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This Republic Day weekend, dive into a curated selection of must-watch shows and films—from gripping political dramas and high-octane thrillers to global favourites and stirring patriotic stories—best enjoyed on the big screen.
Must-Watch New Releases
Freedom at Midnight – Season 2 (SonyLIV)
Streaming from January 9, 2026
A compelling portrayal of post-1947 India, the series captures the political turbulence and human cost of Partition, offering a powerful lens into one of the most defining chapters of Indian history.
The Night Manager – Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video)
Premiered January 11, 2026
Tom Hiddleston returns in this sleek espionage thriller that explores greed, power, and moral conflict—perfect for an edge-of-the-seat Republic Day watch.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (JioHotstar)
Premiered January 19, 2026
Set in Westeros decades before House of the Dragon, this new Game of Thrones prequel delivers a character-driven tale of chivalry, loyalty, and quiet heroism.
Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web (Netflix)
Premiered January 14, 2026
Led by Emraan Hashmi, this gritty thriller dives deep into the dangerous world of smuggling, betrayal, and power games—high on tension and binge-worthy drama.
Hijack – Season 2 (Apple TV+)
Released January 14, 2026
The high-octane thriller returns with heightened stakes, exploring crisis management and split-second decision-making under pressure.
120 Bahadur (Amazon Prime Video)
Re-released January 16, 2026
Inspired by the heroic Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, this moving tribute to courage and sacrifice is a fitting Republic Day watch.
Stranger Things – Season 5: One Last Adventure (Netflix)
Streaming January 12, 2026
A behind-the-scenes documentary offering an intimate look at the making of the show’s emotional final season, packed with candid moments from the cast and creators.
Bonus Picks: Patriotic Films to Fire Up Republic Day
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Border (Amazon Prime Video): A timeless war epic based on the 1971 Indo-Pak War
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Shershaah (Amazon Prime Video): The inspiring true story of Captain Vikram Batra
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Uri: The Surgical Strike (ZEE5 & Airtel Xstream Play): A gripping dramatization of the 2016 surgical strike
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Raazi (Amazon Prime Video): A taut spy thriller blending emotion and patriotism
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