'Sam Bahadur' to 'Fighter': Movies to Watch on Republic Day

January 26, the day when India's Constitution came into effect in 1950, marks the struggles and spirit of those who fought for the country's freedom. As we approach the 75th Republic Day, let's engage with movies that tell compelling stories of patriotism, reminding us to uphold the values embedded in India's Constitution.

Featuring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, ‘Sam Bahadur’ is the biopic of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the 7th Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army. Recognized as one of the most valorous officers in the Indian army, Manekshaw played a pivotal role in five wars and became the first army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. Directed by Meghna Gulzar and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, the film portrays the inspiring life and wartime leadership of Sam Bahadur. The cast includes Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Bobby Arora, Monuj Borkotoky, and Dhanveer Singh in prominent roles. The movie will be available for streaming on ZEE5 starting January 26.

Book your tickets for Hrithik Roshan’s aerial action flick 'Fighter', which is running in your nearby theaters. Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘Fighter’ is surely the best pick for Republic Day. The movie revolves around Shamsher Pathania, who fulfills his lifelong dream of becoming an Indian Air Force member. Packed with stunning visuals, songs, action, and performances, this Hrithik Roshan starrer will surely impress you.

This biographical war film is inspired by the life of Lieutenant Captain Vikram Batra, who sacrificed his life in the Kargil War. 'Shershaah' stars Sidharth Malhotra in this sincere tribute to the Kargil war hero and magnificently showcases his valor and patriotism. This inspirational and emotional biopic also marked the Hindi debut of Tamil director Vishnuvardhan. Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, the movie features Kiara Advani, Shiv Panditt, Nikitin Dheer, and Shataf Figar. 'Shershaah' is available for streaming on Amazon Prime.

Starring Alia Bhatt in the lead as Sehmat Syed, ‘Raazi’ tells the story of an undercover RAW agent who gets married to a Pakistani family so that she can leak some information about the enemy. Directed by Megna Gulzar, ‘Raazi’ is an intense drama movie that also features the actors Vicky Kaushal, Jaideep Ahlawat, and many others in significant lead roles.

‘URI: The Surgical Strike’ starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead as the character Major Vihan Shergill is your perfect movie to watch on Republic Day. The movie deals with the Indian army that goes on a covert operation against a group of attackers who attacked a base in Uri, Kashmir, during the year 2016. The movie hit the big screens on January 11, 2019, and received highly positive reviews from the audience.