Government subsidies are not a major source of revenue for the Indian film industry. The industry primarily relies on box office collections, television rights, and music rights.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, holds the record for the highest box office collection in India, with a gross collection of over ₹1,800 crores.

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, has won the most National Film Awards, with a total of 11 awards, including the Best Feature Film award.

Dilip Kumar has won the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, with a total of 8 awards.

Nargis has won the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actress, with a total of 5 awards.

Satyajit Ray has won the most National Film Awards for Best Director, with a total of 3 awards.

Lagaan, released in 2001, has been nominated for the most Academy Awards, with a total of 3 nominations, including Best Foreign Language Film.

Slumdog Millionaire, released in 2008, is the only Indian film to have won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

PK, released in 2014, is the most commercially successful Indian film overseas, with a gross collection of over ₹800 crores.

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, is the most critically acclaimed Indian film internationally, having won numerous awards at prestigious film festivals.

Mother India, released in 1957, is considered to be one of the most influential Indian films of all time, having set a benchmark for social realism in Indian cinema.

Sholay, released in 1975, is considered to be the most popular Indian film of all time, having been seen by over 100 million people in India.

Padmaavat, released in 2018, is one of the most controversial Indian films of all time, having faced protests and bans due to its depiction of historical events.

2.0, released in 2018, is the most expensive Indian film ever made, with a budget of over ₹500 crores.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, is the most profitable Indian film of all time, having grossed over ₹1,800 crores worldwide.