Weekend Binge: 5 Historical Dramas To Add To Your Watchlist

Historical dramas are a treat to watch thanks to the intriguing storylines and opulent visuals

Historical drama is a genre that can do a great job of transporting the audience. A melange of facts and fiction, Bollywood has several films that make for a great viewing experience. The latest on the list of such movies is Samrat Prithviraj, the Akshay Kumar starrer which traces the life and times of Prithviraj Samrat, the legendary Rajput ruler. The film is based on Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem in Braj. Samrat Prithviraj marks the debut of Manushi Chhillar in the role of queen Sanyogita. If the new movie has left you wanting to add some more historical films to your watchlist, here is a specially curated catalogue to add to your weekend binge list.

Jodhaa Akbar is a 2008 Hindi-language epic, produced and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in titular roles and features actors such as Sonu Sood, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Ila Arun in important roles. The lead actors exude royalty and exhibit fine acting skills. The film also has several beautiful sequences that are worthy of a rewatch.