Neerja (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Neerja is a 2016 biographical thriller directed by Ram Madhvani, starring Sonam Kapoor. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $17.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Ram Madhvani
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Fox STAR Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Neerja About?
The premise of Neerja without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a flight from Mumbai to New York, flight attendant Neerja Bhanot bravely confronts a terrifying situation when the plane is hijacked by armed terrorists. Showing remarkable composure and quick thinking, she prioritizes the safety of the passengers, working to buy them time and aiding in their potential escape. Her courage and dedication are tested as she negotiates with the hijackers during the tense and dangerous standoff.
Neerja Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- terrorist
- mother daughter relationship
- airplane hijack
- airplane
- based on true story
- strong female lead
- female protagonist
- character name as title
- tragic event
- forename as title
- one word title
- based on real person
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- 20th century
- terrorism
- overacting
- blood
- commercial air travel
- 1980s
- heroine
- self sacrifice
- courage
- year 1986
- death
- stewardess
- strong female character
Neerja Cast
Sonam Kapoor stars in Neerja. Directed by Ram Madhvani.
- Director Ram Madhvani
Neerja Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Neerja 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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TMDB 73% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
13 ratings
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Neerja Plot Summary
What happens in Neerja from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with Neerja Bhanot, portrayed by Sonam Kapoor, a vibrant 22-year-old who arrives fashionably late to a house party. During the evening, her mother, played by Shabana Azmi, expresses concern about Neerja’s career as a flight attendant, suggesting that she might want to return to her former modeling job. However, Neerja passionately embraces her role as a flight attendant, cherishing the excitement and responsibility it brings. She is driven to the airport by her caring boyfriend, Jaideep, portrayed by Shekhar Ravjiani, who is well-liked by her colleagues and surprises her with an advance birthday gift.
Full summary
The whole story of Neerja, scene by scene
Neerja Box Office
Neerja grossed $17.6 million worldwide. $1.6 million came from the US and Canada and $16 million (91%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$17.6M
- US & Canada
- $1.6M
- International
- $16M
Neerja Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Neerja.
How Well Do You Know Neerja?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Neerja Bhanot's profession?
Cars in Neerja
3 cars on screen, including the Maruti Gypsy and the 1998 Maruti Suzuki Omni.
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1998 Maruti Suzuki Omni Important role -
Hindustan Ambassador Minor role
Neerja Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Volo Pan Am 73” and “劫机惊魂”.
- Also known as
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- Volo Pan Am 73
- 劫机惊魂
- 妮嘉
- O Poder da Coragem
- Neerja - O Poder da Coragem
- Нирджа, ნიირჯი
- Nữ Tiếp Viên Hàng Không Dũng Cảm
- ニールジャー
- Flight 73
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Neerja FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Neerja, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Neerja?
Neerja runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Neerja released?
Neerja was released on February 19, 2016.
Who directed Neerja?
Neerja was directed by Ram Madhvani.
Who is in the cast of Neerja?
Neerja stars Sonam Kapoor.
How much did Neerja make at the box office?
Neerja grossed $17.6 million worldwide ($1.6 million domestic, $16 million international).
How is Neerja rated?
Neerja has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Neerja have a post-credit scene?
No. Neerja has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Neerja in?
The original language of Neerja is Hindi.
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