Before “Kalki 2898 AD,” these five mythological films had such an influence on people that someone removed the slippers and placed the actor’s photo in the house.

The release of Prabhas’ “Kalki 2898 AD” has come after a protracted wait. Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Prabhas are the other main actors. On its opening day, the movie took in Rs 191 crore globally. The film’s fusion of mythology and science fiction is superb. The public is really fond of this movie. Nag Ashwin is the director of it.

The public adored numerous films of this type prior to “Kalki 2898 AD.” Let’s examine the top five mythological film adaptations. Names on the list range from “Jai Santoshi Ma” to “Kantara.”

• Master Jai Santoshi Ma

In charge: Vijay Sharma

Cast: Bharat Bhushan, Anita Guha, and Kanan Kaushal

In 1975, this movie was released. It is stated of this image that everyone took off their slippers when they arrived at the theatre to witness it. “Main To Aarti Utatun,” a song from the movie, became popular. Media reports state that the film’s production cost was approximately 10 lakh rupees. According to reports, he makes between five and ten crore rupees.

2. Maya Bazaar K.V. Reddy is the director

Cast: NT Rama Rao, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri

The 1957 film “Maya Bazar” tells the story of the Mahabharata. By placing this image in their homes, it is stated that people began to worship NT Rama Rao, who portrayed Lord Krishna. In 2010, there was also a colour version of this movie produced. It was also highly received in colour.

3. Director of Bajrang Bali: Chandrakant

Cast: Premnath, Biswajit, and Dara Singh

For the film “Bajrang Bali,” Dara Singh played Bajrang Bali. People began to link Dara Singh with Hanumanji as a result of this image’s profound effect on the audience. It’s also reported that a lot of people began worshipping Dara Singh at that time by putting his picture up in their homes. According to Vindu Dara Singh, the son of Dara Singh, people began referring to him as Pawanputra Hanuman when he became known as “Bajrang Bali.”

4. The Hulk

Prashant Verma, director

Starring Vinay Rai and Teja Sajja

The movie attempts to modernise mythology. The film’s plot centres on a young child who gains abilities similar to those of Hanumanji. He uses these abilities to keep his village out of danger. Its sequel is reportedly also being developed. “Jai Hanuman” is the name of the title. By2025, the movie might be released.

5. Rishabh Shetty, director of Thorns

Saptami Gowda, Kishore, and Rishabh Shetty in the cast

“Kantara” is one of the films that caused a stir at the box office as soon as it was released. The South Indian public loved the movie so much that it eventually became the official film of Akhand India. Based on reports, the movie brought in over Rs 400 crore, yet the picture was only made for about Rs 16 crore. Currently, “Kantara: Chapter 1” is the title of the next prequel. By the end of 2024, it might be released.