Happy Independence Day: From Jawan, Shershaah to Swades; Here are 10 patriotic-themed movies that are sure to evoke love for the nation

Since Independence Day is here, patriotism is apparent. The joyful attitude is in the air, with people buying flags and special tricolour hoistings. During this period, many people go out with their families to celebrate the national holiday, others prefer to stay at home and watch patriotic flicks. On Independence Day, let’s revisit the top 10 movies that will leave you with goosebumps

Here are the top 10 movies to watch on Independence Day

Jawan

Sensational director Atlee directed the biggest blockbuster Jawan starring an ensemble cast of Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi is among the perfect films to celebrate Independence Day. The film tells a story about a developing nation and the battle against corruption. Directed and written by Atlee, the film presents a perfect blend of action, emotions, and love for the nation and also exposes the corrupt political system.

Mission Mangal

Mission Mangal directed by Jagan Shakti and starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan is a film that celebrates the spirit of the nation. The film cherishes the journey of women scientist, played by Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Kirti Kulhari, and Taapsee Pannu, and how the entire team along with Akshay Kumar made the nation proud by successfully launching a missile. The theme of the film makes it a must-watch on the Independence Day.

Parmanu – The Story Of Pokhran

John Abraham, Diana Penty starrer, “Parmanu – The Story of Pokhran” directed by Abhishek Sharma is a film that every Indian must be proud of. The film tells the story of India’s first nuclear test in Pokhran, which was code-named Operation Smiling Buddha. Both John Abraham and Diana Penty performed brilliantly in the film as IAS and Intelligence Bureau officers respectively.

Lagaan

The epic story “Lagaan” directed by Ashutosh Gowariker is set in the late 19th century, amid British colonial control. In order to escape paying onerous taxes, a group of villagers in the movie challenge their British captors to a game of cricket. Lagaan, which stars Aamir Khan, is a story about the tenacity, cohesion, and unwavering spirit of the Indian people. The film has become a beloved classic due to its unique blend of sports, drama, and patriotism.

Swades

When it comes to a perfect film to celebrate the theme of developing nation on Independence Day – Ashutosh Gowariker’s directorial Swades, is a film that will always be cherished by the audiences. The film starring Shah Rukh Khan, tells the story of Mohan essayed by Khan who aims to make his country India, a developing one.

Border

JP Dutta directed the multistarrer Border (1997) tells the story of the Battle of Longewala. From the dialogues to the music to the story, and screenplay, the film starring Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, and Suniel Shetty is a classic. A sequel ‘Border 2’ is also in the making that will hit the theatres in 2026.

URI- The Surgical Strike

The film “URI- The Surgical Strike”, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Vicky Kaushal, will instil patriotism in everyone’s hearts. The film tells the account of a surgical strike carried out in Pakistan in response to a tragedy in Uri, Kashmir, in 2016.

Shershaah

Shershaah starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani and directed by Vishnuvardhan, is based on the life of Captain Vikram Batra, who died in the Kargil War in 1999 and was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra. The film would move everyone to tears and make them respect Late Captain Vikram Batra for his bravery and sacrifice for the nation.

Rang De Basanti

Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Soha Ali Khan and Sharman Joshi starrer “Rang De Basanti” (2006) is one of the solid films when it comes to patriotism. The music by AR Rahman, the novel written by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and the performances by the lead cast – this film ages like a fine wine among the audiences of every section and is even considered a milestone in the genre.

Raazi

The espionage thriller ‘Raazi’ directed by Meghna Gulzar and starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal is heavily inspired by Harinder Singh Sikka’s book ‘Calling Sehmat’. The film focuses on Sehmat’s undercover mission during which she marries a Pakistani army commander of the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

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