As India gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day, the spirit of patriotism resonates. Many individuals honor the day by spending time with family or enjoying patriotic movies at home. Numerous patriotic films are available on OTT platforms, providing viewers a way to celebrate India.
If you are looking for entertainment today, several movies on OTT platforms can enhance your celebration. This includes web series and movies. Here are some patriotic films that you can watch, to experience the colors of freedom and feel enthusiastic.
1. ‘Border’
‘Border’, released in 1997, was directed and produced by JP Dutta. The film starred Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Sunil Shetty, Akshay Khanna, Pooja Bhatt, Tabu, and Sharabani Mukherjee in key roles. Anu Malik composed the music, and the songs were popular. You can watch this film on Amazon Prime Video; it is also available for free on YouTube.
2. ‘Tiranga’
Released in 1993, ‘Tiranga’ was directed by Mehul Kumar. The film featured Raj Kumar, Nana Patekar, Deepak Shirke, Varsha Usgaonkar, and Suresh Oberoi in important roles. All the songs of the film were hits, and people still love the movie. Laxmikant Pyarelal created the music. You can watch the film on Amazon Prime Video, and it is also available for free on YouTube.
3. ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’
‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, was released in 2002. Ajay Devgn portrayed Shaheed Bhagat Singh, a role appreciated by fans. Amrita Rao, Sushant Singh, Akhilendra Mishra, Raj Babbar, and Farida Jalal also played significant roles. The film’s songs were hits, and it reminds viewers of the independence era. It’s available for free on YouTube.
4. ‘Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India’
Ashutosh Gowariker directed ‘Lagaan’, released in 2001. The film featured Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Russell Shellay, Paul Blackthorne, Raghuvir Yadav, and Rajendranath Zutshi. The 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’, released in 2007. Shah Rukh Khan played the lead, where he forms a women’s hockey team and leads them to championship glory. Vidya Malvade, Chitrashi Rawat, Sagarika Ghatge, and Tanya Abrol were part of the women’s hockey team. It was a superhit film, and its songs are still loved. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video.
6. ‘Rang De Basanti’
‘Rang De Basanti’, the superhit film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, was released in 2006. Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Sharman Joshi, Soha Ali Khan, R Madhavan, and Kunal Kapoor were in the cast. The songs and the storyline were well-received. The film also shows glimpses of freedom fighters. You can watch it on Prime Video.
7. ‘Swades’
‘Swades’ (2004) was a film in Shah Rukh Khan’s career that didn’t become an instant hit but later became one of his best works. Ashutosh Gowariker directed the film. It is a story about an NRI working at NASA who returns to India and connects with his homeland. Shah Rukh’s performance was touching. You can watch this film on Netflix.
8. ‘Raazi’
Meghna Gulzar’s hit film ‘Raazi’ (2018) stars Alia Bhatt. She plays a RAW agent who marries the son of a Pakistani army officer. The film highlights the intelligence gained from this relationship, and it was well-received. The songs were successful, and the film performed well. Alia Bhatt gave a notable performance. You can watch ‘Raazi’ on Amazon Prime Video.
9. ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’
‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, released in 2019, was directed by Aditya Dhar. Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, and Mohit Raina delivered strong performances. It enhances appreciation for the Indian Army. The songs were popular. You can 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 soldier in the 1999 Kargil War, played by Sidharth Malhotra.
Kiara Advani co-starred with him in this film, and they fell in love on set. Later, Sidharth married Kiara. You can watch ‘Shershaah’ on Amazon Prime Video.