7 Indian Films Based On Mythology: Aishwarya Rai-Starrer Raavan, Rishab Shetty's Kantara To Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra - In Pics

Are you a fan of reading mythology? Well, today we bring to you a list of 7 Indian Films Based On Mythology. Take a look at the compilation which will make you wanna binge-watch all of these cinematic gems.

This Mani Ratnam epic action-adventure film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Vikram while Govinda, Nikhil Dwivedi, Ravi Kishan, and Priyamani are in pivotal roles. The film follows the crux of the epic Ramayana, but with a modernized plot that reveals the perspective of Ravana.

Raajneeti is a 2010 political thriller film co-written, directed and produced by Prakash Jha, with a screenplay by Anjum Rajabali and Prakash Jha. Depicting an archetypal conflict between rival political families and parties, based on the Mahabharata, the film starred an ensemble cast of Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpayee, Sarah Thompson and Naseeruddin Shah.

Karthikeya is a 2014 Telugu mystery thriller film written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti. The film features Nikhil Siddhartha, Swati Reddy, Tanikella Bharani, Rao Ramesh, and Jayaprakash in prominent roles. The film revolves around a closed Karthikeya temple in the village of Subrahmanyapuram and showcases the life of a curious medico Karthik who investigates the mystery surrounding the temple. An incident which happened in Talupulamma Temple in Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh inspired Chandoo Mondeti to pen the story of Karthikeya.

Baahubali: The Beginning is a 2015 Indian epic action film co-written and directed by SS Rajamouli, and produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni under Arka Media Works. It features Prabhas in a dual role alongside Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, and Nassar.  The story concludes in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017). The film's story has been written by Rajamouli's father V Vijayendra Prasad. According to Wikipedia, his fascination with Mahabharata and the tales of Amar Chitra Katha and Chandamama fuelled his interest in the story. 

Adipurush is a 2023 mythological action film inspired by the Hindu epic Ramayana. The film is directed and co-written by Om Raut, and produced by T-Series and Retrophiles. The film features Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, and Devdutta Nage.

Kantara is a 2022 Kannada action thriller film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur, under Hombale Films. The film stars Rishab Shetty in a dual role as a Kambala champion who is at loggerheads with an upright forest officer named Murali (played by Kishore). The story is based on folklore and mythology revolving around the worship of two Daivas - Panjurli and Gulia respectively.

Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva is a 2022 fantasy action-adventure film written and directed by Ayan Mukerji. The film serves as the first instalment of a planned trilogy, which is itself planned to be part of a cinematic universe titled Āstraverse, and stars an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna with Shah Rukh Khan in a special appearance. Drawing inspiration from tales in Hindu mythology, the story follows Shiva, an orphan musician with pyrokinetic powers who discovers that he is an astra, a weapon of enormous energy.