Best Hindi History Movies: 20 Picks Ranked by Rating
20 Hindi history movies are in our database. They are ranked by IMDb rating where available, otherwise by TMDB user rating (20+ votes); titles without enough ratings come last. The highest rated is Satluj (2026) at 7.9/10 on TMDB. The newest is Satluj, released 3 July 2026. Average runtime: 169 minutes. 17 titles are streaming in India right now, across Amazon Prime Video (10), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (10), Netflix (6).
Satluj (2026)
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Viewers who appreciate serious, history-based crime dramas with a strong lead performance.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
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Viewers who enjoy historical dramas with a sports underdog story and epic length.
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Viewers who enjoy epic historical romances with lavish period detail and a long, unhurried runtime.
Raazi (2018)
Watch onNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Viewers who enjoy character-driven spy dramas with strong performances and historical context.
Bajirao Mastani (2015)
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Fans of historical romance and Bhansali's grand visual style, especially those who enjoy intense love stories set in royal courts.
Rang De Basanti (2006)
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Viewers who like ensemble dramas that mix friendship, history and a call to conscience.
Chhaava (2025)
Watch onNetflix
Viewers who enjoy historical epics with action and drama, particularly those interested in Maratha history.
Sam Bahadur (2023)
Watch onZee5, VI movies and tv
Viewers interested in Indian military history and biopics, especially fans of Vicky Kaushal and director Meghna Gulzar.
Gold (2018)
Watch onNetflix
Fans of Akshay Kumar and historical sports dramas that celebrate national pride.
Padmaavat (2018)
Watch onNetflix
Viewers who enjoy grand historical dramas with intense performances and a sweeping, operatic tone.
Ikkis (2026)
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Viewers interested in Indian military history and character-driven war dramas.
Samrat Prithviraj (2022)
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Fans of Akshay Kumar and historical action dramas.
Aśoka (2001)
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Viewers who enjoy historical epics with action, romance, and a touch of philosophy.
Border (1997)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar, Ultraplaybox Amazon Channel
Fans of Indian war dramas and historical films who appreciate ensemble casts and director J. P. Dutta's style.
Rangoon (2017)
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Fans of period dramas and love triangles set against historical conflicts.
Mohenjo Daro (2016)
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Fans of Hindi period adventure dramas who enjoy Hrithik Roshan and Ashutosh Gowariker's large-scale storytelling.
Mangal Pandey - The Rising (2005)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
History buffs and fans of Aamir Khan who enjoy period dramas.
LOC: Kargil (2003)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Ultraplaybox Amazon Channel
Viewers interested in Indian military history and ensemble war dramas.
Trikal (1985)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Fans of Indian art cinema and historical family dramas who appreciate Shyam Benegal's work.
Emergency (2025)
Watch onNetflix
Viewers interested in Indian political history and period dramas built around real figures.
Ratings and streaming availability for India, updated weekly. Streaming data by JustWatch.