Movies like Bāhubali: The Epic (2025)
The best movies like Bāhubali: The Epic (2025) are Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015), Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) and RRR (2022). If Bāhubali: The Epic hooked you with its action and drama, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedGladiator (2000)8.2/10 from 21,859 votes
- NewestThe Odyssey (2026)Released 2026
- In TeluguBāhubali: The Beginning (2015)Also in Telugu
Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)
The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPonniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRRR (2022)
A fictional history of two legendary revolutionaries' journey away from home before they began fighting for their country in the 1920s.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGladiator (2000)
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisDevara: Part 1 (2024)
A mighty warrior takes a stand against the criminal deeds of his village, while his mild-mannered son grows up to walk his own path.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNarappa (2021)
Narappa is forced to flee into the forest with his younger son, Sinappa, after Sinappa murders an upper caste landlord to avenge his older brother’s death. And now Narappa must make more sacrifices and navigate a deeply unjust justice system to give his son a chance at future.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & action
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
When Mahendra, the son of Bāhubali, learns about his heritage, he begins to look for answers. His story is juxtaposed with past events that unfolded in the Mahishmati Kingdom.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSarrainodu (2016)
Ghana, a jobless young man who left military to bring justice to the society, whiling away timing beating up goons. Life takes a turn when he brushes the shady Vairam Dhanush the wrong way.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025)
While exploring Kantara's mystical forest, Bangra's King Vijayendra dies during the Kadamba reign. Rajashekara seals their realm. Prince Kulashekara massacres to reopen it. Berme, seeking wealth, crosses the divide.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Odyssey (2026)
Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAkhanda 2: Thaandavam (2025)
When all hope died, Akhanda arrived. He saved his family, protected his people, killed the wrongdoers, and retreated into isolation. But years later, new threats emerge putting the world in danger. And as the world burns, Akhanda returns.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Akhanda (2021)
Brothers Murali Krishna and Akhanda are separated at birth. They grow up to lead completely separate lives, Murali as a local hero, and Akhanda as a secluded Shiva devotee. But when the lives of Murali and his family are in danger, his long-lost brother finally returns.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Chatrapathi (2005)
Sivaji and his family are uprooted from their community in Sri Lanka and wind up as bonded labourers in Vishakhapatnam. Like his legendary namesake, he rises up to become the saviour of the oppressed.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKantara (2022)
Shiva, a tribal vagabond lives with his mother in hamlet, stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy due to an unforgettable childhood incident. He is happy loafing around with his friends and doing petty jobs for his landlord. When Forest officer Murali enters the scene, it gives a fresh dimension to the man-vs-nature fight. Can Shiva save the forest from Murali? Or is Murali just a dummy bait cast by bigger fish?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)
When Aurangzeb recruits his trusted soldier Udaybhan to control the Kondhana fort, Shivaji's military leader Tanhaji Malusare and his army of Maratha warriors set out to recapture the fortress.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisVada Chennai (2018)
Anbu, a young carrom player in North Chennai becomes inadvertently involved in an ongoing conflict between two local gangsters.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPushpa: The Rise (2021)
As Pushpa, a labourer, rises in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, he ends up making many enemies. However, violence ensues when the police try to topple his illegal business.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEega (2012)
A passionate flower decorator, Nani, falls for his neighbor, Bindhu, but their budding romance takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Sudeep, a ruthless and powerful businessman.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisExodus: Gods and Kings (2014)
The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & action
SnoozefestMovies like thisK.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)
The blood-soaked land of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) has a new overlord now - Rocky, whose name strikes fear in the heart of his foes. His allies look up to Rocky as their Savior, the government sees him as a threat to law and order; enemies are clamoring for revenge and conspiring for his downfall. Bloodier battles and darker days await as Rocky continues on his quest for unchallenged supremacy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Legend of Maula Jatt (2022)
Maula Jatt, a fierce prizefighter with a tortured past seeks vengeance against his arch nemesis Noori Natt, the most feared warrior in the land of Punjab.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & action
Mirai (2025)
Following the historic Kalinga battle, where King Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty emerged as the winner, he chose to walk the path of peace instead of continuing warfare. Yet, the kingdom appointed nine warriors to protect some ancient scriptures rumored to have the ability to make someone divine or godlike.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Troy (2004)
In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAśoka (2001)
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.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKaththi (2014)
A case of mistaken identity embroils an escaped convict in a fight against a large corporation intent on seizing a village's land.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRam Setu (2022)
An atheist archaeologist turned believer must race against time to prove the true existence of the legendary Ram Setu before evil forces destroy the pillar of India’s heritage.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Mahavatar Narsimha (2025)
Tyrannical demon Hiranyakashyap challenges Vishnu, proclaiming himself a god. However, his son Prahlad remains devoted to Vishnu, who appears as Narsimha to defeat the demon.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMaa Inti Bangaram (2026)
Through both her moments of fear and bravery, a woman discovers that embracing her vulnerabilities is as vital to her inner strength as facing challenges head-on.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Pushpa 2 - The Rule (2024)
As his smuggling empire grows, a brazen Pushpa longs for power and respect on his vengeful journey, while facing old rivals and new.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & action
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Bāhubali: The Epic?
The closest matches to Bāhubali: The Epic are Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015), Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) and RRR (2022). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Bāhubali: The Epic?
People who watched Bāhubali: The Epic most often go on to Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015), Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) and RRR (2022).
What is the highest-rated movie like Bāhubali: The Epic?
Gladiator (2000), rated 8.2/10 by 21,859 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Bāhubali: The Epic?
The Odyssey (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Telugu movies like Bāhubali: The Epic?
Yes: Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015), RRR (2022) and Devara: Part 1 (2024).
How are movies similar to Bāhubali: The Epic chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Bāhubali: The Epic, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.