12 Exceptional Patriotic Movies You Need To Binge-Watch With Your Fam This Republic Day

Republic Day is right around the corner, and no matter how much we criticise a few things about our country throughout the year, on this day we all unite and just embrace our love and pride for our motherland. That feeling of being a proud Indian evokes something we just can’t explain in words - it’s simply surreal. So, this Republic Day, to complement the spirit of nationalism and pride amongst our hearts, we’ve got you a hand-picked list of the best patriotic movies that will give you happy tears by the end. Bookmark your faves and do add them to your binge list! 

1. The Legend Of Bhagat Singh  

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Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, this movie is a marvellous tribute to the legendary freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru and their sacrifice for our country. This one remarkably takes us through the freedom struggles and courage that they showed against the East India Company for the sake of their country and countrymen. This movie will defo give you goosebumps by the end. 

Watch Online Here | The Legend Of Bhagat Singh 

2. Maa Tujhe Salam 

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Maa Tujhe Salam is a tale that recreates the sacrifice and struggles our soldiers go through for us on the borders. The plot revolves around Major Pratab Singh and his battalion who have been assigned duty near the Indo-Pakistan border where two leaders, Gul Mustan and Lala are plotting to liberate Kashmir from India so that they can take control, but things do not go accordingly as one loyalist of Lala, Albaksh begins to leak important information to the Indian army, and they fight back against it. This one will unequivocally fill your heart with gratitude. 

Watch Online Here | Maa Tujhe Salam  

3. Rang De Basanti

Rang De Basanti exemplifies the spirit of patriotism in the modern day. The plot of the movie is set around 6 friends who are college students and start working on a documentary. This one explores parallels between how things would change if today's youth were as driven as those in pre-independent India. This one will surely take you through a rollercoaster of emotions. 

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4. Chak De! India 

Shahrukh Khan’s Chak De! India disrupted the Bollywood box office with the impeccable acting of the entire star cast and distinct storyline. The plot of this movie revolves around Kabir Khan (Shahrukh Khan), the ex-Indian Hockey Captain who has now come back as the coach of the Women's National Hockey team filled with a rag-tag bunch of girls who barely understand the meaning of ‘teamwork’. Their journey of discovering themselves, playing together as a team and representing the country will keep you hooked till the end.

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5. Lagaan  

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Directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar and starring Amir Khan, Lagan is one of the best movies of its era. This one revolves around a bunch of Indian farmers and their struggle against British officers where they end up competing in a cricket match to save their land and crops which is essentially a metaphor for our country fighting to save its identity from the East India Company. Lagan is a perf movie to watch with your fam to enlighten your love for the motherland. 

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6. Border 

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This multi-starrer movie beautifully retells the story of the battle of Longewala and how a band Of 120 Indian soldiers defended their post all night until they received assistance from the Indian Air Force the next morning. Also, ‘sandese aate hai’ from Border is an evergreen song that can make even the coldest hearts teary.  Pro Tip - Do grab a tissue box before watching this one, ‘cause you’ll def need it. 

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7. URI: The Surgical Strike 

How’s The Josh? High, sir! Now, if you didn’t have goosebumps by the end of this movie, we’re judging you really hard. The plot of this one retells the extremely significant event of Indian history - The Uri surgical strike where Major Vihaan Singh Shergill and his team avenges the killing of our soldiers by terrorists who had snuck into the army base camp. With impeccable acting and remarkable direction, it is indeed a masterpiece in all senses.

Watch Online Here | URI: The Surgical Strike 

8. Swadesh 

Directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, Swadesh is a timeless classic that revolves around an ambitious young man (Shahrukh khan) who is working in NASA and comes to India for a vacay. However, after coming here he falls in love with the motherland again and decides to quit his fancy job and stay back. This movie is a reminder that how our youth is our strength and can change the entire situation of our country if given the opportunity. 

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9. The Ghazi Attack 

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Inspired by true events, The Ghazi Attack is India's first underwater war film. The plot of this movie revolves around the events that unfolded right before the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971 when the Pakistani Submarine Ghazi (Asia's most powerful fast-attack submarine at the time) attempted to destroy the Indian aircraft carrier Vikrant. With a strong plot and crisp direction, this will keep you hooked till the end. 

Watch Online Here | The Ghazi Attack 

10. Raazi 

Raazi is a spy thriller set in 1971 when the winds of war were blowing between India and Pakistan. It is a female protagonist movie and is an adaptation of Harinder Sikka’s novel ‘Calling Sehmat,’ which is a true-life story involving a 20-year-old Kashmiri girl. Alia Bhatt’s outstanding performance, Kaushal’s delightful presence and Megna Gulzar’s commendable direction surely make this movie an experience in itself that you shouldn’t miss at all. 

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11. Lakshya  

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Lakshya is one of our favourite movies to watch whenever we feel demotivated and low. The storyline of this one talks about a young lazy boy, Karan Shergill (Hrithik Roshan), who has no aim in life and later transforms himself into a responsible army officer. The movie depicts Karan's true dedication towards his goal and love for his country that he discovers later. Lakshya grabbed quite a few awards and is definitely worth a watch this Republic Day.

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12. Mangal Pandey 

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Aamir Khan’s Mangal Pandey is truly one of the most underrated movies that deserve way more appreciation. As the name suggests, it is a tribute to the greatest freedom fighter of our country, Mangal Pandey and retells the tale of the first Indian rebellion in 1857. The astounding acting of the entire team will surely evoke the feeling of love, pride and honour for your motherland.

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So, which of these movies will you enjoy with your fam, this Republic Day?