As Vishnu Manchu-starrer Kannappa was released in theatres on June 27, we have curated a list of movies based on Indian mythology, which often offer compelling visuals. Kannappa, also starring Prabhas, Mohanlal, and Akshay Kumar, is a mythological actioner based on the devotee of Lord Shiv, Kannappa Nayanar, who sacrificed his eyes for the almighty.
Mythological movies on OTT
1. Kalki 2898 AD
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix
About the movie: The movie was released in 2024 and is directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Prabhas in lead roles. The film is said to be inspired by Hindu scriptures and is the first instalment of the Kalki Cinematic Universe. The film’s storyline focuses on a dystopian future.
2. Baahubali: The Beginning
Where to watch: JioHotstar
About the movie: The action fantasy film was released in the year 2015 and is written and directed by SS Rajamouli and produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni. The film was shot in both Tamil and Telugu and stars Rana Daggubati, Tamannah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, and Anushka Shetty, among others. Baahubali: The Beginning narrates the story of the Mahishmati Kingdom. It follows Shivudu, a fearless young man who helps his love Avantika rescue Devsena, the former queen of the kingdom, but learns about his conflict-ridden past and the legacy of his family.
3. Brahmastra
Where to watch: Jio Hotstar
About the movie: The movie was released in 2022 and is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Namit Malhotra. It stars Mouni Roy, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Nagarjuna, among others. The plot shows a man who’s blessed with some extraordinary powers falls in love with a girl and discovers that he is capable of controlling fire, and he unites with the society of guardians to save the world.
4. Kantara
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
About the movie: The movie was released in the year 2022 and is a Kannada-language action thriller. It is directed by Rishabh Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda. The film stars Rishabh, Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, and Achuth Kumar. The story revolves around man vs nature and shows how greed paves the way for destruction.
5. Adipurush
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
About the movie: The movie is inspired by the Ramayana and is written and directed by Om Raut and produced by T-Series and Retrophiles. The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, and Devdutta Nage among others. It was shot in both Tamil and Hindi. The story revolves around Raghava, who lives in the forest with his wife, Janki, after being exiled by his father. After some time, Raghava’s wife, Janki, is kidnapped by Lankesh, and then both Ram and Lankesh go in search of Janki.
So this was our curated list for this week on mythological movies. Which one will you watch first?