7 big mythological/historical films coming after 'Chava' that will create a storm!
There are three films of Rishab Shetty in this list. Apart from him, films of Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Vicky Kaushal are also going to be released.
'Chhava' was based on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Now a film is going to be made on his father Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as well.
Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava has become the highest grossing Indian film of the year 2025. You have read this line dozens of times. 'Chhaava' has earned more than Rs 600 crore from all over the world. The success of the film has confirmed one thing, that if you make a good film on subjects like mythology and history, then the chances of it becoming a hit increase manifold. But this is not a guaranteed formula. Otherwise 'Adipurush' would not have been in such a condition. Anyway, even after 'Chhaava', many big historical/mythological films are standing in the queue. Which are these big films, now let us tell you about them.
#1. Mahavatar Narasimha
Director: Ashwin Kumar
'Mahavatara Narasimha' is going to hit the theatres on 03 April 2025. Through films like KGF and 'Kantara', the production company Hombale Films has made a good place for itself in the Hindi belt. They are trying to consolidate it with 'Mahavatara Narasimha'. This is the reason why the film will be released in Hindi along with Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The film's director Ashwin Kumar had told in an interview that it took about four years to make this film. This is an animated film based on the story of Prahlad and Hiranyakashyap.
# 2. Kanappa
Director: Mukesh Kumar Singh
Cast: Vishnu Manchu, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar
Vishnu Manchu has written the story and screenplay of this film. He has played the role of Kanappa in the film. This was the story of a person who did not believe in God, and in the end he became a great devotee of Shiva. Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal have played Shiva and Parvati in the film. Apart from them, stars like Prabhas and Mohanlal also have cameos in the film. 'Kanappa' is going to be released on 25 April 2025.
# 3. Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1
Director: Rishab Shetty
Cast: Rishab Shetty
On 28 February, a film was released on MUBI, 'Char Phool Hain Aur Duniya Hai'. Achal Mishra, who has made films like 'Gamak Ghar' and 'Dhuin', is its director. This film has been made by simply combining the recorded conversations with Vinod Kumar Shukla. In a part of the film, the writer of 'Naukar Ki Kameez' says,
Kannada actor Rishabh Shetty understood this in his own way and made 'Kantara'. This was the local story that he had heard around him. Made in a budget of just Rs 16 crore, this film earned Rs 407 crore from all over the world. His locality had become global. Seeing the success of 'Kantara', the makers announced a prequel film. Rishabh will play the role of a deity in this film titled 'Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1'. It is going to be released on 02 October 2025.
# 4. Ramayan Part 1
Director: Nitesh Tiwari
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash
This is one of the most ambitious projects of Indian cinema. For a long time, news of the film kept coming in media reports. Then photos of the actors were also leaked from the set. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi were seen in the roles of Ram and Sita. Arun Govil and Lara Dutta were seen in the roles of Dasharath and Kaikeyi. This film is being made on a very large scale. Yash himself has confirmed that apart from being the producer of the film, he is also playing the role of Ravana. Apart from him, Sunny Deol has become Hanuman. The makers themselves announced that 'Ramayana' is being made in two parts. The first part is going to come on Diwali 2026 and the second part will be released on Diwali 2027.
# 5. Jai Hanuman
Director: Prashanth Varma
Cast: Rishab Shetty
Prashant Verma's film Hanu-Man was released in January 2024. Before the film was released, it received mixed reactions. Some people praised the fact that the makers have tried to make a superhero film in a limited budget. While some made fun of the VFX. Before the release, Prashant Verma took the advice of SS Rajamouli. Asked how to improve the VFX shots. Rajamouli just said that where the VFX looks weak, increase the darkness of those shots. 'Hanu-Man' came and the film made good money at the box office. Prashant Verma's conviction won. After this film, the sequel was also announced. It was said that the first film was based on a devotee of Hanuman, while the second one will focus on Hanuman.
This upcoming film titled 'Jai Hanuman' will be led by Rishab Shetty. It is scheduled to release in 2026.
#6. Mahavatar
Director: Amar Kaushik
Cast: Vicky Kaushal
Amar Kaushik, who made films like 'Stree 2' and 'Bala', will direct this film. It is being produced by Maddock Films. The makers released an announcement teaser of the film. It was told there that it will be released on Christmas 2026. Vicky Kaushal will be seen in the role of Chiranjeevi Parashuram in the film. His look teased from the teaser shows his long, thick, white beard. Looking at it, it seems that the story of Parashuram from youth to old age will be shown in the film. Only Vicky's name has been announced from the film so far. The makers are keeping the rest of the details a secret.
# 7. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Director: Sandeep Singh
Cast: Rishab Shetty
In the last few years, many projects on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj were announced. Ritesh Deshmukh had told that he himself would direct a film on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. However, after a point, updates on that film stopped coming. Then Akshay also played his role in a Marathi film named 'Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat'. Now a full-fledged film based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is going to be released. Rishabh Shetty will play his role. Producer Sandeep Singh will direct this film. The makers announced that this film will come in 2027
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