SKY FORCE (2025) — RELEASE DATE, CAST, TRAILER & SOUNDTRACK

Sky Force (2025) is an Indian Hindi-language aerial action drama from Maddock Films and Jio Studios, led by Akshay Kumar and introducing debutant Veer Pahariya as IAF officers. Directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur, the film revisits the story of India's first and deadliest airstrike — the retaliatory strike on Pakistan's Sargodha airbase during the 1965 Indo-Pak air war, with Sara Ali Khan playing Veer's wife. Read Akshay Kumar's biography and Sara Ali Khan's biography for more on the film's lead stars.

The film released in theatres on 24 January 2025, in Republic Day week, carrying a U/A certificate and a runtime of about 2 hours 5 minutes. Produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik of Maddock Films along with Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios, it pairs high-altitude action with a stirring Tanishk Bagchi soundtrack released on Saregama. Fans of the studio can also see Chhaava (2025), Maddock Films' historical epic, and readers may enjoy Ayushmann Khurrana's biography.

Image: Maddock Films (official trailer still)

Sky Force Movie Facts

Film: Sky Force (2025)
Release Date: 24 January 2025
Directors: Sandeep Kewlani & Abhishek Anil Kapur
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Sharad Kelkar
Producers: Dinesh Vijan & Amar Kaushik (Maddock Films), Jyoti Deshpande (Jio Studios)
Story: The film's stated premise is India's first and deadliest airstrike — the retaliatory strike on Pakistan's Sargodha airbase during the 1965 Indo-Pak air war, following IAF pilots on a high-risk mission.
Music Director: Tanishk Bagchi
Lyricists: Manoj Muntashir, Irshad Kamil, Shloke Lal
Score: Justin Varghese
Music Label: Saregama
Runtime: About 2 hours 5 minutes (U/A certificate)

Sky Force Soundtrack & Songs

The Sky Force soundtrack, released by Saregama, features five songs composed by Tanishk Bagchi:

1. Maaye — B Praak
2. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon — Lata Mangeshkar, a stirring rendition of the classic that also features in the trailer
3. Rang — Satinder Sartaj, Zahrah S Khan
4. Tu Hain Toh Main Hoon — Arijit Singh, Afsana Khan (lyrics Irshad Kamil)
5. Kya Meri Yaad Aati Hai — Vishal Mishra

Watch the Official Trailer

Sky Force FAQs

When was Sky Force released?

Sky Force released in theatres on 24 January 2025, in Republic Day week.

Who stars in Sky Force?

The film stars Akshay Kumar and debutant Veer Pahariya as IAF officers, with Sara Ali Khan as Veer's wife, alongside Nimrat Kaur and Sharad Kelkar.

Who composed the Sky Force soundtrack?

The soundtrack was composed by Tanishk Bagchi, with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir, Irshad Kamil and Shloke Lal, background score by Justin Varghese, and released on the Saregama label.

What is Sky Force based on?

The film's stated premise is India's first and deadliest airstrike — the retaliatory strike on Pakistan's Sargodha airbase during the 1965 Indo-Pak air war.