India is all set to celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026. This year's January 26 will mark 77 years since the Constitution of India came into force. It will be celebrated with a grand parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, showcasing the nation’s sovereignty, democratic values, and progress.
Notably, January 26 is also a national holiday. In addition to it, January 25 is Sunday. It means, people will get this year's first long weekend. Those who love to watch movies and web series along with their family, True Scoop brings you a list of movies and web series that you can watch on Republic Day 2026.
Arguably the biggest movie of the month, Border 2 will be released on January 23, 2026. Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 is based on true story of 1971 India-Pakistan war. Termed as India's biggest war drama, Border 2 features multiple big stars like Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Sonam Bajwa, Varun Dhawan, Medha Rana and more in the key roles.
Released on Prime Video on January 16, 2026, 120 Bahadur is a historical war-drama movie inspired by true events of the Battle of Rezang La that took place during 1962 Indo-China war.
Directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai, 120 Bahadur features Farhan Akhtar, Raashii Khanna, Sparsh Walia, Ajinkya Deo, and more in the key roles. Farhan Akhtar essays the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, a real life Param Vir Chakra recipient.
Hailing from Jodhpur, Major Shaitan Singh Bhati was an Indian Army officer from the 13 Kumaon Regiment. Major Bhati was honoured with Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his heroic leadership during the 1962 Indo-China War.
Major Bhati was the one who commanded 'C' Company at Rezang La in Ladakh's Chushul sector at 16,000 feet elevation.
Major Shaitan Singh Bhati's leadership and incredible bravely still resonates in India's history with pride.
For those who are still not aware about his story, in 1962, Major Shaitan Singh Bhati and his isolated unit of 120 soldiers locked horns with a massive 3000 Chinese PLA troops.
Released on Netflix in August 2025, Saare Jahan Se Accha is an espionage thriller that is set in early 1970s timeline revolving around India's secret service RAW trying to derail Pakistan's nefarious attempt to make a nuclear bomb under then Pakistan PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
The Netflixseries showcase, Bollywood actor Pratik Gandhi playing the character of Vishnu Shankar, an undercover RAW agent who gets posted in Islamabad by then RAW Chief RN Kao. Vishnu has one mission- to identify Pakistan's nuclear facility and destroy it by hook or by crook.
Released on JioHotstar in August 2025, Salakaar is inspired by true events that revolve around a R&AW Spy who once lived in Pakistan and then went onto become India's National Security Advisor. Directed by Faruk Kabir, Salakaar features Naveen Kasturia, Mouni Roy, and Mukesh Rishi in the key roles.
Salakaar revolves around the central character of Adhir who is currently serving as India's National Security Advisor. Adhir has served in Pakistan as India's secret service R&AW spy.
Furthermore, a Filmfare report claims that director Faruk Kabir has taken inspiration of Salakaar from NSA Ajit Doval's life and career.
Faruk was quoted saying, "Salakaar is not just a spy thriller, it’s a deeply emotional narrative about fractured legacies and the cost of silence. We’re looking at espionage not only as a mission but as a burden, as a debt that passes from one generation to another."
Released on Prime Video in March 2025, Sky Force is inspired by real events from 1965 when India carried out its first-ever airstrike on Pakistan. Directed by Sandeep Kewlani & Abhishek Anil Kapur, Sky Force features Akshay Kumar as Wing Commander K.O. Ahuja based on Group Captain of Indian Air Force Group Captain O.P Taneja, Veer Pahariya as T. Vijaya based on Mahavir Chakra awardee Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya, Sara Ali Khan as Veer's wife Geeta in the film.
T. Vijaya aka Tabby is a fictional name of Veer Pahariya in the movie whose character is inspired by Mahavir Chakra awardee Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya. As per the information available, Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya is the only Indian Air Force officer to be posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra. For the unversed, the Maha Vir Chakra is the second-highest wartime gallantry award, below only the Param Vir Chakra.
If you want to know what happened before India was partitioned, the Freedom at Midnight Season 2 can be your perfect Republic Day watch.
Released on SonyLiv on January 9, 2026; Freedom At Midnight Season 2 starts with 1947 timeline when India was all set to be partitioned by the British. Freedom At Midnight Season 2 is based on best selling book by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins.
