India is gearing up to celebrate its 70th Republic Day tomorrow on January 26. Our country, India, has come so far in the last 70 years. We have achieved so much and progressed so much that many nations doubted we ever would. We have also progressed so much in terms of cinema as well. Over the years, the Indian film industry has produced some of the best movies. And so many great movies telling the story of India have been produced by other countries. This Republic Day, we are sure you're filled up to the brim with patriotism. So, in case you are browsing to find a perfect movie to watch today, look no further. IMDb has curated a perfect list for you to pick movies from. Republic Day 2019 Special: From Wars to Fighting Social Evils, Evolution of Patriotism in Bollywood Movies.

The list, curated by IMDb, is comprised of some of the best stories ever told about India on celluloid. From Aamir Khan's Rang De Basanti to Nargis' Mother India, these movies are gems. So, let us begin, you can thank us later. Bhojpuri Patriotic Songs for Republic Day 2019: Playlist of Bhojpuri ‘Desh Bhakti Ke Geet’ on 26th January (Watch Videos).

Gandhi (1982) (IMDb Rating 8.1)

Synopsis: "The historical story of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India’s non-violent independence movement."

Chittagong (2012) (IMDb Rating 7.3)

Synopsis: "Set in the turbulence of the 1930s British India, a 14 year old boy, Jhunku, and his journey to find where he belongs. For the first time in Indian history, the British army is defeated by a ragtag army of schoolboys and their teacher, Masterda. Called a traitor by his peers, and let down by a man he trusts, Jhunku impulsively joins the movement. As his world is turned upside down, Jhunku is forced to confront his self-doubts. As the leaders of the movement are progressively caught or killed, Jhunku battles against seemingly insurmountable odds to win a victory of his own."

The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) (IMDb Rating 8.1)

Synopsis: The story of a young revolutionary who raised an armed resistance against British rule in India.

Upkar (1967) (IMDb Rating 7.7)

Synopsis: "Cult classic highlighting the contrast between Indian and Western values in the newly independent state."

Mother India (1857) (IMDb Rating 8.1)

Synopsis: "Radha, raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles always sticks to her own moral code."

Rang De Basanti (2006) (IMDb Rating 8.2)

Synopsis: "The story of six young Indian college students who assist an English documentary filmmaker to capture the story of freedom fighters from the past. Retelling the freedom fighter’s stories leads the college students to relive the long-forgotten saga of freedom."

Garam Hava (1974) (IMDb Rating 8.2)

Synopsis: "In post-partition India, a Muslim businessman and his family struggle for their rights in a country which was once their own."

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009) (IMDb Rating 7.6)

Synopsis: "Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja is a 2009 Malayalam historical drama film based on the life of Pazhassi Raja, a Hindu king who fought against the British in the 18th century."

Shaheed (1965) (IMDb Rating 7.9)

Synopsis: "Shaheed (1965) presents the inspirational biography of one of India's greatest patriots Sardar Bhagat Singh."

Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005) (IMDb Rating 6.7)

Synopsis: "A story film about the leader of the 1857 mutiny and his fight against the British rule."

So, which will be the movie that you will watch today? Will it be Aamir Khan's fight against the system with his friends in Rang De Basanti? Or will it be Nargis war against her own son in Mother India? Happy Republic Day!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 25, 2019 10:01 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).