Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, was the first Indian film to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955.

Aamir Khan is the only Indian actor to have won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Actor for his role in Lagaan (2001) and Best Supporting Actor for his role in Rang De Basanti (2006).

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards in 1958.

3 Idiots, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, was the first Indian film to gross over $100 million at the international box office in 2009.

Dangal, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, was the first Indian film to be released in China in 2017.

The Chess Players, directed by Satyajit Ray, was the first Indian film to be released in the United States in 1961.

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to be released in the United Kingdom in 1957.

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, was the first Indian film to be released in France in 1955.

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to be released in Germany in 1957.

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, was the first Indian film to be released in Italy in 1955.

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to be released in Spain in 1957.

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, was the first Indian film to be released in Japan in 1955.

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to be released in Australia in 1957.

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to be released in New Zealand in 1957.

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to be released in South Africa in 1957.