Indian mythology, which is deep rooted in our country’s rich culture, is brimming with the tales of gods, demons, and epics. These stories that offer timeless themes of god versus evil, love, loss, duty and sacrifice have captivated the millennials for a long time. After books, Indian cinema has successfully captured the spirit of mythology and presented it on our screens in the most enthralling way possible.
3 Movies Inspired By Indian Mythology
If you are looking forward to going on a journey to our rich Indian mythology, then here are some Bollywood movies you shouldn’t miss.
Raavan (2010)
IMDb Rating: 5.4/10
This Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer can be characterised as a neo-mythological movie. Inspired by the epic Indian Ramayana, Raavan centres around bandit Beera, who kidnaps a police officer’s wife but eventually falls in love with her. The Mani Ratnam’s directorial received criticism for its twist ending but was praised for its gorgeous visuals, performances and action sequences.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video and YouTube
Baahubali: The Beginning
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Baahubali: The Beginning took Indian cinema by storm in 2015. This action-packed movie comes with the best visual effects, cast, and story making it epic in every sense. The plot takes place in the kingdom of Mahishmati. Shivudu, a villager discovers his royal past and sets out to claim his birthright as the king of Mahishmati by defeating his treacherous uncle, Bhallaladeva. Its sequel in 2017 turned out to be the most expensive movie released at the time.
Where to watch: Disney + Hotstar and YouTube
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Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
IMDb Rating: 5.6/10
Despite the story receiving criticism, the amazing visual effects and action sequences in the movie stole the show. Brahmastra, influenced by Hindu mythology, follows the story of Shiva, an orphan with the powers to control fire, as he discovers he is an astra, a weapon of massive energy.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
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