When you have such a rich culture and history you never miss a chance to embrace and flaunt it. And that’s what Bollywood filmmakers do with their movies. Over the year we have witnessed the Bollywood industry churning out cult classics. From Mughal-e-Azam to Padmaavat we have witnessed a bunch of periodic drama that kept us on the edge of our seats. Larger-than-life sets, spectacular storyline, alluring costumes, every aspect of the periodic dramas are just above the average. Here we bring you a list of the top 8 big budget periodic dramas produced in Bollywood:
1. Mughal-e-Azam (Rs. 1.6 crores): Starting the trend of period drama in the Bollywood industry, this movie was on just another level. Being the blockbuster of its time, this is a forever cult classic. This movie is based on the story of a 16th-century prince who falls in love with a dancer and fights his father for his love. The budget of the movie at that time was approx. 1.6 crores.
2. Jodha Akbar (Rs. 40 crores): Based on the love story of brave Mughal emperor Akbar and his Rajputana wife Jodha Bai, this movie is a pleasure to watch. With a budget of approx. 40 crores, the movie has larger-than-life sets, dazzling costumes, and a tremendous star cast.
3. Bajirao Mastani (Rs. 145 crores): Portraying the story of warrior Bajirao, this movie is the tale of immortal love between Bajirao and Mastani. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the movie decorated with an extraordinary set was produced in 145 crores.
4. Padmaavat (Rs. 215 crores): Starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Shahid Kapoor, Padmaavat is the story of a brave Indian queen Padmaavat and Khilji. To produce the movie director of the movie invested 215 crore Rs.
5. Panipat (Rs. 92 crores): Based on the real-life battle of Panipat, is just a great source of infotainment. The movie cased Arjun Kapoor, Kirti Sanon, and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles. The movie was produced with a budget of 92 crores.
6. Lagaan (Rs. 25 crores): One of the most popular films to come out of Indian cinema, this 2001 film is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Starring Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh in the lead role, the story is set during the British Raj India in a small village whose inhabitants are oppressed by high taxes. They are challenged to a cricket match by an arrogant officer as a wager to avoid the taxes.
7. Mohenjo Daro (Rs 115 crores): Written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, this 2016 film is based on the ancient Indus Valley civilization city called Mohenjo-Daro which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was located in Sindh, Pakistan. Starring Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde, the film met with mostly negative reviews from critics and proved to be a box-office flop.
8. Tanhaji (Rs. 172 crores): Set in the 17th century, it revolves around Tanaji's attempts to recapture the Kondhana fortress once it passes on to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb who transfers its control to his trusted Rajput guard Udaybhan Singh Rathore. The way Tanhaji portrayed the characters and should the rich heritage of Maratha was a blessing for the eyes.
