Weekend Binge-Watch: After Shaakuntalam, check out these 5 Fantasy-Mythological dramas

New Delhi: Samantha has shown her flexibility as an actor in Gunasekhar’s Shaakuntalam, after her portrayal as Raji in Family Man 2. Samantha plays the eponymous character in the film, which is based on the renowned play Abhignyana Shakuntalam by the legendary poet-playwright Kalidasa. Given the scope of the picture, it is only natural for the audience to want more.

Given that India is a place of myths and stories that have been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years, there is no shortage of such films. This rich culture has produced a rich tapestry of fantasy and mythological stories just ready to be brought to life on the big screen.

To make this weekend a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of five Fantasy-Mythological dramas that you can watch from the ease of the comfort of your house.

Tumbbad – Eros Now

In this horror-fantasy movie, a little kid finds a secret treasure that is being protected by a demonic force. Rahi Anil Barve’s film Tumbbad, which also has a gripping narrative, has stunning graphics and melancholy music.

Magadheera – Aha

In the Telugu movie Magadheera, directed by S.S. Rajamouli, a warrior named Kala Bhairava who dies in battle is reborn as Harsha, a motorbike stuntman, 400 years later. Harsha decides to get revenge on his former self after learning that he was reborn to do so. The movie has exciting action scenes and a gripping plot.

Baahubali franchise –  Disney+Hotstar

The Baahubali franchise, which includes Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion, is perhaps the best-known and most lucrative fantasy movie series to ever come out of India. A young man named Shivudu discovers his background and his actual identity as a contender to the throne of the imaginary country of Mahishmati in the movie directed by S.S. Rajamouli. The movies have a fantastic music, incredible action scenes, and stunning visuals.

Urumi – Zee5

This historical fiction movie in Malayalam is directed by Santosh Sivan and is about a band of warriors who seek vengeance on the Portuguese for killing their relatives. Both the visual effects and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s acting are excellent in the movie.

 Ponniyin Selvan: I  – Prime Video