Indian Navy's Heroic 1971 Mission to be Featured in New Film, "Operation Trident"

In a ceremony at the prestigious Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi, the title "Operation Trident" was officially launched for an upcoming film. The movie, a collaboration between Excel Entertainment and Sunshine Digimedia, will recount the Indian Navy's daring and successful attack during the 1971 India-Pakistan War.

Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, was in attendance at the launch, emphasizing the project's potential to honor the Indian Navy's legacy. Producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar of Excel Entertainment, along with Abhinav Shukla and Priyanka Belorkar from Sunshine Digimedia, are leading the film's creation.

Honoring a Decisive Mission​

"Operation Trident" will spotlight a pivotal moment in Indian military history. The movie promises to educate and inspire audiences by depicting the bravery and strategic brilliance of the Indian Navy during this conflict.

Admiral R Hari Kumar acknowledged the importance of remembering the nation's military heritage. He commended the filmmakers for choosing to highlight the Indian Navy's valor and the significance of "Operation Trident" within India's history.

A Cinematic Legacy​

The filmmakers behind "Operation Trident" anticipate delivering a powerful and impactful movie that pays homage to the Indian Navy's role in the nation's defense. With the support of the Indian Navy, the movie aims to become a cinematic testament to the enduring spirit of India's armed forces.

 

[Devasahayam]

Front end picture is wrong -- only vessels involved in Trident were Osa class boats -- larger ships were involved in its followup Python.

 

[Anant]

Front end picture is wrong -- only vessels involved in Trident were Osa class boats -- larger ships were involved in its followup Python.

Not exactly. Both attacks saw engagements by the Osas only. However, both attacks had larger ships. Operation Trident had 2 Petya-class corvettes (INS Kiltan and INS Katchall) and the tanker INS Poshak, while Operation Python had the Type 12 frigates INS Trishul and INS Talwar.

In both cases, the larger ships were towing the small missile boats and providing cover to the smaller vessels against attacks. However, neither action saw engagements by the larger ships, with the only combat-related role in the second raid being when INS Trishul's surveillance found that the Karachi radar station had detected the Indian task force.

That said, it is always interesting to wonder how Operation Cobra, the planned third attack on Karachi, would have gone had it not been cancelled in the aftermath of the loss of INS Khukri on the 9th of December.