Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Upcoming Indian Epics: From 'Dhurandhar' to 'Varanasi'
Several big-budget Indian films based on historical events, mythology, and real-life heroes are in the works.
These films include 'Dhurandhar', 'Ramayana', 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India', 'Ikkis', and 'Varanasi', each with a unique story and talented cast.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' and Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' are among the upcoming magnum opuses of Indian cinema
Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis' is inspired by the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal
Om Raut's 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India' stars Dhanush as APJ Abdul Kalam
Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' is an adaptation of the ancient Indian epic
SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' is his first collaboration with Mahesh Babu
- Who
- Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Sriram Raghavan, Om Raut, Nitesh Tiwari, SS Rajamouli, and other directors and actors
- What
- Upcoming Indian films based on historical events and mythology
- When
- Releasing in the coming years
- Where
- Indian cinema
- Why
- To entertain audiences and preserve cultural heritage
Proponents of Historical Accuracy
Proponents of Creative License
Adaptation of Historical Events
Proponents of Historical Accuracy
Should stick closely to historical facts
Proponents of Creative License
Can take creative liberties for dramatic effect
- Genre
- Historical Drama, Mythology, Biopic
- Language
- Hindi, Telugu, and other Indian languages
- Release Year
- 2025 and onwards
