REPUBLIC DAY SPECIAL 

In J P Dutta's depiction of the 1971 Longhewalla battle, Sunny Deol's character uses a bazooka to eliminate enemy Pakistani soldiers, while Jackie Shroff provides air support.

Rajkumar Santoshi's compelling portrayal of the young freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, voluntarily facing the gallows, evoked pride and prompted introspection.

A modernised rendition of Bhagat Singh's story, the film's plot, set in contemporary Delhi University, delves into the hypothetical transformation of today's youth who exhibited the same fervour as their counterparts in pre-independent India.

Undoubtedly the most technically adept sports film produced in India, the movie takes the audience on a compelling journey with these 15 ordinary girls towards everlasting glory.

Ashutosh Gowariker's breakthrough film intricately unfolds the story of Indian farmers challenging British Army officers in a cricket match to safeguard their fields and crops, rendering it a must-watch in the realm of patriotic movies.

The cinematic depiction of the first War of Independence began when Aamir Khan dissented and refused to continue serving under the British Army, breaking into patriotic songs.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra skillfully integrated RD Burman's enchanting music into a pre-independence love story, infusing it with a patriotic twist in the climax.

Gowariker's ambitious film portrays a successful Indian working at NASA, reconnecting with his roots during a brief vacation to locate his childhood nanny, and rekindling his love for the motherland.

Building on the massive success of Dil Chahta Hai, Farhan Akhtar directed a film depicting a lost individual discovering life's purpose atop a 26,000 ft hill after overcoming insurgents from Pakistan.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's biopic, centered on one of India's most renowned athletes, stirred a sense of patriotism as it portrayed the journey of a man running to elevate India's standing on the global athletics stage.