Must Watch Bollywood Historical Movies Before Chhaava and Kesari Veer

Bollywood is gearing up to release two compelling historical dramas that promise to captivate audiences with tales of valor and legacy. Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s Chhaava is all set to hit theaters on 14th February. After Chhaava, Suniel Shetty, Sooraj Pancholi’s Kesari Veer is gearing up for release. Kesari Veer is all set to hit theaters on 14th March.

Gold is a 2018 Bollywood sports drama directed by Reema Kagti, starring Akshay Kumar, Mouni Roy, Kunal Kapoor, and Amit Sadh. The film is inspired by true events and follows Tapan Das (played by Akshay Kumar), a determined Bengali coach who dreams of winning India's first Olympic gold medal in hockey.

Padmaavat stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor. The film portrays Rani Padmavati’s legendary story, focusing on Alauddin Khilji’s obsession with her and Maharawal Ratan Singh’s bravery. Known for its stunning visuals, powerful performances, and epic storytelling, Padmaavat remains one of Bollywood’s most talked-about historical films.

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bajirao Mastani stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra. The film depicts the love story of Peshwa Bajirao I and Mastani, set against the backdrop of war and political opposition. With stunning visuals, powerful performances, and a mesmerizing soundtrack, it remains one of Bollywood’s finest historical epics.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is a 2020 Bollywood historical action film, starring Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, and Kajol. The film is based on the life of Tanaji Malusare, a brave Maratha warrior and military leader under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The story revolves around the Battle of Sinhagad (1670), where Tanaji leads the Maratha forces to reclaim the fort from the Mughal general Udaybhan Rathod.

Maharaj is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language historical drama, the film marks the debut of Junaid Khan, son of actor Aamir Khan, and features Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey, and Sharvari in significant roles. The narrative centers on a bold journalist who challenges the immoral behavior of a revered leader, drawing inspiration from the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862.