Before Adipurush, Binge These 10 Indian Mythology-Inspired Films And Series

Here are a few Indian mythology-inspired films and shows as the highly anticipated film Adipurush is set to hit theatres on June 16, 2023.

Here are a few Indian mythology-inspired films and shows to put on your watchlist.

The story of Brahmastra, which is highly influenced by Hindu mythology, follows Shiva's journey as he learns that he is an Astra.

Neo-mythological film Raavan by Mani Ratnam was inspired by the Ramayana, a centuries-old Indian epic.

The story of Baahubali and its sequel take place in the Mahishmati kingdom. Shivudu sets out to renounce his rightful place as king.

The mythological film Kartikeya is about Dr. Karthikeya's quest for Lord Krishna's misplaced anklet and his own journey. 

Asur starring Arshad Warsi is a psychological thriller wrapped up in a labyrinth of mythology; the Vedic teachings have the keys.

In the dystopian fiction starring Huma Qureshi, caste and homogeneity religious views are defined in a futuristic society that is ruled by an oppressive religious authority.

Hindu mythology is combined with fiction in the Sacred Games series.

An archaeologist played by Akshay Kumar looks into whether the Ram Setu mentioned in the epic Ramayana is a fable or a real structure.

The movie, which stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Dev Mohan, is based on the love story of King Dushyantha and Shakuntala, the daughter of the sage Vishwamitra and Menaka.

Kantara, a film by Rishabh Shetty, is about tribal customs and myths about demigods.