7 Patriotic Movies to Watch This Kargil Vijay Diwas, 26th July 2025, on OTT

We’ve handpicked 7 soul-stirring Indian war films that’ll make you feel every heartbeat of the battlefield- streaming now on Netflix, Prime Video & more.

Shershaah (2021) - Amazon Prime Video

Biopic on Kargil hero Capt. Vikram Batra. Sidharth Malhotra shines in his best role yet. A powerful, emotional tribute. "Yeh Dil Maange More!"

LOC: Kargil (2003) - Zee5

J.P. Dutta’s war epic on Kargil features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan & Ajay Devgn. A gripping, star-studded retelling of India’s mountain battle.

Lakshya (2004) - Netflix

Hrithik Roshan shines in this Kargil-inspired war drama. Lakshya captures a youth’s journey from confusion to courage in the Indian Army.

Border (1997) - Amazon Prime Video

The original Indian war classic. Border (1997) set during the 1971 war, stars Sunny Deol. Emotional, epic, and forever patriotic.

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) - Netflix

The real-life story of Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena, one of India’s first female combat pilots, who flew into war zones during Kargil. It’s not just about war, it’s about breaking barriers.

Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) - Amazon Prime Video

The war might’ve been different, but the patriotism hits just as hard. Vicky Kaushal’s iconic “How’s the josh?” still echoes today. A sleek, powerful reminder of India’s military precision and willpower.

Avrodh: The Siege Within - SonyLIV

Based on the same Uri mission, this web series offers a more tactical, slow-burn take. If you’re into strategy, defence ops, and behind-the-scenes war planning—this one’s a deep dive.

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