'Lokmanya – Ek Yug Purush' to 'Veer Savarkar'; Marathi movies to binge-watch on Independence Day to celebrate freedom

August 15, 2021, will mark the 75th Independence Day and is not just a day, it is an emotion. Over the years, Marathi celebs have celebrated India and its Independence through its movies.

As we come together to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day, we bring to you must-watch movies to celebrate freedom.

Ashok Kamle's 'Krantiveer Rajguru' is a biopic on the legendary freedom fighter Shivram Hari Rajguru. It revolves around his struggles and how he lost his life for the country's independence. Apart from Chinmay, the film also featured Pankaj Vishnu, Suhasini Muley, and Vilas Chavan.

Marathi cinema's filmmaker Gajendra Ahire's 'Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke' is a biopic of revolutionary Vasudev Balwant Phadke. It starred Amitabh Bachchan, Ajinkya Deo, Ramesh Deo, Chandrakant Gokhale and Sonali Kulkarni in pivotal roles.

Om Raut’s debut directorial ‘Lokmanya, Ek Yugpurush’ was based on the life of India's popular leader, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Marathi star Subodh as Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak did justice to the character. This film is truly an inspiration.

Sudhir Phadk's 'Veer Savarkar' is a life story or a highlight on the struggles of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar during the pre-independence period. Shailendra Gaud has done an excellent job as Savarkar in the movie.