Akshay Kumar’s best patriotic films to watch before Kesari 2

By Entertainment Desk April 16, 2025 

Wing Commander Kumar Om AhujaSky Force (2025)

Akshay Kumar portrays a fictionalized version of Wing Commander Om Ahuja, inspired by the real-life hero Om Prakash Taneja VrC.

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Rustom Pavri – Rustom (2016)

A naval officer who becomes a national hero after being accused of murdering his wife’s lover. Loosely based on the real-life KM Nanavati case.

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Havildar Ishar Singh – Kesari (2019)

A powerful portrayal of a Sikh soldier who led 21 men against 10,000 Afghan invaders in the Battle of Saragarhi – one of the greatest last stands in history.

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Major Jai Bakshi – Baby (2015)

A top intelligence agent in a covert team fighting terrorism. Akshay’s calm intensity and commitment to duty made this role a fan favorite.

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Ranjeet Katyal – Airlift (2016)

A businessman who organizes the rescue of over 170,000 Indians stranded in Kuwait during the Gulf War. A story of leadership and national responsibility.

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Lieutenant Commander Virat Bakshi – Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014)

An army officer on vacation who uncovers a sleeper cell terrorist group. Patriotism and action-packed thrills rolled into one.

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Rajput King Prithviraj Chauhan – Samrat Prithviraj (2022)

Played the legendary king who fought against Muhammad Ghori, showcasing India’s valor and historical pride.

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Vikram Singh – Bell Bottom (2021)

Based on true events, he plays a RAW agent who leads a secret mission to rescue hostages from a hijacked Indian plane in the 1980s.

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Balbir Singh (inspired) – Gold (2018)

Akshay plays Tapan Das (inspired by real-life assistant manager Balbir Singh), who dreams of seeing the Indian flag rise high on an international stage.

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