Akshay Kumar, Ram Charan and Jr NTR joined members of the film fraternity in sharing patriotic messages with fans on India’s 80th Independence Day.

Indian film stars including Akshay Kumar, Ram Charan and Jr NTR marked Independence Day 2026 with messages celebrating the country’s freedom, national pride and hopes for the future. Their posts appeared on social media as India observed its 80th Independence Day on Saturday.

The celebrities used their social media accounts to extend greetings to fans and fellow citizens. Their messages focused on patriotism, the national flag and the responsibilities associated with the country’s future.

Akshay Kumar Shares Message

Akshay Kumar shared an Independence Day tribute through his Instagram Story. His post featured imagery associated with India, including the tricolour, India Gate, temples and a charkha.

In his message, Kumar expressed hope for a better tomorrow and urged people to continue taking pride in the national flag. He ended his greeting with “Jai Hind”, according to reports.

The actor has regularly used national occasions to share messages centred on patriotism and national pride, making his Independence Day post part of a familiar tradition among his social media followers.

Ram Charan Extends Greetings

Ram Charan also joined the celebrations with a message on X. The Telugu star described himself as proud to be part of India and wished fellow citizens on the occasion.

His brief message carried a straightforward patriotic sentiment and concluded with “Jai Hind”. The actor’s post came as celebrations were taking place across the country, from official ceremonies to social media tributes.

Jr NTR Posts Wishes

Jr NTR shared his Independence Day greeting on X, referring to the occasion as the 80th Independence Day celebrations.

The actor wished everyone a Happy Independence Day and also signed off with “Jai Hind”. His message added to a series of greetings from prominent names in the Indian entertainment industry.

Kamal Haasan Pays Tribute

Actor and politician Kamal Haasan also marked the occasion with a literary reference. He quoted lines associated with Tamil poet Subramania Bharati while paying tribute to the enduring idea of freedom.

Haasan’s message reflected on the sacrifices and commitment associated with the freedom struggle and conveyed Independence Day greetings to fellow Indians.

India Celebrates 80th I-Day

India is observing its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi, where he hoisted the national flag and addressed the country.

This year’s official celebrations also highlight the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram” and the contribution of young Indians to the vision of a developed India by 2047. The government said the National Song would be sung from the Red Fort as part of the celebrations.

Social Media Joins Celebrations

The messages from film personalities added a strong entertainment-industry presence to the wider Independence Day celebrations. Actors from Hindi and regional cinema regularly use national occasions to connect with audiences through short messages, photographs and videos.

For fans, the posts from Akshay Kumar, Ram Charan and Jr NTR formed part of the broader Independence Day conversation online. As India marked the national occasion, their greetings reflected the celebratory mood surrounding Independence Day 2026.