Republic Day is just around the corner, and keeping our childhood tradition alive, watching patriotic Indian movies is a must-do. If We take a look at Bollywood history for Patriotic movies Indian film-makers have delivered cinematic gems that have helped us make sense of the nation's realities. Some of these are movies we have grown up watching, and some of them have come out in recent times and shattered the box-office despite its seemingly parallel cinema content. Republic Day 2023 Wishes & HD Wallpapers: WhatsApp Stickers, GIF Images, HD Wallpapers, Patriotic Quotes and SMS To Celebrate 74th Republic Day.

Regardless, these movies stand united to instill a sense of patriotism in us every time we watch them. Don't we will let you know where you can watch them, we got you covered. To celebrate Republic Day,  here’s top 5 paramount patriotic Indian movies that have shaped the nationalistic side of us, now and forever.

Lagaan

The first ever patriotic Indian movie to create a roar at the Oscars, Lagaan is everything India loves- Bollywood and cricket. What more we can ask? We got everything we need. Acting- Check, Songs-Check, Cinematography-Check and Dialogues-Check. You can watch this one in Netflix and Youtube.

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Swades

Swades is one of those rare films that asks the audience to turn their gaze inward, and ask those important questions about their beliefs and will urge you to understand the reality of the many problems staring at us. Watch this movie in Netflix and Youtube (But you have to rent it).

How Can We Miss This Gem:

Uri: The Surgical Strike

A fitting tribute to the Indian Army, Uri is a film based on the 2016 surgical strikes conducted by the Indian Army. With casualties on both sides, India lost 19 soldiers while 35-50 terrorists were reportedly killed in the covert operations. You get a behind-the-scenes look at how a surgical strike is planned and executed. Watch this in Zee5 and Youtube as well.   Republic Day 2023 Speeches in Hindi: From Sample Essays to Interesting Long and Short Write-Ups, Get the Best Tips for School Competitions (Watch Videos).

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Border

Speak of patriotic movies and the Sunny Deol-starrer is the first one that comes to mind. Set in 1971, Border tells the story of Indian soldiers who fight against a large Pakistani force and it is one of the perfect film to watch this Republic Day. Watch this one in Amazon Prime Video and Youtube as well.

Classic...

Rang De Basanti

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s RDB is as relevant today as it was when it released 16 years ago. Not only did the story of the five friends resonate with the collective consciousness of the nation, this movie is a reality-check for everyone. You can watch it in Netflix and Youtube.

Reality Right In Front Of Us...

Looking for something to do at home on Republic Day 2022? If that's the case, binge-watch some classic patriotic films. These films are well-made and may evoke sense of patriotism in you. Do let us know which one is your favourite and which one you want to add in this list.

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