Updated on: 22 January, 2024 04:49 PM IST |Sudheesh SK

Tamil cinema has witnessed the emergence of timeless classics centered around mythological Films, Lets have a look at mythological films that will narrate the Ramayana and the making of Ram Mandir

1. Mayabazar
Mayabazar is a mythological film that was initially produced in Telugu and subsequently released in Tamil. The storyline of Mayabazar is centered around the characters from the Hindu epic, Mahabharata, with its narrative rooted in the tale of Sasirekha Parinayam.
Mayabazar is a mythological film that was initially produced in Telugu and subsequently released in Tamil. The storyline of Mayabazar is centered around the characters from the Hindu epic, Mahabharata, with its narrative rooted in the tale of Sasirekha Parinayam.

2. Sampoorna Ramayanam
N. T. Rama Rao starred in the timeless Tamil mythological film "Sampoorna Ramayanam," directed by K. Somu. Drawing inspiration from Valmiki Ramayanam, the movie featured exceptional performances from NTR and Padmini, who portrayed the roles of Ram and Sita with brilliance
N. T. Rama Rao starred in the timeless Tamil mythological film "Sampoorna Ramayanam," directed by K. Somu. Drawing inspiration from Valmiki Ramayanam, the movie featured exceptional performances from NTR and Padmini, who portrayed the roles of Ram and Sita with brilliance

3. Thiruvilayadal
The well-known mythological masterpiece Thiruvilayadal released in 1965, stars Sivaji Ganesan and is directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Inspired by sections of the Thiruvilayadal Puranam, this Saivite devotional epic narrates 64 stories depicting the Divine Sports of Lord Shiva.
The well-known mythological masterpiece Thiruvilayadal released in 1965, stars Sivaji Ganesan and is directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Inspired by sections of the Thiruvilayadal Puranam, this Saivite devotional epic narrates 64 stories depicting the Divine Sports of Lord Shiva.
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4. Karnan (1964)
Karnan a cinematic milestone in Tamil cinema is an adaptation of the Mahabharata's character Karna. Produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu, the film marked a significant collaboration in South Indian cinema featuring Sivaji Ganesan in the titular role and N. T. Rama Rao skillfully portraying Lord Krishna
Karnan a cinematic milestone in Tamil cinema is an adaptation of the Mahabharata's character Karna. Produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu, the film marked a significant collaboration in South Indian cinema featuring Sivaji Ganesan in the titular role and N. T. Rama Rao skillfully portraying Lord Krishna

5. Saraswati Sabatham (1966)
Saraswati Sabatham (1966) The movie narrates a story in which Sage Narada, the mischievous celestial being, sows discord among the three primary goddesses Saraswati, the deity of knowledge Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and Parvati,the goddess of power and strength. Instigated by Narada, all three embark on a quest to demonstrate the superiority of their respective powers.
Saraswati Sabatham (1966) The movie narrates a story in which Sage Narada, the mischievous celestial being, sows discord among the three primary goddesses Saraswati, the deity of knowledge Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and Parvati,the goddess of power and strength. Instigated by Narada, all three embark on a quest to demonstrate the superiority of their respective powers.