Aśoka
2001, Hindi. Directed by Santosh Sivan.
Only the dead have seen the end of war
A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- UA
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 179 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Aśoka
Aśoka is streaming on Netflix, Sun Nxt, and Brew in India.
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Cast & crew
- Santosh SivanDirector
- Shah Rukh KhanEmperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan
- Ajith KumarSusima Maurya
- Kareena Kapoor KhanKaurwaki
- Hrishitaa BhattDevi
- Danny DenzongpaVirat
- Sooraj BalajiPrince Aryan
- Rahul DevBheem
- Gerson Da CunhaEmperor Bindusara Maurya
- Subhashini AliQueen Dharma
- Umesh MehraEmperor Chandragupta Maurya
- Vineet SharmaSugatra
- Shweta MenonNandaneshwari
Details
- Released
- 13 September 2001
- Original title
- अशोक
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Saket Chaudhary, Santosh Sivan
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $19M
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Aśoka: quick answers
Is Aśoka worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 179 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Aśoka?
Aśoka runs 175 minutes (2h 55m).
Does Aśoka have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Aśoka. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Aśoka parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Aśoka is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Aśoka on?
Aśoka is streaming on Netflix, Sun Nxt, and Brew in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Aśoka?
If you liked Aśoka, try Kingdom of Heaven, El Cid, Rob Roy.
Who directed Aśoka?
Aśoka (2001) was directed by Santosh Sivan and stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajith Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan.