Akshay Kumar And Ajay Devgn Gear Up For Prithviraj And Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior; Check Out Other Stars Who Would Seen In Bollywood Historicals

When it comes to a historical action drama, one can very well imagine Ajay Devgn suiting the bill. In this film set in the 17th century, the superstar plays Tanaji Malusare, an unsung warrior and the military leader in the army of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. One of the most ambitious films of Ajay Devgn, this Om Raut directed film has Saif Ali Khan and Kajol in key roles as well.

Bhuj – The Pride Of India - 14th August 2020

Ajay Devgn would have two historical films arriving back to back. His Bhuj – The Pride Of India would see an Independence Day weekend release and go back in time by over four decades. Set in 1971 Indo-Pak war, the film features Ajay Devgn as IAF squadron leader Vijay Karnik. Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, Parineeti Chopra and Rana Daggubati make this a real mega film.

Panipat - 6th December 2019

Ashutosh Gowariker has a penchant for making historical affairs, Jodhaa Akbar being his biggest success in this genre. Now he is gearing up for Panipat which arrives in less than three months from now. Based on the third battle of Panipat, the film has Arjun Kapoor as Sadashiv Rao Bhau with Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist and Kriti Sanon as the leading lady.

'83 - 10th April 2020

This could well turn out to be a huge blockbuster in 2020. India's famous World Cup win over West Indies is well documented and with Ranveer Singh enacting the part of Kapil Dev in this Kabir Khan film, one can't wait to catch all the drama, action and cricket unfold on the big screen. Other than the men-folk, the film also has Deepika Padukone pairing with hubby Ranveer.

Sardar Udham Singh - 2nd October 2020

Based on the story of revolutionary freedom fighter Udham Singh who orchestrated the revenge for Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, Shoojit Sircar directed Sardar Udham Singh features Vicky Kaushal in the principle role. The film has already gone on floors and is expected to be a volatile action drama with patriotism running deep into the narrative.

Sam - To be decided

Vicky Kaushal would also be seen in another historical affair, Sam. Based on the life and times of 1971 war hero Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw who was the chief of Indian Army when India fought the Bangladesh Liberation War against Pakistan, the film would be directed by Meghna Gulzar. One waits to see how Vicky plays an army-man after Uri - The Surgical Strike.

Takth - To be decided

Guess there is some affection that Vicky Kaushal has with historical affairs, what with him also featuring in Takth. The Karan Johar produced and directed film boasts of a huge cast in the form of Anil Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar. As confessed by the filmmaker, this is the K3G of the Mughal era.

Rocketery: The Nambi Effect - To be decided

The most ambitious venture for Madhavan, Rocketery is a historical too in its own right as it chronicles the journey of Nambi Narayanan, a former scientist and aerospace engineer of ISRO who was accused of espionage. While Mission Mangal has already made its mark commercially, one waits to see how Madhavan has done as an actor as well as the director with this biggie.