'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Trailer' OUT: Vijay Varma Promises A Gripping Drama Based On India's Longest Hijacking

The trailer for the Netflix series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' has been released. The show is based on the 1999 hijacking of an Indian aircraft by Pakistani militants.

Trailer of Vijay Varma starrer Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack out now.

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The trailer for the Netflix series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' has been released. The show is based on the 1999 hijacking of an Indian aircraft by Pakistani militants.

'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' Trailer

The nearly three-minute video begins with a tense scene in the cockpit, where Vijay Varma, playing the pilot, faces terror as a gun is pointed at him by one of the hijackers. The militants are shown torturing passengers, and it is revealed that there are 176 people on board, but the hijackers have made no demands. While many blame Vijay for taking off from Amritsar airport, his wife, portrayed by Pooja Gor, remains steadfast in her belief in him.

The trailer also depicts Indian and Pakistani diplomats in discussions, attempting to resolve the crisis. It concludes with Vijay trying to land the plane, communicating with Lahore ATC, and declaring that the aircraft is out of fuel.

 

The trailer was shared on YouTube with the caption, “Uncovering the true, gripping story of IC 814: India's longest hijacking— 188 lives, 7 harrowing days of courage, tough decisions, and survival.”

Vijay Varma shared the trailer on his Instagram with the caption, "7 days. 188 lives onboard. A nation’s worst nightmare.
Based on true events - IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, a limited series, arrives on August 29, only on Netflix!"

About 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack'

Directed by Anubhav Sinha, 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' is set to release on Netflix on August 29. The limited series also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Arvind Swami, Dia Mirza, Patralekhaa, Amrita Puri, and Kumud Mishra.

Dia Mirza on working with Vijay Varma

Talking about her experience of working with Vijay Varma, Dia Mirza said, "This guy has stayed in one space for his entire shoot. It was my dream to work with Vijay. On paper, we are the part of the same story, but I never saw him at work. I have to find a way to make sure I get to work with him because I'm such a huge fan."