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1. Mahabharat (2013–2014)
20 min | Drama, History, War
The mother of all wars, the epitome of all rivalries, the cauldron of emotions, insecurities, jealousies, and power play - Mahabharat.
Stars: Saurabh Raj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh, Pooja Sharma, Aham Sharma
Votes: 11,366
2. Mahabharat (1988–1990)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When a dynastic struggle between the collateral branches of the Kuru clan, the Kauravas and Pandavas lead them to the threshold of war, Lord Krishna decides to step in and take control of the situation.
Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 23,347
3. Bhagvad Gita: Song of the Lord (1993)
140 min | Drama
The Gita is set in a narrative framework of a dialogue between Pandava prince Arjuna and his guide and charioteer Lord Krishna.
Director: G.V. Iyer | Stars: Neena Gupta, Surya Mohan Kulshreshtha, Gopi Manohar, G.V. Ragavendra
Votes: 65
4. Peter Brook's the Mahabharata (1989–1990)
Not Rated | 318 min | Drama, War
Jealousy and hatred is what separates the Pandavas and Kauravas. The Kauravas fear the Pandavas are after the throne of their father. Yudhishthira of the Pandavas gets told by the deity, Krishna, that he will become king. A war is inevitable.
Stars: Erika Alexander, Mamadou Dioumé, Georges Corraface, Maurice Bénichou
Votes: 1,222 | Gross: $0.33M
5. Suryaputra Karn (2015–2016)
24 min | Fantasy
Karna, son of Surya and Kunti and the doyen of archers, endures a challenging journey on his way to becoming one of the greatest warriors of the Mahabharata.
Stars: Gautam Rode, Saurabh Pandey, Mouli Ganguly, Farnaz Shetty
Votes: 824
6. Nala Damayanti (1959)
Not Rated | 159 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
Nala Damayanthi is a 1957 Indian Telugu film, directed by Kemparaj and produced by Kemparaj. The film stars Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna in lead roles. The film has musical score by B. Gopalam.
Director: Kemparaj Urs | Stars: Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Kemparaj Urs
Votes: 11
7.
Mahabharat (2013–2014)
Episode:
Shantanu Accepts Bheeshm As Son
(2013)
42 min | Drama, History, War
The people of Hastinapur are attacked by Rakshasas. Bhishma comes to save the people. Later Shantanu comes to know from Ganga that Bhishma is his son and accepts him.
Directors: Amarpreet G.S. Chhabra, Siddharth Anand Kumar, Kamal Monga, Loknath Pandey | Stars: Saurabh Raj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh, Arav Chowdharry, Pooja Sharma
Votes: 104
8.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Karn's Identity Is Disclosed
(1990)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Krishna's peace mission has failed. Before leaving for Uapplavya, Krishna meets with Karna and tells him to be true to Dharma and not to support sinful Duryodhan.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 50
9. Mahabharat (1965)
Not Rated | 163 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A dynastic struggle between the collateral branches of the Kuru clan, the Kauravas and Pandavas, for the throne of Hastinapur leads to the Kurukshetra War.
Director: Babubhai Mistry | Stars: Abhi Bhattacharya, Pradeep Kumar, Padmini, Dara Singh Randhawa
Votes: 117
11.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Devavrat Becomes Bhishma
(1988)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Bhisma gets the Iccha Mrityu Vardaan. With all these sacrifices for Shantanu, do he gets peace.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 109
12.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Karna Challenges Arjun
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Karna and his brothers are grown up. After the Kuru princes have shown their performances, just then Karna arrives and displays his skills in arena. Karna is then crowned the king of Anga by Duryodhana. The coronation of Karna takes place.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 57
13.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Krishna took Virat Avtar and Indra takes Karna's kawach kundala
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Surya meets Karna and warns him about Indra's deceit. Karna gives away his armour and earrings.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 53
14.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Karna eliminates Ghatotkach
(1990)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Bheem and Hidimba's mighty son, Ghatotkach, joins the Pandvas in the battle. Duryodhan realizes that Ghatotkach must be destroyed and encourages Karna to use his "Shakti" (divine weapon).
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 72
15.
Peter Brook's the Mahabharata (1989–1990)
Episode:
Game of Dice
(1990)
Not Rated | Drama, War
The poet Vyasa tells a boy the story of his race, a story that leads to the birth of king Dhritharashtra and former king Pandu. Their children are raised together, but it is clear they don't really like each other.
Director: Peter Brook | Stars: Bruce Myers, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Sotigui Kouyaté, Mamadou Dioumé
Votes: 22
16.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
King Shantanu's Promise to Ganga
(1988)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
King Bharat of Hastinapur, even after having nine sons, chooses a sage's son Bhumanyu as his successor. A few generations later, King Shantanu's reign weakens due to a promise made to his wife, Ganga.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 148
17.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Ekalavya, Karna's Education, Arjun's Test of Bird's Eye
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Drona trains the Kuru princes in the art of 'Gada Yudh' (Mace fighting). Bheem and Duryodhan specialize in it and exhibit their skills. Drona is specially delighted by Arjun's prowess and he loves him even more than his own son.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 59
18.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Vidur Resigns As A Prime Minister, Kunti Meets Karn
(1990)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Vidur submits his resignation to Dhritrashtra.Kunti worries about the battle to be fought between her sons, Karna and the Pandav brothers. She visits Karna and tells him the truth about his birth.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 46
19.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Abhimanyu Gets Killed
(1990)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Susharma takes Arjun away from the battlefield. The Pandavs realise the conspiracy of the Kauravs. Abhimanyu enters the 'chakravyuh', where the Kauravs break all the rules and kill Abhimanyu.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 70
20.
Mahabharat (2013–2014)
Episode:
Bheeshm Saves Vichitravirya
(2013)
Drama, History, War
Vichitravirya is captured by the King of Panchal, for his misdeeds. Bhishma saves Vichitravirya from the King of Panchal.
Directors: Amarpreet G.S. Chhabra, Siddharth Anand Kumar, Kamal Monga, Loknath Pandey | Stars: Saurabh Raj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh, Arav Chowdharry, Pooja Sharma
Votes: 60
21.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Vastraharan of Draupadi
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Duryodhan asks his brother Dushasan to bring Draupadi to the assembly hall. Dushasan drags Draupadi to the hall and tries to disrobe her but a miracle occurs.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 70
22. Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017)
140 min | Biography, Fantasy
The life of Hathiram Baba is chronicled in this devotional biopic.
Director: K. Raghavendra Rao | Stars: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Saurabh Raj Jain, Anushka Shetty, Jagapathi Babu
Votes: 376
23. Sri Ramadasu (2006)
156 min | Biography, Musical
Based on the life story of the great devotee-musician Bhakta Ramadasu
Director: K. Raghavendra Rao | Stars: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sneha, Suman, Archana Shastry
Votes: 484
24.
Peter Brook's the Mahabharata (1989–1990)
Episode:
War
(1990)
Not Rated | Drama, War
The war has started and so far things have not been going well for the Pandavas. Bhisma is invincible and as long as he is alive there will be no victory. Torn by his feeling for both sides, Bhisma seeks a solution.
Director: Peter Brook | Stars: Erika Alexander, Maurice Bénichou, Amba Bihler, Lou Elias Bihler
Votes: 17
25.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Krishna Comes to Rukmini's Rescue
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Shri Krishna has received a letter from Rukmani asking him to take her away from Vidarbha before she is married to Shishupal. Krishna goes to Vidarbha.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 61
26.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Karna's curse, Draupadi as Maid Sairandhri rejects Keechak
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Karna has assumed the guise of a brahmin and has come a disciple of Parushram. In Virat, Queen Sudeshna's brother Keechak professes his love for Draupadi.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 60
27.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Geeta Saar Continues
(1990)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
On the battlefield, Krishna continues to talk to Arjun about the importance of following duty. He emphasizes the importance of selfless action without the desire to seek a reward for it.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 65
28.
Mahabharat (2013–2014)
Episode:
Amba Is Reborn As Shikhandini
(2013)
Drama, History, War
The Intense battle between Lord Parashurama and Bhishma continues. Lord Shiva intervenes, on request of Goddess Ganga.
Directors: Amarpreet G.S. Chhabra, Siddharth Anand Kumar, Kamal Monga, Loknath Pandey | Stars: Saurabh Raj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh, Arav Chowdharry, Pooja Sharma
Votes: 42
29.
Mahabharat (2013–2014)
Episode:
Shakuni Is Furious With Subal
(2013)
Drama, History, War
Shakuni comes to know about Gandhari's marriage with Dhritarashtra and is furious with King Subala's decision.
Directors: Amarpreet G.S. Chhabra, Siddharth Anand Kumar, Kamal Monga, Loknath Pandey | Stars: Saurabh Raj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh, Arav Chowdharry, Pooja Sharma
Votes: 39
30.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Shastra Pooja, Drona insults Karna and Arjun's Test
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Dronacharya trains princes in the art of archery and other military skills. Arjun gets poised by his teacher, Duryodhan is often advised to control his arrogance. Shakuni rebukes Gandhari for not seeing through the plots of the Pandavas.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 50
31.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Krishna Reveals His Divine Form
(1990)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Unable to satisfy Arjun's hopeless conscience, Krishna grants divine eyesight to Arjun and stuns him with his "Viraat Roop" (divine manifestation).
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 60
32.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Karna and Arjun Come Face-to-Face
(1990)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Bhim kills Dushasan and arrives at Draupadi's chamber with his blood.Karna and Arjun come face-to-face, Karna defeats Arjuna for the fourth time in row and spares him, leaving him unconscious.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 61
33.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Dronacharya Dies
(1990)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Drona spreads fear and destruction in the Pandava army. "If he were to hear that his son, Ashwathama is dead, he would lose interest in life and throw down his weapons", says Krishna.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 55
34.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Karna Is Killed by Arjun
(1990)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Kunti arrives to meet Karna and later shares her dismay with Bhishma. Karna and Arjun fight each other, but Karna's chariot's wheel gets stuck. When he gets down to remove the wheel, Arjun kills him.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 79
35.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
King Yudhishthir's Coronation
(1990)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
After the mourning period is over, Krishna leads Yudhishthir to the throne.After the affairs of the state are in order, Krishna takes the Pandava brothers to Bheeshma.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 67
36.
Peter Brook's the Mahabharata (1989–1990)
Episode:
Exile in the Forest
(1990)
Not Rated | Drama, War
The dice are cast and now the Pandavas face a long exile. Yudhishthira feels bound by his promise and waits. Arjuna leaves to look for weapons. Meanwhile Dushassana gets some disturbing dreams and urges Duryodhana to strike immediately.
Director: Peter Brook | Stars: Bruce Myers, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Sotigui Kouyaté, Mamadou Dioumé
Votes: 20
37.
Mahabharat (2013–2014)
Episode:
Gandhari Takes An Oath
(2013)
Drama, History, War
Shakuni tries to cancel the wedding but Gandhari stops him. She decides to marry Dhritarashtra. Shakuni tries to convince her, but in vain.
Directors: Amarpreet G.S. Chhabra, Siddharth Anand Kumar, Kamal Monga, Loknath Pandey | Stars: Saurabh Raj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh, Arav Chowdharry, Pooja Sharma
Votes: 35
38.
Mahabharat (2013–2014)
Episode:
Vidur, The Voice Of Reason
(2013)
Drama, History, War
Dhritarashtra learns that he is going to be crowned the King of Hastinapur. Pandu and Vidura take oaths for their respective posts. Vidura stops Bhishma from handing over the throne to Dhritarastra.
Directors: Amarpreet G.S. Chhabra, Siddharth Anand Kumar, Kamal Monga, Loknath Pandey | Stars: Saurabh Raj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh, Arav Chowdharry, Pooja Sharma
Votes: 33
39.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Arjun Wins Draupadi and Later She Became the Wives of 5 Pandavas
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Without pause or hesitation, Arjun shoots his arrow into the target and wins Draupadi's hand in marriage. Kunti unknowingly asks the five Pandava brothers to share the bride prize.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 63
40.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Gandharvas Catch Duryodhan
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Gandharvas attack and capture Duryodhan when he teases their princess, but Bhim and Arjun come to aid.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 48
41.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Viraat yudh and clothes for Uttara's dolls
(1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Duryodhan and Karna advance into battle. Arjun attacks the Kaurav army and the Kaurav warriors fall unconscious due to his magical weapons. News arrives from the battlefield and King Virat Virat boasts about the glory of his son Uttar.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 69
42. Karna (1922)
Action, Drama, History
Kunti-Putra Karna's struggles in life after being abandoned by his unwed mother.
Director: Shree Nath Patankar | Star: Raja Sandow P.K.
Votes: 12
43.
Mahabharat (2013–2014)
Episode:
Amba Orders Bheeshm To Marry Her
(2013)
Drama, History, War
Feeling victimized Amba seeks justice. She orders Bhishma to marry her but he refuses as he has taken an oath. Amba swears that she will take revenge on Bhishma. So, she seeks the help of Lord Parashurama.
Directors: Amarpreet G.S. Chhabra, Siddharth Anand Kumar, Kamal Monga, Loknath Pandey | Stars: Saurabh Raj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh, Arav Chowdharry, Pooja Sharma
Votes: 45
44.
Mahabharat (2013–2014)
Episode:
Bheeshm Has To Make A Choice
(2013)
Drama, History, War
Ambika and Ambalika's sons are named Dhritarashtra and Pandu. Amba returns to Hastinapur and asks Bhishma to choose either marriage or death.
Directors: Amarpreet G.S. Chhabra, Siddharth Anand Kumar, Kamal Monga, Loknath Pandey | Stars: Saurabh Raj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh, Arav Chowdharry, Pooja Sharma
Votes: 42
45.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Karna's Birth-story, Dhritarashtra and Gandhari Get Married and Pandu and Kunti Get Married
(1988)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
This is the divine story of Karna's birth. Lord Surya comes and blesses Kunti with a child who is named as Vasusena by the gods because his birth was royal and celebrated by Devas,Yakshas and Apsaras
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 106
46.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Pandavas Leave from Panchal to Hastinapur
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Duryodhan and Shakuni are furious when they learn that the Pandava brothers are alive and that King Dhritrashtra has sent Vidur to call them back to Hastinapur.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 41
47.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Rajsuya Yagya, Shishupal Vadh
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
The first honor of Rajsuya Yagna is rendered to Sri Krishna. Shishupal asks, "When there are so many kings gathered in this assembly, why should the first honor be paid to Krishna - a cowherd boy and the son of a servant of Ugrasena?"
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 49
48.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Pandavas Get Back Everything
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Gandhari warns Dhritarashtra that the attempt to disrobe Draupadi would cause the destruction of his lineage. Dhritarashtra gives everything back to the Pandavs.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 44
49.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Vanvas Begins
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
The departure of the Pandavs upsets Bheeshma, Vidur, Drona and the other elders of the Royal House of Kurus. Vidur advises Dhritrashtra to summon them back. Dhritrashtra rebukes Vidur, so Vidur leaves.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 43
50.
Mahabharat (1988–1990)
Episode:
Story of Poisoned Water and Yaksha, Abhimanyu Is Grown-up
(1989)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jayadrath, Duryodhan's brother-in-law, does penance for kidnapping Draupadi and is rewarded by Lord Shiva. In the forest, the Pandavas plan their 13th year of exile to live incognito and to work in another kingdom.
Directors: B.R. Chopra, Ravi Chopra | Stars: Harish Bhimani, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna, Gajendra Chauhan
Votes: 45