Independence Day 2022: Movies about freedom fighters to watch

Here are some movies that you can watch to pay tribute to the sacrifices of our freedom fighters on India’s 76th Independence Day.

Alluri Seetarama Raju: This Telugu film was released on 1974 and was based on the life of Alluri Seetarama Raju, a revolutionary who fought the British Raj for imposing restrictions on the movement of tribals. The movie featured 'Super Star' Krishna in the titular role and is widely regarded as the finest movie of his illustrious career. Credit: IMDb

Mangal Pandey: The Rising | Released in 2005, this movie is a biographical drama largely based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian sepoy famous for helping spark the rebellion of 1857. Helmed by Ketan Mehta, Aamir Khan is seen the titular role. Credit: IMDb

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja: Kerala's 'Simham' inspired the common man with his bravery in the Cotiote War in which he challenged the East India Company. Mollywood legend Mammootty played the real-life hero in Hariharan's magnum opus, which opened to a thunderous response at the box office in 2010. Credit: IMDb

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi | This film is a 2019 period drama based on the life of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi and was played by Kangana Ranaut. Rani Lakshmibai was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and was known for her resistance to British rule. Credit: Special Arrangement

Gandhi: This 1982 period biographical film is based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the nonviolent non-cooperative Indian independence movement against the British Empire during the 20th century. Credit: IMDb

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy: Chiranjeevi played a character based on Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, a braveheart from Kurnool who fought the British in 1847. The film opened to a good response at the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana box office. The multi-starrer featured several grand yet realistic action scenes, which clicked with the masses. Credit: IMDb

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | The story of the life of one of the important Indian heroes who played an important part in the freedom struggle of India, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The film featured underrated actor Sachin Khedekar in the role of 'Netaji' and highlighted the events leading to the formation of the Azad Hind Fauj. Credit: IMDb

The Legend of Bhagat Singh: This film is another gem based on the life of freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh who along with Sukhdev and Rajguru sacrificed his life fighting the British rule. Ajay Devgn played the role of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Credit: Special Arrangement