Catch up and watch these period drama films of South.
For some time now, period drama films have been liked a lot by the public. Their number has also increased in the last few years. Filmmakers also showed interest in it, especially directors from the South. The biggest example of this is RRR. This period drama film created a stir not only in India but all over the world. The film raised the flag of India at both the Golden Globe and Oscar. Let us give you a list of some such period drama films of South.
1. Kantara
Rishabh Shetty's film 'Kantara' was liked a lot by the public. Its popularity can be gauged from the fact that it was dubbed and released in Hindi on huge demand. 'Kantara' is based on the Bhoot Kola tradition of Karnataka. Now its prequel is also going to come. It is likely to come on the floor soon.
2. Ponniyin Selvan 1 & 2
Ponniyin Selvan is not our own Game of Thrones. Rather, Game of Thrones English is Ponniyin Selvan. Mani Ratnam had said this about Ponniyin Selvan in one of his interviews. This is the story of Chola Empire. The film is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel Ponniyin Selvan. It was made in two parts. It stars Chiyaan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai and Trisha in lead roles.
3. Urumu
It can be considered the defining film of Malayalam New Wave Cinema. Santosh Sivan, who has won 11 National Awards, is the director of this film. This is the story of Murikkancheri Kelu, who wants to avenge his father's murder at the hands of the Portuguese. Prithviraj Sukumaran has played this character. In this you will also see some famous characters of history like Vasco-da-Gama.
4. Hey Ram
In the year 2000, it was sent to the Oscars by India. It has been written and directed by Kamal Haasan. He has played the lead role in it. Shahrukh Khan also plays an important role in 'Hey Ram'. It is set in the 1940s. It was liked a lot at the time of release.
5. Kerala Varma Passi Raja
When Malayalam cinema was going through a phase of downfall, 'Kerala Varma Padassi Raja' came and became popular. This is the story of neighboring king Kerala Varma. He fought a war against the British East India Company. This film also brings the guerrilla warfare method on screen very well.
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