Holiday to Airlift: 7 Akshay Kumar's top patriotic movies to watch now

Akshay Kumar has starred in numerous patriotic films, including Holiday, Baby, Airlift, Rustom, Kesari, Bell Bottom, and Kesari 2. These films revolve around themes such as the Indian army, terrorism, historical events, and patriotism.

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Holiday

Released in 2014, Holiday stars Akshay Kumar as an army officer who uncovers and battles a terrorist sleeper cell, delivering both action and patriotism in this box office hit.

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Baby

Baby (2015) showcases Akshay Kumar as a fearless secret agent on a high-stakes counter-terrorism mission. The gripping thriller was praised for its realism and became a box office success.

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Airlift

Airlift (2016), based on the 1990 evacuation of Indians from Kuwait, features Akshay Kumar as Ranjit Katyal. The emotional and gripping drama struck a chord with audiences and became a blockbuster.

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Rustom

The 2016 hit film Rustom stars Akshay Kumar as naval officer Rustom Pavri, who gets entangled in a gripping courtroom drama inspired by real events. The film was well-received.

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Kesari

Kesari (2019), based on the historic Battle of Saragarhi, stars Akshay Kumar as Havildar Ishar Singh. The film’s powerful story and performance made it a superhit at the box office.

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Bell Bottom

Bell Bottom (2021), based on a true hijacking incident in the 1980s, features Akshay as a RAW agent. It performed averagely.

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Kesari 2

Kesari 2 (2025), a courtroom drama based on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, was a hit.