India’s 80th Independence Day provides the best possible opportunity to re-watch films on bravery, sacrifice, independence and national pride. Whether you want to watch war dramas or stories of India’s freedom struggle, there are many such movies available on OTT platforms that can make your August 15 movie marathon enjoyable. If you wish to celebrate Independence Day from home, then here are 10 patriotic movies that you must watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar and other OTT platforms.

1. Shershaah

Featuring Sidharth Malhotra as the lead, Shershaah is based on the true story of one of the country’s most loved military heroes, Captain Vikram Batra. It not only includes the life story of the hero but also includes the tales of valor and sacrifices during the Kargil War. This movie is best to watch around the time of Independence Day. You can watch Shershaah on Amazon Prime Video.

2. Uri: The Surgical Strike

One of the most liked movies that depict patriotism in today’s era is the movie Uri: The Surgical Strikes starring Vicky Kaushal. This movie has been made on the basis of Indian surgical strikes that were conducted in 2016. This movie’s action-packed scenes and patriotic dialogues make it a favorite to watch in movie marathons.

3. Sardar Udham

Vicky Kaushal stars in Sardar Udham, a movie depicting the story and revolutionary struggles of Udham Singh. This film talks about the trauma and rage he went through after the incident at Jallianwala Bagh and how he wanted justice for himself. Instead of going the traditional route, the film tries to make the freedom struggle of India more serious and atmospheric. This movie can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

4. Raazi

Combining elements of patriotism and espionage, Raazi is a movie starring Alia Bhatt. The movie, which takes place during the India-Pakistan conflict in 1971, features Sehmat, an Indian woman working as a spy. Her sacrifice adds an additional dimension to the theme of patriotism in the movie.

5. Border

One of the most renowned war movies made in Bollywood is "Border" starring Sunny Deol. It is based on the famous battle of Longewala where the Indian soldiers fight for their base amidst the difficult situation. Being highly sentimental performances, popular music songs, and grand scenes of war, the movie stays in the category of best patriotic movies to watch. The list of patriotic movies is also available at Amazon's Prime Video site.

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6. Kesari

The movie is about the Battle of Saragarhi starring Akshay Kumar where a few Sikhs have fought against the huge army. Courage and sacrifice being the main themes of the movie, Kesari is an ideal choice to be viewed on the day of Independence Day.

7. Major

Major by Adivi Sesh is based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, an officer who sacrificed his life while trying to save civilians during the 26/11 terrorist attack in Mumbai. The biopic revolves around his childhood, career, and heroic acts during the attacks. It has also been listed among OTT patriotic films from India.

8. Sam Bahadur

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw is portrayed by Vicky Kaushal in this biopic war film directed by Meghna Gulzar. The film is about the illustrious life and career of the great military man, providing a more character-oriented portrayal of a much-admired military man of India.

9. Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran

Starring John Abraham, “Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran” is based on the 1998 nuclear tests of India conducted in Pokhran. The movie talks about the people who work in the background to make this mission happen while keeping it a secret from the world.

10. The Ghazi Attack

The Ghazi Attack is a film set underwater during the India-Pakistan war in 1971. It is all about the submarine of India named INS Karanj that is on some enigmatic mission. The confined nature and military thriller nature of this movie makes it different from the normal patriotic movies. The Ghazi Attack is one of the patriotic films recommended by Amazon Prime Video.

Final Take

From Shershaah to Uri: The Surgical Strike and Sardar Udham to Border and Major, there are a variety of perspectives through which one can watch movies with themes of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism. With war movies, historical drama and military thrillers available for viewing, the upcoming Independence Day 2026 promises much more.

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