Padmaavat (2018)
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Padmaavat is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
What the audience says
Padmaavat earns its keep as a steady Hindi film that knows its audience. It carries a 6.9/10 on TMDB across 324 ratings — squarely mid-table.
Should you spend 2h 43m on it?
2h 43m of Hindi drama with history threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 324 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
Rajputana, India, 13th century. The tyrannical usurper Alauddin Khilji, sultan of Delhi, becomes obsessed with Queen Padmavati, wife of King Ratan Singh of Mewar, and goes to great lengths to satisfy his greed for her.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 43m — long |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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