Panipat, the upcoming period drama starring Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Kriti Sanon has been creating a lot of buzz after the trailer was dropped on November 5, 2019. The film, based on the third battle of Panipat features Arjun as Sadashivrao Bhau, Kriti as Parvati Bai, and Sanjay Dutt as Ahmad Shah Abdali. The film is directed by ace director Ashutosh Gowariker, who has directed period dramas like Jodhaa Akbar and Mohenjo Daro.

Netizens have been comparing Arjun's character with Ranveer Singh's character in Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat. The latter's role in both period dramas, which was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, had received a lot of appreciation from critics as well as audiences. Panipat's storyline and costumes are also being compared with Bajirao Mastani.