Baahubali. Stree. Hanu-Man. Kantara. Mahavatar Narasimha. Lokah: Chapter 1. What do these films have in common?

These films, from different industries, pan-Indian blockbusters in their own right, have used mythology and folklore to build ambitious cinematic universes. Currently, Indian cinema is witnessing a transformative shift as filmmakers increasingly turn to the country's rich tapestry of mythology and folklore to build cinematic universes.

From the epic grandeur of 'Baahubali' to the animated spirituality of Mahavatar Cinematic Universe , from Prasanth Varma's superhero reimagining of Indian epics to Maddock Films' folklore-based horror universe and Dominic Arun’s fantasy drama blended with Kerala folklore - these interconnected storytelling ecosystems are redefining Indian cinem

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