India’s film industry, also known as Bollywood, is one of the largest film industries in the world. It has been entertaining audiences for decades and continues to contribute to the global entertainment industry. Not only is it one of the most popular industries, but it has also produced some of the most iconic films and memorable stars. If you’re a fan of Indian cinema, then you’ll be sure to enjoy these mind-blowing facts and trivia about the Indian film industry.

Here are some interesting nuggets about Indian cinema:

• India has the oldest film industry in the world. It all began in 1913 when Dadasaheb Phalke released the first silent feature film, Raja Harischandra. 
• The most successful Indian film is the 1994 romantic drama Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! It grossed over 500 million Rupees and was the highest-grossing Indian film at the time. 
• Did you know that India has the most number of films released each year compared to any other country? This is because the demand for Indian films is so great that there is a need for new releases every year. Additionally, the Indian film industry is the largest producer of films in terms of ticket sales.
• Did you know that in the early days of Bollywood, stars had to sign a contract for 4 years, with the producer owning all the rights to their films? This was later changed to a 2-year contract, with the actor receiving a certain percentage of the profits.

• Did you know that the first talkie film in India was released in 1931? It was called ‘Alam Ara’ and it was the first Indian feature film to include audio. The movie was a huge success and was the first of its kind.
• Did you know that the first Indian film to be nominated for the Academy Awards was Mother India in 1957? It was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, but it didn’t win.
• Did you know that the longest-running Indian film is Sholay, which was released in 1975 and ran for more than 5 years? It was the first Indian action film and was extremely popular.
• Do you know that the largest film studio in India is Ramoji Film Cityin Hyderabad? It covers an area of 2,000 acres and is home to multiple movie sets, and pre-production and post-production facilities.
• Are you aware that Bollywood is the second largest film industry in the world after Hollywood? The two industries have often collaborated and co-produced films.
• Do you know that the most expensive Indian film ever made was ‘Baahubali’, which cost around 200 crores to make in 2015? It was a huge box-office success and was the first Indian film to be released in the IMAX format.
• Do you know that the first official Indian 3D film was ‘My Name is Khan’ which was released in 2010? It was a huge success and was the first film to make use of 3D technology.

These are just some of the amazing facts and trivia about India’s film industry that you may not have known. It is truly an incredible industry with a long and rich history. If you’re a fan of Indian films, then you’re sure to enjoy learning more about this fascinating industry.