9 films based on the real-life politicians

Sardar (1993) - Directed by Ketan Mehta, this film stars Paresh Rawal as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India.

Indu Sarkar (2017) - Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, this stars Kirti Kulhari in the title role, with the character of Indira Gandhi played by Supriya Vinod.

Thackeray (2019) - Directed by Abhijit Panse, this biographical film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Bal Thackeray.

The Accidental Prime Minister" (2019) - Directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte, this film stars Anupam Kher as Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Mahanati (2018) - Directed by Nag Ashwin, this film stars Keerthy Suresh as Savitri, a legendary actress whose life intersects with various political figures of her time. 

Thalaivi (2021) - Directed by A. L. Vijay, this biographical film stars Kangana Ranaut as J. Jayalalithaa, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Lincoln (2012) - Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln.

The Iron Lady (2011) - This biographical drama stars Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

PM Narendra Modi (2019) - Directed by Omung Kumar, this biographical film stars Vivek Oberoi as Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of India.