From Pathaan to Raazi, spy thrillers on OTT with a patriotic twist to celebrate the occasion

August 15th marks India’s 78th Independence Day in 2024. At the stroke of midnight in 1947, our nation gained freedom from British rule, marking a new dawn and the start of a fresh beginning. Many sacrificed their lives for this freedom—some fought openly, while others went undercover, concealing their true identities to protect the country. These courageous individuals are known as spies. Various spy films and thrillers have vividly portrayed the complexities and dangers of this secretive profession. Even after achieving independence, the risks faced by these heroes remain significant. Celebrating Independence Day 2024 with these cinematic depictions offers a remarkable insight into their selfless dedication to the nation. Also Read – Independence Day 2024: Neil Bhatt, Bhavika Sharma, Sai Ketan Rao and other TV stars who portrayed the pride of uniforms

So on August 15th, you can take a break from the loop of entertainment news and dive deep into the world of entertaining spy movies. These movies will definitely make you feel proud with their stories and characters and evoke a feeling of pride in you on Independence Day 2024.

Pathaan

Released in 2023, it is one of YRF’s spy movies from its Spy universe. Directed by Siddharth Anand, it stars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham. In Pathaan, SRK plays a titular role who not only has to prove his loyalty to India but also save the country from a deadly attack. He is ready to risk it all for his mother country. Watch SRK in full-blown action sequences and cool hairstyles as he smoothly walks you through his intriguing story and into your hearts. The movie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Baby

Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the Hindi film stars Akshay Kumar, Kay Kay Menon, and Taapsee Pannu. Akshay Kumar has displayed his ability to save the nation from significant threats on numerous occasions. However, Baby, one of his best thriller films, features him as a skilled operative officer, under a secret mission known as ‘Operation Baby’, Akshay’s character Ajay must prevent a major terrorist attack. Stream the movie on Disney+ Hotstar.

Tiger Zinda Hai and Tiger 3

These are the second and third installments of Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s Ek Tha Tiger movie. This marks the beginning of YRF’s spy franchise. The first one is a love story of spies; however, in Tiger Zinda Hai and Tiger 3, we see Tiger and Zoya risk their lives to save the nation from big dangers. Watching Salman and Kat in action mode while also giving us their romance is a truly exciting experience. The movie is available to stream on Prime Video.

Raazi

Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Raazi is one of the best Alia Bhatt and spy movies made in Bollywood. Alia plays Sehmat, a Kashmiri girl, and the story is based on a true story and book written by Harinder S Sikka. Set in 1971, Sehmat is married off to a Pakistani army with the intention of gathering crucial information during the Indo-Pakistan war. Alia’s nuanced performance and Vicky Kaushal’s simplicity win you over. It’s one of those spy movies that will wreck you towards the end. Check out the movie on Prime Video and Apple TV.

D-Day

The 2013 Indian spy thriller movie stars Irrfan Khan, Arjun Rampal, Huma Qureshi, Rishi Kapoor, and others. It is a story in which Indian intelligence agents must capture Iqbal Seth, aka The Ghost. The terrorist has been wanted for years, but no one has found him. As the agents work undercover, they face numerous challenges, and the intricate plot keeps you hooked, leaving you wondering if the mission will succeed or not. Watch out for Irrfan’s impeccable performance as officer Wali Khan. You can stream the movie on the ShemarooMe platform.

Madras Cafe

Shoojit Sircar directed the film Madras Cafe, which stars a stellar cast including John Abraham, Nargis Fakhri, Raashi Khanna, Prakash Belawadi, and Siddharth Basu, among many others. This political thriller takes place during the early 1990s, and an undercover officer is assigned the task of finding out the identity of the rebel organisation that attempted the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. As the narrative progresses, it reveals the shocking links between the rebels and those in power. The film is available on Jio Cinema and Netflix.

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War

Directed by Siddharth Anand, War is the most stylish and silly spy movie in Bollywood. It also belongs to YRF’s Spy universe and stars Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. The movie shows how what we always see is not the truth, as our agents Kabir and Khalid fight the big threat against the nation. If you want a spy movie with some enjoyable laughs on Independence Day 2024, watch this one on Prime Video.

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