Pan-Indian movies are those that are made with the intention of appealing to audiences across India, regardless of regional language or cultural differences. These movies often feature big-name actors, elaborate production values, and storylines that are meant to appeal to a wide range of audiences.
Here are five of the best pan-Indian movies that have been released in recent years:
Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion
Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion are two epic action-drama films that were released in 2015 and 2017, respectively. Both movies were directed by S. S. Rajamouli and starred Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, and Rana Daggubati in lead roles. These movies were released in multiple languages and were huge commercial successes all over India. The first film, Baahubali: The Beginning, tells the story of a young man named Mahendra Baahubali who sets out to avenge his father’s death and claim his rightful place as the king of Mahishmati. The second film, Baahubali: The Conclusion, picks up where the first one left off and tells the rest of the story.
Kabali
Kabali is a Tamil-language action-drama film that was released in 2016. The movie was directed by Pa. Ranjith and starred Rajinikanth in the lead role. Kabali tells the story of an ageing gangster who is released from prison after 25 years and sets out to take revenge on those who betrayed him. The movie was a huge commercial success and was released in multiple languages all over India.
Dangal
Dangal is a Hindi-language sports biographical film that was released in 2016. The movie was directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starred Aamir Khan in the lead role. Dangal tells the true story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, an amateur wrestler who trains his daughters to become international wrestling champions. The movie was a critical and commercial success and was released in multiple languages all over India.
PK
PK is a Hindi-language science fiction film that was released in 2014. The movie was directed by Rajkumar Hirani and starred Aamir Khan in the lead role. PK tells the story of an alien who comes to Earth and becomes embroiled in a series of adventures as he tries to find his way back home. The movie was a huge commercial success and was released in multiple languages all over India.
Kabir Singh
Kabir Singh is a Hindi-language romantic drama film that was released in 2019. The movie was directed by Sandeep Vanga and starred Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. Kabir Singh tells the story of a talented but troubled young medical student who falls in love with a woman but becomes consumed by his own anger and self-destructive behavior. The movie was a commercial success and was released in multiple languages all over India.