8 films that explore the Maratha Empire and its legacy to watch before Chhaava releases

Shramana Kar

Chhaava release date

Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna's epic historical drama–Chhaava, releasing on February 14, 2025. Watch other films that are based on Maratha Empire.

Tanhaji (Hotstar)

This film is about the Maratha warrior, Tanhaji, Shivaji Maharaj's trusted lieutenant. His battle against the fierce Mughals to stop them from conquering the Kondhana Fort.

Pawankhind (Prime Video)

This film delves into the capture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Panhala Fort by the Bijapur Sultanate in the 1660, and the Maratha warriors risk their lives to save him.

Panipat (Netflix)

When the Afghanistan king, Ahmad Shah Abdali, declares war, the fierce Maratha army chief, Sadashivrao Bhau, braces himself for the storm, battling a trail of difficulties.

Hirkani (Prime Video)

As darkness fell and the gates of Raigad are barred, Hirkani, a mother and milkmaid, makes the courageous decision to climb down the dangerous steep to reach her child.

Bajirao Mastani (Prime Video)

Celebrated warrior Peshwa Bajirao, who is married to Kashibai, falls for princess Mastani. Their love faces difficulties due to his family and kingdom's disapprovals.

Farzand (Prime Video)

The capture of Panhala Fort makes Kondaji Farzand and his fierce determined warriors set out to confront Adil Shah's deadly forces and save their legacy and history.

Chhatrapati Shivaji (YouTube)

The film follows the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, from his birth to his coronation as Chhatrapati, highlighting his contribution in founding the Maratha Empire.

Har Har Mahadev (ZEE5)

The valiant Maratha commander, Baji Prabhu Deshpande, led three hundred soldiers against the fierce forces of the Bijapur army, displaying his iconic courage and leadership.