Over time, there have been numerous Bollywood movies made about the lives of influential politicians. With Ravi Jadhav's Mai Atal Hu, starring Pankaj Tripathi, set to release on January 19, here are some of the most talked-about films based on real-life politicians that you should check out.

1) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2004)

Shyam Benegal is the writer and director of this epic biographical war film. Based on the life of Indian freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose, popularly known as "Netaji," this movie serves as a reminder of the integral role that Bose played in both his political career and the country's freedom struggle during World War II.

2) An Insignificant Man (2016)

Based on the Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal, An Insigficant Man is a non-fiction drama film directed by Khushboo Ranka and Vinay Shukla. The film follows the leader on his political path and shows us how he overcomes each obstacle. Without fail, the movie illuminates his years of tenacity and the factors that led him to his current position.

3) Thackeray (2019)

Abhijit Panse is the director of this film, which is based on Balasaheb Thackeray's life. The incredible performance by Nawazuddin Siddiqui helped the movie become very popular. The film does a good job of capturing the emotion of the historical context, and it emerged as a box-office success.

4) The Accidental PM (2019)

The Accidental Prime Minister is a political drama film starring Anupam Kher as our country's 13th Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh. Based on Sanjaya Baru's 2014 memoir of the same name, the film is directed by Vijay Gutte. The film became among the most talked-about films of 2019.

5) Thalaivi (2021)

The life of J. Jayalalitha is the basis for the Indian biographical drama film Thalaivi. Her rise from an actress at the height of her profession to one of the most influential politicians in the South is portrayed in the film. Kangana Ranaut played the role of the politician with conviction, garnering a lot of critical appreciation.

6) Mai Atal Hu (2024)

Pankaj Tripathi will play former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpaye in the upcoming Ravi Jadhav film, Mai Atal Hu. The trailer for the film has already managed to raise some expectations, as Tripathi seems to be delivering a stellar act. It releases in theaters on January 19, 2024.