Similar Movies Like Ramayana (2026)

Ramayana is the biggest Indian film of 2026. Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita brought the epic to the big screen like never before. In 7 days the film collected Rs 934.55 crore worldwide.

But Ramayana is not the only Indian film built on our epics. In the last few years, directors have turned to the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Puranas and folk stories again and again. Some became all-time blockbusters. Some became big flops. Here are 9 mythology movies like Ramayana that you should watch next.

Movies Like Ramayana at a Glance

Films That Tell the Ramayana Itself

If you want the Ramayana story again, there are three films to compare. Ramayana Part One (2026) is the biggest of them. Nitesh Tiwari made it in two parts with a reported budget of Rs 1,300 to 1,500 crore. The first part alone collected Rs 934.55 crore worldwide in 7 days. Yash’s Ravana and the 3D visuals are the talking points.

Adipurush (2023) told the same story three years earlier. Prabhas played Raghav, Kriti Sanon played Janaki and Saif Ali Khan played Lankesh. The film was made on a reported budget of around Rs 500 crore, but the VFX and the dialogues were trolled heavily. It collected around Rs 450 crore worldwide and ended as a flop. Watch it only to see how different the same story can look in two films.

The third one is the oldest and the most loved. Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama (1993) is a Japanese-Indian anime film. It is simple, clean and faithful to Valmiki’s story. For many Indians who grew up in the 90s, this is still the best Ramayana on screen. A 4K remaster brought it back to Indian theatres in 2025. If you liked the emotion of Ramayana Part One, this anime film will touch you the same way.

Mahabharata and the World of Astras

Kalki 2898 AD (2024) is the biggest mythology film after Ramayana. Nag Ashwin mixed the Mahabharata with science fiction. Amitabh Bachchan plays Ashwatthama, who has waited thousands of years. Prabhas plays Bhairava, and Deepika Padukone plays the mother of Kalki, the last avatar of Vishnu. The film was made on a reported budget of around Rs 600 crore and collected over Rs 1,000 crore worldwide. If you liked the scale of Ramayana, Kalki is the closest match.

Brahmastra Part One: Shiva (2022) is different. It is not a retelling of one epic. It builds a new story around the astras, the divine weapons of Indian mythology. Ranbir Kapoor plays Shiva, a young man who finds out he holds the power of the Agni Astra. Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan support him. The film was made on a reported budget of around Rs 400 crore and collected around Rs 430 crore worldwide. The VFX and the music are the best parts. The second part, Dev, is still to come.

Hanuman on the Big Screen

Hanu-Man (2024) is the best example of a small film becoming a big hit. Prasanth Varma made it in Telugu with Teja Sajja in the lead. The story is simple. A young man named Hanumanthu gets the powers of Lord Hanuman and must save his village, Anjanadri. The film was made on a reported budget of around Rs 40 crore and collected around Rs 295 crore worldwide. That is more than 7 times its budget. The climax, where Hanuman himself appears, is the moment people still talk about.

The sequel is already announced. Jai Hanuman will continue the story, with Rishab Shetty playing Hanuman. It is part of Prasanth Varma’s cinematic universe, which will also bring more heroes from Indian mythology. If you liked the devotion and the action in Hanu-Man, keep an eye on this one.

Folk Gods and Animated Epics

Kantara (2022) is not based on the Ramayana or the Mahabharata. It is based on Daiva Kola, the folk tradition of coastal Karnataka. Rishab Shetty directed it and played Shiva, a man who fights for his village and its forest. The climax, with the Daiva entering Shiva, is one of the most powerful scenes in Indian cinema. The film was made on a reported budget of around Rs 16 crore and collected around Rs 400 crore worldwide. If you liked the rooted, village feel of Ramayana’s forest scenes, Kantara will hit you the same way.

Mahavatar Narsimha (2025) proved that animation can also carry mythology. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, it tells the story of Prahlad, whose devotion to Vishnu brings him into conflict with his father, the demon king Hiranyakashipu. Made on a reported budget of around Rs 40 crore, it collected around Rs 326 crore worldwide. It is now the highest-grossing animated film in Indian cinema. This is the best pick if you want to watch a mythology film with your family and kids.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) is the oldest film on this list, but it still sets the scale for every epic that came after it. S.S. Rajamouli’s story of Amarendra Baahubali is not from any scripture, but it feels like a myth. Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty lead it. The film collected around Rs 1,800 crore worldwide, and for years it was the biggest Indian film ever. Every big mythology film since then, including Ramayana, is compared to Baahubali.

Budget vs Collection: Which Mythology Films Made Money?

The lesson is simple. A big budget does not guarantee a hit. Adipurush spent around Rs 500 crore and failed. Kantara spent Rs 16 crore and collected Rs 400 crore. What worked in every hit was the same thing: respect for the story, strong emotion, and a climax that people remember. Ramayana Part One follows the same rule, and that is why it is working.

Which Film Should You Watch First?

Start with Kalki 2898 AD if you want another big-screen epic. Start with Hanu-Man if you want a film that is short, fun and full of heart. And if you have not seen the 1993 anime Ramayana, watch it once. It is the simplest and the purest version of the story.

Final Words: Ramayana has brought mythology back to the centre of Indian cinema. The next few years will bring Ramayana Part Two, Jai Hanuman and more films from the same world. Till then, these 9 films are the best way to stay in that world. Which one is your favourite? Tell us in the comments.