From Brahmastra To Adipurush, Here's A List Upcoming Mythological Films

Upcoming mythological films: From the Ramayana to the Mahabharatha, and from Ashwarthama to Shakuntala, the Indian film industry has a long list of mythological films in the works. These upcoming mythological films are not only high-budget productions that have taken years to complete, but they have also generated a lot of buzz before their release, with fans eagerly anticipating their release.

Raavan and Raajneeti, for example, were both set to be films based on Indian mythology. Raavan, on the one hand, was a film that followed the essence of the Ramayana, but with its own changed storyline. Raajneeti, on the other hand, adapted events and characters from the Mahabharata. Both films were produced on a huge scale and starred an impressive ensemble, and were released in 2010. These adaptations were the only myths present, although the film fell well short of the original narratives.

Since the tremendous success of reruns of "Ramayana" and "Mahabharata" during the early days of the pandemic, filmmakers have begun to greenlight projects based on mythology. The most recent mythological film to fare well at the box office was RRR, starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan. With its dramatic mythological climax, RRR transported us back in time, with actor Ram Charan appearing as Lord Ram's avatar.

Here's a list of upcoming mythological films:

Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

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The film will be the first in a trilogy. The film appears to be split into two timelines. The main tale takes place in modern times, and it follows Shiva, a young man with abilities, as he goes 3000 years back in time to the pre-Mahabharatha era to learn about weapons such as the Brahmastra in order to complete a task in the present. Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Mouni Roy, and Shah Rukh Khan (in a rumoured cameo part) feature in the film.

The filming began in 2017-2018, and it will be released on September 9, 2022, in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.

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The Immortal Ashwarthama

Ram Setu

The plot follows an archaeologist who sets out to determine whether the Ram Setu bridge is a myth or a reality. The film will star Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Nushrratt Bharuccha in the key roles. Last September, Kumar announced that the film would be released on the occasion of Diwali 2022. Hence, it is expected to be released on October 24.

Shaakuntalam

It is a mythological drama film in Telugu that will be released in India soon. The romance of King Dushyantha and Shakuntala, daughter of sage Vishwamitra and nymph Menaka, will be explored in this film. Samantha Ruth Prabhu will play Shakuntala, and Dev Mohan will play Dushyanta, the monarch of the Puru Dynasty, with Mohan Babu, Sachin Khedekar, Gautami, Aditi Balan, and Ananya Nagalla in supporting parts.

The project was revealed by Gunasekhar, who is the director of the film, in October 2020, and it is planned to be released on 24 May 2022. However, no official release date has been confirmed.

Adipurush

Adipurush is one of the big upcoming mythological films, and it said to be the adaptation of the Ramayana. The character of Raghav will be played by Prabhas, and Janaki's character will be played by Kriti Sanon. Meanwhile, Saif Ali Khan will play Ravana's character, and his  screen name will be Lankesh in the film. On January 12, 2023, the film will be released in theatres in Hindi and Telugu, as well as dubbed versions in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.

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Maayon

An archaeological team, led by a smart and deft archaeologist, is assigned to examine an old temple. The team begins on a mission of exploration, uncovering the mystery and science weaved within the mythological tale. Sibi Sathyaraj and Tanya Ravichandran will play prominent roles in the film meanwhile, supporting roles will be played by K.S.Ravikumar, Radha Ravi, Bagavathi Perumal, and Hareesh Peradi. The official motion poster for the film was revealed online on August 25, 2018, and the film is expected to be released in November 2023 in Tamil.