Top 10 Historical movies in India Till 2025

The Indian film industry has a long-standing tradition of bringing important stories from history to cinema. These historical movies can do more than entertain; they can bring to life a heritage that informs audiences about the culture of the nation. Here are ten outstanding historical movies that have been made and released up until 2025:
 
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005)
Aamir Khan starred in Mangal Pandey, a film that tells the story of Mangal Pandey, the soldier whose rebellion in 1857 ignited India's first significant uprising against British rule. 
  
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)  
Jodhaa Akbar is a romantic epic about the Mughal era, detailing the political negotiating between Rajput princess Jodhaa (Aishwarya Rai) and the Mughal emperor Akbar (Hrithik Roshan), whose emotional connection blossomed amid political alliances. 
  
Asoka (2001)  
Asoka is a dramatization and retelling of the life of Emperor Ashoka, who transformed from a conqueror to a benevolent ruler, impacted by the scale of war and its consequences. 
  
Lagaan (2001) 
Although it is a fictional story, Lagaan is set in the British period in India. This inspirational tale tells of a group of villagers who take their colonial oppressors to a cricket match to avoid grossly inflated taxes.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
Ajay Devgn takes the stage as Bhagat Singh, the young revolutionary martyr to India's freedom, and the film aims to convey Bhagat Singh's ideology and self-sacrifice. 

Kesari (2019)
This representation of the 1897 battle of Saragarhi outlines the bravery of some 21 Sikh soldiers against thousands of Afghan invaders at Saragarhi.

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019)
Kangana Ranaut portrays Rani Laxmibai, one of India's most celebrated freedom fighters, depicting her courage and resistance. 

Padmaavat (2018)
One of the grand experiences on-screen, telling the story of Queen Padmavati’s courage, sacrifice combating against a siege led by Alauddin Khilji.

Bajirao Mastani (2015)
The epic story of Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao and his love Mastani, set in the midst of political turmoil and cultural conflict to commendation.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)
An action expedition of Tanaji Malusare's assignment of reclaiming the Kondhana Fort exemplifies the powerful notion of courage and patriotism.

These films reflect India's historical context and the filmic (non-sense) artistry that conveys it as well.