Neerja movie poster

Neerja

"Fear Gave Her Courage"

February 19, 2016 2h 2m 7.3/10 (229 votes)

Originally released in 2016. Neerja is a drama/thriller film. directed by Ram Madhvani. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Shabana Azmi, and Shekhar Ravjiani

Synopsis

Neerja is a portrayal on the life of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. The flight was hijacked by a terrorist organization.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 19, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 2h 2m 122 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (229 votes)
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Budget $2.9M Production budget
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Box Office $17.6M 6.1x return
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Language Hindi Original language
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Country India Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HI
Budget
$2,900,000
Revenue
$17,618,280

Production Companies

  • Fox Star Studios
  • Bling Unplugged

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neerja about?

Neerja is a portrayal on the life of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. The flight was hijacked by a...

Who directed Neerja?

Neerja was directed by Ram Madhvani.

How long is Neerja?

Neerja has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).

When was Neerja released?

Neerja was released on February 19, 2016 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Neerja?

The main cast of Neerja includes Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Shabana Azmi, Shekhar Ravjiani, Yogendra Tiku, Jim Sarbh.

Is Neerja worth watching?

Neerja has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 229 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.