Here we have top 10 Movies that define India in many ways- Sacrifice, Love for nation, Patriotism, History.
India produces more than 1500-2000 films every year. The Hindi film industry, Bollywood also offers several movies which is a must watch. These movies helps us as an individual to understand the history and value of India. These movies below portrays patriotism, sacrifice and historical moments which we as an Indian needs to know.
Let’s Have A Look On The Top Movie Recommendation
1] SARDAR UDHAM
Sardhar Udham was released in the year 2021. This movie is based on Udham Singh who is best known for assassinating Michael’ O Dwyer.
This assassination was done in revenge for the JallianWala Bagh Massacre in 1919, Amritsar.
INFORMATION ABOUT JALLIANWALLA BAGH MASSACRE
JALLIANWALLA BAGH MASSACRE took place in Amritsar in the year 1919.Michael’ O Dyer along with his troops blocked the exit and ordered his troops to fire in the crowd.
This event resulted in the death of thousands of innocent people who were present in the crowd.
WHO WAS UDHAM SINGH?
Udham Singh also known as Shaheed-i-Azam Sardar was a well known figure for the Independence of India. He was born into a Sikh Family on 26 December 1899. Along with his sibling he spent his childhood and teenage days in the Orphanage after the loss of their parents.
He is best known for assassinating Michael’ O Dwyer, the former lieutenant governor of Punjab in the year 1940. He went all the way from India to London and took revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. The assassination was based on the event when Michael’ O Dwyer with no heart asked his troops to fire on the crowd. He named himself in the custody of London as Ram Mohammad Singh Azad representing the major religious of India.
He fought for the life of death of the thousands of innocent people who lost their life in the event. He went on hunger strike when he was imprisoned in the jail of London, He was thus hanged in July 1940.
With due respect, he is still remembered for the sacrifice and contribution for the freedom struggle of India.
DETAILED INFORMATION
| MAIN ROLE- | VICKY KAUSHAL PLAYED THE ROLE OF UDHAM SINGH |
| DIRECTOR: | Shoojit Sircar |
| AWARDS WON- | 1] National Film Award for Best Hindi Feature Film- 2023 2] IIFA Award for Best Actor- 2022 3]Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography 2022 4] Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor 5] National Film Award for Best Cinematography 4] Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film 5] Filmfare Award for Best Background Score 6] National Film Award for Best Costume Design 7] Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay 8] National Film Award for Best Sound Design 9] National Film Award for Best Production Design 10] Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design 11] Filmfare Award for Best Sound Design 12] Filmfare Award for Best Special Effects 13] Filmfare Award for Best Production Design |
| WATCH IT NOW ON- | MX PLAYER |
2] KESARI
Kesari was released in the year 2019. This movie provides the information about the Battle of Saragarhi.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE BATTLE OF SARAGARHI
The Battle of Saragarhi was a historic 1897 battle in which 21 Sikh Soldiers of the British Indian Army fought valiantly against 10000 of Afghan tribesmen.
All 21 soldiers fought to the death but managed to kill over 600 attackers by making this one of the most heroic last stands in the history of Military.
WHO WAS HAVILDAR ISHAR SINGH?
Havildar Ishar Singh was a real life soldier in the British Indian Army and the leader of the 21 Sikh soldiers who fought heroically in the Battle of Saragarhi on 12th September, 1897. Ishar Singh is honored as a martyr and national hero in India.
His Story is widely commemorated in Indian military history , and the film Kesari dramatizes his leadership and sacrifice.
DETAILED INFORMATION
| MAIN ROLE | Akshay Kumar played the lead role of Havildar Ishar Singh |
| DIRECTOR | Anurag Singh |
| CAST | Parineeti Chopra as Ishar Singh’s wife Edward Sonnenblick, Mir Sarwar , Ashwath Bhatt |
| AWARDS WON- | 1] National Film Award for Best Special Effects. 2] Zee Cine Awards- Best Actor (Critics) for Akshay Kumar, Best Background 3] Score. 4] Filmfare Awards- Nominated for Best Actor and other categories |
| WATCH IT NOW ON- | Amazon Prime Video |
3] KESARI CHAPTER 2
Kesari 2 was released in the year 2025. This movie provides historical insight into the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab, when British troops led by General Reginald Dyer opened fire on a large, peaceful gathering of Indians protesting against the Rowlatt Act. Without any warning, the soldiers blocked the only exits and fired 1,650 rounds into the crowd, killing around 379 people according to official British reports, though Indian estimates suggest over 1,000 were killed and many more injured.
The massacre caused national outrage and became a turning point in India’s struggle for independence, strengthening anti-British sentiment and leading leaders like Mahatma Gandhi to launch a broader movement for freedom.
Kesari Chapter 2 is a fictional historical drama that continues the legacy of courage and patriotism from the original Kesari. Symbolically , Kesari Chapter 2 would represent the transformation from battlefield bravery to mass civil resistance.
Who is Justice C. Sankaran Nair?
Justice C. Sankaran Nair was a courageous Indian judge and nationalist who took a bold stand against British colonial rule after the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919. He was a member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council, the only Indian at that time in such a high position.
Justice Sankaran Nair’s actions inspired many Indians. He used his legal brilliance and moral courage to fight colonial injustice by making him a key figure in India’s struggle for freedom.
DETAILED INFORMATION
| MAIN ROLE | Akshay Kumar portrayed the role of Justice C. Sankaran Nair |
| DIRECTOR | Karan Singh Tyagi |
| CAST | R. Madhavan as Advocate Neville McKinley , a fictional Anglo- Indian Lawyer representing the British Crown. Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill, a determined law student aiding Nair. Regina Cassandra as Parvathy Nair, Sankaran’s Wife. Simon Paisley Day as General Reginald Dyer Vicky Kaushal serves as the narrator (Voiceover) |
| LANGUAGE | Hindi |
| WATCH IT NOW ON- | Not Yet Available for Streaming on Official OTT Platforms. |
4] SKY FORCE
Sky Force was released in the year 2025. This movie provides the information about the deadlist airstrike during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War.
INFORMATION ABOUT 1965 Indo-Pakistani War.
The 1965 Indo- Pakistan War was a significant military conflict between India and Pakistan which is primarily centered around the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir.
The conflict was rooted in Pakistan’s attempt to infiltrate forces into Jammu and Kashmir under Operation Gibraltar by aiming to provoke rebellion against Indian rule. The war highlighted the bravery of soldiers and airmen, such as Major Abdul Hamid and Air Marshal Arjan Singh and marked a significant moment in South Asian Military history.
Who is Captain Vijaya Singh?
Captain Vijay Singh is portrayed as a brave and skilled Indian Air Force officer who played a pivotal role in executing one of India’s deadliest airstrikes during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War. His story serves as a cinematic tribute to the fearless pilots who defended the nation’s skies during a critical chapter in Indian military history.
DETAILED INFORMATION
| MAIN ROLE | Akshay Kumar as Wing Commander Group Captain Kumar Om Ahuja. Veer Pahariya as Captain Vijaya “Tabby” Singh inspired by Squadron Leader Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya. |
| DIRECTOR | Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur |
| SUPPORTING CAST | Sara Ali Khan Nimrat Kaur Sharad Kelkar Mohit Chauhan Manish Chaudhari |
| PRODUCERS | Maddock Films and Jio Studios |
| WATCH IT NOW ON- | Amazon Prime Video |
5] CHHAVA
Chhava was released in the year 2025. This movie provides the information about the heroic life and legacy of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, a valiant son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Who was Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj?
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was the courageous and scholarly son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who was the founder of the Maratha Empire.
After the death of Shivaji Maharaj in 1680, Sambhaji ascended the throne at a time when the Maratha Empire faced internal dissent and external threats especially from the Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb.
Despite facing numerous challenges, including betrayal and capture , he refused to bow to enemy forces and was brutally executed in 1689 for his unyeilding stand. His sacrifice and heroism have made him a revered figure in Indian history.
DETAILED INFORMATION
| MAIN ROLE | Played by Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the courageous and determined son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. |
| DIRECTOR | Laxman Utekar |
| PRODUCERS | Hemant Dubey Rajdeep Gupta Sharada Karki Anand Mishra Sanjeev Mishra Pooja Prem Patheja Dinesh Vijan |
| WRITERS | Laxman Utekar Rishi Virmani Kaustubh Savarkar Unman Bankar Omkar Mahajan Shivaji Sawant |
| COMPOSER | A. R. Rahman |
| WATCH IT NOW ON- | Netflix |
6] KASHMIR FILES
Kashmir Files was released in the year 2022. The film presents a fictional storyline centered around the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from Indian- Administered Kashmir.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE 1990 EXODUS OF KASHMIR HINDUS FROM INDIAN ADMINISTERED KASHMIR
The Kashmir Files is based on the real-life exodus of Kashmiri Hindus (also known as Kashmiri Pandits) from the Kashmir Valley in 1990. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Kashmir faced a surge in militancy and terrorism, influenced by political instability, Islamic extremism, and support from across the border.
This tragic event has been a deeply painful chapter for the Kashmiri Hindu Community, and for many years, it was either overlooked or underrepresented in mainstream media and cinema. The Kashmir Files aims to bring attention to these events, showing the pain, loss, and longing of the displaced community.
Who is Pushkal Nath Pandit?
Pushkar Nath represents the plight of hundreds of thousands of Kashmiri Pandits who were forced to leave the Valley in 1990. His character depicts the events that unfolded in the valley and the sufferings Kashmiri Pandits went through during the mass exodus.
DETAILED INFORMATION
| MAIN ROLE | Anupam Kher as Pushkal Nath Pandit |
| DIRECTOR | Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri |
| AWARDS WON- | 69th National Film Awards in the year 2023 – Best Feature Film on National Integration – Best Supporting Actress Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards in the year 2023 – Best Film – Most Versatile Actor of the year LIFFT India Awards in the year 2022 – Best Feature Film on Human Rights |
| LANGUAGE | Hindi , Tamil, Telegu, Kannada and English |
| WATCH IT NOW ON- | Zee5 |
7] SAM BAHADUR
Sam Bahadur was released in the year 2023. This movie provides the information about the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, who was India’s First Field Marshal.
Manekshaw played important roles in the Indo-Pak War of 1947, the Sino-Indian War of 1962, and the Indo-Pak War of 1965. He became the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal in 1973. He was deeply respected not only by his soldiers but also by political leaders like Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, with whom he shared a bold and candid rapport.
Who Was Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw?
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw was a legendary Indian Army officer whose military career spanned over four decades and five wars. Born in 1914, he was among the first batch of cadets to graduate from the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.
DETAILED INFORMATION
| MAIN ROLE | Portrayed by Vicky Kaushal, who takes on the character of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, India’s First Field Marshal. |
| DIRECTOR | Meghna Gulzar |
| AWARDS WON- | 1] 69th Filmfare Award in the year 2024 2] Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award in the year 2024 3] Zee Cine Awards in the year 2024 4] Iconic Gold Awards in the year 2024 5] FOI Online Awards in the year 2023 |
| LANGUAGE | Hindi |
| WATCH IT NOW ON- | ZEE5 |
8] LAHORE 1947
Lahore 1947 is slated for released in the year 2025.This movie provides information about the complexities of life during the Partition of India in 1947.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARTITION OF INDIA IN 1947.
Lahore 1947 is set during the partition of India in 1947 and follows the story of a Muslim family that migrates from Lucknow to Lahore.
Lahore 1947 is inspired by real-life events during the Partition of India and is based on the acclaimed Hindi play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Nai by Asghar Wajahat. The Partition of India in 1947 was a traumatic event that led to the creation of two separate nations—India and Pakistan. This division triggered one of the largest mass migrations in history, with more than 15 million people displaced along religious lines.
DETAILED INFORMATION
| MAIN ROLE | Sunny Deol portraying a character navigating the complexities of life during the Partition of India in 1947. Preity Zinta playing the lead role opposite to Sunny Deol Shabana Azmi Ali Fazal Aamir Khan Abhimanyu Singh Karan Deol |
| DIRECTOR | Rajkumar Santoshi |
| PRODUCED BY | Aamir Khan under Aamir Khan Productions |
| LANGUAGE | Hindi |
| WATCH IT NOW ON- | Zee OTT platform Airtel Xstream Play |
9] THE GHAZI ATTACK
DETAILED INFORMATION
Ghazi is a 2017 Indian war film written and directed by Sankalp Reddy. The film is produced in the Telugu film industry, and is shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi languages, with the latter titled The Ghazi Attack.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESULT of the refugee crisis precipitated by the Pakistan Army under Operation Searchlight.
In November 1971, India and Pakistan were on the verge of declaring war on each other as a result of the refugee crisis precipitated by the Pakistan Army under Operation Searchlight.
Who is Lieutenant Commander Arjun Varma ?
Lt. Commander Arjun Varma is a brave and level-headed officer in the Indian Navy who plays a key role aboard the submarine INS S21. He made critical decisions under pressure to stop the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi, which poses a major threat to India’s eastern coast during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war.
| MAIN ROLE | Rana Daggubati as Lieutenant Commander Arjun Varma (Indian Navy) Kay Kay Menon as Captain Ranvijay Singh Atul Kulkarni as Executive Officer Devraj Taapsee Pannu as a refugee/doctor (civilian role) |
| DIRECTOR | Sankalp Reddy |
| PRODUCED BY | PVP Cinema Matinee Entertainment Dharma Productions (Hindi version) |
| AWARDS WON- | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu Several regional and technical awards for sound design, editing, and direction. |
| LANGUAGE | Originally filmed in Telugu and Hindi, dubbed in Tamil. |
| WATCH IT NOW ON- | Zee5 OTT platform Airtel Xstream Play |
10] RAAZI
Raazi was released in the year 2018. The movie Raazi provides a powerful and emotional portrayal of espionage, patriotism, and sacrifice during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
The 1971 Indo-Pakistani War was a significant conflict between India and Pakistan, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.
The 1971 Indo-Pakistani War was a decisive conflict between India and Pakistan, triggered by the political and humanitarian crisis in East Pakistan. The war culminated in the surrender of approximately 93,000 Pakistani troops on December 16, 1971, in Dhaka, leading to the creation of Bangladesh as an independent nation.
Who is Sehmat Khan?
Sehmat Khan is a young Indian woman who is trained as a spy and married into a Pakistani military family during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, to gather critical intelligence for India. Her courage, sacrifice, and quick thinking help prevent potential disasters and save countless lives.
| MAIN ROLE | Alia Bhatt as Sehmat Khan |
| DIRECTOR | Meghna Gulzar |
| PRODUCED BY | Junglee Pictures and Dharma Productions |
| AWARDS WON- | Filmfare Award for Best Film Best Actress (Alia Bhatt) Best Director (Meghna Gulzar) National and other awards for screenplay, editing, and music. |
| LANGUAGE | Hindi |
| WATCH IT NOW ON- | Amazon Prime Video |
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