Explore the best Bollywood fantasy movies that captivate with magic, adventure, and mythical tales. From Brahmāstra to Baahubali, get summaries, top reviews, streaming options, and release dates for each film. Perfect for fantasy movie fans seeking Bollywood’s finest!
Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022) – Magical Adventure in Modern India
Summary: A young man discovers his connection to a mystical weapon, the Brahmāstra, and embarks on a journey to prevent its misuse.
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan
Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Release Date: September 9, 2022
Ra.One (2011) – Sci-Fi Action Thriller with Superhero Twist
Summary: A video game character comes to life, wreaking havoc, while the game’s creator’s son teams up with another character to stop him.
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal
Where to Watch: Netflix
Release Date: October 26, 2011
Koi… Mil Gaya (2003) – Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Aliens
Summary: A developmentally delayed young man befriends an extraterrestrial, leading to miraculous changes in his life.
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, Rekha
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: August 8, 2003
Krrish (2006) – India’s Beloved Superhero Journey Continues
Summary: A sequel to Koi… Mil Gaya, it follows Krishna, who inherits superhuman abilities and becomes the masked hero Krrish.
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Naseeruddin Shah
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: June 23, 2006
Jajantaram Mamantaram (2003) – Bollywood’s Take on Gulliver’s Travels
Summary: A modern adaptation of Gulliver’s Travels, where a man lands on an island inhabited by tiny people.
Cast: Jaaved Jaaferi, Gulshan Grover
Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Release Date: May 30, 2003
Paheli (2005) – A Love Story Between a Woman and a Spirit
Summary: A ghost falls in love with a newlywed woman and takes on her husband’s identity to be with her.
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Amitabh Bachchan
Where to Watch: Netflix
Release Date: June 24, 2005
Thugs of Hindostan (2018) – Epic Adventure Set in 18th-Century India
Summary: Set in 1795, it follows a band of thugs challenging the British East India Company.
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: November 8, 2018
Aladin (2009) – Bollywood’s Modern Spin on the Aladdin Tale
Summary: A modern retelling of the classic tale, where Aladin finds a magic lamp and a genie grants him three wishes.
Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Amitabh Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: October 30, 2009
Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) – Epic War for Power and Honor
Summary: An epic tale of two brothers vying for the throne of the Mahishmati kingdom.
Cast: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty
Where to Watch: Netflix
Release Date: July 10, 2015
Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017) – The Epic Finale of Baahubali’s Journey
Summary: The continuation of the saga, revealing the fate of the kingdom and its rightful heir. This movie provides answers to the questions raised in Baahubali: The Beginning, following the journey of Mahendra Baahubali as he seeks to avenge his father’s death and reclaim his legacy.
Cast: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan
Where to Watch: Netflix
Release Date: April 28, 2017