Kaala hit the theaters in 2018 and won the hearts of the audience.
Kaala, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Uyare are some of the movies that are inspired by true events.
Many films have caught the attention of the public because of their story, powerful dialogues, amazing action sequences, soulful songs or the chemistry between the actors. But there are some movies which gained popularity because they are based on or inspired by true events and thus they are a must watch. Let’s take a look at 5 such films that were inspired by true stories:
Black (2018)
Pa Ranjith’s film Kaala hit the theaters in 2018 and won the hearts of the audience. Reportedly, the film is said to be a biopic on mafia leader Haji Mastan. It depicts several incidents based on real life and the plot revolves around the lives of Tamils from Tirunelveli who live in Mumbai. The film’s cast includes Rajinikanth, Nana Patekar and Samuthirakani in lead roles.
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019)
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy released in 2019 and its action sequences and story stunned the audience. The historical drama is inspired by the life of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. A decade before the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, he rebelled against the tyrannical practices of the East India Company. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Amitabh Bachchan and Sudeep in lead roles.
Mahanati (2018)
Mahanati is a biographical drama which released in 2018. The audience was enthralled by the life and story of South Indian actress Savitri, who ruled the industry from the 50s to the 60s. The film stars Keerthy Suresh, Dulquer Salmaan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu to name a few.
Die (2019)
Uyare is a Malayalam movie about an acid attack survivor who overcomes the odds against all odds. It is inspired by the real life stories of several women portrayed through the protagonist Pallavi. Pallavi is a determined woman who aspires to become a pilot. Through sheer resilience, she combats many personal crises. The film was released in 2019 and starred Samyuktha Menon, Tovino Thomas and Parvathy Thiruvothu.
Take Off (2017)
Released in 2014, Take Off is a film based on true events. In 2014, several Malayali nurses were captured by terrorists in Iraq. The film recounts the suffering of these nurses after they were taken prisoner. It stars actors like Parvathy Thiruvothu, Fahadh Faasil and Kunchacko Boban, to name a few.