As India marks its 79th Independence Day, the nation is filled with patriotic fervor. Many people celebrate by spending time with family or enjoying patriotic movies at home. Numerous patriotic films are available on OTT platforms, inspiring viewers to celebrate India’s freedom.
If you’re looking for something to watch today, several movies on OTT platforms will enhance the festive atmosphere. This includes web series and movies. Below are some patriotic movies you can enjoy, experiencing the colors of freedom and feeling enthusiastic.
1. ‘Border’
‘Border,’ released in 1997, was directed and produced by JP Dutta. The film featured Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Sunil Shetty, Akshay Khanna, Pooja Bhatt, Tabu, and Sharabani Mukherjee in leading roles. Anu Malik composed the music, and the songs were highly popular. This film is available on Amazon Prime Video and can also be watched for free on YouTube.
2. ‘Tiranga’
‘Tiranga,’ released in 1993, was directed by Mehul Kumar. The film starred Raj Kumar, Nana Patekar, Deepak Shirke, Varsha Usgaonkar, and Suresh Oberoi in important roles. All the songs from the film were hits, and the movie remains a favorite. Laxmikant Pyarelal composed the music. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, and it is also available for free on YouTube.
3. ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’
Rajkumar Santoshi directed ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh,’ released in 2002. Ajay Devgn portrayed Shaheed Bhagat Singh, earning praise from fans. Amrita Rao, Sushant Singh, Akhilendra Mishra, Raj Babbar, and Farida Jalal were also in important roles. The film’s songs were hits, and it evokes memories of the independence era. You can watch this film for free on YouTube.
4. ‘Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India’
Ashutosh Gowariker directed ‘Lagaan,’ released in 2001. The film starred Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Russell Shellay, Paul Blackthorne, Raghuvir Yadav, and Rajendranath Zutshi in key roles. This fictional story is set during the British Raj, where villagers play cricket with the British to avoid paying taxes. You can watch this film on Netflix.
5. ‘Chak De India’
Shimit Amin directed ‘Chak De India,’ which was released in 2007. Shah Rukh Khan played the lead role, forming a women’s hockey team and leading them to victory. The women’s hockey team included Vidya Malvade, Chitrashi Rawat, Sagarika Ghatge, and Tanya Abrol. It was a superhit film with enduringly popular songs. Watch it on Amazon Prime Video.
6. ‘Rang De Basanti’
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directed the superhit ‘Rang De Basanti,’ which was released in 2006. Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Sharman Joshi, Soha Ali Khan, R Madhavan, and Kunal Kapoor were in the cast. Both the songs and storyline were well-received, and the film also features glimpses of freedom fighters. Watch it on Prime Video.
7. ‘Swades’
‘Swades,’ released in 2004, was a film that initially performed moderately but later became one of Shah Rukh Khan’s best. Ashutosh Gowariker directed the film. It tells the story of an NRI working at NASA who returns to India and becomes connected to his homeland. Shah Rukh’s performance was very impactful. Watch this film on Netflix.
8. ‘Raazi’
Meghna Gulzar’s hit film ‘Raazi,’ released in 2018, stars Alia Bhatt. She plays a RAW agent who marries the son of a Pakistani army officer. The film explores the intelligence gathered through this relationship, and it was well-received. The songs were successful, and the film performed well at the box office. Alia Bhatt gave a remarkable performance. Watch it on Amazon Prime Video.
9. ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’
‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ was released in 2019 and was directed by Aditya Dhar. Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, and Mohit Raina delivered strong performances. Watching the film increases appreciation for the Indian Army. The songs were popular. Watch it for free on ZEE5.
10. ‘Shershaah’
‘Shershaah,’ directed by Vishnu Vardhan, was released in 2021. It is a biopic about Captain Vikram Batra, a key figure in the 1999 Kargil War, played by Sidharth Malhotra.
Kiara Advani co-starred in this film, and they developed a relationship on set. Later, Sidharth married Kiara. You can watch ‘Shershaah’ on Amazon Prime Video.
