If you are a spy verse fan and cannot get enough of Kay Kay Menon’s Special Ops to ignite your nationalism this weekend, then this is the right place. Need a breather from sending an endless trail of Independence Day wishes to WhatsApp groups? Take a look at this carefully curated list of OTT shows to keep your patriotic mood alive, the 79th Independence Day 2025.
- Avrodh: The Siege Within
Based on the famous Uri surgical strike, you can catch this 2-season thriller on Sony LIV. Showcasing the sharp military strategy, bravery, and cut-throat drama, the series features Neeraj Kabi, Anant Mahadevan, and Amit Sadh. With a 7.7 IMDb rating, this could be topping your weekend watchlist.
- Bard of Blood
Bringing the romance hero to this intense genre, Emraan Hashmi has reportedly done justice to this role. A classic spy universe trope, Hashmi is forced back into a high-stakes rescue mission after he left the spy world behind on Netflix.
- Rocket Boys
Starring Jim Sarbh, this 2022 TV series uncovers India’s feat in nuclear research and features the intense storyline surrounding Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha and Dr Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai. The 8.8-rated series also features rising star, Saba Azad on Sony LIV.
- Mission Over Mars (M.O.M.)
Honouring India’s space feat, this series is for the ISRO followers and celebrate the Mars Mission. Focussed on innovation, teamwork and pride, MOM is available on ZEE5.
- Jeet ki Zidd
Available on Zee5, the web series is based on the true life story of a retire Indian Army special forces officer Major Deependra Singh Sehgar. Portrayed valiantly by Amit Sadh, it carries an 8.2 rating alongside Amrita Puri and Sushant Singh.
- Regiment Diaries
If you’re in the mood for something informative and insightful, this docuseries is the pick for you. Exploring the living chronicles of the Indian Army, the authentic accounts will surely leave a mark on you.
- State of Siege: 26/11
Dramatising the deadly 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, this OTT web-series on ZEE5 gives you the perspective of the NSG commandos, with an action-filled tribute to India’s hidden defense forces.
- Code M
The female led show features Army lawyer Monica Mehra who ends up at the centre of a vigilante outfit investigation with underlying an mystery plot which flips the script towards the end.
- Mumbai Diaries 26/11
The star-studded cast of the show is set to keep you on your toes. The plot follows the staff of Bombay General Hospital during the unfortunate night of the attack. With Konkana Sen Sharma, Mohit Raina and Tina Desai in leading roles, you can binge through the two seasons on Amazon Prime Video.
- Grahan
This Disney+ Hotstar show investigates old riots connected to her family from the past. Blending history, jumping timelines, it explores the modern-day patriotic spirit on Independence Day 2025.