Varun Dhawan in talks for Vivek Agnihotri's 'Operation Sindoor' film

Varun Dhawan is reportedly in talks for a new film, 'Operation Sindoor', with director Vivek Agnihotri. This follows his recent work in nationalist cinema.
By Newsroom | Film, India |

Actor Varun Dhawan is reportedly in discussions for the lead role in director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's upcoming film, titled 'Operation Sindoor'. The project, a collaboration between T-Series and I Am Buddha Productions, is slated to explore India's targeted military strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, drawing from the book 'Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India’s Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan' by Lt Gen K.J.S. ‘Tiny’ Dhillon.

Dhawan, who recently featured in nationalist cinema with 'Border 2', has reportedly shown "early interest" in the subject matter. This potential collaboration comes as both Bhushan Kumar (T-Series) and Agnihotri are seeking to leverage Dhawan's presence, with indications of a potential multi-film deal being explored between the actor and Bhushan Kumar. The actor is said to be approaching his next career choices with a degree of deliberation, particularly within the war and army film genres, following his recent work.

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A Deep Dive into the Project

'Operation Sindoor' is positioned as a blend of real events and cinematic narrative, aiming to engage with recent historical occurrences. Agnihotri, known for films like 'The Kashmir Files' and 'The Bengal Files', appears to be continuing his pattern of creating narratives inspired by real-life events. This film is described as a story encompassing "scale, strategy and sacrifice," with the intention of going beyond surface-level reporting to capture the operational nuances.

The development of 'Operation Sindoor' has been in conversation since at least February 2026, with reports surfacing of Bhushan Kumar and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri teaming up for the venture. The film's thematic focus on India's military actions in Pakistan has also seen a rush of related film title applications filed by various industry figures, including Agnihotri and T-Series, in the wake of such events.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Varun Dhawan going to be in Vivek Agnihotri's new film 'Operation Sindoor'?
Yes, Varun Dhawan is reportedly in early talks to play the main role in 'Operation Sindoor'. The film will be directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and produced by T-Series and I Am Buddha Productions.
Q: What is the movie 'Operation Sindoor' about?
'Operation Sindoor' is based on the book about India's military strikes inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. It aims to show the strategy and sacrifice involved in these operations.
Q: Who else is involved in the film 'Operation Sindoor'?
Bhushan Kumar from T-Series and director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri are working together on this project. There are also talks about a possible multi-film deal with Varun Dhawan.
Q: When was the film 'Operation Sindoor' first talked about?
Reports about Bhushan Kumar and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri planning this film started appearing around February 2026.