As India gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, several OTT platforms are offering a curated selection of shows and movies that evoke patriotism, resilience, and unity. Among the notable mentions are "Special Ops" and "Salakaar", both available for streaming.
"Special Ops" is an action-packed espionage thriller series that revolves around Himmat Singh, a RAW agent portrayed by Kay Kay Menon, and his dedicated team. Together, they investigate and combat terrorist attacks, striving to safeguard the nation. Created and directed by Neeraj Pandey, the series blends reality and fiction, drawing inspiration from significant national events and espionage missions. It delves into themes of patriotism, loyalty, duty, and the personal sacrifices made by individuals in the intelligence field. "Special Ops 2" takes the spy drama to new heights, with Himmat Singh and his team working to stop a cyberattack.
"Salakaar," a Hindi espionage thriller series directed by Faruk Kabir, is now streaming on JioHotstar. This series, starring Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy, navigates two timelines—1978 and 2025—following an Indian agent's secret mission to uncover a nuclear facility in Pakistan. "Salakaar" explores themes of loyalty, patriotism, and sacrifice, and is reportedly inspired by the real-life exploits of Ajit Doval, India's National Security Advisor. The series also features Mukesh Rishi and Surya Sharma.
JioHotstar is presenting "Operation Tiranga" for Independence Day, which includes "Salakaar" and "Special Ops 2.0". "Operation Tiranga" aims to celebrate courage, sacrifice, and the spirit of India through impactful storytelling. "Sarzameen," directed by Santosh Sivan and starring Dia Mirza, Raj Zutshi, and Zorawar Walia, offers a thoughtful and emotional perspective on patriotism, highlighting the quiet resilience of those who serve the country.
For those seeking more patriotic content this Independence Day, "Saare Jahan Se Accha" on Netflix is another option. This series, starring Pratik Gandhi, is based on India's efforts to sabotage Pakistan's nuclear bomb program in the 1970s. The story follows Indian agents who risked everything across the border to set back Pakistan's program by over two decades.
Other notable mentions for Independence Day viewing include "The Family Man" on Prime Video, which balances espionage with human drama. Several films are also worth watching, such as "Uri: The Surgical Strike" on Zee5, based on the 2016 surgical strike by India across the Line of Control.
