Siddharth Anand’s much-anticipated Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, has already set the stage for a thrilling patriotic spectacle. The upcoming movie is gearing up to release on January 25, 2024. However, for those who can’t wait for Fighter’s release and are craving more cinematic experiences that celebrate the spirit of nationalism, here’s a list of some must-watch:
Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)
Kicking off the list is the gripping tale of courage and retaliation, Uri: The Surgical Strike. Directed by debutant Aditya Dhar, the film revolves around the 2016 Indian Army’s surgical strikes. It was on Pakistan administered Kashmir as a response to the Uri attack.
This patriotic movie is a riveting watch and a powerful political statement on the war on terror. In addition, the cast includes Vicky Kaushal, Paresh Rawal, Mohit Raina, and Yami Gautam. “How’s the Josh?” the popular war cry is the result of this movie.
Shershaah (2021)
Dharma Production’s biopic, Shershaah, narrates the courageous story of a Kargil martyr, Captain Vikram Batra. Played by Sidharth Malhotra, Captain Batra’s journey in the thirteenth battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles unfolds on the battlefield. On the whole, this movie showcases one of the toughest operations in mountain warfare in Indian history.
In addition, just like Fighter teases romance, this film also captures the love story of Vikram and Dimple. Furthermore, this Kiara Advani-starrer is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Sardar Udham (2021)
Vicky Kaushal takes the lead again, this time in the biopic Sardar Udham. This patriotic movie pays tribute to Udham Singh. He was a freedom fighter from Punjab who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by assassinating Michael O’Dwyer in London. On the whole, the movie is a testament to Singh’s unyielding spirit and the team’s commendable effort in bringing his story to the forefront.
Lakshya (2004)
This patriotic movie follows Karan Shergill, a young man without a clear aim in life until a life-altering incident propels him to join the army and serve his country. Released in 2004, Lakshya, directed by Farhan Akhtar, stars Fighter’s Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, and Amitabh Bachchan. On the whole, it is a tale of determination and patriotism. Lakshya has been lauded as a cult classic and is still remembered for its iconic music album.
Rang De Basanti (2006)
Bringing a whole new different lens to patriotism, Rang De Basanti explores the impact of political corruption on a group of friends. After a tragic incident, the friends of the victim decide to avenge the death, inspired by the freedom fighters they portray in a film about India’s struggle for independence.
This forever iconic film boasts a stellar cast as well, including Aamir Khan, Siddharth, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kapoor, and British actress Alice Patten.
In conclusion, as viewers anticipate the release of Fighter on January 25, 2024, it’s evident that the film promises to be an exhilarating addition to the genre of patriotic cinema. Furthermore, Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film serves as the first installment in an exciting aerial action franchise.
