Today's industry is defined by massive global reach and high-budget franchises. The YRF Spy Universe (featuring Pathaan and Tiger Zinda Hai ) and films like Dangal represent the peak of modern commercial success. Year-Wise Highlights (2020–2022)

The journey began with Raja Harishchandra (1913), directed by Dadasaheb Phalke and widely considered the first full-length Indian feature film.

Bollywood, the popular nickname for Mumbai's Hindi-language film industry, is one of the world's most prolific cinema hubs, producing at least . Organized collections often break down this massive output by era:

This period after India's independence is celebrated for its critical acclaim. Landmark films include Mother India (1957) and Mughal-E-Azam (1960), both of which became all-time blockbusters.