Published 16:27 IST, January 29th 2020

Tamil movies to watch if you love watching the Period Drama genre

The Tamil movies industry is one of the fastest-growing entertainment industry. Here are some of the best period drama films to watch once in your life

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Tamil entertainment industry is one of fastest-growing entertainment industry. It produces over 100 films every year out of which some are remade into Bollywood movies. Here are some of best Tamil periodic movies to watch,

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Best periodic drama Tamil movies 

Veerapandiya Kattabomman

Released in year 1959, Bharathi was an Indian Tamil historical film directed  B. R. Panthulu. film features Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalaskhmi and Ragini in lead roles. Veerapandiya Kattabomman was based on story of 18th century South Indian chieftain, Veerapandiya Kattabomman, who rose in rebellion against East India Company

Hey Ram

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Hey Ram was ar Tamil film released in 2000, starring Kamal Haasan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hema Malini. film was made in Hindi and Tamil langu and was written, directed and produced by Kamal Haasan. It was based on India’s partition and this Tamil film was India’s official entry to Oscars.

Bharathi

Bharathi was a National film award winning Tamil langu film. film starred starring Sayaji Shinde, Devayani and Nizhalgal Ravi. It was a periodic biographical film based on life of Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyaar. film won Best feature film in 2000.

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Rajaraja Cholan

Rajaraja Cholan is a 1973 Tamil film based on life of Chola king Rajaraja Chola. Sivaji Ganesan played lead role in film. This film was highest budget film made during that time and Sivaji Ganesan was critically acclaimed for his role in film.

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Aravaan

Aravan released in 2012 and was directed by Vasantha Balan. film was based on an award-winning vel Kaaval Kottam. film stars Aadhi, Dhansika, Malayalam Actor Kavi and Pasupathy along with Kabir Bedi in lead roles. Bharath made a cameo appearance in film. film was dubbed and released in Hindi as Jungle Battleground.

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16:27 IST, January 29th 2020