A Glean movie guide
Epics & Mythic Legends
Scale of the Gods
Grand fantasy adventures and sweeping sagas of gods, kings, and heroes.
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The movie list
- 01
Baahubali: The Beginning
Witness a massive-scale Indian epic packed with legendary royal lineage and grand warfare.
The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.
- 02
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
The landmark saga concludes with monumental battle sequences and high-stakes throne politics.
When Mahendra, the son of Bāhubali, learns about his heritage, he begins to look for answers. His story is juxtaposed with past events that unfolded in the Mahishmati Kingdom.
- 03
Adipurush
A direct cinematic retelling of the Ramayana featuring an exiled prince's quest against a tyrant king.
7000 years ago, Ayodhya's Prince Raghava and Prince Sesh along with the Mighty Vanar Warriors travels to the island of Lanka with an aim to rescue Raghava's wife Janaki, who has been abducted by Lankesh, the king of Lanka.
- 04
Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva
A contemporary fantasy blockbuster deeply rooted in ancient Indian divine weapons and cosmic lore.
The story of Shiva – a young man on the brink of an epic love, with a girl named Isha. But their world is turned upside down when Shiva learns that he has a mysterious connection to the Brahmāstra... and a great power within him that he doesn’t understand just yet - the power of Fire.
- 05
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The definitive modern fantasy epic chronicling a perilous fellowship against overwhelming darkness.
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
- 06
RRR
A hyper-charged historical action epic featuring larger-than-life mythic hero archetypes.
A fictional history of two legendary revolutionaries' journey away from home before they began fighting for their country in the 1920s.
- 07
Troy
A sweeping adaptation of classical myth capturing massive armies clashing outside ancient walls.
In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.
- 08
Kantara
A visually striking clash of local folklore, divinity, and traditional forest heritage.
Shiva, a tribal vagabond lives with his mother in hamlet, stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy due to an unforgettable childhood incident. He is happy loafing around with his friends and doing petty jobs for his landlord. When Forest officer Murali enters the scene, it gives a fresh dimension to the man-vs-nature fight. Can Shiva save the forest from Murali? Or is Murali just a dummy bait cast by bigger fish?
- 09
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Embark on an expansive quest filled with rich world-building and legendary creatures.
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.