Independence Day 2026: From ‘Shershaah’ to ‘Rang De Basanti’ – on which OTT platforms can you watch patriotic films?

If you are planning to spend this holiday at home watching movies, you should definitely add some films based on patriotism and stories of sacrifice for the nation to your watchlist. These movies showcase everything from the bravery of soldiers and the struggle for independence to the spirit of doing something extraordinary for the country.

‘Shershaah’

Sidharth Malhotra’s film ‘Shershaah’ is based on the life of Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra.
The film depicts both his personal life and his journey within the army.
It portrays the story of Vikram Batra’s courage, his dedication to the nation, and his ultimate sacrifice.
You can stream ‘Shershaah’ on Prime Video.

‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar 2’

Ranveer Singh’s recently released films ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar 2’ received immense love from the audience.
The story revolves around a man who goes undercover as a spy in Pakistan to exact revenge on the terrorists present there.
You can watch the first part on Netflix and the second part on JioHotstar.

‘Raazi’

Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Raazi’ presents a patriotic story from a unique perspective.
The film tells the story of an Indian woman who marries into a Pakistani military family during the 1971 war and secretly spies for India.
It depicts a story of sacrifice for the country, where duty rises above family ties and personal emotions.
You can watch this film on Prime Video.

‘Border 2’

Sunny Deol’s ‘Border 2’ is one of the most celebrated patriotic films in Hindi cinema.
Directed by J.P. Dutta, the film is based on the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
The movie portrays a small contingent of Indian soldiers bravely facing a much larger force of enemy troops. People still love this film today, thanks to its patriotism and powerful dialogues.
You can also watch ‘Border 2’ on Prime Video.

‘Sam Bahadur’

Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Sam Bahadur’ is a biopic based on the life of India’s first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw.
The film is directed by Meghna Gulzar.
Vicky Kaushal plays the role of Sam Manekshaw in the movie.
Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Neeraj Kabi, Edward Sonnenblick, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub also appear in pivotal roles alongside him.
The film offers an intimate look at Sam Manekshaw’s military career, his personality, and his dedication to the nation.
You can stream the film on ZEE5.

‘Rang De Basanti’

‘Rang De Basanti’—starring Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Sharman Joshi, and Soha Ali Khan—is another excellent film to watch on Independence Day.
It is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
The story revolves around a British film student who comes to India intending to make a movie about five revolutionaries from the freedom movement.
During this process, she befriends a group of Indian youths, who are gradually inspired to raise their voices against the injustices occurring in their country.
The film connects the story of the freedom struggle with the lives of today’s youth and instills a spirit of doing something for the nation.
You can watch this film on Prime Video and JioHotstar.


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