Historical Drama Movies like Ponniyin Selvan to Watch Out

Rudhramadevi

The story of a female warrior queen who battles against social expectations and gender standards to rule her country.

Magadheera

A guy travels back in time to the 17th century in a romantic fantasy adventure to protect his love and his kingdom from a cunning warlord.

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

A historical epic about a freedom fighter who, in the 19th century, launched a revolt against the British East India Company.

Urumi

An assassination attempt on the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama is planned by a group of rebels in a historical drama set in the 16th century.

Baahubali

A young man battles to retake his throne from a wicked queen after learning that he is actually the heir to a significant kingdom.

Jodhaa Akbar

The film is based on the love story of Mughal Emperor Akbar and his Hindu wife, Jodhaa.

Asoka

The film portrays the story of Emperor Asoka, who in the third century BC ruled over most of India before converting to Buddhism.

Padmaavat

The epic poem Padmavat, which relates the tale of Queen Padmavati of Mewar and how her beauty sparked a conflict with Sultan Alauddin Khilji, served as the inspiration for the film.

Mangal Pandey: The Rising

Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who was instrumental in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Tanhaji: The unsung warrior

Shivaji Maharaj's dependable lieutenant is a Maratha warrior named Tanhaji. He sets out to reclaim the Kondhana fort for his king and nation when the Mughals come and take it.