Real stories, real magic: 5 films based on true events

5 films inspired by true events that won hearts in 2025 Instagram Mid-Day Entertainment By Nandini Shah Published Nov 14, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Chhaava (Vicky Kaushal) The film captures the defiance and tragedy of Shivaji’s heir, a warrior torn between duty and destiny, reminding audiences legacy isn`t inherited but earned [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Phule (Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa) The biopic of India’s earliest champions of education and equality shows two revolutionaries bound by purpose and love, bringing humanity to textbook figures [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Superboys of Malegaon (Adarsh Gourav) From the dusty bylanes of Malegaon comes a story that once made headlines, a story of dreamers armed with old cameras, borrowed props, and relentless passion. [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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