Multilingual patriotic entertainment for Republic Day from Disney+ Hotstar
Over the years, there have been countless movies made in the memory of our Indian jawans or freedom fighters. This year as we celebrate our 72nd Republic Day, we bring to you a list of classic patriotic movies that you can watch for free on Disney+Hotstar. From Milkha Singh’s determination, Neerja Bhanot’s courage, Tanaji Malusare’s bravery, to the life of the Indian revolutionary Alluri Seetarama Raju, these movies will surely make your heart fill with patriotic fervour.
Hindi
India’s Most Wanted
Five ordinary men, one global terrorist, witness India’s biggest manhunt operation in this film inspired by true events.
Cast: Arjun Kapoor, Sudev Nair, Rajesh Sharma
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Baby
Post 26/11 Mumbai attacks, a special intelligence task force will stop at nothing to foil another such assault on the Indian soil.
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Danny Denzongpa, Rana Daggubati, Taapsee Pannu, Anupam Kher
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
The film chronicles Milkha Singh aka ‘The Flying Sikh’s,’ incredible struggle – from being an orphan to becoming one of India’s greatest athletes.
Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor, Pawan Malhotra
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Mangal Pandey
Based on the life and times of Mangal Pandey, this Indian soldier was at the helm of the Revolt of 1857 against the British.
Cast: Aamir Khan, Rani Mukherji, Ameesha Patel
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Gour Hari Dastaan
Based on the life of freedom fighter Gour Hari Das, he struggled against his own government to recognise his work and contribution to Indian history.
Cast: Vinay Patha, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ranvir Shorey
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
23rd March 1931 Shaheed
Chronicling the life of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, this rebellious freedom fighter, along with Rajguru and Sukhdev, happily gave his life for the country.
Cast: Bobby Deol, Sunny Deol, Divya Dutta
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Indu Sarkar
Set during the Indian Emergency, a simple housewife’s life changes when she ventures into an area where residents are protesting against the government.
Cast: Kirti Kulhari, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Neil Nitin Mukesh
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Raid
Fearless income tax officer Amay Patnaik carries out a risky raid at the mansion of the most powerful man in Lucknow. Inspired by real-life events.
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Ileana D’Cruz, Saurabh Shukla
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Mission Mangal
Based on the true story of India’s finest scientists who rose above hardships and failures to make us the only country to reach Mars in its first attempt.
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Vikram Gokhale, Taapsee Pannu
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Neerja
A biopic on the brave Neerja Bhanot, the head purser had sacrificed her life for the safety of her passengers when terrorists hijacked Pan Am Flight 73
Cast: Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Tanhaji
As Aurangzeb captures the Kondhana fort, Tanhaji Malusare, Shivaji Maharaj’s trusted military leader and braveheart, ventures out to win it back.
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Bengali
Kabir
Yasmin meets Kabir, a photographer on a train journey. Friendly at first, she soon realises how dangerous he could be.
Cast: Dev, Rukmini Maitra
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Malayalam
Keethichakra
Based on true events related to insurgency in Kashmir, the film is about Major Mahadevan and team of NSG commandos who are assigned to counter terrorist activities in the state.
Cast: Mohanlal, Jiiva, Gopika
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Kandahar
Major Mahadevan and his team of commandos put their lives at risk to save the hostages when an Indian aircraft gets hijacked by terrorists.
Cast: Mohanlal, Amitabh Bachchan, Ganesh Venkatraman
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Take Off
The film is based on a real-life rescue mission to save the Indian nurses stranded in Tikrit, Iraq, during the country’s civil war in 2014.
Cast: Parvathy Thiruvothu, Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Tamil
Evanukku Sariyana Aalu Illai
Major Ajay Krishna journeys to Kurnool for a covert mission. Soon he finds himself at the centre of a scam involving a corrupt MLA and a fishy suicide
Cast: Mahesh Babu, Rashmika Mandanna, Vijayashanti
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Payanam
A plane is hijacked by ruthless terrorists who have held the passengers hostage. Now, it is up to Major Raveendra to rescue them and capture the hijackers.
Cast: Nagarjuna, Prakash Raj
Link: https://www.hotstar.com/
Telugu
Kanche
Hari and Sita fall in love with each other much against the wishes of her grandfather and brother Eshwar. What happens when Eshwar and Hari come face to face while together fighting against the Nazis on behalf of the British Indian Army forms the rest of the story.
Cast: Nikitin Dheer, Ravi prakash, Srinivas Avasarala