- August 19, 2026
AS OPERATION SAFED SAGAR SOARS ON NETFLIX’S GLOBAL TOP-10, Netflix Announces The Last Salute: A Tribute To Mig-21, The Glorious Fighter Aircrafts Of The Indian Air Force
Operation Safed Sagar ranks No. 2 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV List, making it to Top 10 across 40 countries. From the makers of the series, The Last Salute is a compelling documentary that honours the MiG-21’s extraordinary 62-year legacy with the Indian Air Force
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Mumbai, August 19, 2026: From critics hailing it as a razor-sharp war drama to audiences calling it a must-watch, Operation Safed Sagar has struck a chord with its gripping storytelling, powerful performances, immersive aerial action, and its authentic portrayal of the Indian Air Force, earning praise from all quarters. Now, that groundswell of audience’s response is translating into a global milestone, with the six-episode series holding firmly on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV List for two weeks in a row, this week it ranks No 2 on the list, making it to Top 10 across 40 countries and No. 1 in 10 countries!
The landmark military drama has won everyone over with its powerful story of courage, camaraderie, and service. Inspired by one extraordinary yet untold chapter of the Indian Air Force’s role during the Kargil War, the show gained rare validation from the Indian Air Force itself – Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, publicly lauded the series for being “very close to reality” and accurately capturing the atmosphere of the 1999 Kargil War. Produced by Matchbox Shots and Feel Good Films, Operation Safed Sagar is a tribute to the men and women whose service, determination, and unwavering sense of duty continue to inspire generations.
As viewers continue to celebrate Operation Safed Sagar, at the heart of the series’ high-octane aerial action is the MiG-21, the iconic fighter aircraft flown by the Golden Arrows Squadron during the Kargil War. Fittingly, it also marks the last time the iconic aircraft was filmed in action before its retirement from service. As audiences witness the legendary aircraft take to the skies in the series, Netflix now turns the lens towards the machine itself with The Last Salute, a poignant documentary film from the makers of Operation Safed Sagar, which is a love letter to the MiGs, honouring the iconic aircraft as it bids adieu to the Indian Air Force and the nation.
Produced by Matchbox Shots and directed by Kushal Srivastava, The Last Salute premieres on Netflix on 26 August. Featuring Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, alongside pilots who flew the MiG-21 across decades of service, the documentary brings together personal memories, untold stories, and never-before-seen moments that celebrate the aircraft’s enduring legacy.
Talking about the love that Operation Safed Sagar has received and the upcoming documentary, Tanya Bami, Series Head, India, Netflix said , “ We are so excited and humbled by the love and adulation that the show is getting from across the country, the world and the armed forces. You know a story has connected with the audience when the conversations and recommendations are palpable. Ever since its launch, Operation Safed Sagar has taken over the internet with rave reviews about the storytelling, characters, the authentic world of the Indian Air Force and the depth of research from critics and audiences alike. When a project is made with genuine passion, it resonates extraordinarily with audiences. We’ve seen this across several of our titles this year, but Operation Safed Sagar stands out as the clearest example — its reception has been nothing short of a resounding success and we are extremely thankful to the audience for making this story their symbol of national pride this independence day. The show is making us all extremely proud as its hit the #2 spot on the Global Non- English list today! It’s incredibly rewarding to see a well-told, distinctly Indian story resonate so powerfully with audiences across the globe.
And we are taking our collaboration with the IAF further through another story from this world. The MiG-21 became such an integral part of the stories we heard from pilots that we knew its legacy deserved to be explored in its own right. The Last Salute, coming to Netflix on August 26, is a tribute to its 62 years with the Indian Air Force, and to the generations of pilots for whom it became much more than an aircraft .”
Speaking about the response to Operation Safed Sagar and the upcoming documentary, Sanjay Routray, Producer, Matchbox Shots, said , “ Operation Safed Sagar on Netflix introduced audiences to an untold and incredible chapter of the Indian Air Force’s story, and the response from around the world has been incredibly humbling. While making the series, we realised that the MiG-21 wasn’t just an aircraft, it was an emotion for generations of air warriors. The Last Salute takes that story further, exploring the extraordinary bond between the MiG-21 and the generations of fighter pilots who flew it. We hope audiences who connected with Operation Safed Sagar will now experience this deeply personal tribute to an aircraft that helped shape Indian aviation history. ”
Together, Operation Safed Sagar and The Last Salute shine a light on a defining chapter of the Indian Air Force’s history, and the remarkable people and machines at its heart.
Operation Safed Sagar, now streaming on Netflix.
Watch The Last Salute – Premiering 26 August, only on Netflix