By Admin 
The year 2025 was special for Bollywood, because many films were made on true events and life stories of historical persons and hit the theaters. These films were not only successful in entertaining the audience but were also successful in breaking many records. This year the list of films based on true events is quite long.
In the year 2025, Bollywood brought the power of truth on screen. In ‘Emergency’, Kangana showed the turmoil of Indira Gandhi’s era, while in ‘Chhawa’, Vicky Kaushal became Maratha brave Sambhaji. ‘Sky Force’ showed the bravery of air strikes, ‘The Diplomat’ wove the story of diplomatic courage. ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ told the untold story of Jallianwala. At the same time, ‘120 Bahadur’ saluted the martyrs of Rejangla through the film. ‘Phule’ inspired social reformers and ‘Homebound’ beautifully presented the struggle during the Covid times on screen.
emergency
The year started with ‘Emergency’, which was released on 17 January. ‘Emergency’, directed by Kangana Ranaut, is based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the Emergency of 1975-77. Kangana played the role of Indira Gandhi in the film, while actors like Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade were also seen in important roles. This film also remained in controversies as a political drama, but was praised for showing the dark period of history.
sky force
‘Sky Force’ released in theaters on 24 January. Akshay Kumar-Veer Pahadia starrer, this film is based on the first air attack on Indian Air Force’s Sargodha airbase in the Indo-Pak war of 1965. The film also stars Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur in lead roles. The film saluted the bravery of the bravehearts of the Air Force through the story. The film was highly appreciated.
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The film ‘Chhaava’, which brings on screen the courage and bravery of the Maratha Empire, was released on 14 February. In the film, Vicky Kaushal played the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, while Rashmika Mandanna played the important role of his wife and Akshay Khanna played the important role of Aurangzeb. Based on the novel by Shivaji Sawant, this film shows the bravery of Maratha Empire warrior Sambhaji and his struggle with the Mughals. It proved to be a blockbuster on the basis of grand war scenes and strong acting of the actors.
The Diplomat
Actor John Abraham’s ‘The Diplomat’ released on March 14. Starring John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb, this film is inspired by the true story of Uzma Ahmed, where an Indian woman is rescued by Indian diplomats after a forced marriage in Pakistan. Directed by Shivam Nair, this political thriller brilliantly presents the story on screen with diplomacy and courage.
Kesari Chapter 2
‘Kesari Chapter 2’, the untold story of Jallianwala Bagh, was released on 18 April. In the film, Akshay Kumar played the role of C. Shankaran Nair, who fought in the court against the British Empire after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. This film shows the untold story of the massacre of 1919 and the fight for justice.
flowers
Phule, based on the life of 19th century social reformer Jyotirao Phule and his wife Savitribai Phule, was released in theaters on April 25. In this film directed by Anant Mahadevan, Pratik Gandhi has played the role of Jyotirao and Patralekha has played the role of Savitribai. The couple fights on issues like caste discrimination, women’s education and widow remarriage. The story has been shown from the opening of India’s first girls’ school in the year 1848 to the social revolution. The film was also surrounded by controversies, yet the acting of Prateek and Patralekha was appreciated.
Hari Har Veera Mallu
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ released on July 24. The film is based on the 17th century warrior Veer Mallu, who sets out on an adventurous journey to steal the Kohinoor diamond from the Mughals. Along with Pawan Kalyan, the film also stars Bobby Deol and Nidhi Agarwal. It was counted among the big films of the South.
The Bengal Files
‘The Bengal Files’ based on Hindu genocide has been directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. The film is based on the Direct Action Day of 1946, the Great Calcutta Killings and the Noakhali riots. Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Simrat Kaur and other actors are in important roles. This film, which was released on September 5, also remained in controversies.
120 brave
The name of Farhan Akhtar’s ‘120 Bahadur’ is also included in the list of films based on a true incident. The film released on 21 November was successful. In the film, Farhan Akhtar played the role of Major Shaitan Singh, who was martyred while showing bravery in the Battle of Rezang La in the 1962 India-China war.
Right
Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi’s film ‘Haq’ was released on 7 November. This courtroom drama is inspired by the Shah Bano Begum case, which shows the fight for the rights and upkeep of Muslim women.
homebound
Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa starrer ‘Homebound’ is based on the struggling journey and friendship of migrant laborers during the Covid 19 lockdown. The film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan was praised.
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