Major & other movies on Indian soldiers that will awaken the patriot in you

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

June 10, 2022 - 4:30 PM IST

Major is a recent film based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. Directed by, Sashi Kiran Tikka, it broke several box office records with its strong and sentimental enactment of the bravery of Major Sandeep.

Major & other movies on Indian soldiers that will awaken the patriot in you

If you liked Major, here’s a list of films like Major that will bring out your love and patriotism for your country.

1. URI: The Surgical Strike

The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, starring Vicky Kaushal is based on the retaliation by the Indian Army to the 2016 Uri Attack. The film revolves around the story of the surgical strike led by Major Vihaan Singh Shergill against the terrorists who killed soldiers from the Indian Army. With its energetic dialogues like “How’s the josh?” and electrifying screenplay, the film was the biggest hit of its time.

2. Bhuj: The Pride Of India

This film, starring Ajay Devgan and Ammy Virk is about the Indian-Pakistan war of 1971. This film highlights the unsung valour of our Indian soldiers who fought for our nation against Pakistan’s army. The army led by IAF squadron leader Vijay Karnik comes together with the locals to reconstruct a landing strip within 72 hours which was severely damaged by the Pakistani fighter planes. The film displays how the airstrip in Bhuj is reconstructed with blood and sweat so that it stays in operation to fight against the Pakistani air and land assault.

3. Shershaah

Shershaah, a film based on the life of Major Vikram Batra leaves the audience sobbing. The film, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, showcases the courage of Major Vikram Batra in the Kargil war. The eternal courage and the martyring scene of Major Vikram Batra gives the audiences goosebumps and leaves them weeping at the fact that he gave away his life happily for his nation.

4. The Ghazi Attack

This film is a breathtaking action thriller based on the gritty and valiant blood of the Indian Naval Officers. The Ghazi Attack, starring Rana Daggubati, Taapsee and Kay Kay Menon showcases the eye-catching war time events from the 1971 Indian-Pakistan War. The film inculcates a sense of pride within the people of this country by displaying the courageous spirits of our Naval Officers through a riveting story line.

5. Parmanu

Parmanu, a historical drama starring John Abraham, Diana Penty and Boman Irani. It reveals the story of the Indian Army’s nuclear bomb test explosions at Pokhran in 1988. The film spins around the story of IAS officer Ashwath who is given the responsibility to lead the nuclear bomb testing operation at Pokhran. This film is one of the best patriotic movies of recent times.

All these movies depict the utmost sacrifices and struggles of the Indian soldiers towards their nation. These films stir the emotions of the audience and invoke the feeling of patriotism in every Indian.

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