Airlift(2016)
170,000 Refugees, 488 Flights, 59 Days, 1 Man
Airlift Synopsis
When Iraq invades Kuwait in August, 1990, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 stranded countrymen.
Airlift (2016) is a drama and thriller film directed by Raja Menon, released on January 22, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur, Inaamulhaq and Prakash Belawadi. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 224 ratings.
- Director:
- Raja Menon
- Writers:
- Amaal Malik, Ritesh Shah, Suresh Nair
- Producers:
- Bhushan Kumar, Nikkhil Advani, Monisha Advani
- Production:
- T-Series, Hari Om Entertainment, Cape of Good Films, Viacom18 Studios, Abundantia Entertainment, Emmay Entertainment
- Budget:
- $4,500,000
- Revenue:
- $32,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Airlift (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Airlift before you stream it.
Airlift Cast & Crew
Main cast
Akshay Kumar
as Ranjit Katyal
Nimrat Kaur
as Amrita Katyal
Inaamulhaq
as Major Khalaf Bin Zayd
Prakash Belawadi
as George Kutty
Kumud Mishra
as Sanjeev Kohli
Feryna Wazheir
as Tasneem
Purab Kohli
as Ibrahim Durrani
Lenaa
as Deepti Jayarajan
Ninad Kamat
as Kurien
Gunjan Malhotra
as Meher
- Sameer Ali Khan
Sameer Ali Khan
as Prince
Nissar Khan
as Ashok
Key crew
Directed by Raja Menon, written by Amaal Malik, Ritesh Shah and Suresh Nair, produced by Bhushan Kumar, Nikkhil Advani and Monisha Advani.
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Airlift Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 224 ratings.
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Airlift – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Airlift online?
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Airlift (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Airlift?
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The main cast of Airlift (2016) includes Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur, Inaamulhaq, Prakash Belawadi and Kumud Mishra. The film was directed by Raja Menon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Airlift released?
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Airlift was released on January 22, 2016 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Airlift worth watching?
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Airlift (2016) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 224 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Airlift?
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Yes. The official Airlift trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.