7 Movies That Revolves Around Indian Political History

An action thriller film, starring Yami Gautam and Priyamani, based on Kashmir conflicts about the abolition of article 370, which granted special statutes to Jammu and Kashmir. Tt revolves around a special agent Zooni Haksar, who is tasked with a secret mission by PM's joint secretary.

This 2013 Political spy Thriller film showcases the mission of an Indian intelligence agent Vikram Played by John Abraham, visits Sri Lanka on a secret mission and finds himself embroiled in a civil war and a conspiracy to kill the former prime minister of India. This film also starred Nargis Fakhri as Jaya, a British journalist, Rashi Khanna as Leela, a local Tamil girl, Siddharth Basu as Robin Dutt, a RAW officer.

Based on the true event of Kashmir in 1990, which discloses the struggles and survival of Kashmiri pandits under the phase of violence and persecution. Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, Kashmiri Files was a commercial success of 2022 grossing over 340 crores.

Based on the true story of Havildar Ishar Singh, a Sikh soldier in the British army, who fought against 10,000 Afghans in the battle of Saragarhi in 1897. Starring Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra was also a success grossing over 200 Crore worldwide.Directed by Anurag Singh Kesari was released in 2019.

 Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar is based on the true event of the Emergency era which revolves around the struggles faced by citizens and the rise of political tensions. Released in 2017 features Neil Nitin Mukesh, Supriya Vinod, and Anupam Kher as Sanjay Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, and Nanaji Pradhan respectively.

A Biographical drama based on the book written by Sanjaya Baru which showcases the tenure and relationship of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh (2004 to 2008) with congress leaders, especially Sonia Gandhi. Starring Anupam Kher, Suzanne Bernert, and Aahana Kumra has also sparked important conversations about Indian politics.

Based on true events of the 2016 Uri attack and surgical strikes  done by Indian army.Starring Vicky Kaushal as Major Vihaan Shergill who stands out in this event.Uri: The Surgical Strike has done business of 342 crores worldwide and also won several awards like Filmfare and National Film Award.