PremiumBest historical epics to binge-watch on OTT before Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava hits theaters
Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna starrer the historical action movie, Chhaava, which will hit theaters on February 14. The film also stars Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, and Ashutosh Rana.
Vicky Kaushal in Chhaava
Last Updated: 03.52 PM, Feb 10, 2025
Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar features Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. The historical drama film revolves around the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with Vicky playing the lead role as Sambhaji. Rashmika plays Maharani Yesubai and Akshaye Khanna portrays Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The plot follows Sambhaji's heroic journey as he faces challenges and stands against the Mughal Empire, highlighting his bravery and legacy.
Chhaava will hit theaters on February 14. Before this, check out some of the best historical epics to binge-watch on OTT. You can also watch these movies with your OTTplay Premium subscription.
5 best historical movies to watch before Chhaava
Urumi (ZEE5 / SunNXT)
Urumi follows the story of Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar (played by Prithviraj Sukumaran), a warrior from 16th-century Kerala. He seeks revenge against Vasco da Gama and the Portuguese forces for the death of his father, aided by his best friend Vavvali (Prabhu Deva) and the warrior princess Ayesha (Genelia D'Souza). The plot revolves around Kelu's plan to assassinate Vasco da Gama, which incorporates the complex political landscape of the time, including historical figures and rivalries between the Chirakkal and Arackel royal families.
Rudramadevi (ZEE5 / SunNXT / ETV Win)
Rudhramadevi is a 2015 historical epic film about the life of Rudrama Devi, a warrior princess and ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty. The film stars Anushka Shetty as Rudrama Devi. Rudrama Devi was born a girl, but raised as a boy to succeed her father Emperor Ganapatideva. She became one of the most prominent rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty and one of the few ruling queens in Indian history.
Razia Sultan (ShemarooMe)
Starring Leela Mishra, Paidi Jairaj, Nirupa Roy, Agha, and Lalita Pawar, the film is a pre-independence epic love story of the Sultana of Delhi. Razia Sultana was the only female ruler of both the Sultanate and Mughal periods. She was trained to lead the army and administer the kingdom. Razia falls in love with Altu, the king, who wishes to conquer the entire nation. The film is directed by Devendra Goel.
Mughal-E-Azam (ShemarooMe)
It tells the story of a forbidden love affair between Mughal Prince Salim (played by Dilip Kumar) and a court dancer named Anarkali (played by Madhubala), where the powerful Emperor Akbar (Prithviraj Kapoor), Salim's father, strongly disapproves of the relationship. This brings a conflict between father and son which ultimately leads to a tragic end for Anarkali.
300 (JioCinema)
300 is a historical fiction film about the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. The movie is based on Frank Miller's comic book series of the same name. It stars Gerard Butler as King Leonidas, who led 300 Spartans against the Persian army led by King Xerxes I (Rodrigo Santoro).