Best Indian History Movies on Amazon Prime Video: 18 Picks Ranked by Rating
18 Indian history movies currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India 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 Sita Ramam (2022) at 7.8/10 on TMDB. The newest is Ikkis, released 1 January 2026. Average runtime: 169 minutes.
Sita Ramam (2022)
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Fans of romantic dramas with a historical twist and those who enjoy dual-timeline stories.
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022)
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Viewers who appreciate biographical dramas and stories of real-life resilience.
Mahanati (2018)
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Viewers interested in biographical dramas and the history of Telugu cinema, especially fans of Savitri and the film's cast.
Jai Bhim (2021)
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Viewers who appreciate socially conscious crime dramas with strong performances and a focus on justice.
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
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Viewers who enjoy epic historical romances with lavish period detail and a long, unhurried runtime.
Raazi (2018)
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Viewers who enjoy character-driven spy dramas with strong performances and historical context.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
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Fans of historical action-adventure and Indian cinema looking for a large-scale story of royal intrigue.
Rang De Basanti (2006)
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Viewers who like ensemble dramas that mix friendship, history and a call to conscience.
Hey Ram (2000)
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Viewers interested in historical dramas with complex moral questions and strong performances.
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.
Border (1997)
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Fans of Indian war dramas and historical films who appreciate ensemble casts and director J. P. Dutta's style.
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019)
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Fans of historical epics and Telugu cinema who appreciate large-scale war dramas.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
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Fans of historical epics and Mani Ratnam's filmmaking who have seen the first part.
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)
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History buffs and fans of Aamir Khan who enjoy period dramas.
LOC: Kargil (2003)
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Viewers interested in Indian military history and ensemble war dramas.
Trikal (1985)
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Fans of Indian art cinema and historical family dramas who appreciate Shyam Benegal's work.
Ratings and streaming availability for India, updated weekly. Streaming data by JustWatch.