Uri The Surgical Strike Turns 7: Vicky Kaushal Is 'Forever Grateful' To Aditya Dhar, Calls Film 'Super Special'

As Uri: The Surgical Strike turned seven, filmmaker Aditya Dhartook a moment to reflect on the film that changed his life. Actor Vicky Kaushal also celebrated the special occasion by expressing his gratitude for Dhar, producer Ronnie Screwvala, and the entire team for believing in him and bringing the story to life. He called the film “super special” and thanked the audience for embracing it with such love. Even years later, Uri continues to hold a special place in his heart and career.Vicky Kaushal Is 'Forever Grateful' To Aditya Dhar For UriRe-posting Aditya's IG Story, Vicky added, "Forever grateful to you @adityadharfilms for having faith in me… @ronnie.screwvala @soniyeah22 for making it all happen and to the audience for celebrating it the way

they did. #URI will always be super super special for a million reasons."

In his special note, the Dhurandhar filmmaker wrote, "My first film, Uri, released that day. I had waited a long time for that moment. My dream finally became a reality. The intent was clear from the beginning. To make a brave, bold film that could signal a new phase in our cinema. To tell an Indian story with international standards."He added, "I remind myself often to never forget where it all began. Beginnings keep you grounded and hungry. Filmmaking is a hard, unforgiving journey, full of doubt and long nights. But when the audience shows up and embraces your work, every struggle suddenly makes sense. That feeling makes it all worth it."More About UriUri: The Surgical Strike, which was released in 2019, is an exciting patriotic action film based on India’s 2016 surgical strikes. It tells the story of a secret military mission and highlights the bravery, dedication, and smart planning of the Indian Armed Forces.The movie helped Vicky win his first National Award for Best Actor (shared). It also bagged the awards for Best Director, Best Sound Recording and Best Background Music.