India rejoices to celebrate its 75th Independence Day on the 15th of August 2021 which marks the day when India got freed up from British rule.
With Independence Day just a day away, we already started to get goosebumps with that feeling of patriotism as the national flag will be hoisted at the Red Fort by our Prime Minister tomorrow on August 15.
Our Independence Day also reminds us of the sacrifices made by a number of freedom fighters and brave soldiers.
Well, a number of films have also been made to remember our brave hearts as well as spark that feeling of patriotism and love for the country.
10 Best Movies to Watch on Indian Independence Day
And ahead of Independence Day, let us revisit some of the best movies which you can binge-watch by simply sitting at the comfort of your homes!
So, stock up your favorite snacks as well as some popcorn before you kick start watching the 10 best movies that will make you feel nostalgic.
1. Shershaah
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
Shershaah film was released recently on August 12 ahead of Independence day. Shershaah is a biographical war action film directed by Vishnuvardhan. The film is a homage to the courage of Indian soldiers.
The film showcases the life journey of Param Vir Chakra awardee and army captain Vikram Batra, played by Sidharth Malhotra. Vikram Batra sacrifices his life during the Kargil War of 1999.
2. Border
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
‘Border’ is another patriotic movie that garnered a lot of love from the viewers. This war movie shows the real events that occurred during the Battle of Longewala between India and Pakistan in the year 1971. It depicts how 120 Indian soldiers took care of their posts the whole night and received help from the Indian Air Force.
The film was directed by J. P. Dutta and featured an ensemble cast of Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Jackie Shroff, Sudesh Berry, Puneet Issar, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. Supporting roles were played by Tabu, Raakhee, Pooja Bhatt, and Sharbani Mukherjee.
This film will certainly make you feel nostalgic by looking at the Bravehearts battling for the country.
3. Uri: The Surgical Strike
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
This super hit patriotic film which broke the box office records is about the surgical strike operation carried by our Indian army. Well if you love war films, this is one such movie that cannot be missed.
Vicky Kaushal plays the lead role in the film as Major Vihan Shergill.
I’m sure at the end of the movie, you would ask everyone around you, “How’s the Josh?”
4. Chak De! India
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
What could be the better option rather than watching a film based on our national sport Hockey!
Also, if you are a Shah Rukh Khan fan, this movie could be like icing on the cake to watch on the occasion of Independence Day.
Shah Rukh Khan portrays the role of Kabir Khan, who takes charge of the Indian Women’s National Hockey Team as its coach. Kabir Khan puts all his efforts to ensure that his team emerges victorious. This sports film is helmed by Shimit Amin.
The titular ‘Chak De India’ song is another highlight of the movie which for sure is gonna give you goosebumps! Meanwhile, enjoy the song here:
5. The Legend of Bhagat Singh
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
The Legend of Bhagat Singh is a biography film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film is based on the life of Bhagat Singh.
Ajay Devgan portrays the role of the young revolutionary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. The film has received immense love from the viewers.
6. Gandhi
IMDb Rating: 8/10
This is a period biographical film that depicts the important events in the life of Mahatma Gandhi, also referred to as ‘Father of the Nation’. The film has been directed by Richard Attenborough.
Ben Kingsley was seen playing the role of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi aka Mahatma Gandhi. The movie shows the tale of Mahatma Gandhi and his struggle to make India free from British rule.
This inspiring movie received huge love all across and also won eight Academy Awards as well as five Golden Globe Awards.
7. Lagaan
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
The film Lagaan is one of the huge hit movies by Aamir Khan. The movie which is set in colonial India shows the story of a group of Indian villagers lead by Bhuvan (Aamir Khan) who have no idea about cricket but because of their high spirits, they have a face-off with the British Colony team to get agricultural tax waiver.
The Ashutosh Gowariker directorial film is one of the must-watch movies this Independence Day. The movie has been a huge success and was even nominated for the Academy Awards in 2002.
8. Lakshya
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
This is another movie to watch if you love war movies. The film is based on the Kargil War. The film which is directed by Farhan Akhtar depicts the story of a young man joining the army without an aim and how he finds the true purpose of his life in the midst of the war.
Hrithik Roshan plays the role of the young army officer Karan Shergill. You can binge-watch this movie on Netflix.
9. Mangal Pandey: The Rising
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
This is a historical biographical drama directed by Ketan Mehta. The film depicts the rise of an Indian soldier(sepoy), Mangal Pandey played by Aamir Khan. Mangal Pandey raises his voice against the British when he finds that a rifle using cartridges with beef was introduced by the East India Company.
This revolt was also referred to as Sepoy Mutiny by the British. Mangal Pandey led the revolt of 1857 which is otherwise known as the first war of Indian Independence.
10. LOC: Kargil
IMDb Rating: 5.2/10
Yet another J.P. Dutta war film, LOC: Kargil is based on the Kargil war that was fought between India and Pakistan. The film makes us realise the sacrifices made by the soldiers on the battlefield.
The movie features Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, and Sunil Shetty in lead roles. Watch the movie to get a glimpse of the lives of the brave martyrs.
Well, apart from the above 10 movies, there are a few other movies too which we could not include in our list of the best movies to watch on Independence Day.
However, if any of your favorite movies is from our list, let us know in the comments section!
