Aśoka
“Only the dead have seen the end of war”
A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.
Where to watch Aśoka in India
Can I watch Aśoka in India? Yes — you can stream Aśoka in India on Netflix, Sun Nxt and Brew, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
Netflix
Sun Nxt
Brew
Plex
Apple TV Store
YouTubeClick a service to open Aśoka there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Aśoka streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Netflix, Sun Nxt, Brew, Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| United States | Netflix, Brew, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Netflix, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads, Brew | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Netflix, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads, Brew | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Sun Nxt | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| France | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Netflix, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Oldflix, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads, Plex | — |
About Aśoka
Aśoka is a 2001 Hindi-language action, adventure and drama film directed by Santosh Sivan. The cast is led by Shah Rukh Khan, Ajith Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan. It has a runtime of 2h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Sun Nxt, Brew.
Aśoka was produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and made in India. It was released on September 13, 2001, and carries a UA certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $19 million worldwide.
- Director
- Santosh Sivan
- Writers
- Saket Chaudhary, Santosh Sivan
- Release date
- September 13, 2001
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- UA
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $19 million
- Production
- Red Chillies Entertainment
Aśoka cast & crew
Aśoka was directed by Santosh Sivan and written by Saket Chaudhary and Santosh Sivan.
The cast features Shah Rukh Khan as Emperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan, Ajith Kumar as Susima Maurya, Kareena Kapoor Khan as Kaurwaki, Hrishitaa Bhatt as Devi, Danny Denzongpa as Virat, and Sooraj Balaji as Prince Aryan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sandeep Chowta, cinematography is by Santosh Sivan, and it was produced by Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla Mehta.
Is Aśoka worth watching?
Aśoka holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 181 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 55m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, Aśoka is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Aśoka
In India, you can stream Aśoka on Netflix, Sun Nxt, Brew, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Aśoka
Shah Rukh Khan
Emperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan
Ajith Kumar
Susima Maurya
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kaurwaki
Hrishitaa Bhatt
Devi
Danny Denzongpa
Virat
Sooraj Balaji
Prince Aryan
Rahul Dev
Bheem
Gerson Da Cunha
Emperor Bindusara Maurya
Subhashini Ali
Queen Dharma
Umesh Mehra
Emperor Chandragupta Maurya
Vineet Sharma
Sugatra
Shweta Menon
Nandaneshwari
Aśoka — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Aśoka in India?
Aśoka is streaming on Netflix, Sun Nxt, Brew, Plex in India.
▸Where can I watch Aśoka in the US?
In the US, Aśoka is streaming on Netflix, Brew, and Sun Nxt, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Aśoka in the UK?
In the UK, Aśoka is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Sun Nxt, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸Is Aśoka on Netflix?
Yes — Aśoka is currently available on Netflix in India.
▸What language is Aśoka in?
Aśoka is originally in Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Aśoka?
Aśoka runs 2 hours 55 minutes (175 minutes).
▸What is Aśoka rated?
Aśoka is rated UA. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 181 ratings.
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