Patriotism has long been a central theme in Indian cinema, with filmmakers across generations celebrating the nation’s history, struggles, and spirit through powerful storytelling.
This Independence Day week, that enduring tradition will be honoured through a special patriotic film festival, is jointly organised by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the National Film Archive of India (NFAI).
The three-day festival, to be held from August 11 to 13 at the Tagore Film Centre in Chennai, will showcase a curated selection of landmark feature films and documentaries that have stirred national pride over the decades.
The event will be inaugurated on Monday, following the opening screening of the 1965 classic ‘Shaheed’, which pays tribute to the sacrifices of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev.
Seven feature films and four documentaries are on the festival’s line-up. (IANS)
