Lagaan (2001) was a critical and commercial success, and it is often credited with ushering in a new era of Indian cinema.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Amitabh Bachchan has won four National Film Awards for Best Actor, for his performances in Agneepath (1990), Black (2005), Paa (2009), and Piku (2015).

Shabana Azmi has won five National Film Awards for Best Actress, for her performances in Ankur (1974), Arth (1982), Khandhar (1984), Paar (1984), and Godmother (1999).

PK (2014) grossed over ₹792 crore (US$110 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time in India until 2015.

Dangal (2016) grossed over ₹2,024 crore (US$280 million) worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2017.

Sanju (2018) grossed over ₹342 crore (US$47 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time in India in 2018.

Avengers: Endgame (2019) grossed over ₹2,797 crore (US$383 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2019.

Tanhaji (2020) grossed over ₹275 crore (US$37 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time in India in 2020.

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) grossed over ₹218 crore (US$30 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2021.

KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) grossed over ₹900 crore (US$120 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time in India in 2022.

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) grossed over ₹367 crore (US$50 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2023.

Pathaan (2023) grossed over ₹1,000 crore (US$130 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time in India in 2024.

Avengers: Secret Wars (2025) grossed over ₹400 crore (US$55 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2025.