7 Indian Films Adapted from Shakespeare’s Plays

Shakespeare Goes Desi with Drama Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Jun 06, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Veeram Adapted from Macbeth, this Ajith-starrer blends Shakespearean tragedy with South Indian valor and high-octane action. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Maqbool Based on Macbeth, this underworld saga features stunning performances and a haunting atmosphere of ambition and doom. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Omkara A powerful take on Othello, Vishal Bhardwaj’s gritty drama explores love, jealousy, and betrayal in a lawless heartland. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Haider A Kashmiri-set version of Hamlet, this film dives into politics, revenge, and personal loss with poetic depth. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela Inspired by Romeo and Juliet, this visually rich tale paints forbidden love with passion and violence. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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