Bollywood (Hindi Cinema)
- Sholay (1975) – A classic action-adventure film.
- Mughal-e-Azam (1960) – An epic historical drama.
- Mother India (1957) – A powerful story of a rural woman’s struggles.
- Pyaasa (1957) – A poignant tale of an unrecognized poet.
- Guide (1965) – A film about love, liberation, and spiritual awakening.
- Deewar (1975) – A crime drama with iconic performances.
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) – A beloved romantic drama.
- Lagaan (2001) – A sports drama set during the British Raj.
- 3 Idiots (2009) – A comedy-drama on the Indian education system.
- Kabhie Kabhie (1976) – A romantic drama spanning two generations.
- Zanjeer (1973) – The film that made Amitabh Bachchan a star.
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) – A satirical comedy on corruption.
- Dil Chahta Hai (2001) – A coming-of-age story of three friends.
- Chak De! India (2007) – An inspiring sports film.
- Barfi! (2012) – A charming tale of love and disability.
- Swades (2004) – A story of an NRI’s journey to rural India.
- Gully Boy (2019) – A musical drama about an aspiring rapper.
- Black (2005) – A story of a blind and deaf girl and her teacher.
- Queen (2013) – A woman’s journey of self-discovery.
- Andaz Apna Apna (1994) – A cult comedy film.
Regional Cinema
Tamil
- Nayakan (1987) – A crime drama inspired by real-life events.
- Anbe Sivam (2003) – A heartwarming film about humanity.
- Mouna Ragam (1986) – A romantic drama about marriage and love.
- Roja (1992) – A patriotic film with a love story backdrop.
- Baasha (1995) – A classic Rajinikanth action drama.
- Thalapathi (1991) – A modern adaptation of the Mahabharata.
- Aruvi (2016) – A socially relevant drama.
- Super Deluxe (2019) – An unconventional multi-narrative film.
- Vikram Vedha (2017) – A neo-noir action thriller.
- Visaaranai (2015) – A hard-hitting crime drama.
Telugu
- Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) – An epic fantasy film.
- Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017) – The epic sequel.
- Mahanati (2018) – A biographical film about actress Savitri.
- Eega (2012) – A unique revenge story involving a housefly.
- Magadheera (2009) – A reincarnation drama.
- Arjun Reddy (2017) – A gritty romantic drama.
- Srimanthudu (2015) – A film about social responsibility.
- Pelli Choopulu (2016) – A modern romantic comedy.
- Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya (2019) – A detective comedy thriller.
- Geetha Govindam (2018) – A romantic comedy.
Kannada
- KGF: Chapter 1 (2018) – An action-packed drama.
- KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) – The thrilling sequel.
- Lucia (2013) – A psychological thriller.
- U Turn (2016) – A supernatural thriller.
- Thithi (2015) – A satirical comedy-drama.
- Kirik Party (2016) – A coming-of-age comedy.
- Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014) – A non-linear crime drama.
- RangiTaranga (2015) – A mystery thriller.
- Mungaru Male (2006) – A romantic drama.
- Bell Bottom (2019) – A retro detective comedy.
Malayalam
- Drishyam (2013) – A gripping thriller.
- Premam (2015) – A romantic drama about three stages of love.
- Bangalore Days (2014) – A heartwarming tale of friendship.
- Kumbalangi Nights (2019) – A family drama.
- Ustad Hotel (2012) – A film about food and relationships.
- Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016) – A comedy-drama.
- Ee.Ma.Yau (2018) – A dark comedy.
- Virus (2019) – A medical thriller based on true events.
- Angamaly Diaries (2017) – A slice-of-life crime drama.
- Chithram (1988) – A classic comedy.
Marathi
- Sairat (2016) – A romantic drama dealing with caste issues.
- Court (2014) – A legal drama.
- Fandry (2013) – A poignant film about caste discrimination.
- Harishchandrachi Factory (2009) – A biopic on the making of the first Indian film.
- Killa (2014) – A coming-of-age film.
- Natsamrat (2016) – A drama about a retired actor.
- Dombivli Fast (2005) – A story of an honest man in a corrupt society.
- Deool (2011) – A satirical film about rural politics.
- Balak-Palak (2012) – A comedy-drama on sex education.
- Jogwa (2009) – A film about social stigmas.
Bengali
- Pather Panchali (1955) – A classic by Satyajit Ray.
- Charulata (1964) – A tale of unfulfilled love.
- Apu Trilogy (1955-1959) – A landmark in world cinema.
- Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960) – A poignant story of sacrifice.
- Devi (1960) – A critique of religious dogma.
- Nayak (1966) – A film about a movie star’s journey.
- Shubho Mahurat (2003) – A mystery thriller.
- Kahaani (2012) – A gripping thriller.
- Raincoat (2004) – A touching drama about lost love.
- Bhooter Bhabishyat (2012) – A horror-comedy.
Other Languages
- Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai (2010) – Tamil romantic comedy.
- Sagara Sangamam (1983) – Telugu classic.
- Bangaru Thalli (2013) – Telugu drama.
- Om-Dar-B-Dar (1988) – Hindi avant-garde.
- Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai (1987) – Assamese classic.
- Samskara (1970) – Kannada classic.
- Harikrishnans (1998) – Malayalam courtroom drama.
- Sudani from Nigeria (2018) – Malayalam sports drama.
- Peranbu (2018) – Tamil drama.
- Super Deluxe (2019) – Tamil multi-narrative film.
Animation and Experimental Films
- Arjun: The Warrior Prince (2012) – Hindi animated feature.
- Roadside Romeo (2008) – Hindi animated feature.
- Hanuman (2005) – Hindi animated feature.
- Ghayab Aya (1966) – Hindi experimental short film.
- Goopi Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya (2013) – Hindi animated feature.
Documentaries
- The World Before Her (2012) – A documentary on Indian women.
- India’s Daughter (2015) – A documentary on the Delhi gang rape case.
- Placebo (2014) – A documentary on student life at AIIMS.
- An Insignificant Man (2016) – A documentary on Arvind Kejriwal.
- I Am (2010) – A documentary on LGBTQ+ issues in India.
This list spans various genres, languages, and eras, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of Indian cinema. Each film