Indian Films Based on Folklore

Padmaavat is a 2018 Indian epic period drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary warrior princess Rani Padmini, who is said to have committed self-immolation to protect her honor from the invading forces of Alauddin Khilji.

Baahubali: The Beginning is a 2015 Indian epic action film directed by S. S. Rajamouli. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Baahubali, who is said to have been the king of the ancient kingdom of Mahishmati.

Veerappan is a 2016 Indian biographical action film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary bandit Veerappan, who operated in the forests of southern India for over two decades.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a 2015 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Kabir Khan. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Hanuman, who is said to have helped Lord Rama rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.

Ponniyin Selvan: I is a 2022 Indian epic historical drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Raja Raja Chola I, who ruled the Chola Empire in the 10th and 11th centuries.

Mahabharata is a 2013 Indian epic drama film directed by V. S. Rajendra Prasad. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Bhima, who is one of the five Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata.

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is a 2019 Indian biographical period drama film directed by Kangana Ranaut. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary warrior princess Rani Lakshmibai, who fought against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Mahabharata is a 2013 Indian epic drama film directed by V. S. Rajendra Prasad. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Arjuna, who is one of the five Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata.

Tanhaji is a 2020 Indian historical action film directed by Om Raut. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who founded the Maratha Empire in the 17th century.

Mahabharata is a 2013 Indian epic drama film directed by V. S. Rajendra Prasad. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Nakula, who is one of the five Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata.

Prithviraj is a 2022 Indian historical action film directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Prithviraj Chauhan, who ruled the Chahamana dynasty of Ajmer in the 12th century.

Mahabharata is a 2013 Indian epic drama film directed by V. S. Rajendra Prasad. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Sahadeva, who is one of the five Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata.

Asoka is a 2001 Indian historical drama film directed by Santosh Sivan. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Ashoka, who ruled the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BC.

Mahabharata is a 2013 Indian epic drama film directed by V. S. Rajendra Prasad. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Draupadi, who is the wife of the five Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata.

Jodhaa Akbar is a 2008 Indian epic historical drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Akbar, who ruled the Mughal Empire in the 16th century.