Seen Ponniyin Selvan? 5 Other Historical Films To Watch

Mani Ratnam's film stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram and Trisha among others

Ponniyin Selvan: I has finally hit the theatres. Mani Ratnam's much-awaited period drama has been the talk of the town ever since the project was announced. The magnum opus stars Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan,  Jayam Rav, Karthi, Sobhita Dhulipala and Aishwarya Lekshmi. It is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's novel of the same name, chronicling the rise of the Chola dynasty. Ponniyin Selvan: I also marks Aishwarya's comeback to the big screen. She has a dual role in the film. With so much to look forward to, honestly, it is hard to control the excitement. To amp up the mood, we have prepared a list of movies with a historical backdrop that you can watch this weekend in the comfort of your home. 

Padmaavat - Prime Video

This is a Sanjay Leela Bhansali magnum opus. Star cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Shahid Kapoor. From the larger-than-life sets and interesting plot to the music album, this film ticked all the boxes. Don't forget Deepika's exceptional performance in the song - Ghoomar.