Indian Cinema Sees Grand Revival Of Mythology With Films Like Ramayana, Mahavatar Narsimha, And Mahabharat | People News
New Delhi: Cinema has always been a medium of entertainment, but it also plays a vital role in educating audiences about history, culture, and traditions. India, with its rich historical and cultural legacy, holds mythology as a core part of its identity something every generation should engage with. While Indian cinema has long drawn inspiration from mythological stories, films like Ramayana, Mahavatar Narsimha, and Mahabharat signal a powerful resurgence of these age-old epics on the big screen.
There is a clear revival underway in Indian storytelling one that brings mythology back into focus with grander vision, scale, and cinematic depth. These upcoming films aim not only to entertain but also to reconnect the modern audience with deeply rooted cultural narratives.
Take Namit Malhotra’s upcoming Ramayana, for instance. Touted as the biggest Indian film ever made, it boasts exceptional casting, state-of-the-art VFX, and breathtaking scale. The film promises to be a cinematic spectacle like never before—a reimagining of the epic that could redefine the boundaries of Indian filmmaking.
Next comes Mahavatar Narsimha, which brings to life one of Lord Vishnu’s most powerful avatars. With rich visual storytelling and grandeur, the film aims to kickstart the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe—a franchise of seven films chronicling the divine avatars of Vishnu:
The Mahavatar Cinematic Universe will consist of seven films, each focusing on a divine avatar of Lord Vishnu. It will begin with Mahavatar Narsimha and continue with Mahavatar Parshuram, Mahavatar Raghunandan, Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh, Mahavatar Gokulananda, Mahavatar Kalki Part 1, and Mahavatar Kalki Part 2.
This cinematic universe is set to be one of India’s most ambitious storytelling ventures, introducing a generation to stories that have long shaped Indian thought and philosophy.
Finally, there’s Mahabharat. Though details are currently under wraps, the project is confirmed to be in development. As one of the most significant epics in Indian mythology, its scale and depth are expected to set a new benchmark in global cinema. With several major names attached, expectations are sky-high for what could become an iconic cinematic masterpiece.
Together, Ramayana, Mahavatar Narsimha, and Mahabharat represent not just films, but the rebirth of an era. Indian cinema is seizing this moment to bring ancient stories to modern audiences offering not just entertainment, but a powerful cultural reawakening.
