15 Best Patriotic Films for Independence Day

Celebrate India’s spirit this August 15 with these must-watch films!

Border (1997)

True story of 1971 war bravery and sacrifice.

Shershaah (2021)

Biopic of Kargil hero Captain Vikram Batra.

Lagaan (2001)

Villagers challenge British rulers in a cricket match.

Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)

Dramatizes India’s surgical strike against terror camps.

Rang De Basanti (2006)

Youth inspired by freedom fighters to bring change

Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001)

Love and resilience during the Partition.

Major (2022)

Tribute to Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s courage.

Kesari (2019)

21 Sikh soldiers fight 10,000 enemies in battle.

Chak De! India (2007)

Women’s hockey team’s journey to glory.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)

Life of the fearless revolutionary Bhagat Singh.

Sardar Udham (2021)

The story of Udham Singh, who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005)

The tale of the sepoy whose actions sparked the 1857 revolt against the British.

Indian (1996) – Tamil

An ex-freedom fighter turns vigilante to rid society of corruption.

Kuruthi (2021) – Malayalam

A tense thriller about communal harmony, morality, and standing for justice.

Tiranga (1993)

Two officers team up to save the nation from a ruthless terrorist.

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