pre-interval romance, and a powerful ending song. Many called it a **”must-watch”** and a “blockbuster”, praising its patriotism, hair-raising moments, and the way it carries forward the legacy of the original film.
Typical audience comments were very similar: one viewer reported crying 4-5-6 times, and enjoyed the mix of emotion and action; Others reported that the 3-hour runtime passed too quickly; A third defended **Varun Dhawan**’s performance, saying it brought tears and he didn’t deserve the earlier trolling, calling him a “very good actor.” Sunny Deol and Diljit Dosanjh received thunderous applause as the lead characters, with netizens describing Sunny as the “soul” of the film. Although there are some mixed reviews (e.g., on the length or some of the performances), the initial buzz is good, it has opened well at the box office (reportedly ₹2–5 crore from Morning Show) and is being praised for its large scale, honesty and emotional depth. It is presented as an exciting, heart-touching tribute to the armed forces.
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