Movies like Padmaavat: 20 to watch next
If you loved Padmaavat (2018) — a drama, history and romance film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Padmaavat most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like husband wife relationship, obsession and queen. 8 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Jodhaa Akbar 2008★ 7.3
Shares: Romance, History, Drama
A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a Mughal emperor and a Rajput princess.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Tristan & Isolde 2006★ 6.7
Shares: Drama, Romance
An affair between the second in line to Britain's throne and the princess of the feuding Irish spells doom for the young lovers.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Bajirao Mastani 2015★ 7.2
Shares: History, Romance, Drama
Peshwa Bajirao married to Kashibai, falls in love with Mastani, a warrior princess in distress. They struggle to make their love triumph amid opposition from his conservative family.
Stream in India on Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
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Elizabeth: The Golden Age 2007★ 6.7
Shares: Drama, History, Romance
When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv
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First Knight 1995★ 6.1
Shares: Drama, Romance
The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Devdas 2002★ 7.5
Shares: Drama, Romance
In 1900s India, Calcuttan zamindar Devdas Mukherjee — unable to marry his lover — takes up alcohol and the company of a courtesan to alleviate the pain.
Stream in India on Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
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The Duchess 2008★ 7.0
Shares: Drama, History, Romance
A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Romeo and Juliet 1968★ 7.4
Shares: Drama, Romance
Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ali and Nino 2016★ 6.5
Shares: Drama, Romance
Muslim prince Ali and Georgian aristocrat Nino have grown up in the Russian province of Azerbaijan. Their tragic love story sees the outbreak of the First World War and the world’s struggle for Baku’s oil. Ultimately they must choose to fight for their country’s independence or for each other.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Anne of the Thousand Days 1969★ 7.2
Shares: Drama, History, Romance
Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir, in favor of the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dhadkan 2000★ 6.4
Shares: Drama, Romance
Anjali and Dev are in love with each other and plan to marry, but her family gets her married to Ram. Years later, Dev shows up to reunite with Anjali, however, she has fallen in love with Ram.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, Zee5
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Mayerling 1968★ 6.2
Shares: Drama, Romance, History
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, over implementing progressive policies for their country. Rudolf soon feels he is a man born at the wrong time in a country that doesn't realize the need for social reform. The Prince of Wales, later to become Britain's King Edward VII, provides comic relief. Rudolf finds refuge from a loveless marriage with Princess Stéphanie by taking a mistress, Baroness Maria Vetsera. Their untimely demise at Mayerling, the imperial family's hunting lodge, is cloaked in mystery.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Out of Africa 1985★ 7.1
Shares: History, Romance, Drama
Tells the life story of Danish author Karen Blixen, who at the beginning of the 20th century moved to Africa to build a new life for herself. The film is based on her 1937 autobiographical novel.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 2006★ 6.5
Shares: Drama, Romance
Dev and Maya are both married to different people. Settled into a life of domestic ritual, and convinced that they are happy in their respective relationships, they still yearn for something deeper and more meaningful, which is precisely what they find in each other.
Stream in India on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Northanger Abbey 2007★ 6.8
Shares: Romance, Drama
A young woman's penchant for sensational Gothic novels leads to misunderstandings in the matters of the heart.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Shiddat 2021★ 6.9
Shares: Romance, Drama
Love-struck Jaggi can cross the seven seas for his dream girl, Kartika. Even if it means stopping her wedding as he doesn't want to be friend-zoned.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv, JioHotstar
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The Bridges of Madison County 1995★ 7.7
Shares: Drama, Romance
Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Knights of the Round Table 1953★ 6.0
Shares: Romance, Drama
In Camelot, kingdom of Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot is well known for his courage and honor. But one day he must quit Camelot and the Queen Guinevere's love, leaving the Round Table without protection.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between 2022★ 6.1
Shares: Romance, Drama
Clare and Aidan make a pact to break up before college — no regrets, no broken hearts. But will one epic goodbye date offer them a last chance at love?
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Magic of Ordinary Days 2005★ 7.5
Shares: Drama, Romance
Pregnant out of wedlock, an educated young woman is pressured by her father into an arranged marriage with a lonely farmer in this drama set during WWII.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now