Vicky Kaushal's blockbuster hit, Uri: The Surgical Strike was a fictional retelling of India's retaliation at Pakistan-sponsored militant camps across LoC (Line of Control) in 2016. This surgical strike was a counter-attack after a group of terrorists attacked an Indian military camp in Uri, Kashmir that killed several of our soldiers. Uri: The Surgical Strike came out in January, and has grossed more than Rs 200 crore at the box office. It is still earning well, despite the mighty opposition of Manikarnika, Gully Boy and Total Dhamaal. Uri The Surgical Strike Box Office Collection: Vicky Kaushal Starrer Continues its Record-Breaking Spree, Mints Rs 229.77 Crore.

Now in 2019, History repeats itself again. A suicide bomber killed 49 CRPF jawaans in Pulwama, Kashmir. In retaliation, the Indian Air Force launched an airstrike on terror camps in Pakistan. Though we are getting very shaky reports on this, around 300 terrorists from Jaish-e-Mohammed outfit, who claimed responsibility for the Pulwama attack, were reported to be killed. Pakistan Rattled by Surgical Strikes, Violates Ceasefire at Multiple Locations in Jammu And Kashmir.

While Pakistan denies casualties from their end (though they confirm the planes did enter their airspace), the country as a whole are lauding the efforts of the IAF for giving a resounding reply to the enemies. Kangana Ranaut Reveals She Underestimated Vicky Kaushal-Starrer URI, As Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi Enters the Rs 100-Crore Club.

Vicky Kaushal's Uri: The Surgical Strike is getting more spotlight as a result. As per a report in India Today, there has been a huge spike in the torrents of the movie. Perhaps the curiosity over how the operation has been carried out has caught the interest of those who have not seen the film. BTW, dear downloaders, you can enjoy the show on the big screen instead of supporting the pirates!

BTW, with the IAF strike happening, is the Uri director Aditya Dhar planning to make a sequel on this surgical strike with Vicky Kaushal? Looking back at how the first film has found favour with both the masses and the BJP party, anything is possible now!

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