From Deepika Padukone as 'Draupadi' in 'Mahabharat' to Akshay Kumar's Ram Setu, upcoming mythological films to look forward to.
The popularity of Doordarshan shows Mahabharata and Ramayana and their successful re-runs during the coronavirus induced lockdown proved that Indian audiences always look forward to knowing and watching more of Indian mythology.
The upcoming year(s) are going to be exciting for film audiences as Bollywood directors gear up to give you a tour of the mythical world of demons, god, and mythological characters, tales that we all grew up listening to.
From Deepika Padukone as 'Draupadi' in 'Mahabharat' to Akshay Kumar's Ram Setu to Vicky Kaushal's The Immortal Ashwatthama, here are some upcoming Bollywood mythological movies to look forward to.
1. Deepika Padukone to play Draupadi in 'Mahabharat'
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Mahabharat is set to be made from Draupadi's point of view, and actress Deepika Padukone will play the central character. She has teamed up with producer Madhu Mantena and will be producing the film too.
Her second production, Mahabharat, seen through the eyes of Draupadi, will be a fresh take on the mythological tale.
Speaking about the film, Deepika had said, "I'm absolutely thrilled and honoured to be essaying the role of Draupadi. I truly believe that it is the role of a lifetime. While the Mahabharat is popularly known for its mythological tales and cultural influence, many of life's lessons are also derived from the Mahabharat but most often from its men. Telling it with this fresh and new perspective will not only be interesting but also very significant."
2. Vicky Kaushal to star in 'The Immortal Ashwatthama'
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Director Aditya Dhar's three-part modern-day superhero film, which has its roots in the Mahabharata, will see Vicky Kaushal as a mythological character, who was given the boon of immortality.
As per the epic Mahabharata, Ashwatthama was the son of guru Dronacharya, who fought for the Kauravas in the battle of Kurukshetra. For the part in the film titled 'The Immortal Ashwatthama', Vicky Kaushal will gain weight as well as receive training in horse-riding and various martial art forms, including krav maga and jujutsu.
3. Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Brahmastra'
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The storyline of Ayan Mukerji’s ambitious fantasy movie Brahmastra has its roots in Hindu mythology. As per a report in the Times of India, the first part of the trilogy will revolve around the mythological weapon Brahmastra, also known as Brahma’s weapons that played an important role in the war of Mahabharata. Apart from Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, the film also stars Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy in prominent roles. The film was slated to release in December 2020 but has now been pushed for a later date.
4. 'Ramayana Trilogy' from the makers of Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' and Sridevi starrer 'Mom'
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In 2019, director Nitesh Tiwari of Dangal fame announced that he’s making a movie on the Hindu mythological epic Ramayana. While not much is known about the movie, Taran Adarsh had tweeted, "BIGGG NEWS... Producers Allu Aravind, Madhu Mantena and Namit Malhotra [Prime Focus] to make #Ramayana for the big screen... Nitesh Tiwari [#Dangal] and Ravi Udyawar [#Mom] will direct the three-part series... Will be shot in 3D and released in #Hindi, #Tamil and #Telugu."
5. Saif Ali Khan and Prabhas starrer 'Adipurush'
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'Adipurush' is based on Ramayana and features Prabhas as Lord Ram and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh. Recently, Prabhas took to social media to announce that Adipurush will be releasing on August 11, 2022. Soon after Prabhas announced Adipursuh, his Baahubali director SS Rajamouli had shared his excitement. He had said, "I know about Adipurush even before the announcement. It is the perfect time to make a movie with a story based on Lord Rama."
6. Akshay Kumar to star in 'Ram Setu', film revolves around ideals of Lord Ram
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Akshay Kumar shared two posters of his upcoming film 'Ram Setu' on Diwali, which revolves around the ideals of Lord Ram. Clad in a casual shirt, cargo pants, carrying a sling bag, and saffron colour scarf wrapped around his neck, the first look in the poster surely intrigues the curious minds. The film is directed by Abhishek Sharma and produced by Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films.
