Top Patriotic Movies That You Should Watch Right Now!

India is a country that has embraced diversity wholeheartedly. From honouring varied traditions to celebrating diverse stories, India is the land of culture. And filmmakers know this very well. Over the years, the Indian cinema’s archive has accumulated compelling stories, making you experience patriotism like never before. Whether it is war films or real-life inspired stories, Indian filmmakers have delivered cinematic gems that have helped us make sense of the nation’s reality. If you are in the spirit of appreciating our beautiful country, here is a list of movies that you can watch on ZEE5!

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1.     The Kashmir Files

Box-office smasher ‘The Kashmir Files’ has taken the nation by storm. Written and directed by the distinguished Vivek Agnihotri, the film captures the events of the 1990s exodus of Kashmiri Pandits. The harrowing tale presents a compelling case to viewers that will make you reconsider the reality of our nation.

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The film has a stellar cast of Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Mithun Chakraborty in pivotal roles. Soon after its release, it broke all box-office records and became one of the most successful movies of 2022. The gut-wrenching narration, stellar performances by lead actors, and the excellent direction will keep you hooked till the end to uncover the secrets. You can now watch this eye-opener online on ZEE5!

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2.    Uri: The Surgical Strike

Do you remember the famous dialogue ‘How’s the Josh’ used by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in many of his speeches? ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ played a huge role in it. This film will evoke your emotions and pride for our nation. The highly rated flick tells the tale of the Indian army carrying out a secret operation against the suspected Pakistan militants in Kashmir.

The 2019 action thriller is directed by the famed Aditya Dhar and features a strong story, heart-racing stunts, and memorable performances by an ensemble cast. With Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, and Mohit Raina in the lead, the film is inspired by the 2016 ‘Surgical Strikes’ of the Indian army.

3.    Krantiveer

Krantiveer is a compelling tale that reminds us to recall our Indian values. The film is based on the story of a brave man who sets out to fight social injustice in a small town in India. Directed by Mehul Kumar, the movie has won a National Award and is one of the most influential pieces of cinematography today. With Nana Patekar, Dimple Kapadia, Paresh Rawal, and Mamta Kulkarni as leads, the blockbuster will make you realise our responsibilities as citizens in our one-of-a-kind-nation.

4.   Parmanu

Parmanu is a historical drama based on the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests done by the Indian army. In the movie, IAS officer Ashwat is tasked to handle the operation of testing nuclear weapons but must ensure that the American intelligence agencies do not know about it. The movie has John Abraham, Diana Penty, Boman Irani, and Mark Bennington in the lead. It showcases the inspiring journey of our army to protect our country and establish it as a nuclear state.

5.    The Tashkent Files

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Tashkent Files’ is one of the first instalments of the series. The political thriller deep dives into the mysterious death of India’s most prominent political personality, ‘Lal Bahadur Shashtri’. The film showcases the journey of an investigative journalist as she tries to uncover the truth behind the scenes. With ace actors Mithun Chakraborty, Pankaj Tripathi, and Naseeruddin Shah in pivotal roles, the film will raise the feeling of patriotism in you. As the winner of 2 National Awards, this film is a must-have addition to your binge list.

6.   Republic

Republic is a 2021 Telugu movie written and directed by the talented Deva Katta. The socio-political movies make us aware of our grim reality but also show us that there is hope at the end of the tunnel. The Sai Dharam Tej starrer movie poses a critical question: Are we as a democratic nation ready for a change? Can we rise above the caste system and other divisions? The film doesn’t paint its characters in black or white. Instead, it encourages citizens to reflect on their choices.

7.    State of Siege: Temple Attack

The Akshaye Khanna starrer ‘State of Siege: Temple Attack’ is a 2020 film inspired by the real-life terrorist attack on the Akshardham temple in Gujarat in 2002. The action thriller focuses on the rescue operation led by NSG Commando Hanut Singh. With terrorists holding several people hostage and assaulting the temple in a planned attack, it is up to the National Security Guards to seize the command of the situation. The film attempts to provide a detailed overview of the event and appreciates the protectors of our nation. If you love watching war or combat films, this piece will arrest your attention from the start.

8.    Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

This iconic 2001 film is one of the influential pieces in Bollywood’s archive. Set during the 1947 Partition of India, the film tells the story of a truck driver, Tara Singh, who falls in love with a Muslim girl belonging to an aristocratic family. As the winner of several accolades, the film offers a compelling take on the Partition of India. It has a talented cast of Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, Amrish Puri, and Lillete Dubey. The film’s passionate patriotism and the emotions it evokes make it a riveting watch.

9.   Purab Aur Pashchim

This 1970 Bollywood drama produced and directed by Manoj Kumar stars the actor himself, Saira Banu, Ashok Kumar, and Prem Chopra in lead roles. The film shows the life of Bharat, who travels to Britain for studies and sees the apathy of Indians settled in Britain. Upon seeing such misconceptions, Bharat attempts to raise the image of India. Being ahead of its time, Purab Aur Pashchim is an eye-opener for every Indian.

10.   Paltan

Released in 2018, Paltan is an action-war film inspired by the 1962 Sino-Indian war. The film features events at the LOC between India and China at Nathula Pass. It shows the Indian Army’s Rajput battalion putting on an unbeatable defence against an unreasonable Chinese counterpart. The riveting war film is action-packed with heart-bursting stunts and showcases the brave hearts of our Indian army achieving a bittersweet victory.