15 Bollywood filmmakers including Reliance rush to register and secure 'Operation Sindoor' film title

Following India’s military action under Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, over 15 Bollywood filmmakers and production houses have submitted applications to register the title “Operation Sindoor.” The terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir killed 26 civilians, prompting a high-level counter-strike by the Indian Air Force targeting nine terror-linked locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Sources in the industry confirmed that applications for the title were submitted to the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association. Those reportedly seeking rights include filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, director Madhur Bhandarkar, Mahaveer Jain’s company, and major studios such as T-Series and Zee Studios. Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) president BN Tiwari confirmed that around 15 applicants rushed to register the title following the operation.

Ashoke Pandit stated, “Yes, I’ve applied to register the title 'Operation Sindoor'. Whether a film will be made on the topic is still far-fetched, but as filmmakers and producers, we often register titles the moment something interesting happens — it's the first and important step, because without a title, you can't even begin planning a film.” He added, “Everyone who has applied for the title has done so after the incident occurred. That doesn't necessarily mean all of them will make a film, but registering gives them the option to explore it further.”

According to trade sources, Mahaveer Jain’s production company was the first to file for the title. A screenshot from the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks website has shown multiple pending applications for “Operation Sindoor.” This surge in title registration comes amid a wave of public and celebrity support for the Indian Army’s actions in response to the Pahalgam attack.

Operation Sindoor involved a coordinated overnight strike by the Indian Air Force, targeting five sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and four in Pakistan’s Punjab province. Key targets included facilities linked to terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, including a reported hit on Jaish headquarters in Bahawalpur. The operation marks one of the most extensive cross-border strikes in recent years, following a pattern of decisive retaliation to major terror attacks.