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'''Marathi cinema''', also known as '''Mollywood''', refers to Indian films produced in [[Marathi Language|Marathi]], the language of the state of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. Based in old [[Mumbai]], it is the oldest and pioneer film industry of Indian cinema.<ref name="Goldsmith" /> The first Marathi film to be released in India was ''Shree Pundalik'' by [[Dadasaheb Torne]] on 18 May 1912 at Coronation Cinematograph, Mumbai.<ref name="Maharashtratimes"/><ref name="The Pioneer">{{cite web |last=Raghavendara |first=MK |date=5 May 2012 |url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/home/online-channel/top-story/62942-what-a-journey.html |title=What a journey}}</ref> and a Marathi crew who were performing Marathi and Sanskrit {{transl|mr|Sangeet natikas}} (musicals) and plays in Marathi at that period.

The first Marathi talkie film, ''[[Ayodhyecha Raja]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prabhatfilm.com/films.htm |title=Films of Prabhat Film Company |access-date=12 June 2007}}</ref> was released in 1932, just one year after ''[[Alam Ara]]'' the first Hindi talkie. Although the industry is much smaller than the large market driven [[Hindi cinema]] based in [[Mumbai]], Marathi cinema is tax free, and is experiencing growth in recent years. ''[[Raja Harishchandra]]'', directed by [[Dadasaheb Phalke]], was a [[Marathi language|Marathi]] film, now known as India's first full-length feature, released in 1913. The [[Dadasaheb Phalke Award]] is India's highest award in cinema given annually by the [[Government of Maharashtra]] for lifetime contribution to [[Indian cinema]]. It is also known by the sobriquet Mollywood in various print and online media (a portmanteau of Marathi and Hollywood).

==History==

===Silent movies period===
[[File:PundalikAd.jpg|thumb|left|Advertisement in the ''Times of India'' of 25 May 1912 announcing the screening of the first feature film of India, '''Pundalik''', by [[Dadasaheb Torne]]]]
[[File:Raja Harishchandra.jpg|thumb|200px|left|''Raja Harishchandra'']]
Marathi cinema is the oldest form of Indian cinema.<ref name="Goldsmith">{{Cite book|last1=Goldsmith|first1=Melissa U. D.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_TP3DAAAQBAJ&q=Marathi%20film%20%22oldest%22&pg=PR26|title=The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film|last2=Willson|first2=Paige A.|last3=Fonseca|first3=Anthony J.|date=2016-10-07|publisher=Rowman & Littlefield|isbn=978-1-4422-6987-3|location=Lanham, Maryland|pages=XXVI|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=NFDC India|url=https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=426338130769905&id=153936664717818|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210111044102/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=426338130769905&id=153936664717818|archive-date=11 January 2021|access-date=2021-01-11|website=m.facebook.com}}</ref> The first Marathi movie released in India was ''Shree Pundalik'' by [[Dadasaheb Torne]] on 18 May 1912 at Coronation Cinematograph, Mumbai.<ref name="Maharashtratimes">{{cite web |last=Kadam |first=Kumar |date=24 April 2012 |url=http://author.blogs.maharashtratimes.com/kokan/entry/%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%B8-%E0%A4%B9-%E0%A4%AC |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131008190417/http://author.blogs.maharashtratimes.com/kokan/entry/%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%B8-%E0%A4%B9-%E0%A4%AC |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 October 2013 |title=दादासाहेब तोरणेंचे विस्मरण नको!}}</ref>

[[Dadasaheb Phalke]] is known as the first pioneer and founder of cinema in pre-Independence India.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-adoor-gopalakrishnan-was-once-conferred-with-the-dadasaheb-phalke-award/articleshow/81830521.cms|title=Did you know Adoor Gopalakrishnan was once conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award? |publisher=[[Times of India]] |date=1 April 2021}}</ref> He brought the revolution of moving images to India with his first indigenously made film ''[[Raja Harishchandra]]'' in 1913, which is considered by [[IFFI]] and NIFD as part of Marathi cinema as it used Marathi dialogues while shooting and had a fully Marathi crew.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/48/20100209/1251/ten-marathi-cinema-can-surpass-hindi-cin.html |title=Marathi cinema can surpass Hindi cinema |publisher=Yahoo |access-date=2 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212155541/http://in.news.yahoo.com/48/20100209/1251/ten-marathi-cinema-can-surpass-hindi-cin.html |archive-date=12 February 2010}}</ref> Kolhapur in Western Maharashtra was another centre of active film production in the twenties. In 1919 [[Baburao Mistry]] — popularly known as Baburao Painter — formed the [[Maharashtra Film Company]] with the blessings of the Maharaja of Kolhapur and released the first significant historical ''Sairandhari ''(1920) with Balasheb Pawar, Kamala Devi and Zunzarrao Pawar in stellar roles. Because of his special interest in sets, costumes, design and painting, he chose episodes from Maratha history for interpreting in the new medium and specialized in the historical genre.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinemaofmalayalam.net/his_indian_cinema2.html |title=History of Regional cinema |publisher=Cinemaofmalayalam |access-date=2 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040306164951/http://www.cinemaofmalayalam.net/his_indian_cinema2.html |archive-date=6 March 2004 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Baburao Painter made many silent movies till 1930. However, after a few more silent films, the [[Maharashtra Film Company]] pulled down its shutters with the advent of sound. Baburao was not particularly keen on the talkies for he believed that they would destroy the visual culture so painfully evolved over the years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.upperstall.com/people/baburao-painter |title=Baburoa Painter |publisher=[[Upperstall]] |access-date=2 December 2010}}</ref>

===After advent of sound===
As cinema grew in Union of India, major production houses rose and one of them was again a company owned wholly by [[Maharashtrians]], the [[Prabhat Film Company]]. Prabhat's ''Sant Tukaram'' was the first Indian work to win the Best Film Award at the Venice film festival in 1937.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-09-28/mumbai/27162503_1_marathi-cinema-marathi-film-industry-film-makers |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017080307/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-09-28/mumbai/27162503_1_marathi-cinema-marathi-film-industry-film-makers |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 October 2012 |first1=Niel |last1=Pate |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Marathi cinema: Waiting to exhale |date=28 September 2004}}</ref>
In 1954 at the very first edition of the National Awards, ''[[Shyamchi Aai (film)|Shyamchi Aai]]'' another Marathi film, won the first President's gold medal for Cinema. It was directed by [[Pralhad Keshav Atre|Acharya P K Atre]], and it was an adaptation of the eponymous novel by Sane Guruji.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-08-29/mumbai/27169092_1_marathi-cinema-marathi-films-shanta-gokhale |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119073451/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-08-29/mumbai/27169092_1_marathi-cinema-marathi-films-shanta-gokhale |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 January 2012 |first1=Mukta |last1=Rajadhyaksha |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Marathi cinema gets a shot in the arm |date=29 August 2004}}</ref>

===The Golden era===

Marathi cinema was in its full bloom by this time with the advent of greats like [[V. Shantaram]], [[Master Vinayak]], [[Bhalji Pendharkar]], [[Acharya Atre]], followed by [[Raja Paranjpe]], Jyotiram, sonal and mumtaz, Dinkar D Patil, [[G. D. Madgulkar]], [[Sudhir Phadke]], [[Raja Thakur]] . The 1960s saw the emergence of directors like Anant Mane who made Marathi films based on the folk art form [[Tamasha]]. Then came directors like Datta Dharmadhikari and Raj Dutt who made traditional family dramas. The early 70s saw the advent of [[Dada Kondke]] who captured the audiences with his sense of humour that included [[sexual innuendo]]. He went on to create satirical, pun-ridden films often including social and political commentary, many of which became [[cult classics]]. By this time Marathi cinema was caught in either the [[Tamasha]] genre or tragedies revolving around traditional family dramas on one side and the comedies of [[Dada Kondke]].<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Kale |first1=Pramod |title=Ideas, Ideals and the Market: A Study of Marathi Films |journal=Economic and Political Weekly |date=1979 |volume=14 |issue=35 |pages=1511–1520 |jstor=4367902}}</ref>

===1980s===
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The 1980s saw two comedy heroes catapult to stardom, [[Ashok Saraf]] and [[Laxmikant Berde]]. Around the mid-80s two young actors donned the director's mantle: [[Mahesh Kothare]] and [[Sachin (actor)|Sachin Pilgaonkar]]. [[Sachin (actor)|Pilgaonkar]] directed ''Navri Mile Navryala'' and around the same time Mahesh Kothare directed ''Dhumdhadaka''. [[Sachin (actor)|Pilgaonkar]]'s film was a box-office hit while Mahesh Kothare's became a mega hit at the box-office, became a trend-setter, and brought young audiences to Marathi cinema. Mahesh Kothare went on to make comedy films that became major hits. He made the first Marathi film shot on the anamorphic format (Cinemascope) — ''Dhadakebaaz''.

===Reasons for the decline of Marathi cinema===
While the theatre of [[Maharashtra]] earned recognition at the national level, the cinema failed to make a mark. A major reason was the proximity to the production centre of Hindi cinema ([[Bollywood]]), which encroached on the identity of Marathi cinema. Other reasons include the shortage of cinema halls for distribution due to poor marketing, lack of money magnets, a vibrant theatre scene and the emergence of private television. It also lacked the powerful lobby at the national level unlike South Indian cinema because the state encouraged Hindi cinema for profit mainly; the regional film industrial advantage being soaked up by Bollywood.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/>

===Revival: Marathi New Wave===
In past few years, the Marathi cinema industry has produced many films that are not only critically acclaimed but commercially successful as well.

Acclaimed director Dr [[Jabbar Patel]] explains the reasons behind the change, "The kind of Marathi cinema that is being made today is very fresh and different. This is thanks to directors and writers getting exposed to world cinema via television, film festivals etc. They are coming up with new storylines and innovative concepts."

With outstanding contribution and efforts from different producers and directors of the Mumbai film industry, Marathi cinema relatively outshined other Indian film industries such as [[Bollywood]] in the first quarter of 2010 in box office collections and critical appreciation.<ref>[http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?from=bottomrelated&ID=ENTEN20100136669&Keyword=regional Marathi films beat Hindi movies at BO] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100804070359/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?from=bottomrelated&ID=ENTEN20100136669&Keyword=regional |date=4 August 2010 }}</ref>

Actor-director Mahesh Kothare brought a number of innovations in the technical quality of Marathi films and was the first to bring [[Dolby Digital]] sound to Marathi cinema with ''Chimni Pakhara'' in 2003. He made the first Marathi film with Digital Special Effects, ''[[Pachadlela]]'', in 2004. He also made first Marathi movie in [[3D film|3D]] ''[[Zapatlela 2]]'', in 2013.

===Contemporary===
Marathi cinema received critical acclaim in 2004 with the film ''[[Shwaas]]'' winning the Golden Lotus National Award. It was India's official entry to the 77th Academy Awards. It won the President's medal for best film, beating Bollywood's prolific output with quality.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/sep/24shwas.htm |title=Shwaas is India's Official Entry to Oscars |access-date=12 June 2007}}</ref> ''Shwaas'' was the second Marathi film to win the President's Medal after ''[[Shyamchi Aai]]'' (1950).

The [[Maharashtra]] state government has begun to issue grants to Marathi film (between 1.5 million and 3.0 million rupees). After the success of ''Shwaas'', Indian media players like Shringar Films and Zee Telefilms are exhibiting a re-emerging interest in Marathi cinema. The growing popularity of Marathi television (notably [[Zee Marathi]], [[ETV Marathi]], [[Mi Marathi]], [[Star Pravah]], [[Saam TV]]) has helped to popularize older Marathi cinema and promote the genre. [[Zee Talkies]], a 24-hour channel dedicated to Marathi movies, has been introduced.

In 2009, [[Marathi language|Marathi]] film ''[[Harishchandrachi Factory]]'' (with a budget of Rs. 6 crore), depicting the struggle of [[Dadasaheb Phalke]] in making ''[[Raja Harishchandra]]'' in 1913, India's first feature film, directed by theatre-veteran [[Paresh Mokashi]] was selected as India's [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|official entry]] to [[Academy Award]] in the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] category, making it the second Marathi film, after ''[[Shwaas]]'', to receive this honour.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120321053045/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-09-20/india/28076656_1_marathi-film-paresh-mokashi-foreign-film-category 'Harishchandrachi Factory' India's entry for Oscars] [[Indian Express]], PTI 20 September 2009.</ref><ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/harishchandrachi-factory-to-tell-story-behind-making-of-indias-first-feature-film/304892/ Harishchandrachi Factory to tell story behind making of India's first feature film] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930065757/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/harishchandrachi-factory-to-tell-story-behind-making-of-indias-first-feature-film/304892/ |date=30 September 2012 }}, ''[[Indian Express]]'', Express News Service, 3 May 2008.</ref><ref>[http://www.ptinews.com/news/291828_-Harishchandrachi-factory--India-s-entry-for-Oscars 'Harishchandrachi factory' India's entry for Oscars]{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} [[Press Trust of India]], 20 September 2009.</ref>

2009 saw the blockbuster musical movie ''[[Natarang]]'', which both commercial and critical applause and has served as a path-breaking movie for Marathi cinema.

Since the new decade beginning in 2010, several contemporary Marathi artistic films released including [[Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni]]'s ''[[Vihir]]'' and ''[[Deool]]'', and [[Nagraj Manjule]]'s ''[[Fandry]]''. They have given a new direction to Marathi films.

[[Deool]] became the third movie after Shyaamchi Aai and Shwaas to win the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film]]

[[Sairat]] (2016) musical romantic drama starring Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar, directed by Nagraj Manjule and produced by Nagraj Manjule, Nitin Keni, and Nikhil Sane emerged as the biggest weekend opener for a Marathi film breaking record previously held by Natsamrat. Sairat was the first Marathi film to cross ₹50 crore (US$7.8 million) mark. The film has become the first Marathi film to gross over ₹100 crore (US$16 million) worldwide. Also it ran for more than 100 days in many centres of Maharashtra.

==Awards==

===Filmfare Awards===

{| class ="wikitable sortable"
! Production Year
! Film
! Director
! Actor
! Actress
! Music
|-
| 1943
| Chhattrapati Shivaji
|
| Suryakant
|  
|  
|-
| 1947
| Ganimi Kawa
|
| Suryakant
|  
|  
|-
| 1951
| Swarajyacha Shiledar
|
| Suryakant
|  
|  
|-
| 1956
| Pavan Khind
|
| Suryakant
|  
|  
|-
| 1959
| Sangte Aika
|
| Suryakant
|  
|  
|-
| 1965
| Sadhi Mansa
|
| Suryakant
|  
|  
|-
| 1966
| Malhari Martand
|
| Suryakant
|  
|  
|-
| 1963
| Maza Hoshil Ka
| L.B.Thakur
|
|  
|  
|-
| 1964
| Sant Nivrutti dnyandev
| Vinayak Sarasvate & Bal Chavan
|  
|  
|  
|-
| 1965
| Lakshmi Aali Ghara
| Madhav Shinde
|  
|  
|  
|-
| 1966
| Gurukilli
| Raja Paranjpe
|  
|  
|  
|-
| 1967
| Pawnakanthcha Dhondi
| Vinayak Thakur
|  
|  
|  
|-
| 1968
| Ekti
| G. Chaugule
|  
|  
|  
|-
| 1969
| Jiwhala
| Atmaram
|  
|  
|  
|-
| 1970
| Apradh
| Sharad Pilgaonkar
|   [[Ramesh Deo]]
|  
|  
|-
| 1971
| Shantata! Court Chaloo Ahe
| [[Satyadev Dubey]] & [[Govind Nihalani]]
|  
|  
|  
|-
| 1972
| Kunku Mazhe Bhagyache
| Pradeep eknath nehete
|  
|  
|  
|-
| 1973
| Andhala Marto Dola
| [[Dada Kondke]]
|  
|  
|  
|-
| 1974
| Sugandhi Katta
| Not Awarded
| [[Shreeram Lagoo]] (Sugandhi Katta)
| Sarla Yevlekar (Sugandhi Katta)
|  
|-
| 1975
| [[Samna (film)|Samna]]
| [[Jabbar Patel]] (Samna)
| [[Shreeram Lagoo]] (Samna)
| Sandhya (Chandanachi Choli Ang Ang Jali)
|  
|-
| 1976
| [[Aaram Haram Aahe]]
| Vasant Joglekar (Ha Khel Saavlyancha)
| [[Ravindra Mahajani]] (Zunj)
| [[Asha Kale]] (Ha Khel Saavlyancha)
|  
|-
| 1977
| Naon Mothan Lakshan Khotan
| Murlidhar Kapdi (Naon Mothan Lakshan Khotan)
| [[Shreeram Lagoo]] (Bhingree)
| [[Usha Chavan]] (Naon Mothan Lakshan Khotan)
|  
|-
| 1978
| Devki Nandan Gopala
| [[Jabbar Patel]] (Jait Re Jait)
| Yashwant Dutt (Bhairu Pahilwan Ki Jai)
| [[Smita Patil]] (Jait Re Jait)
|  
|-
| 1979
| [[Sinhasan]]
| [[Jabbar Patel]] (Sinhasan)
| [[Sachin (actor)|Sachin]] (Ashtavinayak)
| [[Ranjana Deshmukh|Ranjana]] (Sushila)
|  
|-
| 1980
| 22 June 1897
| Jayu & Nachiket Patwardhan (22 June 1897)
| [[Nilu Phule]] (Sahkar Samrat)
| [[Usha Chavan]] (Ran Pakhre)
|  
|-
| 1981
| [[Umbartha]]
| [[Jabbar Patel]] ([[Umbartha]])
| [[Girish Karnad]] (Akriet)
| [[Smita Patil]] ([[Umbartha]])
|  
|-
| 1982
| Shapit
| Raj Dutt & Arvind Deshpande (Shapit)
| [[Ashok Saraf]] (Gondhalat Gondhal)
| [[Madhu Kambikar]] (Shapit)
|  
|-
| 1983
| Gupchup Gupchup
| V. K. Naik (Gupchup Gupchup)
| [[Ashok Saraf]] (Goshta Dhamal Namyachi)
| [[Ranjana Deshmukh|Ranjana]] (Savitri)
|  
|-
| 1984
| Lek Chalali Saasarla
| N. S. Vaidya (Lek Chalali Saasarla)
| [[Laxmikant Berde]]
| [[Supriya Pilgaonkar|Supriya Sabnis]] (Navri Mile Navryala)
|  
|-
| 1985 op
| [[Dhoom Dhadaka]]
| [[Mahesh Kothare]] (Dhoom Dhadaka)
| [[Laxmikant Berde]]
| ??
|  
|-
| 1994
| Vazir
| Sanjay Rawal (Vazir)
| [[Vikram Gokhale]] (Vazir)
| Sukanya Kulkarni (Varsa Laxmicha)
| [[Shridhar Phadke]] (Varsa Laxmicha)
|-
| 1995
| Aai
| [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] (Aai)
| [[Sayaji Shinde]] (Aboli)
| [[Renuka Shahane]] (Aboli)
| [[Anand Modak]] (Mukta)
|-
| 1996
| Putravati
| Nichiket & Jayoo Patwardhan (Limited Manuski)
| [[Ashok Saraf]] (Soona Yeti Ghara)
| [[Sonali Kulkarni]] ([[Doghi]])
| [[Shridhar Phadke]] (Putravati)
|-
| 1997
| Bangarwadi
| [[Amol Palekar]] (Bangarwadi)
| [[Mohan Joshi]] (Rao Saheb)
| Sukanya Kulkarni (Sarkarnama)
| [[Anand Modak]] (Sarkarnama)
|-
| 1998
| ''[[Tu Tithe Mee]]''
| [[Sanjay Surkar]] (Tu Tithe Mee)
| [[Mohan Joshi]] (Tu Tithe Mee)
| [[Suhas Joshi]] (Tu Tithe Mee)
| [[Anand Modak]] (Tu Tithe Mee)
|-
| 1999
| ''[[Bindhaast]]''
| [[Chandrakant Kulkarni]] (Bindhaast)
| [[Dilip Prabhavalkar]] (Ratra Aarambh)
| Sharvari Jamenis (Bindhast)
| [[Shridhar Phadke]] (Lekru)
|}

===Maharashtra State Awards===
{{main|Maharashtra State Film Awards}}
{| class = "wikitable sortable"
! Production Year
! Best Film 1
! Best Film 2
! Best Film 3
|-
| 1962
| Prapanch (Madhukar Pathak)
| Suvaasini (Raja Paranjpe)
| Shaahir Parshuraam (Anant Mane)
|-
| 1963
| Ranglyaa Raatri Ashyaa ([[Raja Thakur]])
| Ha Maazaa Marg Ekla (Raja Paranjpe)
| Phakir (Chandrashekhar)
|-
| 1964
| Chhotaa Jawaan, Paathlaag (Ram Gabale, Raja Paranjpye)
| Pahu Re Kiti Vaat ([[Raja Thakur]])
| Thoraataanchi Kamalaa (Madhu Shinde)
|-
| 1965
| Vaawtal (Shantaram Aathavale)
| ''[[Sawaal Majha Aika!]]'' (Anant Mane)
| Third award not given
|-
| 1966
| Saadhi Maanse (Bhalji Pendharkar)
| Kelaa Ishara Jaataa Jaataa (Anant Mane)
| Shewatchaa Maalusaraa (Vasant Joglekar)
|-
| 1967
| Santh Vaahate Krushnaamaai (Madhukar Pathak)
| Kaakaa Malaa Waachwaa (Raja Paranjpe)
| Swapna Tech Lochani (Chandrawadan)
|-
| 1968
| Gharchi Raani (Rajdatt)
| Aamhi Jaato Aamuchyaa Gaawaa (Kamalakar Torne)
| Ekti ([[Raja Thakur]])
|-
| 1969
| Apraadh (Rajdatt)
| Mukkaam Post Dhebewaadi (Madhukar Paathak)
| Dharmkanyaa (Maadhav Shinde)
|-
| 1970
| Mumbaicha Jawai ([[Raja Thakur]])
| Warnecha Wagh (Vasant Painter)
| Laxmanresha (Manshav Shinde)
|-
| 1971
| Gharkul (Raja Thakur)
| Shantata Court Chalu Aahe ([[Satyadev Dubey]])
| Dohni Gharcha Pahuna, Songadya (Garjanan Jagirdar, Govind Kulkarni)
|-
| 1972
| Jawai Vikat Ghene Aahe (Raja Thakur)
| Bholibhabdi (Rajdutt)
| Aandla Marto Dola (Dinesh)
|-
| 1973
| Sugandhi Katha (Vasant Painter)
| Kartiki (Datta Mane)
| Ashi Hi Sataryadi (Murlidhar Kapadi)
|-
| 1974
| Pandu Hawaldar ([[Dada Kondke]])
| Saamna (Dr. [[Jabbar Patel]])
| Bayanno Naure Sambhala (Dattatry Kulkarni)
|-
| 1975
| Charicha Mamla (Babsaheb Phattelal)
| Tumch Aamch Jamle ([[Dada Kondke]])
| Pahuni (Anant Mane)
|-
| 1976
| Phrari (V. Ravindra)
| Bala Gau Kashi Aangai (Kamlakar Torne)
| Naav Motha Lakshan Khota (Murlidhar Kapadi)
|-
| 1977
| Devkinandan Gopala (Rajdutt)
| Bhairu Phehelwan Ki Jai (Kamlakar Torne)
| Jait Re Jait (Dr. [[Jabbar Patel]])
|-
| 1978
| Janki (Vasant Joglekar)
| Ashtavinayak (Rajdutt)
| Bot Lavin Tithe Gudgulaya ([[Dada Kondke]])
|-
| 1979
| 22 June 1897 (Nechiket and Jayu Patwardhan)
| Sinhasan (Dr. [[Jabbar Patel]])
| Paij (Babasaheb Phattelal)
|-
| 1980
| [[Umbartha]] (Dr. [[Jabbar Patel]])
| Gondhlat Gondhal (V.K. Naik)
| Aakrit ([[Amol Palekar]])
|-
| 1981
| Shapit (Rajdutt and Arvind Deshpande)
| Ek Dav Bhootacha (Ravi Namade)
| Aali Angawar ([[Dada Kondke]])
|-
| 1982
| Raghu-Maina (Rajdutt)
| Goopchoop Goopchoop (V.K. Naik)
| Thorli Jau (Kamlakar Torne)
|-
| 1983
| Hech Mazhe Maher (Rajdutt)
| Thkas Mahathak (Raja Bargir), Mumbaicha Phoujdar (Rajdutt) (Divided)
| Bahurupi (Satish Randive)
|-
| 1984
| Ardhangi (Rajadutt)
| Deva Shapath Kharan Sangen (Bhaskar Jadhav)
| Stridhan (Babasaheb Phattelal)
|-
| 1985
| Pudhcha Paul (Rajdutt)
| Tuzhyavdachun Karmena (Damu Kenkare)
| Aaj Zale Mukt Me (Rajdutt)
|-
| 1986
| Prem Karuyaa Khullam Khullaa (Girish Ghanekar)
| Gammat Jammat ([[Sachin (actor)|Sachin]])
| Khatyaal Saasoo Naathaal Soon (N.S. Vaidya)
|-
| 1987
| Ashi Hi Banwaa Banwi ([[Sachin (actor)|Sachin]])
| Nashibwaan (N.S. Vaidya)
| Rangat Sangat (Girish Ghanekar)
|-
| 1988
| Kalat Nakalat (Kanchan Nayak)
| Aatmavishwaas ([[Sachin (actor)|Sachin]])
| Hamaal De Dhamaal (Purushottam Berde)
|-
| 1989
| Aaghat (Ramakant Kavthekar)
| Ekaapekshaa Ek ([[Sachin (actor)|Sachin]])
| Kooldeepak (N.S. Vaidya)
|-
| 1990
| [[Chaukat Raja (film)|Chaukat Raja]] (Sanjay Surkar)
| Vedh (Pradip Berlekar)
| Anapekshit (Sanjiv Naik)
|-
| 1991
| Ek Hotaa Vidushak (Dr. [[Jabbar Patel]])
| Aapli Maanasa (Sanjay Surkar)
| Wajwaa Re Wajwaa (Girish Ghanekar)
|-
| 1992
| Vajir (Sanjay Rawal)
| Sawat Maazi Laadki ([[Smita Talwalkar]])
| Lapandaaw (Shravani Devdhar)
|-
| 1993
| Muktaa (Dr. [[Jabbar Patel]])
| Waarsaa Lakshmichaa (Madhukar Pathak)
| Maazaa Chhakulaa (Mahesh Kothare)
|-
| 1994
| Doghi ([[Sumitra Bhave–Sunil Sukthankar|Sumitra Bhave]])
| Baangarwaadi ([[Amol Palekar]])
| Abolee (Amol Shedge)
|-
| 1995
| Raosaaheb (Sanjay Surkar)
| Putrawati (Bhaskar Jadhav)
| Sunaa Yeti Gharaa (A. Radhaswani)
|-
| 1999
| Gaabhaaraa (N.F.D)
| Gharaabaaher (Suyog Chitra)
| Bindhaast (Devyani Movies--)
|}

Nowadays, Marathi movies have been listed at many international film festivals, which provides a platform for such movies and the filmmakers to know big in the world film industry. All Lights Film Services<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/release/y2k13/dec/decrel65.php |title='Go Global' with All Lights Film Services |publisher=indiantelevision.org.in |date=18 December 2013 }}</ref> provided platform for Marathi films such as Pinky – Ek Sathyakatha, [[Kapus Kondyachi Goshta]], Hou De Jarasa Ushir, Sopanchi Aye Bahina Bhai, Touring Talkies, Langar to almost all leading international festivals across the world.

===Highest Grossing Marathi Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:auto; margin:auto;"
|-
! Movie
! Year
! Studio(s)
! Worldwide Gross
! ref(s)
|-

|-

|''[[Sairat]]''
|2016
| [[Aatpat Production]], [[Essel Vision Productions]]
|{{INRConvert|110|c}}
|<ref>{{cite web |agency=Times News Network |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/showbiz/sairat-box-office-collections-at-mammoth-rs-41-11-crore-movie-creates-history/252936/ |title='Sairat' box office collections: At mammoth Rs 125.00 crore, movie creates 'history |publisher=financialexpress.com |date=11 May 2016 |access-date=11 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512163602/http://www.financialexpress.com/article/showbiz/sairat-box-office-collections-at-mammoth-rs-41-11-crore-movie-creates-history/252936/ |archive-date=12 May 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

|-
|''[[Natsamrat]]''
| 2016
|
| {{INRConvert|50|c}}
|{{citation needed|date=May 2020}}
|-
|''[[Lai Bhaari]]''
| 2014
| [[Mumbai Film Company]]
| {{INRConvert|41|c}}
|{{citation needed|date=May 2020}}
|-
|''[[Timepass 2]]'' l/ll
| 2015
| [[Essel Vision Productions]]
| {{INRConvert|28|c}}
| <ref>{{cite web |agency=Times News Network |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/Priya-thanked-her-audience/articleshow/47459016.cms |title=Priya thanked her audience - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=28 May 2015 |access-date=24 August 2015}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Timepass (film)|Timepass]]''
| 2014
| [[Zee Talkies]]
| {{INRConvert|33|c}}
|<ref>{{cite news |title=After Duniyadari, will Lai Bhaari break Timepass' record? |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/Ravi-Jadhav-Riteish-Deshmukh-Timepass-Lai-Bhaari-Timepass-2-Duniyadari/articleshow/39363174.cms |first=Gayatri |last=Deshmukh |date=31 July 2014 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Duniyadari]]''
| 2013
| Dreaming 24/7 Productions
| {{INRConvert|28|c}}
| {{citation needed|date=May 2020}}
|-
|''[[Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (film)|Katyar Kaljat Ghusali]]''
| 2015
|
| {{INRConvert|40|c}}
|
|-
|''[[Naal (film)|Naal]]''
| 2018
| [[Zee Studios]]
| {{INRConvert|31.3|c}}
|
|-
|''[[Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy]]''
| 2009
| [[Everest Entertainment]]
| {{INRConvert|25.5|c}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/why-bollywood-is-jumping-on-the-marathi-cinema-bandwagon/15551183 |title=Why Bollywood is jumping on the Marathi cinema bandwagon |date=25 August 2014 |work=mid-day}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Mumbai Pune Mumbai 2]]''
| 2015
|
| {{INRConvert|18|c}}
| <ref>http://www.lokmat.com/storypage.php?catid=247&newsid=11304252</ref>
|-
|''[[Deool Band]]''
| 2015
|
| {{INRConvert|20|c}}
|
|-
|''[[Faster Fene]]''
| 2017
|
| {{INRConvert|27|c}}
|
|-
|''[[Daagdi Chaawl]]''
| 2015
|
| {{INRConvert|20|c}}
|
|-
|''[[Kaksparsh]]''
| 2012
| [[Zee Talkies]]
| {{INRConvert|14|c}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/monetary-boost-giving-marathi-cinema-a-new-lease-of-life/15648157 |title=Monetary boost giving Marathi cinema a new lease of life? - Entertainment |date=October 2014 |publisher=Mid-day.com |access-date=24 August 2015}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Dr. Prakash Baba Amte - The Real Hero]]''
| 2014
| [[Essel Vision Productions]]
| {{INRConvert|12|c}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/heres-why-marathi-cinema-is-doing-better-than-bollywood/16111160 |title=Here's why Marathi cinema is doing better than Bollywood - Entertainment |date=3 April 2015 |publisher=Mid-day.com |access-date=24 August 2015}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Natarang]]''
| 2010
| [[Zee Talkies]]
| {{INRConvert|12|c}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.afternoondc.in/bollywood/a-mixed-first-half-for-marathi-cinema/article_4744 |title=A mixed first half for Marathi cinema |publisher=Afternoondc.in |date=6 July 2010 |access-date=24 August 2015}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Balak-Palak]]''
| 2013
| [[Mumbai Film Company]]
| {{INRConvert|12|c}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/marathi-cinema-movies-bollywood-players-riteish-deshmukh/1/340996.html |title=Son of the Soil Rising |work=intoday.in}}</ref>
|-
|}

===National Film Awards===
{{Main|National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi}}

==Further reading==
* ''Marathi Cinema: In Retrospect'', by Sanjit Narwekar. Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corp., 1995.

==See also==
{{Portal|India}}
* [[List of Marathi films]]
* [[List of Marathi cinema actresses]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[File:Narshinh Mehta 1932 the first Gujarati film poster.jpg|thumb|''[[Narsinh Mehta (1932 film)|Narsinh Mehta]]'' (1932) was the first full-length Gujarati talkie.]]
'''Gujarati cinema''', also known as '''Dhollywood''', is the [[Gujarati language]] film industry. It is one of the major regional and vernacular film industries of the [[cinema of India]], having produced more than one thousand films since its inception.

During the silent film era, many individuals in the industry were [[Gujarati people|Gujaratis]]. The language-associated industry dates back to 1932, when the first Gujarati [[talkie]], ''[[Narsinh Mehta (1932 film)|Narsinh Mehta]]'', was released. Until the [[independence of India]] in 1947, only twelve Gujarati films were produced. There was a spurt in film production in the 1940s focused on saint, sati{{efn-ua|The word Sati has a wide range of meanings. Here Sati is used for "a good woman, devoted to her husband" or "a woman who confines her all thoughts about men to her husband." (''Hindi sabdasagara'' dictionary).<ref name="Dasa1965">{{cite book|last=Dasa|first=Syamasundara|title=Hindi sabdasagara|url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/dictionaries/dasa-hindi/|series=New Edition|date=1965–1975|publisher=Nagari Pracarini Sabha|location= Kasi|page=4927|language=hi}}</ref> The English dictionaries define it as the act of a woman who immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband. See [[Sati (practice)|Sati]]. This practise is now obsolete. Here it is used for a person, not for the practise.<ref name="Hawley1994">{{cite book|last=Hawley|first=John Stratton|title=Sati, the Blessing and the Curse: The Burning of Wives in India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=w_VbHItKQjYC|date=8 September 1994|publisher=Oxford University Press|isbn=978-0-19-536022-6|pages=11–12}}</ref>}} or [[dacoit]] stories as well as [[Hindu mythological film|mythology]] and folktales. In the 1950s–1960s, the trend continued with the addition of films on literary works. In the 1970s, the [[Government of Gujarat]] announced a [[tax exemption]] and subsidies which resulted in an increase in the number of films, but the quality declined.

After flourishing through the 1960s–1980s, the industry saw a decline through 2000 when the number of new films dropped below twenty. The Gujarat state government announced a tax exemption again in 2005 which lasted until 2017. The industry has been partially revived in the 2010s due first to rural demand, and later to an influx of new technology and urban subjects in films. The state government announced a policy of incentives in 2016.
{{Indian cinema}}

==Etymology==
''[[Bollywood]]'', the [[sobriquet]] for the Hindi language film industry based in [[Mumbai]] (then called Bombay), inspired the nickname ''Dhollywood'' for the Gujarati film industry due to its profuse use of the [[dhol]], a double-headed drum. It is also referred to as ''Gollywood'', a [[portmanteau]] derived from [[Gujarat]] and Bollywood.<ref name="Ro2013">{{cite book |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=djUFmlFbzFkC&pg=PA99 |title=Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas |last1=Gangar |first1=Amrit |author-link1=Amrit Gangar |last2=Moti |last3=Dissanayake |first3=Wimal |date=17 April 2013 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-136-77284-9 |pages=88–99 |chapter=Gujarati Cinema: Stories of sant, sati, shethani and sparks so few |doi=10.4324/9780203556054 |first2=Gokulsing K. |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106080734/https://books.google.com/books?id=djUFmlFbzFkC&pg=PA99 |archive-date=6 January 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="dnac2012">{{cite web | title=Gujarati cinema: A battle for relevance | website=dna | date=16 December 2012 | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/comment-gujarati-cinema-a-battle-for-relevance-1777960 | access-date=15 July 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150717083857/http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/comment-gujarati-cinema-a-battle-for-relevance-1777960 | archive-date=17 July 2015 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/Change-the-name-Dhollywood/articleshow/53022117.cms|title=Gujarati film industry says no to Dhollywood|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720053152/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/Change-the-name-Dhollywood/articleshow/53022117.cms|archive-date=20 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

==History==
===Silent film era (1913–1931)===
[[File:Bhakta Vidur 1921.png|thumb|Still from ''[[Bhakta Vidur]]'' (1921), the first film banned by [[British Raj|British colonial authorities]]|left]]
[[File:Gujarati cinema show times.jpg|thumb|Cinema show times written in typical Gujarati style; (above) Screen-1 Show – 12{{1/2}}, 3{{1/2}}, 6{{1/2}}, 9{{1/2}} (below) 12{{1/4}}, 3{{1/4}}, 6{{1/4}}, 9{{1/4}}]]
Even before the advent of [[talkies]] there were several silent films closely related to the [[Gujarati people]] and their culture, and many directors, producers and actors who were Gujarati and [[Parsi]]. Between 1913 and 1931 there were twenty leading film company and studios owned by Gujaratis—mostly in [[Bombay]] (now [[Mumbai]])—and at least forty-four leading Gujarati directors.<ref name="Ro2013"/>

The silent film ''[[Bilwamangal]]'' (also called ''Bhagat Soordas'', 1919) was directed by Rustomji Dhotiwala, a Parsi Gujarati, based on a story by Gujarati writer Champshi Udeshi. This full-length (132 minutes, {{convert|12000|ft|metres}}) film was produced by [[Elphinstone Bioscope Company]] of Calcutta (now [[Kolkata]] in [[West Bengal]]), and is considered [[Bengali language|Bengali]]. Suchet Singh established the Oriental Film Manufacturing Company of Bombay with the help of [[Hajimahamad Allarakha]], an editor of the popular Gujarati magazine ''Visami Sadi'', in 1919. The silent film ''Narsinh Mehta'' (1920), produced by Oriental, featured the Gujarati song ''"[[Vaishnav Jan To]]"'', which was sung by the audience and musicians in cinema halls with relevant scenes on screen.<ref name="Ro2013"/>

[[Dwarkadas Sampat]], an early Gujarati film producer, began his involvement with the film industry in [[Rajkot]]. He bought a projector and held film shows. He later established Patankar Friends & Company with [[S. N. Patankar]] for film productions. ''Raja Sriyal'' was the company's first film, but it was not released due to a defective print. ''Kach-Devyani'' (1920), directed by Patankar, featured [[Garba (dance)|garba]] dancing, marking the first appearance of Gujarati culture in films. Sampat later founded the [[Kohinoor Film Company]]. Kohinoor's first film, ''Sati Parvati'' (1920), which also depicted Gujarati culture, was directed by Vishnupant Divekar and featured Prabha, an actress from [[Rajkot]], in the lead role of [[Parvati]]. ''[[Bhakta Vidur]]'' (1921), directed by [[Kanjibhai Rathod]], was implicitly political: The film featured Sampat in the lead role of [[Vidur]], who donned a [[Gandhi cap]], an allusion to the [[Indian independence movement]] led by [[Mahatma Gandhi]]. The film had a Gujarati song sung by Vidur's wife, "{{transl|gu|Rudo Maro Rentiyo, Rentiyama Nikle Taar, Taare Taare Thay Bharatno Uddhar}}",{{efn-ua|{{lang-gu|રૂડો મારો રેંટિયો, રેંટિયામાં નીકળે તાર, તારે તારે થાય ભારતનો ઉદ્ધાર.}} ({{literal translation|So beautiful is my spinning wheel that spins fine threads, each of which will save India.}})}} referred to the spinning wheel (''[[Spinning wheel#Charkha|rentio]]'') on the flag of the [[Indian National Congress]] at that time. It was the first film banned in India by [[British India|British authorities]]. It was re-released in 1922 under the title ''Dharm Vijay''. ''Pavagadhnu Patan'' (The Fall of Pavagadh, 1928) was directed by Nagendra Majumdar and produced by [[Indulal Yagnik]]. Yagnik was an independence activist who later headed the [[Mahagujarat movement]] demanding a separate [[Gujarat]] state. Yagnik produced ten films under various banners.<ref name="Ro2013"/>

Kohinoor produced many films in the silent film era, including [[social problem film]]s in a period dominated by mythological films. ''Katorabhar Khoon'' (1920) was its first social film. ''Manorama'' (1924) was directed by [[Homi Master]] and was based on ''Hridaya Triputi'', an autobiographical poem by the Gujarati poet [[Kalapi]]. ''Gul-E-Bakavali'' (1924), written by [[Mohanlal G. Dave]] and directed by Rathod, ran successfully for fourteen weeks.<ref name="geb">{{cite journal | title=The Script of Gul-e-Bakavali (Kohinoor, 1924) | journal=BioScope | volume=3 | issue=2 | year=2012 | pages=175–207 | doi=10.1177/097492761200300206 | s2cid=220399946 }}</ref> Manilal Joshi, an experimental Gujarati director, directed ''Abhimanyu'' (1922), which was produced by the Star Film Company, and later ''Prithivi Vallabh'' based on the [[Prithivivallabh|novel of the same name]] by Gujarati author [[K. M. Munshi]].<ref name="Ro2013"/>

The Krishna Film Company, established in 1924 and owned by Maneklal Patel, produced forty-four films between 1925 and 1931. The Sharda Film Company was established in 1925, financed by Mayashankar Bhatt and run by Bhogilal Dave and Nanubhai Desai. Bhatt also financed [[Dadasaheb Phalke]]'s Hindustan Cinema Film Company.<ref name="Ro2013"/>

===Early talkies (1932–1947)===
Before the 1931 release of the first full-length Indian sound film, ''[[Alam Ara]]'', a short Gujarati sound film, ''Chav Chavno Murabbo'', was released on 4 February 1931 in Bombay. It included the song ''Mane Mankad Karde'' ("A Bug Bites Me"), the first sound in any Indian film. The film was produced by Maneklal Patel, with lyrics and dialogue by Natwar Shyam. The title, literally "Chew Chew's Marmalade", refers to having to chew [[marmalade]] to swallow it and probably has no specific connection to the plot.<ref name="Ro2013"/>{{snf|Thaker|2007|pp=522-523}}

Before the first full-length Gujarati sound film, ''Narsinh Mehta'' (1932), two short Gujarati sound films were released with Hindi talkies. The two-reel short ''Krishna–Sudama'', produced by the Imperial Film Company, was released with Hindi talkie ''Nek Abala''. Another two-reel short, ''Mumbai ni Shethani'' was premiered along with Madan's ''Shirin Farhad'' on 9 January 1932 at Wellington Cinema, Bombay. It was produced by Theatres of Calcutta and was based on the story written by Champshi Udeshi. The film starred Mohan, Miss Sharifa and Surajram and included the Gujarati song ''Fashion ni Fishiari, Juo, Mumbai ni Shethani''.<ref name="Ro2013"/>

The release of the first full-length Gujarati talkie, ''[[Narsinh Mehta (1932 film)|Narsinh Mehta]]'' on 9 April 1932 marks the true beginning of Gujarati cinema. It was directed by [[Nanubhai Vakil]], produced by Sagar Movietone, and starred Mohanlala, Marutirao, Master Manhar, and Miss [[Mehtab (actress)|Mehtab]]. It was of the 'saint' genre and was on the life of the saint [[Narsinh Mehta]].<ref name="Ro2013"/><ref name="dnac2012"/><ref name="DwyerDwyer2006">{{cite book |first=Rachel |last=Dwyer |title=Filming the Gods: Religion and Indian Cinema |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZsKR1RKoJKUC&pg=PA50 |date=27 September 2006 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-134-38070-1 |pages=50, 84–86, 172 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428001842/https://books.google.com/books?id=ZsKR1RKoJKUC&pg=PA50 |archive-date=28 April 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=15692|title=NEWS: Limping at 75|date=4 May 2007|publisher=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]]}}{{Dead link|date=August 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/printer/news/104966/|title='Dhollywood' at 75 finds few takers in urban Gujarat|date=22 April 2007|publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)|Financial Express]]}}</ref>

It was followed in 1932 by ''Sati Savitri'', based on the epic story of [[Savitri and Satyavan]], and in 1935 by the comedy ''Ghar Jamai'', directed by [[Homi Master]]. ''Ghar Jamai'' starred: Heera, Jamna, Baby Nurjehan, Amoo, Alimiya, Jamshedji, and Gulam Rasool. It featured a 'resident son-in-law' and his escapades as well as his problematic attitude towards the freedom of women.<ref name="Ro2013"/><ref name=":0">{{cite thesis |last=Trivedi |first=Hiren H. |date=April 2009 |title=Representation of women in selected Gujarati and English novels and Gujarti and Hindi popular Films |type=PhD |chapter=VI: Study of Representation of Women in Gujarati Films |publisher=[[Saurashtra University]] |chapter-url=http://etheses.saurashtrauniversity.edu/837/ |access-date=3 March 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403111322/http://etheses.saurashtrauniversity.edu/837/ |archive-date=3 April 2017 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

''Gunsundari'' was made three times from 1927 to 1948. The film was such a success in its first appearance in 1927, that director [[Chandulal Shah]] remade it in 1934. It was remade again in 1948 by Ratilal Punatar. ''Gunsundari'' is the story of a poor Indian woman who is disliked by her husband for her moral stand. The woman finally lands on the street where she meets a person who is just like her—a social outcast. The story ends there. However, the three versions include some changes to reflect their times.<ref name="Ro2013"/><ref name="RajadhyakshaWillemen2014" />

There were twelve films released between 1932 and 1940. No Gujarati films were produced in 1933, 1937 or 1938. From 1941 to 1946 there was no production, due to the rationing of raw materials during [[World War II]].<ref name="Ro2013"/>

===Post-independence (1946–1970)===
[[File:Gadano Bel poster.jpg|thumb|Poster of ''Gada no Bel'' (1950), directed by Ratibhai Punatar, was based on the play by Prabhulal Dwivedi.]]
After the [[independence of India]] in 1947, there was a surge in the production of Gujarati films. Twenty-six films were produced in 1948 alone. Between 1946 and 1952, seventy-four films were produced including twenty-seven films related to saint, sati or [[dacoit]] stories. These stories were designed to appeal to rural audiences familiar with such subjects. Several films produced during this period were associated with myths or folktales people were familiar with.<ref name="Ro2013"/><ref name="ChattopadhyayaRay">{{cite book|author1=D. P. Chattopadhyaya|author2=Bharati Ray|title=Different Types of History: Project of History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civilization, Volume XIV Part 4|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Idr3fbf2oc0C&pg=PT585|publisher=Pearson Education India|isbn=978-81-317-8666-6|page=585|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518085433/https://books.google.com/books?id=Idr3fbf2oc0C&pg=PT585|archive-date=18 May 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

Vishnukumar M. Vyas directed ''Ranakdevi'' (1946) based on the legend of [[Ranakadevi|Ranakdevi]].<ref name="RajadhyakshaWillemen2014">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&pg=PA1994-IA463|title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema|author1=Rajadhyaksha|first=Ashish|last2=Willemen|first2=Paul|date=10 July 2014|publisher=Taylor & Francis|isbn=978-1-135-94325-7|pages=1994–|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160515091131/https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&pg=PA1994-IA463|archive-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[Nirupa Roy]] made her debut as an actress in the film and later succeeded in the Hindi film industry playing the role of a mother in various films. ''Meerabai'' (1946) was a remake of the Hindi film directed by Nanubhai Bhatt starring Nirupa Roy.<ref name="DwyerDwyer2006"/>{{snf|Thaker|2007|p=527}} Punatar directed ''Gunsundari'' (1948) also starring Nirupa Roy. ''Kariyavar'' (1948), directed by [[Chaturbhuj Doshi]], introduced [[Dina Pathak]] to the film audience. Doshi also directed ''Vevishal'' (1949), an adaptation of the novel of the same name by [[Jhaverchand Meghani]].<ref name="RajadhyakshaWillemen2014"/> Punatar's ''Mangalfera'' (1949) was a remake of the Hindi film ''Shadi'' (1941) produced by [[Ranjit Studios|Ranjit Movietone]]. Other popular Gujarati films were ''Vadilona Vanke'' (1948) directed by Ramchandra Thakur; ''Gada no Bel'' (1950) directed by Ratibhai Punatar based on the play by Prabhulal Dwivedi; and ''[[Liludi Dharati (film)|Leeludi Dharati]]'' (1968) directed by Vallabh Choksi based on [[Liludi Dharati|the novel of the same name]] by [[Chunilal Madia]].<ref name="Ro2013"/> ''Liludi Dharati'' was the Gujarati cinema's first colour film.<ref name="dnac2012"/>{{snf|Thaker|2007|p=530}}

Between 1951 and 1970, there was a decline in film production with only fifty-five films produced during this period. ''Malela Jeev'' (1956) was directed by Manhar Raskapur based on [[Malela Jeev|the novel of same name]] by [[Pannalal Patel]] which was scripted by the novelist himself. Raskapur and producer-actor Champshibhai Nagda produced several films including: ''Jogidas Khuman'' (1948), ''Kahyagaro Kanth'' (1950), ''Kanyadan'' (1951), ''Mulu Manek'' (1955), ''Malela Jeev'' (1956), ''Kadu Makrani'' (1960), ''[[Mehndi Rang Lagyo]]'' (1960), ''Jogidas Kuman'' (1962), ''Akhand Saubhagyavati'' (1963) and ''[[Kalapi (film)|Kalapi]]'' (1966).<ref name="RajadhyakshaWillemen2014"/> ''Akhand Saubhagyavati'' was the first Gujarati film financed by the Film Finance Corporation (now the [[National Film Development Corporation of India|National Film Development Corporation]]) and starred [[Asha Parekh]] in the lead role.<ref name="Ro2013"/> ''[[Kanku]]'' (1969), directed by [[Kantilal Rathod]], was based on the short story by [[Pannalal Patel]] originally written in 1936 and later expanded into a novel in 1970. ''Kanku'' won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Gujarati]] at the [[17th National Film Awards]], and its actress Pallavi Mehta won an award at the [[Chicago International Film Festival]].<ref name="Ro2013"/>{{snf|Thaker|2007|pp=529-530}}

[[Sanjeev Kumar]], a popular Hindi film actor, acted in: ''Ramat Ramade Ram'' (1964), ''Kalapi'' (1966) and ''Jigar ane Ami'' (1970).<ref name="Ro2013"/> ''Jigar ane Ami'' was adapted from the novel of same name by [[Chunilal Shah|Chunilal Vardhman Shah]].<ref name="Ro2013"/>{{snf|Thaker|2007|p=530}} ''Vidhata'' (1956), ''Chundadi Chokha'' (1961), ''Ghar Deevdi'' (1961), ''[[Nandanvan]]'' (1961), ''Gharni Shobha'' (1963), ''Panetar'' (1965), ''Mare Jaavu Pele Paar'' (1968), ''Bahuroopi'' (1969) and ''Sansarleela'' (1969) were adapted from Gujarati literary works.<ref name="Ro2013"/>

===Rise and decline (1970–2000)===
[[File:Mallika Sarabhai in play AKABR directed by Arvind Gaur.jpg|thumb|[[Mallika Sarabhai]], Gujarati actress]]
[[File:Upendra Trivedi.JPG|thumb|[[Upendra Trivedi]], one of the most successful Gujarati actors and producers]]
[[File:Ketan Mehta (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Ketan Mehta]] who directed ''[[Bhavni Bhavai]]'' which won two National Awards]]

Following the [[Mahagujarat movement]], the separate linguistic states of [[Gujarat]] and [[Maharashtra]] were formed from the [[Bombay State]] on 1 May 1960. This had a great impact on the Gujarati film industry as Bombay, the centre of film production, fell in Maharashtra. There was a lack of major film production houses and studios in Gujarat resulting in a decline in the quality and number of films.<ref name="Ro2013"/>

In the 1970s, the [[Government of Gujarat]] announced subsidies and tax exemptions for Gujarati films resulting in a spurt in film production. A studio was established in [[Vadodara]] in 1972. The state policy which benefited producers cost the state {{INRConvert|8|c|year=1981}} in 1981–1982 for the thirty-nine films produced during that period. An entertainment tax exemption of {{INRConvert|3|l|year=1981}} was announced for producers who completed films. This policy resulted in an influx of people interested in monetary benefits who did not have any technical or artistic knowledge, thus the quality of films declined substantially. After 1973 a large number of films were produced focused on deities and [[dacoit]]s. In 1980, the tax exemption was reduced to 70% but the remaining 30% was given to producers for assistance in other ways.<ref name="Ro2013"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://eprints.cscsarchive.org:8080/jspui/handle/2015/8212|title=50 Years of banality|last=Bhatt|first=Tushar|date=1982|work=Business Standard|access-date=3 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403111625/http://eprints.cscsarchive.org:8080/jspui/handle/2015/8212|archive-date=3 April 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

''Gunsundarino Gharsansar'' (1972), directed by Govind Saraiya, won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Gujarati]] at the [[20th National Film Awards]].<ref name="20thaward">{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm20thNFAAward.aspx|title=20th National Film Awards|publisher=[[International Film Festival of India]]|access-date=September 26, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105220349/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm20thNFAAward.aspx|archive-date=5 November 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film was based on the novel ''[[Saraswatichandra (novel)|Saraswatichandra]]'' and was considered important for its artistry and aesthetic.{{snf|Thaker|2007|p=530}} Feroze A. Sarkar directed ''Janamteep'' (1973) adapted from the novel of same name by [[Ishwar Petlikar]].<ref name="Ro2013"/> [[Kanti Madia]] adapted [[Vinodini Nilkanth]]'s short story ''Dariyav Dil'' for the film ''[[Kashino Dikro]]'' (1979).<ref name="Ro2013"/>{{snf|Thaker|2007|p=531}} [[Babubhai Mistry]] directed a dozen films between 1969 and 1984. Dinesh Raval directed twenty six hit films including: ''Mena Gurjari'' (1975), ''Amar Devidas'' (1981) and ''Sant Rohidas'' (1982). Actor-director Krishna Kant, popularly known as KK, directed about a dozen Gujarati films including: ''Kulvadhu'' (1977), ''Gharsansar'' (1978), ''Visamo'' (1978) and ''Jog Sanjog'' (1980). These films were critically as well as popularly well received. KK had long and successful acting career in Hindi and [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali cinema]] too. [[Mehul Kumar]] directed several hits including: ''Janam Janam na Sathi'' (1977), ''Ma Vina Suno Sansar'' (1982), ''Dholamaru'' (1983) and ''[[Meru Malan]]'' (1985). ''[[Jesal Toral]]'' (1971) directed by [[Ravindra Dave]] was one of the biggest hits of Gujarati cinema. He also directed over twenty-five films popular with audiences. [[Chandrakant Sangani]] directed the musical film ''Tanariri'' (1975), based on the Gujarati folk-lore of [[Tana and Riri]], which highlighted a little-known side of [[Akbar]] who is usually presented as a consistently benign ruler. He also directed ''Kariyavar'' (1977) based on the novel ''Vanzari Vaav'' by [[Harji Lavji Damani|Shayda]]. ''Sonbai ni Chundadi'' (1976), directed by Girish Manukant, was the first Gujarati [[cinemascope]] film. ''Mansai na Deeva'' (1984), directed by Govind Saraiya, was based on the novel of the same name by [[Jhaverchand Meghani]]. Subhash J. Shah directed several popular films: ''Lohi Bhini Chundadi'' (1986), ''Prem Bandhan'' (1991), ''Oonchi Medina Ooncha Mol'' (1996), ''Parbhavni Preet'' (1997), and ''Mahisagarna Moti'' (1998).<ref name="Ro2013"/>

From 1973 to 1987, [[Arun Bhatt]] produced several films matching the production values of Hindi films. He made several films with urban backgrounds such as ''Mota Gharni Vahu'', ''Lohini Sagaai'' (1980) based on the novel by Ishwar Petlikar, ''Paarki Thaapan'', ''Shetal Tara Oonda Paani'' (1986) which were commercially as well as critically successful. His movie ''Pooja na Phool,'' made in the early 1980s, won him an award for the Best Film from the Government of Gujarat and was also telecast on [[Doordarshan]] in the Sunday slot for regional award-winning films.<ref name="Ro2013"/>

''[[Bhavni Bhavai]]'' (1980), directed by [[Ketan Mehta]], was produced by [[National Film Development Corporation of India|National Film Development Corporation]], the Sanchar Film Cooperative Society, and a district bank in [[Ahmedabad]]. Though the film was not a folk theatre form of [[Bhavai]], it incorporated several elements of it.<ref name="DwyerDwyer2006"/>{{snf|Thaker|2007|pp=531-532}} It was praised for performances and camerawork, and won awards such as the [[National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration]], the [[National Film Award for Best Art Direction]] for Meera Lakhia, and another award at the Nantes festival in France.{{snf|Thaker|2007|pp=531-532}} The Parsi Gujarati film ''[[Percy (1989 film)|Percy]]'' (1989) directed by Pervez Merwanji won the National Award for the Best Feature Film in Gujarati at the [[37th National Film Awards]].<ref name="37thaward">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/37nfa.pdf|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|title=37th National Film Awards|access-date=January 29, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002235001/http://dff.nic.in/2011/37nfa.pdf|archive-date=2 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> ''[[Hun Hunshi Hunshilal]]'' (1991), directed by Sanjiv Shah, was an [[allegory]] film inspired by the political environment of the time and was felt to be post-modern. In 1998, ''[[Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya]]'' directed by [[Govindbhai Patel]] became very successful and went on to become a super-hit. The film grossed {{INRConvert|22|c}}, the highest in the Gujarati cinema at that time, with 1.5 [[crore]] (15 million) people watching the film.<ref name=":2" /><ref name="dnac2012"/><ref name="DeshGujarat2015">{{cite web | author=DeshGujarat | title=Gujarati film maker Govindbhai Patel passes away | website=DeshGujarat | date=15 April 2015 | url=http://DeshGujarat.Com/2015/04/15/gujarati-film-maker-govindbhai-patel-passes-away/ | access-date=13 July 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714035819/http://deshgujarat.com/2015/04/15/gujarati-film-maker-govindbhai-patel-passes-away/ | archive-date=14 July 2015 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="India Today1998">{{cite web | title=Gujarati tearjerker Des Re Joya Dada becomes a big grosser : FILMS | website=India Today | date=22 June 1998 | url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/gujarati-tearjerker-des-re-joya-dada-becomes-a-big-grosser/1/262967.html | access-date=17 July 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721220535/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/gujarati-tearjerker-des-re-joya-dada-becomes-a-big-grosser/1/262967.html | archive-date=21 July 2015 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> [[Vipul Amrutlal Shah]] produced and directed ''Dariya Chhoru'' in 1999 which was well received by the critics but failed commercially.<ref name="Ro2013"/>{{snf|Thaker|2007|p=532}} Other hit films of 1990s were ''[[Manvini Bhavai (film)|Manvini Bhavai]]'' (1993), ''Unchi Medi Na Uncha Mol'' (1997) and ''Pandadu Lilu Ne Rang Rato'' (1999).<ref name=":0" />

[[Upendra Trivedi]] was one of the most successful Gujarati actors and producers.<ref name="dnac2012"/><ref name="GokulsingDissanayake2013">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QwGgF-rDucEC&pg=PT163|title=Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas|first=K. Moti|first2=Wimal|date=17 April 2013|publisher=Routledge|isbn=978-1-136-77291-7|page=163|quote=Among the actors Upendra Trivedi (1960—) had the longest and most successful career as a major Gujarati star and producer, and is also known for his stage productions.|author1=Gokulsing|last2=Dissanayake|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502161008/https://books.google.com/books?id=QwGgF-rDucEC&pg=PT163|archive-date=2 May 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He produced ''Jher To Pidhan Jaani Jaani'' (1972) based on the epic novel of the same name by [[Manubhai Pancholi]] 'Darshak'. He also produced, acted and directed in ''Manvi ni Bhavai'' (1993) based on the [[Manvini Bhavai|novel of the same name]] by [[Pannalal Patel]].{{snf|Thaker|2007|pp=530-531}}<ref name="DG2015">{{cite news | author=DeshGujarat | title=Gujarati actor Upendra Trivedi passes away | publisher=DeshGujarat | date=Jan 4, 2015 | url=http://deshgujarat.com/2015/01/04/gujarati-actor-upendra-trivedi-passes-away/ | access-date=Jan 4, 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104153308/http://deshgujarat.com/2015/01/04/gujarati-actor-upendra-trivedi-passes-away/ | archive-date=4 January 2015 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> The film was widely appreciated and went to win the National Award for the Best Feature Film in Gujarati at the [[41st National Film Awards]].<ref name="41staward">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/41st_nff_1994.pdf|title=41st National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=3 March 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193800/http://dff.nic.in/2011/41st_nff_1994.pdf|archive-date=29 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[Arvind Trivedi]], [[Mahesh Kanodia]], [[Naresh Kanodia]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/report-gujarat-elections-2017-bjp-s-star-punch-in-dalit-constituency-in-sabarkantha-2566654|title=Gujarat elections 2017: BJP's star punch in Dalit constituency in Sabarkantha|last=Mishra|first=Anand|date=2017-12-11|work=DNA|access-date=2017-12-26|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Rajendra Kumar]], [[Asrani]], [[Kiran Kumar]], Rajiv, Arvind Kirad, [[Naresh Kanodia]], and [[Hiten Kumar]] had long and successful careers.<ref name="dnac2012"/>{{snf|Thaker|2007|p=531}} [[Ramesh Mehta (comedian)|Ramesh Mehta]] and [[P. Kharsani]] were popular for their comic roles. Popular Gujarati film actresses included: [[Mallika Sarabhai]], [[Rita Bhaduri]], [[Aruna Irani]], [[Jayshree T.]], [[Bindu (actress)|Bindu]], [[Asha Parekh]], and Snehlata.{{snf|Thaker|2007|p=531}}<ref name="Ro2013"/>

[[Avinash Vyas]] was one of the major composers of the Gujarati cinema who wrote music for 168 Gujarati films and 61 Hindi films.<ref name="dnac2012"/> His son Gaurang Vyas was also a composer who wrote the music for ''Bhavni Bhavai''. Mahesh-Naresh composed the music for several Gujarati films including ''Tanariri''.<ref name="Ro2013"/> Another notable music composer was [[Ajit Merchant]].<ref name="DG2011">{{cite web | author=DeshGujarat | title=Veteran Gujarati Music Composer Ajit Merchant passes away | website=DeshGujarat | date=2011-03-18 | url=http://DeshGujarat.Com/2011/03/18/veteran-gujarati-music-director-ajit-merchant-passes-away/ | access-date=2015-06-19 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150620022003/http://deshgujarat.com/2011/03/18/veteran-gujarati-music-director-ajit-merchant-passes-away/ | archive-date=20 June 2015 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>

Some 368 Gujarati feature films and 3,562 Gujarati short films were produced by 1981.<ref name="Mahapatra1989">{{cite book|author=B. P. Mahapatra|title=Constitutional languages|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yU8nq-C6wnoC&pg=PA126|date=1 January 1989|publisher=Presses Université Laval|isbn=978-2-7637-7186-1|page=126|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513151751/https://books.google.com/books?id=yU8nq-C6wnoC&pg=PA126|archive-date=13 May 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The Gujarat Film Development Corporation (GFDC) established to promote Gujarati films was closed in 1998.<ref name="Roy 2005">{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/crisis-hit-gujarati-film-industry-gets-100-tax-rebate-105050301103_1.html|title=Crisis-hit Gujarati film industry gets 100% tax rebate|last=Roy|first=Mithun|date=3 May 2005|newspaper=Business Standard India|access-date=13 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714025118/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/crisis-hit-gujarati-film-industry-gets-100-tax-rebate-105050301103_1.html|archive-date=14 July 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

The quality of the films declined due to the focus on recovering the financial investments and profits as well as not adapting to changing times, technology and demographics. Low budget films with compromised quality targeted rural audiences while urban audiences moved to television and Bollywood films with quality content as they had a fair understanding of the [[Hindi language]].<ref name="dnac2012"/>

===Revival (2001–present)===
Fewer than twenty films a year were produced in the early 2000s.<ref name="Ro2013"/> In 2005, the government of Gujarat announced a 100% [[entertainment tax]] exemption for [[Central Board of Film Certification#Certificates and censorship|U and U/A certified]] films and 20% tax on A certified films.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/others/gst-deals-blow-to-gujarati-films/articleshow/59495646.cms|title=GST deals blow to Gujarati films|last=Sonaiya|first=Janvi|date=2017-07-08|work=Ahmedabad Mirror|access-date=2017-12-26}}</ref> The government also announced {{INRConvert|5|l}} subsidy for Gujarati films.<ref name="Roy 2005"/><ref name="dna 2010">{{cite web | title=Gujarati films are now making money | website=dna | date=2010-11-08 | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-gujarati-films-are-now-making-money-1463660 | access-date=2015-07-14 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714172553/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-gujarati-films-are-now-making-money-1463660 | archive-date=14 July 2015 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="mid-day 2014">{{cite web | title=How a Bollywood film becomes eligible for tax concession | website=mid-day | date=5 October 2014 | url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/how-a-bollywood-film-becomes-eligible-for-tax-concession/15657157 | access-date=13 July 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714055415/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/how-a-bollywood-film-becomes-eligible-for-tax-concession/15657157 | archive-date=14 July 2015 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=As studios pack up, govt offers sops, tax exemption for Gujarati films |url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=127343 |publisher=[[Indian Express]] |date=2 May 2005 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111123044402/http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=127343 |archive-date=23 November 2011 |df=dmy-all |access-date=26 March 2010 }}</ref> There was an increase in the number of films produced after 2005 due to the tax exemption and the rise in demand for films in rural [[north Gujarat]], especially [[Banaskantha district]]. The demand was fueled by the working class population demanding local musical and linguistic styled films which were mostly released in single screen cinemas. The number of films produced per year was over sixty in 2009 and 2010. In 2012, the Gujarati cinema produced a record number of seventy-two films.<ref name="dnac2012"/> ''[[Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu]]'' (2001) directed by [[Jashwant Gangani]], starring Hiten Kumar, was well received. The film's sequel was released in 2008.<ref name="Indian Expressv">{{cite web | title=Surat filmmaker bags Dada Saheb Phalke Academy Award | website=Indian Express | url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/surat-filmmaker-bags-dada-saheb-phalke-academy-award/784103/ | access-date=16 July 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529170736/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/surat-filmmaker-bags-dada-saheb-phalke-academy-award/784103 | archive-date=29 May 2014 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> ''Gam Ma Piyariyu Ne Gam Ma Sasariyu'' (2005) and ''Muthi Uchero Manas'' (2006) were also well received by audiences.<ref name=":0" /> ''Dholi Taro Dhol Vage'' (2008) directed by [[Govindbhai Patel]], was produced by [[Reliance Entertainment|Reliance BIG Pictures]].<ref name="dnab2008">{{cite web | title=Now Big Pictures forays into Gujarati films | website=dna | date=30 September 2008 | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-now-big-pictures-forays-into-gujarati-films-1194409 | access-date=17 July 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150727162757/http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-now-big-pictures-forays-into-gujarati-films-1194409 | archive-date=27 July 2015 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> [[Vikram Thakor]] starred in several films including ''[[Ek Var Piyu Ne Malva Aavje]]'' (2006). His six films for rural audiences earned {{INRConvert|3|c|year=2006}}. He was called the superstar of Gujarati cinema by various media.<ref name="Thou2011">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Golly-Gujarati-films-cross-1k-mark/articleshow/9401332.cms|title=Golly! Gujarati films cross 1k mark|date=2011-07-29|website=The Times of India|access-date=2015-07-15|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018215219/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Golly-Gujarati-films-cross-1k-mark/articleshow/9401332.cms|archive-date=18 October 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="dnac2012"/> Hiten Kumar, Chandan Rathod,<ref name="Ro2013"/> [[Hitu Kanodia]], Mamta Soni, Roma Manek and [[Mona Thiba]] are popular among rural audiences.<ref name="Malini 2014">{{cite web | last=Malini | first=Navya | title=What makes the Vikram Thakor and Mamta Soni a happening onscreen pair? | website=The Times of India | date=2014-07-01 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/Vikram-Thakor-and-Mamta-Soni-make-a-hit-pair-of-Dhollywood/articleshow/37576877.cms | access-date=2015-07-14 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917121743/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/Vikram-Thakor-and-Mamta-Soni-make-a-hit-pair-of-Dhollywood/articleshow/37576877.cms | archive-date=17 September 2017 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="Malinio2014">{{cite web | last=Malini | first=Navya | title=Jeet Upendra lands six films after Suhaag | website=The Times of India | date=8 June 2014 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/Jeet-Upendra-is-doing-Aatank-Dharmatma-and-four-other-Gujarati-films/articleshow/36251290.cms | access-date=11 January 2017 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917130556/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/Jeet-Upendra-is-doing-Aatank-Dharmatma-and-four-other-Gujarati-films/articleshow/36251290.cms | archive-date=17 September 2017 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Picture perfect behind the scene moments of Gollywood | website=The Times of India | date=5 June 2014 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/picture-perfect-behind-the-scene-moments-of-gollywood/photostory/36109875.cms | access-date=11 January 2017 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917125023/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/picture-perfect-behind-the-scene-moments-of-gollywood/photostory/36109875.cms | archive-date=17 September 2017 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>

''[[Love Is Blind (2005 film)|Love Is Blind]]'' (2005) was the first Gujarati film released in the [[multiplex (movie theater)|multiplexes]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Gujarati films: Cheaper is not better |website=The Times of India |date=2018-03-04 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/gujarati-films-cheaper-is-not-better/articleshow/63152530.cms |access-date=2021-02-11}}</ref> The ''Better Half'' (2008) directed by [[Ashish Kakkad]] failed commercially but drew the attention of critics and an urban audience. It was the first Gujarati film on [[16 mm film#Super 16 mm|super 16 mm format]].<ref name="Ro2013"/> ''[[Little Zizou]]'', a 2009 film in Hindi, Gujarati, and English, written and directed by [[Sooni Taraporevala]], won the Silver Lotus Award or ''Rajat Kamal'' in the [[National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare]] category at the [[56th National Film Awards]]. ''Muratiyo No. 1'' (2005) and ''Vanechandno Varghodo'' (2007), both starring [[Devang Patel]], were big budget films but had moderate collections.<ref name="Thou2011"/> In August 2011, the Gujarati film industry reached a milestone, having produced over a thousand films since the beginning of the talkies.<ref name="Vashi 2011">{{cite web | last=Vashi | first=Ashish | title=Bad economics has stunted Gujarati cinema: Study | website=The Times of India | date=22 August 2011 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Bad-economics-has-stunted-Gujarati-cinema-Study/articleshow/9689514.cms | access-date=13 July 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921122516/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Bad-economics-has-stunted-Gujarati-cinema-Study/articleshow/9689514.cms | archive-date=21 September 2016 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> ''[[Veer Hamirji – Somnath ni Sakhate|Veer Hamirji]]'' (2012) was an historical film which was shortlisted for Indian representation at the Oscars.<ref name="The Times of Indian2012">{{cite web | title=Gujarati film shortlisted for Oscar nomination | website=The Times of India | date=22 September 2012 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Gujarati-film-shortlisted-for-Oscar-nomination/articleshow/16498971.cms | access-date=13 July 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921161924/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Gujarati-film-shortlisted-for-Oscar-nomination/articleshow/16498971.cms | archive-date=21 September 2016 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> ''[[The Good Road]]'' (2013), directed by Gyan Correa, won the [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#Best Feature Film in Gujarati|Best Feature Film in Gujarati]] at the [[60th National Film Awards]] and later became the first Gujarati film ever selected to represent India at the [[Academy Awards|Oscars]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati-film-the-good-road-is-indias-entry-for-oscar-102581.html|title=Gujarati Film 'The Good Road' is India's Entry for Oscar | Entertainment|author=IndiaTimes|date=2013-09-21|publisher=www.indiatimes.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922004924/http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati-film-the-good-road-is-indias-entry-for-oscar-102581.html|archive-date=22 September 2013|url-status=live|access-date=2013-09-21|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="60thaward">{{cite press release|title=60th National Film Awards Announced|publisher=Press Information Bureau (PIB), India|url=http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2013/mar/d2013031801.pdf|access-date=18 March 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140611113348/http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2013/mar/d2013031801.pdf|archive-date=11 June 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film won the Best Feature Film Jury Award at the Indian Film Festival, Houston in October 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-11/cinema/42940036_1_indian-film-festival-festival-director-ritu-sarin|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016071109/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-11/cinema/42940036_1_indian-film-festival-festival-director-ritu-sarin|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 October 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|title='The Good Road' wins Houston (IFFH) Award!|access-date=23 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="Pathak 2013">{{cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/3jWCRU1meqvviSVV9dq0SI/The-Good-Road-Footloose-in-Kutch.html|title=The Good Road: Footloose in Kutch|last=Pathak|first=Maulik|date=2013-07-20|website=Live Mint|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725185318/http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/3jWCRU1meqvviSVV9dq0SI/The-Good-Road-Footloose-in-Kutch.html|archive-date=25 July 2015|url-status=live|access-date=2015-07-15|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

''[[Kevi Rite Jaish]]'' (2012) and ''[[Bey Yaar]] ''(2014), both directed by [[Abhishek Jain]]; became commercially and critically successful drawing an urban audience.<ref name="DNA2013">{{cite web | title="Kevi Rite Jaish" showed the way! | website=DNA | date=12 March 2013 | url=http://epaper.dnaindia.com/story.aspx?id=21846&boxid=27736&ed_date=2013-03-12&ed_code=1310009&ed_page=1 | access-date=13 July 2015 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714051758/http://epaper.dnaindia.com/story.aspx?id=21846&boxid=27736&ed_date=2013-03-12&ed_code=1310009&ed_page=1 | archive-date=14 July 2015 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> The success of these films drew new actors, directors and producers to the Gujarati film industry which resulted in a spurt in film productions.<ref name="Vashi 2011"/><ref name="Dkrj">{{cite web | author=DeshGujarat | title=Is good time for Gujarati films back?The next big is 'Kevi Rite Jaish' | website=DeshGujarat | date=29 May 2012 | url=http://DeshGujarat.Com/2012/05/29/is-good-time-for-gujarati-films-back-the-next-big-thing-is-kevi-rite-jaish/ | access-date=4 February 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205015557/http://deshgujarat.com/2012/05/29/is-good-time-for-gujarati-films-back-the-next-big-thing-is-kevi-rite-jaish/ | archive-date=5 February 2016 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="NDTV2016">{{cite web | title=After Recent Hits At The Box Office, 'Gollywood' Rises in Gujarat | website=NDTV.com | date=12 January 2016 | url=http://www.ndtv.com/ahmedabad-news/after-recent-hits-at-the-box-office-gollywood-rises-in-gujarat-1265062 | access-date=4 February 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205000529/http://www.ndtv.com/ahmedabad-news/after-recent-hits-at-the-box-office-gollywood-rises-in-gujarat-1265062 | archive-date=5 February 2016 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> ''[[Gujjubhai the Great]]'' and ''[[Chhello Divas]]'' were declared hit films of 2015.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/gujarati-films-cheaper-is-not-better/articleshow/63152530.cms|title=Gujarati films: Cheaper is not better|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-03-13}}</ref> The box office collection of Gujarati films increased from {{INRConvert|7|c}} in 2014 to {{INRConvert|55|c}} in 2015.<ref name="NDTVx2016">{{cite web | title=After Recent Hits At The Box Office, 'Gollywood' Rises in Gujarat | website=NDTV.com | date=12 January 2016 | url=http://www.ndtv.com/ahmedabad-news/after-recent-hits-at-the-box-office-gollywood-rises-in-gujarat-1265062 | access-date=24 May 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605112912/http://www.ndtv.com/ahmedabad-news/after-recent-hits-at-the-box-office-gollywood-rises-in-gujarat-1265062 | archive-date=5 June 2016 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="Mishra 2016">{{cite web | last=Mishra | first=Piyush | title=It's renaissance for Gujarati cinema | website=The Times of India | date=16 May 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Its-renaissance-for-Gujarati-cinema/articleshow/52287121.cms | access-date=11 January 2017 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222120146/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Its-renaissance-for-Gujarati-cinema/articleshow/52287121.cms | archive-date=22 December 2017 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> Total 65 and 68 films were released in 2014 and 2015 respectively. Total number of screens playing Gujarati films rose from 20 to 25 in 2011 to about 150–160 in 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/Gujarati-films-on-an-upswing/articleshow/52852821.cms|title=Gujarati Films to hit a century this year|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-08-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622222831/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/Gujarati-films-on-an-upswing/articleshow/52852821.cms|archive-date=22 June 2016|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

The {{INRConvert|5|l}} [[subsidy]] by the Government of Gujarat was discontinued in August 2013. Three years later, in February 2016, a new incentive policy was announced which was focused on the quality of films. Films are graded in four categories, A to D, based on technical aspects, production quality, film components, and box office performance. The producers are provided with assistance of {{INRConvert|50|l}} for A grade, {{INRConvert|25|l}} for B grade, {{INRConvert|10|l}} for C grade and {{INRConvert|5|l}} for D grade films or 75% of production costs whichever is lower. A film can also receive additional incentives for its performance at film festivals and awards nominations/wins. The multiplexes are also directed to have at least forty-nine screenings of Gujarati films per year.<ref name="polic2016">{{cite web|url=http://DeshGujarat.Com/2016/02/02/gujarat-govt-announces-new-policy-for-incentives-to-gujarati-films/|title=Gujarat govt announces new policy for incentives to Gujarati films|date=2 February 2016|website=DeshGujarat|access-date=4 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204040324/http://deshgujarat.com/2016/02/02/gujarat-govt-announces-new-policy-for-incentives-to-gujarati-films/|archive-date=4 February 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="Pandit 2016">{{cite web | last=Pandit | first=Virendra | title=Gujarat unveils film promotion policy | website=The Hindu Business Line | date=2 February 2016 | url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/gujarat-unveils-film-promotion-policy/article8184337.ece | access-date=4 February 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222120144/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/gujarat-unveils-film-promotion-policy/article8184337.ece | archive-date=22 December 2017 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="Mirror 2016">{{cite web | last=Mirror | first=Ahmedabad | title=Good days for Gujarati films as state launches new policy | website=Ahmedabad Mirror | date=3 February 2016 | url=http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/ahmedabad/others/Good-days-for-Gujarati-films-as-state-launches-new-policy/articleshow/50826760.cms | access-date=4 February 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205073224/http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/ahmedabad/others/Good-days-for-Gujarati-films-as-state-launches-new-policy/articleshow/50826760.cms | archive-date=5 February 2016 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="policyx2016">{{cite web | title=Gujarat govt announces new policy to promote 'quality' Gujarati films | website=The Indian Express | date=3 February 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/gujarat-govt-announces-new-policy-to-promote-quality-gujarati-films/ | access-date=4 February 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204051048/http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/gujarat-govt-announces-new-policy-to-promote-quality-gujarati-films/ | archive-date=4 February 2016 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> The entertainment tax exemption for Gujarati films released in Gujarat ended with an introduction of the [[Goods and Services Tax (India)|Goods and Services Tax]] in July 2017.<ref name=":1" />

The industry continued to grow due to improvement in production quality, increased use of technology, increased film marketing and new subjects targeted at youth.<ref name="digmed2015">{{cite web | title=Gujarati movies thrive on digital push | website=The Times of India | date=11 December 2015 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Gujarati-movies-thrive-on-digital-push/articleshow/50131372.cms | access-date=4 February 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151214090532/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Gujarati-movies-thrive-on-digital-push/articleshow/50131372.cms | archive-date=14 December 2015 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/in/pdf/2017/04/FICCI-Frames-2017.pdf|title=Media for the Masses: The Promise Unfolds (Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report, 2017)|publisher=KPMG India - FICCI|date=March 2017|pages=125}}</ref> About 50 to 70 films are released each year between 2016 and 2018.<ref name=":3">{{Cite book|url=http://ficci.in/spdocument/22949/FICCI-study1-frames-2018.pdf|title=Re-imagining India's M&E sector|publisher=Ernst & Young LLP - FICCI|date=March 2018|pages=79}}</ref> The International Gujarati Film Festival made its debut in [[New Jersey]], [[United States|US]] in August 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/dhollywood-gears-up-for-international-gujarati-film-festival/articleshow/65186524.cms|title=Dhollywood gears up for International Gujarati Film Festival|last=Chhatwani|first=Deepali|date=2018-07-29|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-08-25}}</ref> ''[[Wrong Side Raju]]'' (2016), ''[[Dhh]]'' (2017), ''[[Reva (film)|Reva]]'' (2018) won the Best Feature Film in Gujarati awards at the [[64th National Film Awards|64th]], [[65th National Film Awards|65th]] and [[66th National Film Awards]] respectively.<ref name="64thaward">{{cite press release|title=64th National Film Awards|publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals|url=http://www.dff.nic.in/writereaddata/NFA64PressNote2016.pdf|access-date=7 April 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606051143/http://dff.nic.in/writereaddata/NFA64PressNote2016.pdf|archive-date=6 June 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="65thaward">{{cite press release|title=Manish Saini's Dhh wins National Award for Best Gujarati film|date=13 April 2018|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/manish-sainis-dhh-wins-national-award-for-best-gujarati-film/articleshow/63746278.cms}}</ref><ref name=":0321">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/hellaro-1st-gujarati-film-to-win-top-national-award/articleshow/70612338.cms|title='Hellaro' 1st Gujarati film to win top national award|date=2019-08-10|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-08-12}}</ref> ''[[Hellaro]]'' (2019) became the first Gujarati film to win the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film]] at the 66th National Film Awards.<ref name=":0"/> ''[[Chaal Jeevi Laiye!]]'' (2019) became the [[List of highest-grossing Gujarati films|highest-grossing film of Gujarati cinema]] grossing over {{estimation|{{INRConvert|52.14|c}}}}.<ref name="BH">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/exclusive-sholay-gujarati-cinema-chaal-jeevi-laiye-complete-50-weeks-january-17-re-release-january-31/|title=EXCLUSIVE: 'Sholay Of Gujarati Cinema' Chaal Jeevi Laiye to complete 50 WEEKS on January 17; re-release all over on January 31!|access-date=17 January 2020|website=BollywoodHungama}}</ref>

On 15 March 2020, all cinema halls in Gujarat were ordered to be closed due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/gujarat-shuts-schools-malls-till-march-31/article31074621.ece|title=Gujarat shuts schools, malls till March 31|date=2020-03-15|website=The Hindu BusinessLine|access-date=2020-04-28}}</ref> They were reopened in October 2020<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-14|title=Show must go on: How cinema halls are preparing to welcome back visitors|url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/india-news/show-must-go-on-how-cinema-halls-are-preparing-to-welcome-back-visitors-6723470/|access-date=2021-02-12|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> and closed again in March–April 2021 due to resurgence in number of COVID-19 cases.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-27|title=Gujarat COVID Restrictions: From malls to restaurants to cinema halls, know what's open and what's not in all 29 cities|url=https://english.jagran.com/india/gujarat-coronavirus-restrictions-night-curfew-weekend-lockdown-cinema-halls-malls-public-gardens-salon-shopping-complexes-religious-places-whats-open-whats-not-latest-updates-10026128|access-date=2021-05-27|website=Jagran English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Amid rising COVID-19 cases, multiplexes in Gujarat opt for self-imposed lockdown - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/amid-rising-covid-19-cases-multiplexes-in-gujarat-opt-for-self-imposed-lockdown/articleshow/82212830.cms|access-date=2021-05-27|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

==Subjects==
The scripts and stories of the Gujarati films include relationship and family oriented subjects, as well as human aspirations and Gujarati family culture. There were a large number of films based on mythological narratives and folklore produced in the early years of Gujarati cinema.<ref name=":3" /> The lives of popular saints and ''sati''s of Gujarat, like [[Narsinh Mehta]] and [[Gangasati]], were made into films. They were targeted at rural audiences familiar with the subjects. The early filmmakers also included subjects dealing with social reforms. There were social films associated with family life and marriage such as ''Gunsundari'' and ''Kariyavar''. The historical, social and religious subjects dominated through 1940s and 1950s. Several Gujarati films were adapted from Gujarati novels and stories such as ''Kashino Dikro''. There was a spurt again in the 1970s for saint/sati films. In 1980s and 90s, the films were influenced by the Hindi cinema and several action and romance films were produced. In the early 2000s, films were targeted chiefly at rural audiences demanding local narratives with local linguistic style. Following 2005, urban subjects were introduced leading to a revival of Gujarati cinema.<ref name="Ro2013"/><ref name="Globcast2016">{{cite web | title=Gujarati films going for global cast, expertise | website=The Times of India | date=3 November 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Gujarati-films-going-for-global-cast-expertise/articleshow/55216327.cms | access-date=10 January 2017 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106215755/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Gujarati-films-going-for-global-cast-expertise/articleshow/55216327.cms | archive-date=6 November 2016 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="Jhala 1998 pp. 373–385">{{cite journal | last=Jhala | first=Jayasinhji | title=The shaping of Gujarati Cinema: Recognizing the new in traditional cultures | journal=Visual Anthropology | volume=11 | issue=4 | year=1998 | pages=373–385 | doi=10.1080/08949468.1998.9966761 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/new-age-gujarati-cinema-sets-industry-on-revival-course/story-FuVgZnvAjE5Bz5cPEtmWiL.html|title=New age Gujarati cinema sets industry on revival course|date=2018-02-11|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=2018-03-13|language=en}}</ref> In recent times, the films which are more relevant to audiences are being produced.<ref name="Jambhekarvv2016">{{cite web | last=Jambhekar | first=Shruti | title=Gujarati films turn socially relevant | website=The Times of India | date=6 July 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/Gujarati-films-go-socially-relevant/articleshow/53063663.cms | access-date=21 October 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161007084721/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/Gujarati-films-go-socially-relevant/articleshow/53063663.cms | archive-date=7 October 2016 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Jhala|first=Jayasinhji|date=1998-01-01|title=The shaping of Gujarati Cinema: Recognizing the new in traditional cultures|journal=Visual Anthropology|volume=11|issue=4|pages=373–385|doi=10.1080/08949468.1998.9966761|issn=0894-9468}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> Though the comedies continue to succeed at the box office, the films were produced exploring other genres as well.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/d-town-experiments-with-genres/articleshow/64813778.cms|title=D-Town experiments with genres|last=Jambhekar|first=Shruti|date=2018-07-01|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-08-25}}</ref> The films focused on large Gujarati diaspora are also produced.<ref name=":3" />

==Archives==
About one thousand and thirty Gujarati films were made between 1932 and 2011 but very few are archived. At the [[National Film Archive of India]] (NFAI), only twenty Gujarati films including two Parsi-Gujarati films, ''Pestoneei'' (1987) directed by Vijaya Mehta and ''[[Percy (1989 film)|Percy]]'' (1989) directed by Pervez Merwanji, are archived. No silent films or talkies of 1930s and 1940s survived.<ref name="Ro2013"/>

==See also==
* [[List of Gujarati films]]
** [[List of Gujarati films of 2021|2021]]

==Notes==
{{notelist-ua}}

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

===Bibliography===
* {{Cite book|title=Gujarat: A Panorama of the Heritage of Gujarat|publisher=Smt. Hiralaxmi Navanitbhai Shah Dhanya Gurjari Kendra, Gujarat Vishwakosh Trust|year=2007|editor-last=Thaker|editor-first=Dhirubhai|editor-link=Dhirubhai Thaker|edition=1st|location=Ahmedabad|pages=512–532|ref={{sfnref|Thaker|2007}}|editor-last2=Desai|editor-first2=Kumarpal|editor-link2=Kumarpal Desai|series=Prakashan: 2}}

==External links==
* [https://www.imdb.com/language/gu Gujarati cinema] at [[IMDb]]

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{{Gujarati language}}

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Bhojpuri cinema

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'''Bhojpuri cinema,''' also known as '''Bhojiwood,''' is the Indian filmmaking industry of [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]]-[[language]] based in [[Bihar]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/sunday-edition/agenda/cover-story/bhojiwood-losing-its-lustre.html|title=Bhojiwood Losing Its Lustre|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117122416/http://www.dailypioneer.com/sunday-edition/agenda/cover-story/bhojiwood-losing-its-lustre.html|archive-date=2017-11-17}}</ref> The Bhojpuri movie industry is a burgeoning behemoth, a Rs 2000 crore (and growing) industry that is fast moving past the likes of A Listers like [[Ravi Kishen]] and [[Manoj Tiwari (politician)|Manoj Tiwari]], and breaking fresh ground and creating new milestones.

The first Bhojpuri talkie film, ''[[Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo]]'', was released in 1963 by Vishwanath Shahabadi. The 80s saw the release of many notable as well as run-of-the-mill Bhojpuri films like ''Bitia Bhail Sayan'', ''Chandwa ke take Chakor'', ''Hamar Bhauji'', ''Ganga Kinare Mora Gaon'' and ''Sampoorna Tirth Yatra''. Bhojpuri cinema has grown in recent years. The Bhojpuri film industry is now a {{INR}}2000 crore industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/bhojpuri-film-industry-now-a-rs-2000-crore-industry/articleshow/57924026.cms|title=Bhojpuri film industry now a Rs 2000 crore industry|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117180007/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/bhojpuri-film-industry-now-a-rs-2000-crore-industry/articleshow/57924026.cms|archive-date=2017-11-17}}</ref> Bhojpuri movies are seen across various parts of [[North America]], Europe, and Asia where second and third generation migrants still speak the language, as well as in [[Guyana]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Suriname]], [[Fiji]], [[Mauritius]], and [[South Africa]], which has a large Bhojpuri population.<ref name=global>{{cite news|title=Regional pride|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/regional-pride-110062400034_1.html|access-date=22 February 2014|newspaper=Business standard|date=24 June 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227143917/http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/regional-pride-110062400034_1.html|archive-date=27 February 2014}}</ref>

== Overview ==
Bhojpuri originates in western Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh in northern India. Speakers of it and its creoles are found in many parts of the world, including the [[United States]], the [[United Kingdom]], [[Fiji]], [[Guyana]], [[Mauritius]], [[South Africa]], [[Suriname]], and [[Trinidad and Tobago]], and [[The Netherlands]]. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, many colonizers faced labor shortages due to the abolition of slavery; thus, they imported many Indians, many from Bhojpuri-speaking regions, as indentured servants to labor on plantations. Today, some 200 million people in the [[Caribbean]], [[Oceania]], and [[North America]] who speak Bhojpuri as a native or second language.<ref>{{cite book |title=Language in Indenture: A Sociolinguistic History of Bhojpuri-Hindi in South Africa |last=Mesthrie |first=Rajend |year=1991 |publisher=Routledge |location=London |isbn=0-415-06404-X |pages=19–32 }}</ref>

==History==
In the 1960s, the first president of India, [[Rajendra Prasad]], who hailed from Bihar, met [[Bollywood]] [[actor]] [[Nazir Hussain]] and asked him to make a movie in Bhojpuri, which eventually led to the release of the first Bhojpuri film in 1963.<ref name=ndtv>{{cite news |title=First Bhojpuri Film To Be Screened During Bihar Divas |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20110171729&keyword=&subcatg= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925092550/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20110171729&keyword=&subcatg= |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 September 2012 |publisher=[[NDTV]] Movies |date=17 March 2011 }}</ref> Bhojpuri cinema's history begins with the well-received film ''[[Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo]]'' ("Mother Ganges, I will offer you a yellow sari"), which was produced by Biswanath Prasad Shahabadi under the banner of Nirmal Pictures and directed by Kundan Kumar.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0233774/ IMDB] {{webarchive|url=https://www.webcitation.org/6AC5gLhTx?url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0233774/ |date=2012-08-26 }}</ref> Throughout the following decades, films were produced in fits and starts. ''Bidesiya'' ("Foreigner", 1963, directed by S. N. Tripathi) and ''Ganga'' ("Ganges", 1965, directed by Kundan Kumar) were profitable and popular, but in general Bhojpuri films were not commonly produced in the 1960s and 1970s.

In the 1980s, enough Bhojpuri films were produced to tentatively make up an industry. Films such as ''Mai'' ("Mom", 1989, directed by Rajkumar Sharma) and ''Hamar Bhauji'' ("My Elder Brother's Wife", 1983, directed by Kalpataru) continued to have at least sporadic success at the box office. ''[[Nadiya Ke Paar (1982 film)|Nadiya Ke Paar]]'' is a 1982 Hindi-Bhojpuri blockbuster directed by Govind Moonis and starring [[Sachin (actor)|Sachin]], [[Sadhana Singh]], Inder Thakur, Mitali, Savita Bajaj, [[Sheela David]], Leela Mishra and Soni Rathod. However, this trend faded out by the end of the decade. By 1990, the nascent industry seemed to be completely finished.<ref>Tripathy, Ratnakar (2007) 'Bhojpuri Cinema', ''South Asian Popular Culture'', 5:2, 145-165</ref>

The industry took off again in 2001 with the [[Silver Jubilee]] hit ''Saiyyan Hamar'' ("My Sweetheart", directed by Mohan Prasad), which shot its hero, Ravi Kissan, to superstardom.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/29ravi.htm |title= Meet the star of Bhojpuri cinema |author= Subhash K. Jha |date= 29 March 2006 |publisher= Rediff |access-date= 10 December 2009 |url-status= live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090621080409/http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/29ravi.htm |archive-date= 21 June 2009 }}</ref> This was quickly followed by several other remarkably successful films, including ''Panditji Batai Na Biyah Kab Hoi'' ("Priest, tell me when I will marry", 2005, directed by Mohan Prasad) and ''Sasura Bada Paisa Wala'' ("My father-in-law, the rich guy", 2005). In a measure of the Bhojpuri film industry's rise, both of these did much better business in the states of [[Bihar]] and [[Jharkhand]] than mainstream Bollywood hits at the time. Both films, made on extremely tight budgets, earned back more than ten times their production costs.<ref>"Move over Bollywood, Here's Bhojpuri," BBC News Online: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/world/south_asia/4512812.stm</ref> ''Sasura Bada Paisa Wala'' introduced Manoj Tiwari, formerly a well-loved folk singer, to the wider audiences of Bhojpuri cinema. In 2008, he and Ravi Kissan were the leading actors of Bhojpuri films, and their fees increase with their fame. The extremely rapid success of their films has led to dramatic increases in Bhojpuri cinema's visibility, and the industry now supports an awards show<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=14294 |title= Bhojpuri industry On a High |author= Ashish Mitra |date= 8 December 2006 |work= Screen|access-date=10 December 2009}}</ref> and a trade magazine, ''Bhojpuri City'',<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200804141963.htm |title= Not moving closer to Congress: Shatrughan Sinha |date= 14 April 2008 |work= The Hindu |access-date= 10 December 2009 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121106030352/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200804141963.htm |archive-date= 6 November 2012 }}</ref> which chronicles the production and release of what are now over 100 films per year.

Many of the major stars of mainstream Bollywood cinema, including [[Amitabh Bachchan]], have recently worked in Bhojpuri films. [[Mithun Chakraborty]]'s Bhojpuri debut ''[[Bhole Shankar (film)|Bhole Shankar]]'', released in 2008, is considered the biggest Bhojpuri hit of all time.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.screenindia.com/news/mithuns-first-bhojpuri-film-creates-record-in-bihar/367841/ |title= Mithun's first Bhojpuri film creates record in Bihar |date= 3 October 2008 |work= Screen |access-date= 10 December 2009 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081005022100/http://www.screenindia.com/news/mithuns-first-bhojpuri-film-creates-record-in-bihar/367841/ |archive-date= 5 October 2008 }}</ref> Also in 2008, a 21-minute diploma Bhojpuri film by [[Siddharth Sinha]], ''[[Udedh Bun]]'' (Unravel) was selected for world premiere at the [[Berlin International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Bhojpuri-cinema-heads-to-Berlin-/articleshow/2764728.cms|title=Bhojpuri cinema heads to Berlin|date=7 February 2008|work=The Times of India|first1=Saurabh|last1=Kapoor|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511075843/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Bhojpuri-cinema-heads-to-Berlin-/articleshow/2764728.cms|archive-date=2018-05-11}}</ref> Later it won the [[National Film Award (India)|National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Short Fiction Film|Best Short fiction Film]].<ref>[http://india.cineuropa.org/2009/01/discovery-of-2008-siddharth-sinha.html Discovery of 2008: Siddharth Sinha, Silver Bear Winner at Berlin] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100705130313/http://india.cineuropa.org/2009/01/discovery-of-2008-siddharth-sinha.html |date=2010-07-05 }} January 2009.</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Cut to fame |url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/cut-to-fame/514294/ |newspaper=[[Indian Express]] |date=8 Sep 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003152743/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/cut-to-fame/514294/ |archive-date=2012-10-03 }}</ref>

Bhojpuri poet [[Manoj Bhawuk]] has written a history of Bhojpuri cinema. Bhawuk is widely known as "Encyclopedia of Bhojpuri Cinema".

In February 2011, a three-day film and cultural festival in [[Patna]] marking 50 years of Bhojpuri cinema, opened ''Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo'' the first Bhojpuri film. The first Bhojpuri Reality Film "Dhokha" is under production under banner Om Kaushik Films is about to be nominated and screened in different International Film Festivals under direction Of Rashmi Raj Kaushik Vicky and Renu Chaudhary.<ref>{{cite news |title=Strong at 50, Bhojpuri cinema celebrates |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/strong-at-50-bhojpuri-cinema-celebrates/749762/0 |newspaper=[[Indian Express]] |date=14 February 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019010957/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/strong-at-50-bhojpuri-cinema-celebrates/749762/0 |archive-date=2012-10-19 }}</ref>

== Notable people ==
Notable personalities of the Bhojpuri film industry include:

=== Actors ===
{{Main|List of Bhojpuri actors}}

=== Actresses ===
{{Main|List of Bhojpuri actresses}}

=== Film producers ===


*[[Neetu Chandra]]
*[[Rajkumar R. Pandey]]

=== Film directors===

*[[Rajnish Mishra]]
*[[Santosh Mishra]]
*[[Rajkumar R. Pandey]]
*[[Ajay Srivastava]]
*[[S. N. Tripathi]]

=== Music directors===
*[[Chitragupt (composer)]]

=== Lyricists===
*[[Shailendra (lyricist)]]

===Screenwriters===

* [[Rajendra Bharadwaj]]

===Singers===
{{Main|List of Bhojpuri singers}}

==Notable films==
{{main|List of Bhojpuri films}}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Cast
|-
| 1962
| ''[[Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo]]''
|[[Nazir Hussain]], [[Kumkum (actress)|Kumkum]]
|-
| rowspan="2"|1963
| ''[[Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram]]''
|[[Nazir Hussain]], [[Kumkum (actress)|Kumkum]]
|-
| ''[[Bidesiya (film)|Bidesiya]]''
|[[Sujit Kumar]]
|-
| 1965
| ''[[Bhouji]]''
|
|-
| 1966
| ''[[Loha Singh]]''
|
|-
| 1971
| ''[[Dher Chalaki Jinkara]]''
|
|-
| 1976
| ''[[Daku Rani Ganga]]''
|
|-
| 1978
| ''[[Amar Suhagin]]''
|
|-
| 1979
| ''[[Balam Pardesia]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="3"|1981
| ''[[Chanwa Ke Take Chakor]]''
|
|-
| ''[[Saiyan Magan Pahelwani Mein]]''
|
|-
| ''[[Saiyan Tore Karan]]''
|
|-
| 1982
| ''[[Nadiya Ke Paar (1982 film)|Nadiya Ke Paar]]''
|[[Sachin (actor)|Sachin]], [[Sadhana Singh]]
|-
| rowspan="2"|1983
| ''[[Hamar Bhauji]]''
|
|-
| ''[[Chukti Bhar Senur]]''
|
|-
| 1988
| ''[[Roos Gailen Saiyen Hamaar]]''
|
|-
| 2004
| ''[[Sasura Bada Paisawala]]''
| [[Manoj Tiwari (politician)|Manoj Tiwari]]
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Pratigya (2008 film)|Pratigya]]''
| [[Dinesh Lal Yadav]], [[Pawan Singh]]
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Devra Bada Satawela]]''
| [[Pawan Singh]], [[Ravi Kishan]], [[Pradeep Pandey]] ("Chintu")
|-
|2011
|[[Deswa]]
|Ajay Kumar, [[Aarti Puri]]
|-
|2011
|[[Elaan (2011 film)|Elaan]]
|Joginder Tiwari, [[Rahul Roy]], [[Manoj Tiwari (politician)|Manoj Tiwari]], [[Gajendra Chauhan]]
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Rakhwala (2013 film)|Rakhwala]]''
| [[Dinesh Lal Yadav]]
|-
| rowspan="2"|2014
| ''[[Devra Bhail Deewana]]''
| [[Pradeep Pandey]] ("Chintu"), [[Manoj Tiwari (politician)|Manoj Tiwari]], [[Pakhi Hegde]], [[Kajal Raghwani]]
|-
| ''[[Nirahua Hindustani]]''
| [[Dinesh Lal Yadav]], [[Amrapali Dubey]]
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Dulaara (2015 film)|Dulara]]''
| [[Pradeep Pandey]] ("Chintu")
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se]]''
| [[Pradeep Pandey]] ("Chintu"), [[Shubhi Sharma]]
|-
| rowspan="8"|2017
| ''[[Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna]]''
| [[Khesari Lal Yadav]], [[Kajal Raghwani]]
|-
|''[[Dhadkan (2017 film)|Dhadkan]]''
|[[Pawan Singh]], Akshara Singh
|-
|''[[Tabadala]]''
|[[Pawan Singh]], [[Mohan Joshi]]
|-
|''[[Sarkar Raj (2017 film)|Sarkar Raj]]''
|[[Pawan Singh]], [[Antara Biswas|Monalisa]]
|-
| ''[[Satya (2017 film)|Satya]]''
|[[Pawan Singh]], [[Antara Biswas|Monalisa]]
|-
| ''[[Nirahua Hindustani 2]]''
| [[Dinesh Lal Yadav]], [[Amrapali Dubey]]
|-
| ''[[Mai Sehra Bandh Ke Aaunga]]''
|[[Khesari Lal Yadav]], [[Kajal Raghwani]]
|-
| ''[[Muqaddar (2017 film)|Muqaddar]]''
| [[Khesari Lal Yadav]], [[Kajal Raghwani]]
|-
| rowspan="14"|2018
| ''[[Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna 2]]''
| [[Pradeep Pandey]] ("Chintu")
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Ganga Paar Ke]]''
|[[Khesari Lal Yadav]], [[Kajal Raghwani]]
|-
| ''[[Maa Tujhe Salaam (2018 film)|Maa Tujhe Salaam]]''
| [[Pawan Singh]], [[Madhu Sharma]]
|-
| ''[[Sangharsh (2018 film)|Sangharsh]]''
| [[Khesari Lal Yadav]], [[Kajal Raghwani]]
|-
| ''[[Dabang Sarkar]]''
| [[Khesari Lal Yadav]], [[Kajal Raghwani]]
|-
| ''[[Nagraj (film)|Nagraj]]''
|Yash Kumar, [[Anjana Singh]], Paysi Pandit
|-
| ''[[Damru (2018 film)|Damru]]''
| [[Khesari Lal Yadav]]
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se 2]]''
| [[Pradeep Pandey]] ("Chintu"), [[Rahul Dev]]
|-
| ''[[Sanki Daroga]]''
|[[Ravi Kishan]], [[Anjana Singh]]
|-
| ''[[Balam Ji Love You]]''
| [[Khesari Lal Yadav]], [[Kajal Raghwani]]
|-
| ''Indian Viraj''<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Viraj Bhojpuri Movie |url=http://www.bhojpurifilmiduniya.com/2016/03/bhojpuri-film-released-in-2016.html|access-date=12 November 2018|publisher=bhojpurifilmiduniya.com}}</ref>
| [[Prince Singh Rajput]]
|-
| ''[[Loha Pahalwan]]''
| [[Pawan Singh]]
|-
| ''Nagdev''<ref>{{cite web|title=Nagdev Bhojpuri Movie |url=http://www.bhojpurifilmiduniya.com/2018/03/nagdev-bhojpuri-movie-star-casts-news.html|access-date=16 November 2018|publisher=www.Bhojpurifilmiduniya.com}}</ref>
| [[Khesari Lal Yadav]], [[Kajal Raghwani]]
|-
| ''[[Nirahua Chalal London]]''
| [[Dinesh Lal Yadav]], [[Amrapali Dubey]]
|}

== Notable awards ==
{{main|List of Bhojpuri film awards}}

== See also ==
* [[Cinema of Bihar]]
* [[Patna Film Festival]]
* [[Rajgir Film City]]
* [[List of Bhojpuri television actors]]
* [[List of Bhojpuri television actresses]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{cite book|last=Ghosh|first=Avijit|title=Cinema Bhojpuri|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wAuTZ6_1XL4C|year=2010|publisher=Penguin Books Limited|isbn=978-81-8475-256-4}}
* {{cite book|last1=Gokulsing|first1=K. Moti|last2=Dissanayake|first2=Wimal|title=Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=djUFmlFbzFkC&pg=PA159|year=2013|publisher=Routledge|isbn=978-1-136-77284-9}}
{{Cinema of India}}

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List of Bodo-language films

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{{more citations needed|date=June 2020}}
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This is a '''list of films in the [[Bodo language]]''' organised by year of release.

==Early Cinema (1984–2009)==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" border="0"
|-
!Year!!Film!!Director!!Artist(s)
!Producer!!Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1984||''[[Daina (1984 film)|Daina]]''||Amar Hazarika||Ghana Kt. Basumatary
| ||Bodo Film Society
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1985
|''Jariminni Khongkor''
|Garlabata Basumatary
|Harkeswar Daimary
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1986||''[[Alayaron]]''||[[Jwngdao Bodosa]]||Amar Narzary, Rohila Brahma
| ||Bodosa Film Production Society
|-
|1987||''Jiuni Simang''||Amar Hazarika||Tikendrajit Narzary, Anjali Brahma
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1991||''Annaini Radai''||Parameswar Boro
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1991||''Khwmsi Lama''||Jwngdao Bodosa
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1992||''Swrmwn Nwng''||Janosh Mahiliya & Kanak Basumatary||Madhu Mahan Lahary, Anjali Daimary
|
|
|-
|1992
|''Asha''
|Khanindra Bodosa
|Rajorshi, Deeptimaye, Tarat Narzary, Raja Brahma
|Indira Musahary
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1993||''Gwrbwni Mijing''||Mala Daimary
|
|
|
|-
|
|''Basiram Jwhwlao''
|
|
|
|Swdwmsri Harimu Afad
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1994
|''Khiterni Or''
|Premananda Muchahary
|Raja, Runu, Uttar, Santiram Basumatary
|Mala Daimary
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1995||''Habila''||Modaram
|Gobardhan, Raja, Jamuna
|Mala Daimary
|Daimary Film Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1995||''Hagramayao Jinahari''||Jwngdao Bodosa||Tijendrajit Narzary, Anjali Bodosa
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1995||''[[Enaini Panjari]]''||Khanindra Bodosa||Jayanta Narzary, Reshma Mushahary
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1996||''Hangma''||Mala Daimary
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1997||''Duphangni Solo''||Pinky Brahma Chaudhury
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1997
|''Gumur''
|R Brahma
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1997
|''Mohor''
|Modaram
|Arobindo, Jyotsna, Archana
|Mala Daimary
|MD Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1997||Nwjwr||
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1998||''Nwngni Thakai Angni Jwnwm''||Premananda Muchahary||Dhan, Runu
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1999||''Annai Arw Mwjang Mwnnai''||Mala Daimary
|
|
|
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" border="0"
|-
!Year!!Film!!Director!!Artist(s)
!Producer!!Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2000
|''Hastainai Gwsw''
|
|
|Mala Daimary
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2000||''Habilasha Mwnse Mijing''||Gautam Boro
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2001||''Thungenai Dara''||Mala Daimary
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2001||''Swrangni Lama''||Kamal Bhusan Boro
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2001||''Gwdan Muga''||Jwngdao Bodosa
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2001||''Udkari''||Kargeswar Musahary
|Alen, Phulsree, Ponin
|
|Alongbar Bodo Film Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |
|''Sondromali''
|Sanraja Basumatary
|
|
|Rongjali Film Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2002||''Benwtho Songsar''||Mala Daimary
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2002||''Songali''||[[Khanindra Bodosa]]||Umesh Basumatary, Ringkumoni Basumatary
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2003
|''Jwnwmni Unao''
|Chabin, Uttam
|Baidimwia, Sanjita Boro,
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2003
|''Laoga arw Gobda''
|
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2004||''Gwrwnthini Unao''||Kandaram Basumatary
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2004||''Kapalni Lirnai''||Rojen Narzary||Amar Narzary, Gitanjali Brahma, Simpul
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |
|''Gwrbw Nwjwr''
|Khanindra Bodosa
|Raju K.B, Rinkumoni, Joba
|
|
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" border="0"
|-
!Year!!Film!!Director!!Artist(s)
!Producer!!Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2005||''3 Girls and the Golden Cocoon''||Jwngdao Bodosa||Anjali Bodosa, Natalie Roth, Brandee Steger
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2005||''Barse Bibar''||Mosko Brahma
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2005||''Bhoohut''||Laha Brahma
|Dhanu, Simanta Basumatary
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2005||''Jowse Jwkhwndw Gwrwnthi''||Amar Narzary||Amar Narzary, Simpul
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2005||''Lwrgi''
|Manjil
|Manjil, Fulsree
|
|Baokhungri Film Centre
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2005
|''Mwkhthangkhor Hajwni Khwnaywi Solo''
|Manjil
|Manjil, Mosco
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2005||''Sakondra''
|Manjil
|Rajorshi
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2005||''[[Simangna Mwktang]]''||Rojen Narzary||Rajib Brahma, Sangina Brahma
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |
|''Bikhunjw No 1''
|Prasenjit Brahma
|Ujala, Sanjib, Geetanjali
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2006||''Annaini Dauleng''||
|Dilip Basumatary, Geetanjali Brahma
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2006||''[[Bihamjw Rani]]''||Rojen Narzary||Noni Rani Narzary, Rajib Brahma, Sangina Brahma
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2006
|''Bilwmani Daha''
|Probin Goyary
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |
|''Gwjwn Songsar Nagirnanwi''
|
|Rajib, Masoom
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2007||''Hangma Hangsa''||Probin Goyary
|Omprakash Kherkatary, Ronen Basumatary, Sobita
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2007||''[[Maojini Adob]]''||Chabin Wary||Ronen Basumatary, Silbia Basumatary
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2008||''Ayim Gwywi Laodumni Simang''||Probin Goyary||Dilip Basumatary, Masoom Brahma
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2008||''Bijaojali''||Ranen Basumatary
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2008||''Gwswao Khamkhangw''||David Ray||Sukhbir, Pampuli Goyary
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2008||''Kamglinai Gwsw''||Rojen Narzary||Rajib Brahma, Pampuli Goyary
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2008||''Mugani Banda''||
|Rajorshi Basumatary, Phiteng
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2008
|''Phathwilay Bisinay''
|Khanindra Bodosa
|Dwimalu, Sangina
|
|Mwshakhaori Film Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2008||''Wanted''||Rabi Narzary||Rabi Narzary, Esha Basumatary
|
|RN Films
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2009||''Bikhaya Gaow Khugaya Geoa''||Prabin Goyari||Dilip Basumatary, Masoom Brahma
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2009
|''Daini Saja''
|Khanindra Bodosa
|Rajorshi, Sukhbir, Sangina, Jeuti, Rimjhim
|
|PBS Film Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2009||''Gaglobnai''||Bidhan Basumatary
|Sumit Daimary, Parboti Wary
|
|Bijni Film Production & Film Studio (Co-op) Society
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2009||''[[Hainamuli]]''||Phaylaw Basumatary||Dwimasa Brahma, Jwngsrang Brahma, Jagat Boro, Riju Brahma
|
|Bangbula Film Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2009
|''Hajw Khoroni Sikhla''
|Prabin Goyary
|Dilip Basumatary, Sobita
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2009||''Hor Badi Khwmshi''||Bhaben
|Sanjib, Bhanu, Amar Narzary
|
|Maijli Film Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2009
|''Jethw''
|Khanindra Bodosa
|Dwimalu, Geetanjali, Nikunjay, Swapan Narzary
|
|Mwshakhaori Film Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2009
|''Nwgwrao Dafwi Sona''
|Phaylaw Basumatary
|Kamal Lahary
|
|Wave Music Assam
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2009||''Somni Guthal''||Bhaben
|Sanjib, Sanjita, Amar Narzary
|
|Maijli Film Production
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2009
|''Texi Driver''
|Khanindra Bodosa
|Umesh, Ambika, Giri
|
|Gaurang Film Production
|}

==2010==
{| class="wikitable sortable" ="0" border"
|-style= "background:#3366bb; text-align: center:"
!Film
!Release date
!Director
!Artists
!Producer
!Production
|-
|''Delhi To Bodoland''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010||Swapan Kumar Brahma
|Sukhbir Karzee, Masoom Brahma||Swapan Kumar Brahma
|
|-
|''Sikhla Mwjang''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010||[[Anjay Daimary]]
|[[Anjay Daimary]], Sansumwi Basumatary, Ratan Swrgiary
|[[Anjay Daimary]]
|AD Film Creations
|-
|''Simang - A tale of life''
|
|Dipak Kr Ramchiary
|Dilip Basumatary, Masoom Brahma
|
|Mithinga Film Industrial Society
|-
|''Annaini Jinjri''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010||
|''Rajib Brahma, Ronjona Basumatary''
|
|
|-
|''Daoha''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010||Rojen Narzary
|Rajib Brahma, Nijwm Mushahary, Amar Narzary||
|
|-
|''[[Gwrbwni Mwdwi]]''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010||Phylaw Basumatary
|Dilip Basumatary, Sangina Brahma||
|
|-
|''Fwthai Khebso''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010||Jagat Boro
|
|
|
|-
|''Hainamuli 2''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010||Jagat Boro
|Dwimasa, Jwngsrang, Jagat, Riju||
|
|-
|''Hongla Sikhao''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010||Phaylaw Basumatary
|Probin Goyary, Phaylaw Basumatary||
|
|-
|''Tension''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010||Amar Narzary
|Rajib Brahma, Moni Goyary||
|
|-
|''Khalao Khasao''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010||
|Rajib Brahma, Sangina Brahma
|
|
|-
|''Somayna Bibarni Gesao Dentha''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010
|
|
|
|
|}

==2011==
{|class= "wikitable sortable"
!Film
!Release date!!Director!!Cast!!Producer
!Production
|-
|''Angnw Finnai Nangow''
|2011||
|Sukhbir Karjee, Pirpila, Dethsung, Sonai
|
|
|-
|''Ansula Mwdai''
|2011||Probin Goyary||Omprakash Khertary, Jonali Basumatary
|
|
|-
|''Dwrfw Dwrfw''
|2011||
|Rajib Brahma, Masoom Brahma
|
|
|-
|''Gwrbwni Denkhw''
|2011
|
|
|
|
|-
|''Hainamuli 3''
|2011
|Jagat Boro
|Dwimasa Brahma, Jwngsrang Brahma, Jagat Boro, Mwkthang Basumatary
|
|Bangbula Film Productions
|-
|''Lajibla Kaji Gwmayw''
|23 September 2011
|Swapan Kumar Brahma
|Swapan Kumar, Rajib Brahma, Pampuli Goyary, Jagat Boro
|Swapan Kumar and Pradip Kumar Basumatary
|Bodoland Swrjilu Film Production
|-
|''Nwngni Onnayao''
|2011||
|Sukhbir Karjee, Masoom Brahma
|
|
|-
|''Thaklai''
|2011
|Taklai Narzary
|Jwngsar Basumatary, Taklai Narzary
|
|
|-
|''Wrong Number 2''
|2011||Rabi Narzary||Rabi Narzary, Jwngsrang Brahma, Esha Basumatary
|
|
|}

== 2012 ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Film
!Release date!!Director
!Artists
!Producer
!Production
|-
|''Asokanda''
|2012|| Amar Narzary |
|Jwngsrang Brahma, Dwimasa Brahma, Amar Narzary, Junu Basumatary
|
|
|-
|''Baarhoonkhani Thwi''
|2012||Chiraj Baglary
|Sukhbir Karjee, Rajib Brahma, Nijwm Brahma
|
|
|-
|''Bantha''
|2012||Dipak Kr Ramchiary
|Kapil Basumatary, Sangina Brahma
|
|''Mithinga Film Industrial Society''
|-
|''Benw Be''
|2012||Sanjib Kr Brahma
|Abinash, Pampuli Goyary
|Sanjib Kr Brahma
|Lwrgi Theatre Group
|-
|''Boroni Greesti''
|2012
|Bidesh Suba
|Bidesh Suba
|
|
|-
|''Dasw Bujibay''
|
|Prabin Boro
|Junali Daimari, Prabin
|
|
|-
|''Gaba Swlayw''
|2012||
|Rajib Brahma, Pampuli Goyary, Jonali Basumatary
|
|
|-
|''Jugni Baar''
|2012||Ronen Basumatary
|
|
|
|-
|''Julini Unao''
|2012||Jesus Kherkatary
|Dinesh Ramchiary, Jonali Basumatary
|
|
|-
|''Khwinasanti''
|2012||Chiraj Baglary
|Ronen Basumatary, Pampuli Goyary
|
|
|-
|''Mr. Bodoland''
|2013||Probin Goyary||Omprakash Kherkatary, Pampuli Goyary, Jonali Basumatary
|Hemani Goyary||
|-
|''Mwjang Mwnnaia Bidinw''
|2012||
|Dinesh Ramchiary, Eyerish, Jwngsrang Brahma
|
|
|}

== 2013 ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Film
!Release date!!Director!!Artists
! !!Producer
|-
|''Hainamuli 4''
|2013||Jagat Boro ||Jwngsrang Brahma, Dimasha Boro, Jagat Boro
| ||Bangbula Film Production Presents
|-
|''Gwswm Jwmwi''
|2013
|Gajen Raj & Dipak Instri
|Nayan, Maidangsri
|
|
|-
|''Hwmbla''
|2013||Phylaw Basumatary ||Mosko Brahma, Jonali Basumatary
|
|
|-
|''Maoria''
|2013
|Raja Narzary
|Kwrwm Mushahary, Kamla, Samson Basumatary, Dhanika Mushahary
|Raja, Rupali, Sanjay
|Rupali Films Production
|-
|''Ang Nwngkhow Baonw Haya''
|2013
|
|
|
|
|-
|''Mr. Ranger Babu''
|2013||Probin Goyary||Dilip Basumatary
|
|
|-
|''Rojeni Radai''
|2013||
|Omprakash Kherkatary, Eyerish
|
|
|-
|''Nokhor Songsar''
|
|Rabi Narzary
|Rabi Narzary, Riju
|Rabi Narzary
|RN Films
|-
|''Simang Fara''
|2013||
|Jwngsrang Brahma, Dimasha Boro
|
|
|-
|''Thwd Phagli Phagli''
|2013||Chiraj Baglary||Geolang Brahma, Jirina Brahma
|
|
|}

==2014==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Film
!Release date!!Director!!Cast
!Producer !!Production
|-
|''Ambasi Horni Unao''
|2014||Mizuram Swargiary||[[Anjay Daimary]], Urmila Basumatary
|[[Anjay Daimary]]||AD Film Creations
|-
|''Angni Bikha''
|2014||Prabin Goyary||Alongbar Goyary, Panja
|
|Ganda Khungur Film Production
|-
|''Annaini Andwao''
|2014||Swmdwn Boro||Dinesh Ramchiary
|
|
|-
|''[[Bima Badi Bajwi]]''
|2014||Rabi Narzary||Rabi Narzary, Riju Brahma, Esha Basumatary, Jwngsrang Brahma
|Rabi Narzary
|RN Films
|-
|''Daoga''
|2014
|Narzary Raja
|Wingckel Narzary, Bruce Boro, Bidhan Narzary, Samaina Basumatary
|Bhaskar Jyoti Das
|White Feather Movie Pictures
|-
|''Gwja Sindoorni Ali''
|2014||Chiraj Baglary||Geolang Brahma, Pooja Mushahary
| ||Sindoor Film Production Presents
|-
|''Fanjari''
|2014
|Swmdwn Boro
|Swmaosar, Swmdwn, Pranita
|Swmdwn Boro
|JBNS Film Production
|-
|''Fanjarini Dao Mwina''
|2014
|Jitu Mani Roy
|Masoom, Samaina Basumatary, Sanuma Basumatary, Arup Rava, Mohini Ramchiary, Daohang Mushahary
|Khandab, Sangita, Geetashree, Gokul Basumatary
|Friendship Cine Production
|-
|''Jaiklongao Bema Je''
|2014||Kamleswar Basumatary||Uday, Sangina Brahma, Kamleswar Basumatary, Jwngsrang Brahma
|
|
|-
|''Hainamuli 4''
|2014||Jagat Boro||Dimasha Boro, Jwngsrang, Jagat Boro
| ||Bangbula Film Production Presents
|-
|''Jwhwlao''
|2014||Taklai Narzary||Lingsar Basumatary, Pooja Mushahary, Taklai
|
|
|-
|''Jwkhwm''
|2014||Pangkaj Lahary||James Mushahary, Sangina Brahma
|
|
|-
|''Khitter''
|2014
|Naisrang
|Bhupen Rb, Jesus Kherkatary, Rubul
|
|Naisrang Motion Pictures
|-
|''Megon Gwsa''
|2014||Siboraj Basumatary
|Siboraj
|
|
|-
|''Nerswn''
|2014
|Prabin Goyary
|Alongbar Goyary, Juhi
|
|Ganda Khungur Film Production
|-
|''Nijwm''
|15 September||Ganesh Boro
|Arup Rava, Maidangsri
|
|Gwrlwi House Presents
|-
|''Or''
|2014||Rabi Narzary||Rabi Narzary, Esha Basumatary
|
|
|-
|''Khwisar''
|2014||R. Rwnao||Rimal, Masoom Brahma, Mulug Boro
| ||Maibong Nwgwr Film Productions
|-
|''Thwiyao Barnai Bibar''
|2014||Mwktang Basumatary||Swmkhwr, Jumu
|
|
|}

==2015==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
!Film
!Release date!!Director!!Artists!!Producer
!Production
|-
|''Ada Khoro Geder''
|2015||Probin Goyari||Alongbar Goyari, Panja, Lipika Brahma, Jesus Kherkatary
|
|
|-
|''Ani Thani''
|2015||Siboraj
|Siboraj
|
|
|-
|''Annaiya Mabadi''
|2015||Mwktang Basumatary
|Prianka, Jumu Rani Brahma,
|
|
|-
|''Annai Gwywi Anthai Bikha''
|2015||Jesus Kherkatary
|
|
|
|-
|''Bathul Raja''
|2015||Guru Pabitra
|Uday
|
|
|-
|''Bibaan''
|2015||Taklai Narzary||Jwngsar Basumatary, Surang Nazar, Dengkhw Borgayary, Swmkhwr Brahma, Asha Brahma
|
|
|-
|Bwrai Bathouni Mahima
|2015||Pabindra Daimari
|Nex Z Su, Karabi Basumatary, Mwnswm Boro
|Lokeswar Basumatary
|Madhurima Creations Production
|-
|Dainaya Swr?
|2015||Prabin Basumatary
|Rimal, Jonali Basumatary
|
|
|-
|''[[Dau Huduni Methai]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=NE shines with 3 entries|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/ne-shines-with-3-entries/cid/1527313|website=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]] |location=Kolkata |language=en|access-date=2020-05-29}}</ref>
|2015||[[Manju Borah]]||Reshma Mushahary, Ahalya Daimary
|
|
|-
|''Fandaisula''
|2015
|
|Lingshar Basumatary
|
|
|-
|''Firainai''
|2015||Chiraj Baglary||Geolang Brahma, Masoom Brahma, Pooja Mushahary
|
|
|-
|''Fwislini Andwao''
|2015||Mwkthang
|Mijing Narzary, Jumurani
|
|Lion Film Production
|-
|''Fwimal Mijink''
|2015
|Gwjwn Boro
|Mira Goyary, Jugami Basumatary
|
|Jakhangfu Film Production
|-
|''Hadan''
|2015||Dinesh Kaman||Prabin Boro, Lipika Brahma
|
|
|-
|''Gwsw Hwnaya Fwimal''
|2015
|Bimal Narzary
|Didul, Songina Basumatary, Urzum, Mijing
|
|
|-
|''Hero''
|2015||Rabi Narzary||Rabi Narzary, Pampuli Goyary
|
|''R.N Films''
|-
|''Jathai''
|2015
|
|''Lipika Brahma, Purna Swargiary''
|
|
|-
|''Jinir''
|2015||Pankaj Lahary||James Mushahary, Sangina Brahma
|
|
|-
|''Jiuni Lamayao''
|4 August||Naisrang Goyary
|Mwnabili, Juli, Sanjana
|Jitu Basumatary
|Sindoor Film Production Presents
|-
|''Jwng Gejen Nonga''
|2015
|Probin Goyary
|
|
|''SSC Film Production''
|-
|''Jwnwmao Nwngkhowlo Hastaidwngmwn''
|2015||Swapan Kr. Brahma||Pradip Basumatary, Pooja Mushahary
|
|
|-
|''Lamani Jengshi''
|2015
|Rajarshi
|Fungka, Swrangsing, Kobita
|Rakes, Binoy, Mijink
|Sanjarang Film Production
|-
|''Maya (Bodo film)''
|2015||Bangchial||Uday Basumatary, Jonali Basumatary, Dwimasa Brahma
|
|Hira Films
|-
|''Roje Nwng''
|2015||Ganesh Boro||Simang Chainary, Sangina Brahma
|
|
|-
|''Sikhao''
|2015||
|Bhupen Rb, Eyerish
|
|
|-
|''Simang Badi''
|2015||Purnao Basumatary
|Lingshar Basumatary, Somaina
|Dhanukar Basumatary
|Okhaphwr Film Production
|}

== 2016 ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Film
!Release date!!Director!!Artists!!Producer
!Production
|-
|''[[Ansula Afa]]''
| style="text-align: center;" | 25 June||Rabi Narzary||Rabi Narzary, Esha Basumatary, Saya Basumatary||Rabi Narzary
|RN Films
|-
|''Ansuli Bima''
|2016
|Bikram Basumatary
|Hathorki, Divya, Bikram Basumatary, Padma, Jonali
|MDK Mushahary
|Harimu Film Production & Allied Co-Operative Society
|-
|''Bathou Thandwi''
|2016||Pabindra Daimari||Nex Z Su, Ansumwi Boro||Lokeswar Basumatary
|Jwogakhang Film Productions
|-
|''Bimani Onnai''
|2016||Pradip Basumatary||Pradip Basumatary, Depa Wary
|
|
|-
|''Bisgwnang Onnai''
|2016
|Swmdwn Boro
|Dinesh Ramchiary, Manjurani Boro
|
|JNBS Film Production
|-
|''Burkai Haya''
|2016
|
|
|
|
|-
|''Bodnam''
| style="text-align: center;" | 16 November||Siboraj Narzary
|Siboraj, Tarendra, Tunlai
|Mosai, Dwithun, Danswrang
|Dao Mwina Film Production
|-
|''Daya Angni Nonga''
|2016||Mahesh Basumatary||Omprakash Kherkatary, Jirina Brahma, Jesus Kherkatary, Riju Brahma
|
|
|-
|''Gwswni Mijingk''
|2016
|
|Petyson,
|
|
|-
|''Haba: Bawswmnai''
| style="text-align: center;" | 18 September|| Rubul |Rubul||Dinesh Ramchiary, Leena
|Ajay
|
|-
|''[[Hainamuli 6]]''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2016||[[Jagat Boro]]||Jwngsrang Brahma, Dimasha Boro, Jagat Boro, Lipika Brahma, Helina Daimary, Taklai Narzary ||
|Bangbula Film Productions
|-
|''Hathorki Pagla''
|17 November||Chiraj Baglary||Geolang Brahma, Somaina Basumatary, Riya Brahma||
|Raj Film Production Presents
|-
|''[[Khwina]]''
|2016||Phaylaw Basumatary||Omprakash Kherkatary, Jirina Brahma, Jesus Kherkatary, Helina Daimary
|
|
|-
|''Khwisar 2''
|2016
|R. Rwnao
|Indu Prabha
|
|Qeerat Cine Production
|-
|''Khwifwd''
|11 August||Mwktang Basumatary||Lingshar Basumatary, Jumu Rani Brahma||Pulish Wary
|
|-
|''Ma Daini Saja''
| 2016 |
|Bigrai Brahma
|Bigrai Brahma, Dolima Brahma
|
|
|-
|''[[Mwdwi]]''
|7 September||Michael Mushahary||Jwngsar Basumatary, Rinki Brahma
|Arya
|
|-
|''[[Nepal To Bodoland]]''
|4 October||[[Swapan Kr. Brahma]]||Lingshar Basumatary, Ranjila Boro, Swapan Kumar Brahma, Jwngsrang Brahma, Taklai Narzary, Simanta Basumatary
|Swapan Kumar Brahma
|SKB Film Production
|-
|''Nokhor Daoha''
|2016
|
|''Birmal Mushahary, Junali Daimary, Rimal Basunatary, Pooja Mushahary''
|
|
|-
|''Once Upon a Time In Bodoland''
|2016||Arup
|Sansuma, Priyanka, Nagen
|
|
|-
|''[[Rega 1986]]''
| style="text-align: center;" | 2016||Pankaj Lahary ||Lingshar Basumatary, Lipika Brahma, Dwiringsha||
|Five Stars Films
|-
|''Swmkhwr Simang''
|2016||Kamal KK||Omprakash Kherkatary, Jonali Basumatary, Karabi Basumatary ||Leeladhar Narzary
|
|}

==2017==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Film
!Released date!!Director!!Artists!!Producer
!Production
|-R.N.Film Production
|Mr. Dugga Boro
| align="center" |<nowiki>2017|</nowiki>
|Michael Mushahary
|Lingshar Basumatary, Juhi Narzary, Mosko Brahma, Taklai Narzary
|Birphung Mohilary
|BM Film Production
|-
|Simangni Howa Gwdan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/entertainment/guwahati-host-prag-cine-awards-northeast-2018-may-26-27.html|title=Guwahati to host Prag Cine Awards Northeast 2018 on May 26 & 27|date=2018-05-19|website=NORTHEAST NOW|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-12}}</ref>
| align="center" |10 May||[[Rabi Narzary]]
|Rabi Narzary, Samaina, Pitheng Brahma
|Rabi Narzary
|RN Films
|-
|Aang Boro
| align="center" |23 Sept.2017||Swapan Kumar Brahma||Lingshar Basumatary, Swapan Kumar Brahma, Lipika Brahma, Sanjita Brahma
|Swapan Kumar Brahma
|SKB Film Production
|-
|Thangkhi Gwiywi Somaj
|2017
|Rabi Narzary
|Rabi Narzary, Pampuli Goyary
|Rabi Narzary
|RN Films
|-
|Mr. Sanjary
|2017
|Probin Boro
|Birmal, Probin Boro, Junali Daimary
|
|
|-
|Lwrgi Dinga
|2017
|Pangkaj Lahary
|Lingshar Basumatary, Leena, Kamleswar, Rubul Boro
|
|Five Stars Films
|-
|Jwhwlao: The Great
|2017
|R.R. Daimary
|Mundina Brahma
|Raj Kochary
|
|-
|Fwrmaiso Haywi Gwsw
|2017
|Ganesh Boro
|Simang Chainary, Helina Daimary, Riya Brahma, Wingckel Brahma
|Riya Brahma
|R.B. Film Production
|-
|Gwrwnthiya Swrni?
|2017
|Peterson Brahma
|Jirina Brahma
|
|
|-
|Thaklai 2
|2017
|Thaklai Narzary
|Swrang Narzary, Taklai, Jwngsrang, Dimasha
|
|
|-
|Bodoland Fighter
|2017
|Guru Pabitra Boro
|James Mushahary, Jwngsrang Brahma, Laxmi
|
|Five Stars Films
|-
|Dagw
|22-O9-2017
|Pabindra Daimary
|Nex Z Siu, Rinki Brahma
|
|Jwogakhang Film Production Co-Operative Society
|-
|Lantha Police
|2017
|Phaylaw Basumatary
|Dinesh Ramchiary, Jirina Brahma, Jesus Kherkatary
|
|
|-
|Saya Maya Simang
|2017
|Gwjwn Boro
|Bikram Basumatary
|-
|Sirinai Bibarni Mwdwmnai
|01-09-2017
|Mwktang Basumatary
|Mosko Brahma, Birsing Narzary, Nex Z Su, Ansumwi Boro
|
|Jewari Film Production Pvt Ltd.
|-
|Alai arw Aron
|2017
|Probin Boro
|Jonali Basumatary, Rimal Basunatary, Jennifer, Probin Boro
|
|
|-
|Ang Gonaya
|2017
|Tarendra Basumatary
|
|
|Sindoor Film Production
|-
|Mitislabwi Annai Mwnna
|2017
|Janak Basumatary
|
|
|
|-
|Bibayary
|2017
|Kamal K. K
|Mithinga Goyary, Riju
|
|
|-
|Gamini Roje
|2017
|
|Ringki,
|
|
|-
|Suthur
|2017
|Aman Boro
|
|
|
|-
|Gun Gwnang Gunda
|2017
|Subarna Boro
|
|
|
|-
|Somni Fakhonao Thwini Bana
|2017
|Jihul Basumatary
|Mrigoraj, Jumu Rani Brahma
|
|
|-
|No 1 Fwthaikebso
|2017
|Subarna
|Subarna
|
|
|-
|Mwjang Mwnnaia Khana
|2017
|Swmdwn Boro
|Omprakash Kherkatary, Swmaosar, Gemshree, Jil Mil
|Karan Ramchiary
|JBNS Film Production
|-
|Gwswa Maniya<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kokrajhar- Mahurat of new Bodo film 'Gwswa Maniya' {{!}} Arunachal24|url=https://arunachal24.in/kokrajhar-mahurat-of-new-bodo-film-gwswa-maniya-takes-place/|date=2017-06-22|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-29}}</ref>
|
|Chiraj Baglary
|Geolang Brahma, Bobita, Gunboti
|
|R.A.S Film Productions
|}

==2018==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Films
Name
!Releasing Date
!Director(s)
!Cast
!Producer
!Production
|-
|Digital Wanted
|
|Raj Kochary
|Tarendra, Rubul
|B. Daogasar Film Production
|
|-
|Dai
|15 September 2018
|Phungkha Basumatary
|Phungkha, Sansuli
|Phungkha Basumatary
|PL2 Film Production
|-
|Gambari -
The Untold Story
|
|Prabin Boro
|Birmal, Mwkthang, Probin, Joyshree
|Prabin Boro
|PKMB Production
|-
|Hangma
|10 September 2018
|Prabin Boro
|Mwkhthang, Joyshree, Prabin Boro,
|Bhadra Basumatary
|Jougafu Film Production
|-
|Udangsree
|
|Guru Pabitra
|James Mushahary, Uday, Leena, [[Gemsri Daimari]]
|
|NE Motion Picture Pvt. Ltd., Guru Audio visual Studio
|-
|Onnai
|
|Raja Narzary
|Lingshar Basumatary, Fuji Basumatary
|Riya Brahma
|RB FILM PRODUCTION
|-
|Bidai
|
|Mwkthang Basumatary
|Nerswn, Ansumwi,
Taklai
|
|
|-
|Paglee
|
|Ganesh Boro
|Sidharth Boro, Gemshree, Jennifer
|
|R. Sona Production,
GB Creations
|-
|Mwnfinnai Boraad
|
|Pabindra Daimary
|Karabi Basumatary, Nerswn Basumatary, Rupsing Machahary
|Siba Ram Swargiary
|Jowgakhang
Film Production
|-
|Rebgon
|
|Dhan Brahma
|Swmdwn, Jennifer, Helina Daimary
|Halbree Boro
|DB Films
|-
|Silingkhar
|
|Bhoda Kherkatary
|Uttam, Jumu Rani Brahma
|
|Laimwn Pixels
|-
|Aijwni Ma Dai
|12 September 2018
|Siboraj Narzary
|Siboraj Narzary, Mosco, Taklai,
|Arabinda Narzary
|Dao Mwina Film Production
|-
|Bithwn
|
|Sachin Lahari
|Rajorshi, Lipika Brahma,
Biju (Mr. Dwijing)
|
|Swrang Multimedia Studio
|-
|Angkhow Langfwi Aywi
|1 September 2018
|Phaylaw Basumatary
|Rajib, Rwisumwi, Phaylaw,
|Sansree Basumatary
|Dwimu Film Society
|-
|Lwgwri<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bodo Cine Artistes’ Association holds 10th convention at Holtugaon- Sentinelassam|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/bodo-cine-artistes-association-holds-10th-convention-at-holtugaon/|last=Desk|first=Sentinel Digital|date=2019-12-10|website=www.sentinelassam.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-29}}</ref>
|
|R. Rwnao
|Apon Daimary, Herock Ravio, Gemshree
|Bapan Basumatary
|Qeerat Cine Production
|-
|SWITHWNI FINNAI
|
|Bijay Boro
|Tularam, Derhasar, Pompi
|Rinku Boro
|Jaiklong Film Production
|-
|I Love You
|
|Swapan Kr Brahma
|Rajib, Nerswn, Jumu Rani Brahma, Lipika
|Swapan Kr Brahma
|SKB Film Production
|-
|Abir 2
|
|Kamal KK
|Mithinga, Maidangsri, Rubul
|Ranjit Goyary, Mithinga Dwimary,
|RM Film Production
|-
|Beer
|15 September 2018
|Pankaj Lahary
|Swrang Narzary, Leena, Riju, Rubul
|Pankaj Lahary
|Five Stars Films & Two Brothers
|-
|Bima Bathul
|9 September 2018
|Subarna
|Abinash, Karishma, Rajorshi
|Abinash
|Bibar Film Society
|-
|Lady Tarzan
|14 September 2018
|Prabin Goyari
|Alongbar Goyari, Priyanka
|
|Ganda Khungur Film Production
|-
|Nikhaori
|September 2018
|Prabin Basumatary
|Rimal Basunatary, Mwkthang, Jwngsrang, Riju
|Prabha Rani
|Prabha Rani Film Production
|-
|Half Brain
|
|Prabin Basumatary
|Rimal, Mwkthang, Juhi, Jwngsrang, Dimasha, Bipul Rava,
|
|RM Film
|-
|Mwdwini Nijwra
|October 2018
|Kamleswar Basumatary
|Uday, Leena, Rubul, Kamleswar
|Babrubahan
Boro
|Hiramoni Rimjhim Production
|-
|Hayenni Boro
|
|Tarendra Nath Basumatary
|Sanjita, Tarendra, Dwimasa
|Tarendra Nath Basumatary
|Sindoor Film Production
|-
|Sonani Nokhor
|10 September 2018
|Rabi Narzary
|Rabi Narzary, Esha Basumatary, Samaina Narzary
|Rabi Narzary
|
|-
|Maojini Adob 2
|
|Michael Mushahary
|Birphung Mohilary, Laisumwi, Swapan Kr, Dimasha, Taklai
|Birphung Mohilary, Suraj Basumatary
|BM Film Production
|-
|Nwngni Thakainw
|
|Rojen Narzary
|Bigrai, Somaina
|
|BCPA
|}

==2019==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Films Name
!Releasing Date
!Director(s)
!Cast
!Producer
!Production
|-
|Gwthar<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/news/shooting-for-bodo-film-gwthar-begins-at-serfanguri/|title=Shooting for Bodo film Gwthar begins at Serfanguri|last=Group|first=Sentinel|date=2019-02-25|website=The Sentinel|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-12}}</ref>
|8 November
|Raja Narzary
|Lingshar Basumatary, Pooja Mushahary,
Leena, Rajarshi
|[[Riya Brahma]]
|RB Film Production
|-
|Ganja Fagla
|
|Pankaj Lahary
|Swrang Nazary, Helina Daimary,Hirok Rabha
|Pankaj Lahary
|Two Brothers Entertainment,Dhiraj Production
|-
|Gamiyari Sikhwla
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|Godai
|
|Probin Goyary
|Alongbar Goyary, Junali
|
|
|-
|Gwrbwni Mwdwi
|
|Kamaleswar Basumatary
|Uday, Leena, Rubul, Bishal, Manjurani
|Babrubahan Boro Iswary
|Hiramani Rimjim Film Production
|-
|Gwthwi Soho - An amazing love story
|
|
|Mwktang
|
|
|-
|Hainamuli 7
|
|Jogot Boro
|Dwimasa Boro,Jwngsrang Brahma,Jagat Boro,Leena Basumatary
|
|Bangbula Film Productions
|-
|Jengshi
|12 September
|Dipak Kr Ramchiary
|Alongbar Goyary, Laisumwi Brahma
|
|Simang Film Production
|-
|''[[Jwlwi - The Seed]]''<ref>{{Citation|title=Jwlwi - The Seed (2019) - IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10247160/|language=en|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref>
|15 November
|[[Rajni Basumatary]]
|[[Rajni Basumatary]], Shimang Chainary, Jayanta Narzary, Queen Hazarika, Pansy Brahma
|[[Rajni Basumatary]], Jani Viswanath
| Manna Films
|-
|Lwkhisara Jaoyaisw
|
|Siboraj Narzary
|Siboraj, Mosko
|Siboraj Narzary
|Dao Mwina Film Production
|-
|Orkhi
|
|Raju Boro
|Biju,Manisha
|Rakesh Narzary, Raju Boro
|Red Card Pictures
|-
|Randini Mwdwi
|
|Mwkthang Basumatary
|Rajib, Pampuli, Ansumwi,
|Mwkthang Basumatary
|Geremsa Studios
|-
|Sinaithi
|15 September
|Phungbili
|Ron,Fuji Basumatary
|Ansuma Basumatary, Daniel Swargiary
|Dark House Media Production
|-
|Fwrman
|
|Prabin Boro
|Mwkthang,Juhi Narzary
|Swmdwn Narzary
|NF Studio
|-
|Jiudaori
|
|Razeef Rwnao
|Mithinga Narzary,Jechonia Daimary
|Razeef Rwnao
|Qeerat Cine Production
|-
|Swlw - The Real Game
|
|Dhiraj Boro
|Mrigoraj Brahma,Priya Boro,Rupsing Machahary,Priyanka Boro
|Bhabani boro, Dhiraj Boro
|D Viewfinder Film Production
|-
|Gwsw
|
|Mzjing Narzary
|Kusum, Tarendra,
|
|
|}

==2020==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Films
!Release Date
!Director(s)
!Casts
!Producer(s)
!Production
|-
|Bekar Romeo<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bodo film ‘Bekar Romeo’ to hit theatres on January 28|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/assam/bodo-film-bekar-romeo-to-hit-theatres-on-january-28.html|website=NORTHEAST NOW|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-29}}</ref>
|28 January
|M Okhrang Boro
|M Okhrang Boro, Rubul Boro
|Kabita Ramchiary
|M Okhrang Production
|-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}

==2021==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Films
!Release Date
!Director(s)
!Casts
!Producer(s)
!Production
|-
|Khither<ref>{{Cite web|title=Subh mahurat of bodo film Khither|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/videos/subh-muhurat-of-bodo-action-film-khither-522384.html|website=SENTINEL ASSAM|language=en|access-date=2021-01-25}}</ref>
|TBA
|Raja Narzary
|Lingshar Basumatary,Swrang Narzary,Fuji Basumatary,Riya Brahma,Thaklai
|Riya Brahma
|RB Film Productions
|-
|Sijou<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bodo Film Sijou Wins Big|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/bodo-film-sijou-wins-3-awards-at-golden-sparrow-international-film-festival-2021-523962.html|website=SENTINEL ASSAM|language=en|access-date=2021-02-09}}</ref>
|TBA
|Vishal P. Chaliha
|Pansy Brahma,Bijit Basumatary,Omprakash Kherkhatary,Biraj Mushahary,Jesus Kherkhatary
|Omprakash Kherkhatary,Preeyam Kherkhatary
|Shivam Productions,Vishal Films
|-
|Bishombi
|01 October,2021
|Pankaj Lahary
|Alari Swargiary,Swrang Narzary,Swrang Basumatary,Leena Basumatary
|Pankaj Lahary
|Dhiraj Production
|-
|Okhrang Ni Hathorkhi
|09 October,2021
|Prabin Boro
|Nerswn Basumatary , Leena Basumatary
|Birphung Boro
|Jambi Film Production
|}

==See also==
* [[Bodo culture]]
* [[List of Bodo films of 2018]]
* [[List of Bodo films of 2019]]
* [[List of Bodo films of 2020]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Lists of films by language|Bodo]]
[[Category:Cinema of Assam|*]]
[[Category:Bodo-language films| ]]

Cinema of Bangladesh

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| image_size = 150px
| screens = 100 (2020)<ref name="et17Sep2020">{{cite news |last=Sarkar |first=Shihab |date=17 September 2020 |title=Cinema during the corona pandemic|url=https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/reviews/cinema-during-the-corona-pandemic-1600356612 |newspaper=The Financial Express |access-date=17 September 2020}}</ref>
| screens_per_capita = 0.2 per 100,000 (2016)<ref name="et15Aug2016">{{cite news |last=Laghate |first=Gaurav |date=15 August 2016 |title=United Mediaworks expands footprint to Bangladesh |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/united-mediaworks-expands-footprint-to-bangladesh/articleshow/53703262.cms |newspaper=Economic Times |access-date=8 June 2017}}</ref>
| distributors = {{br separated entries| [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | [[Selim Khan|Shapla Media]] | [[RTV (Bangladesh)|Bengal Multimedia Limited]] | [[Impress Telefilm Limited]] |[[Shakib Khan|SK Films]] |
| [[Mostofa Sarwar Farooki|Chabial]]}}
| produced_year = 2019
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{{Culture of Bangladesh}}
{{South Asian cinema}}

The '''cinema of Bangladesh''', better known as '''Dhallywood''' ({{lang-bn|ঢালিউড}}), is the [[Bengali-language]] film industry based in [[Dhaka]], [[Bangladesh]]. It has often been a significant film industry since the early 1970s. The dominant style of Bangladeshi cinema is [[melodrama]]tic cinema, which developed from 1947 to 1990 and characterizes most films to this day. Cinema was introduced in Bangladesh in 1898 by the Bradford Bioscope Company, credited to have arranged the first film release in Bangladesh. Between 1913 and 1914, the first production company, Picture House, was opened. A 1928 short silent film titled ''Sukumari'' (''The Good Girl'') was the first Bengali-produced film in the region. The first full-length film, ''[[The Last Kiss (1931 film)|The Last Kiss]]'', was released in 1931. Following the separation of Bangladesh from Pakistan, Dhaka became the center of the Bangladeshi film industry, and has generated the majority share of revenue, production and audiences for Dhallywood films. ''[[Mukh O Mukhosh|The Face and the Mask]]'', the first Bengali-language full-length feature film was produced in 1956.<ref name=cholochitro>{{cite web |title=History of Bangladeshi Film |url=http://www.cholochitro.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33&Itemid=49 |website=cholochitro.com |publisher=Cholochitro |access-date=1 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="Mukh O Mukhosh">{{cite web |title=Mukh O Mukhosh |url=http://www.bfa.gov.bd/movie/details.html?id=100 |publisher=bfa.gov.bd |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129021323/http://www.bfa.gov.bd/movie/details.html?id=100 |archive-date=29 November 2014 |access-date=14 November 2014}}</ref> During the 1970s, many Dhallywood films were inspired by Indian films, with some of the films being unofficial remakes of those films. The industry continued to grow, and many successful Bangladeshi films were produced throughout the 1970s, 1980s and the first half of the 1990s.

==Prominent Directors==
Directors such as [[Fateh Lohani]], [[Golam Rabbany Biplob]], [[Zahir Raihan]], [[Alamgir Kabir (film maker)|Alamgir Kabir]], [[Khan Ataur Rahman]], [[Subhash Dutta]], [[Ritwik Ghatak]], [[Ehtesham]], [[Chashi Nazrul Islam]], [[Delwar Jahan Jhantu]], [[Sohanur Rahman Sohan]], Zahirul Haque, [[Mohammad Hannan]], [[Badol Khondokar]], [[Motin Rahman|Matin Rahman]], [[Zakir Hossain Raju]], [[Uttam Akash]], [[Kazi Hayat]], [[Malek Afsari|Malek Afsary]], [[Montazur Rahman Akbar]], [[F I Manik]], [[Shahin Sumon]], [[Tamim Hassan Chowdhury]], [[Sheikh Niamat Ali]], [[Mushfiqur Rahman Gulzar]], [[Gazi Mazharul Anwar]], [[Salauddin Lavlu]], [[Chandan Chowdhury]], [[Swapan Ahmed]], [[Tonmoy Tansen]], [[Badiul Alam Khokon]], [[Mostafizur Rahman Manik|Mustafizur Rahman Manik]], [[Tauquir Ahmed]], [[Tanvir Mokammel]], [[Tareque Masud]], [[Morshedul Islam]], [[Humayun Ahmed]], [[Nurul Alam Atique]], [[Zahidur Rahim Anjan]], Ashique Mostafa, [[Khijir Hayat Khan]], [[Kamar Ahmad Simon]], [[Rubaiyat Hossain]], Bijon Imtiaz, Fakhrul Arefeen Khan, [[Iftakar Chowdhury]], [[Saikat Nasir]], [[Anonno Mamun]], [[Ashiqur Rahman]], [[Wajed Ali Sumon|Wazed Ali Sumon]], [[Saif Chandan]], [[Amitabh Reza Chowdhury]], [[Giasuddin Selim]], [[Mostofa Sarwar Farooki]], [[Animesh Aich]], [[Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz]], [[Taneem Rahman Angshu]], [[Dipankar Dipon]], [[Raihan Rafi]], [[Golam Sohrab Dodul]], [[Chayanika Chowdhury]], [[Noyeem Imtiaz Neyamul]], [[Hashibur Reza Kallol]] and others have made significant contributions to Bangladeshi [[mainstream]] cinema, [[parallel cinema]], and [[art film]]s. Some have also won global acclaim.

== History ==

=== Origin ===

On 28 December 1895, the [[Auguste and Louis Lumière|Lumière brothers]] began commercial bioscope shows in [[Paris]], with the first bioscope shows of the Indian subcontinent occurring the following year, including one in [[Calcutta]] and another at the Crown Theatre in Dhaka. The Bradford Bioscope Company of Calcutta arranged the show, which featured very short news items and other short features including footage of the jubilee of Queen Victoria, battles between Greek and Turkish forces, and the French underground railway.<ref name="History" />{{rp|pages 7, 9}} The price of a ticket to the show was an expensive eight anas to three taka. Bioscope shows continued to be shown throughout the region, including in [[Bhola]], [[Manikganj]], [[Gazipur District|Gazipur]], [[Rajbari District|Rajbari]], and [[Faridpur Sadar Upazila|Faridpur]].<ref name=cholochitro/> These became the first films ever to be released in Bangladesh.<ref name="History" />{{rp|pages 7, 9}}

The first seeds of Bengali cinema were sown by [[Hiralal Sen]], a native of Bogjuri who is considered a stalwart of [[Victorian era]] cinema.<ref name= VF>{{cite web|url=http://www.victorian-cinema.net/sen.htm|title=Who's Who of Victorian Cinema - Hiralal Sen|website=victorian-cinema.net}}</ref> Sen founded a company named The [[Royal Bioscope Company]] in 1898, producing scenes from the stage productions of a number of popular shows<ref name=VF /> at the [[Star Theatre, Calcutta|Star Theater]], [[Minerva Theatre, Kolkata|Minerva Theater]], and Classic Theater in [[Kolkata]]. He pioneered film-making in the Calcutta in 1901, and shot footage in his home region. This was the first filming of what is now the nation of Bangladesh.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

At the time when Calcutta-based film production houses were forming, East Bengal cinema halls were showing films produced in Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Hollywood, and Paris. Sequential bioscope shows were started in Dhaka in 1913–14 in a jute store. It was named Picture House, becoming the first theater to be built in present-day Bangladesh.<ref name=cholochitro/>

=== Silent era ===
The [[Madan Theatre]] started making films in Calcutta in 1916. The first Bengali feature film, ''[[Billwamangal]]'', was produced and released in 1919 under the banner of the Madan Theatre. The movie was directed by Rustomji Dhotiwala and produced by Priyonath Ganguli, the son of a [[nawab]] estate of Dhaka. A Bengali film organization named the [[Indo British Film Co]] was soon formed in Calcutta under the ownership of [[Dhirendra Nath Ganguly]], a relative of [[Rabindranath Tagore]]. Ganguly directed and wrote ''[[Bilat Ferat(1921)|Bilat Ferat]]'' in 1921. The film was the first production of the Indo British Film Co. The Madan Theatre production of ''[[Jamai Shashthi]]''(1931) was the first Bengali [[talkie]] directed by [[Amar Choudhury]].{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

In 1927–28, the Dhaka nawab family produced a short film named ''Sukumari'' (The Good Girl).<ref>{{cite web |title=The Liberation Struggles of a Country and a Festival |url=http://www.dhakafilmfestival.org/the-liberation-struggles-ofa-country-and-a-festival/ |website=dhakafilmfestival.org |publisher=Dhaka Film Festival |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111212011/http://www.dhakafilmfestival.org/the-liberation-struggles-ofa-country-and-a-festival/ |archive-date=11 January 2014 |access-date=1 December 2014}}</ref> The film's producers included Khaza Adil, Khaza Akmol, Khaza Nasirulla, Khaza Azmol, Khaza Zohir, Khaza Azad, Soyod Shahebe Alom, and professor Andalib Shadini. They wanted to make a film with their own actors and without the help of a studio. The male lead was played by Khaza Nosrulla, and the female lead was played by a male actor named Syed Abdus Sobhan owing to laws against the depiction of women in film. Nosrulla went on to become a politician and Sobhan became the first Bengali secretary of the Pakistan Central Civil Service. One still picture of ''Sukumary'' is kept in Bangladesh Film Archive.<ref name=cholochitro/>

After the success of ''Sukumari'', the royal family went for a bigger venture.<ref>{{cite book |last=Raju |first=Zakir |date=2015 |title=Bangladesh Cinema and National Identity: In Search of the Modern |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PnLfBQAAQBAJ&pg=PT91 |publisher=Routledge |location=London |page=91 |isbn=978-0-415-46544-1}}</ref> To make a full-length silent film, a temporary studio was made in the gardens of the family, and they produced a full-length silent film titled ''[[The Last Kiss (1931 film)|The Last Kiss]]'', released in 1931.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dhaka Nawab Family and Film |url=http://www.nawabbari.com/main_arts.html?string=lastKiss.html |website=nawabbari.com |publisher=Nawab Bari |access-date=1 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Did you know? First Pakistani silent movie makes it to international film fests |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/611929/did-you-know-first-pakistani-silent-movie-makes-it-to-international-film-fests/ |work=The Express Tribune |access-date=1 December 2014}}</ref> The main actor was Khaza Azmol. The physical teacher of [[Jagannath University|Jagannath College]], Ambujgupta, directed the film and made the Bengali and English subtitles for it. Professor Andalib Shadani of the [[University of Dhaka|Dhaka University]] made the Urdu subtitles. ''The Last Kiss'' was released in the Mukul Hall of Dhaka. Historian Dr. Romesh Chondro Mojumder started the premier show of the film. The print of the film was taken to the Aurora Company of Calcutta for bigger presentation. The developers of the film wanted to make Dhaka unique in art, literature and cinema and named their production house “Dhaka East Bengal Cinematograph Society”. It was the first film-producing organization of Bangladesh.<ref name=cholochitro/>

=== Early development ===

==== Pakistan era ====

By 1947, there were around 80 cinemas in Bangladesh.<ref name="History">[https://web.archive.org/web/20041205103028/http://www.bangladesh.net/cinema/ A Brief History of Bangladesh Cinema], accessed 27 July 2006</ref>{{rp|pages 1, 3}}After the [[partition of India]] in 1947, there were efforts to turn Dhaka into [[East Bengal]]'s cultural center, with various individuals like Abbasuddin Ahmed creating short-lived film production companies in the city. In March 1948, when the [[Governor-General of Pakistan]] [[Mohammad Ali Jinnah]] came to visit [[East Pakistan]], the radio broadcaster and filmmaker [[Nazir Ahmed (filmmaker)|Nazir Ahmed]] was commissioned to create the informational film ''In Our Midst'' with the help of Calcutta-based film technicians. It was the first informational film of Bangladesh.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

===== 1950s =====
Two years after the creation of the [[Bengali Language Movement]] in 1952, the film-making company ''Co-operative Film Makers, Ltd.'' was formed in Dhaka under the leadership of Shohidul Alam, Abdul Jabbar Khan, and Kazi Nuruzzaman. The company produced ''Salamot'' (1954) under the direction of Nazir Ahmed. The film was commercially successful and allowed the company to grow. In 1955, during the rule of the [[United Front (East Pakistan)|United Front]], Chief Secretary N.M. Khan created a film studio and laboratory in Dhaka's [[Tejgaon Thana]]. The first full-length feature film with sound made in East Pakistan was ''[[Mukh O Mukhosh|The Face and the Mask]]'',<ref name="Mukh O Mukhosh" /> which was directed by Abdul Jabbar Khan and released on 3 August 1956. Editing, printing and all other film processing for this movie were done in [[Lahore]], Pakistan. Abdul Jabbar directed and starred in the film, which also starred Inam Ahmed, Purnima Sen, and Nazma.<ref name=cholochitro/><ref name="dailystar">{{cite news |last=Waheed |first=Karim |date=12 August 2005 |title=Celebrating 50 years of our cinema |url=http://thedailystar.net/2005/08/12/d50812140197.htm |newspaper=The Daily Star |access-date=27 July 2006}}</ref>

[[File:Akash Ar Mati.jpg|200px|thumbnail|left|''[[Akash Ar Mati]]'' (1959)]]
"The East Pakistan Film Development Corporation Bill, 1957", establishing a national film development corporation, was introduced by [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]], the founding father of Bangladesh. The bill was passed in the East Bengal Provincial Assembly, and Nazir Ahmed was appointed as the first creative director.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

Initially, the East Pakistan Film Development Corporation allowed only specific directors to make films. [[Fateh Lohani]] directed the rural art film ''Asiya'', the first film produced by the East Pakistan Film Development Corporation, with Nazir Ahmed supervising the production. ''Asiya'' received the President Award for best Bangla film in 1961. Other early films released by the East Pakistan Film Development Corporation include ''[[Akash Ar Mati]]'' (''The Sky and The Earth''), a song film directed by Fateh Lohani in 1959.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

[[A. J. Kardar]] directed the Bengali-Urdu film ''[[The Day Shall Dawn]]'' in 1959, with [[Zahir Raihan]] working as the assistant director. The film was based on the 1936 Bengali novel ''Padma Nadir Majhi'' (''The Boatman on The River Padma'') by [[Bengali language|Bengali]] novelist [[Manik Bandopadhyay]]. It was an internationally acclaimed movie.<ref name=cholochitro/> The film was submitted as the Pakistani entry for the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film]] at the [[32nd Academy Awards]], but was not accepted as a nominee.<ref>Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences</ref> It was also entered into the [[1st Moscow International Film Festival]], where it won a Golden Medal.<ref name="Moscow1959">{{cite web |url=http://www.moscowfilmfestival.ru/miff34/eng/archives/?year=1959 |title=1st Moscow International Film Festival (1959) |work=MIFF |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116210640/http://www.moscowfilmfestival.ru/miff34/eng/archives/?year=1959 |archive-date=16 January 2013 |access-date=28 October 2012}}</ref>

The establishment of the East Pakistan Film Development Corporation led to the growth of the East Bengal film industry and gave rise to three prominent studios: the Popular Studio, Bari Studio, and Bengal Studio. Prominent directors Abdul Jabbar Khan, Fateh Lohani, [[Ehtesham]], and Mohiuddin worked with these studios. Notable films from these directors include ''Matir Pahar'' (''The Clay Hill'') (1959) by Mohiuddin and ''E Desh Tomar Amar'' (1959) by Ehtesham. The East Pakistan Film Development Corporation's own films sometimes struggled to achieve financial success.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

===== 1960s{{anchor|1960s}} =====

During the late 1960s, 20-35 films were produced every year. Fateh Lohani's ''Asiya'' and Ehtesham's ''Rajdhanir Buke'' (''In the heart of the capital'') were both positively reviewed by critics. In addition to directing, Lohani also acted in a number of East Bengali films throughout the 1960s, including ''Tanha'' (1964), ''Agun Niye Khela'' (1967) and ''Julekha'' (1967). Other notable directors of the 1960s include Salahuddin, who made a number of social drama films like ''Je Nodi Morupothe'' (1961), and [[Khan Ataur Rahman]], who directed ''Nawab Sirajuddaula'' (1967). Rahman was also an actor and a singer, and featured in ''Kokhono Asheni'' (''Never Came'') (1961), ''Kancher Deyal'' (''Crystal Wall'') (1963).

[[Zahir Raihan]] was a star director of East Bengali cinema in the 1960s, and directed films like ''Kokhono Asheni'' (''Never Came'') (1961), ''Shangam'' (1964) (The first Pakistani colour film), and ''[[Jibon Theke Neya]]''. ''Jibon Theke Neya'', a political satire based on the Bengali Language Movement under the rule of Pakistan, is considered a classic of Bangladeshi cinema.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

Some notable actors from the 1960s include [[Rahman (Bangladeshi actor)|Rahman]], [[Sumita Devi]], Khan Ataur Rahman, [[Rawshan Jamil]], [[Anwar Hossain (actor)|Anwar Hossain]], [[Anwara Begum]], [[Golam Mustafa]], [[Abdur Razzak (actor)|Abdur Razzak]], [[Kabori Sarwar]], [[Shabana (actress)|Shabana]], [[Bobita|Farida Akhter Bobita]], [[Farooque]], [[Shabnam]], Shawkat Akbar, [[Rosy Samad]], [[Baby Zaman]], and [[Shuchanda|Kohinoor Akhter Shuchanda]]. The most well-known Bangladeshi actor to date had been Abdur Razzak, who was deemed the ''Nayok Raaj Rajjak'' (King of Heroes) by his fans. He started his career as a side actor in 1965 and became a leading actor in 1967. Abdur Razzak and Kabori Sarwar was the most popular pair from 1967 to the 1970s.

=== After independence ===

==== 1970s ====
A total of 41 films were released in 1970, including ''Shorolipi'' by Nazrul Islam, ''Taka Ana Paay'' and the ''[[Jibon Theke Neya]]'' by [[Zahir Raihan]].

''[[Jibon Theke Neya]]'', considered a milestone film in the history of Bengali cinema, was a political satire based on the [[Bengali Language Movement]] under the rule of Pakistan. It stars Shaukat Akbar, [[Anwar Hossain (actor)|Anwar Hossain]], [[Khan Ataur Rahman]], [[Rawshan Jamil]], [[Abdur Razzak (actor)|Abdur Razzak]], [[Shuchanda|Kohinoor Akhter Shuchanda]], Amjad Hossain and [[Rosy Samad]]. The film has been described as an example of "national cinema", using discrete local traditions to build a representation of the Bangladeshi national identity.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bangladesh National Cinema in the Age of Globalisation |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2004/12/03/cinema.htm |work=Star Weekend Magazine |publisher=The Daily Star |date=17 December 2004 |access-date=10 December 2007}}</ref> Other significant works of 1970 were ''Mishor Kumari'' of Karigir, ''Tansen'' of Rafiqul Bari, ''Bindu Theke Britto'' of Rebeka, ''Binimoy'' of [[Subhash Dutta]], ''Kothay Jeno Dekhechi'' of Nizamul Hoque.

Only 6 Bengali films and two Urdu films made in [[East Bengal]] were released in 1971 before the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]]. Some notable social drama films include ''[[Nacher Putul]]'' by Ashok Ghosh, ''Sritituku Thak'' by Alamgir Kumkum, and ''Shukh Dukkho'' by [[Khan Ataur Rahman]].

Following the outbreak of the Bangladesh Liberation War, Raihan made the documentary ''[[Stop Genocide]]'' to draw attention to the plight of the people of East Bengal. It was one of the first internationally acclaimed films of Bangladesh.<ref name="The Daily Star">{{cite news |title=The making of Stop Genocide and disappearance of Zahir Raihan |date=19 December 2008 |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=67680 |work=The Daily Star |access-date=15 November 2011}}</ref><ref name="stop_genocide" />

In December 1971, the ''East Pakistan Film Development Corporation'' changed its name to the ''Bangladesh Film Development Corporation'', which had the only major film studio and colour lab of the Bangladeshi film industry until the 2010s. Most Bangladeshi films were produced from this studio. Production quantity continued to increase after Bangladesh gained its independence; by the 1990s, over 90 films per year were released. At that time, the film department was under the leadership of Abdul Jabbar Khan.<ref name=cholochitro/> The Bangladeshi film industry was successful both critically and commercially through the first half of the 1990s.

Many Bangladeshi movies of the 1970s were about the war. The first full-length feature film of independent Bangladesh was ''[[Ora Egaro Jon]]'' released in 1972. The movie was directed by [[Chashi Nazrul Islam]]. Other filmmakers who made critically acclaimed war films in the 1970s include [[Alamgir Kabir (film maker)|Alamgir Kabir]], Chashi Nazrul Islam, and [[Subhash Dutta]].<ref name=bpedia>{{cite book |last=Hossain |first=Ayub |year=2012 |chapter=Kabir, Alamgir |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Kabir,_Alamgir |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]}}</ref> Three of Kabir's feature films are featured in the "Top 10 Bangladeshi Films" critics' choice list by the [[British Film Institute]].<ref name="Top 10 Bangladeshi Films">{{cite web |url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/features/imagineasia/guide/poll/bangladesh/index.html |title=Top 10 Bangladeshi Films |date=17 July 2007 |website=British Film Institute |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090527125002/http://www.bfi.org.uk/features/imagineasia/guide/poll/bangladesh/index.html |archive-date=27 May 2009 |access-date=17 October 2015}}</ref><ref name="BFI">{{cite web |author=Jinsie |title=BFI South Asian Film (2002) |url=https://mubi.com/lists/bfi-south-asian-film-2002#read-more |publisher=mubi.com}}</ref> His films include ''[[Dhire Bohe Meghna]]'' (1973), ''Shurjo Konya'' (1976), ''Shimana Periye'' (1977), ''Rupali Shoykte'' (1979), ''Mohona'' (1982), ''Porinita'' (1984) and ''Mohanayok'' (1985). Other notable directors in the 1970s include [[Narayan Ghosh Mita]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Nigar Award 1962: 19 September 1963 Hotel Metropol Karachi. |url=http://www.oocities.org/thenigar/nigaraward1962.html |access-date=14 April 2013}}</ref> [[Abdullah al Mamun (actor)|Abdullah al Mamun]], Johirul Haque, and Amjad Hossain. Haque's ''Rongbaaj'' was one of the first commercial action films of Bangladesh.

After independence, one of the first international acclaimed film was ''[[Titash Ekti Nadir Naam|A River Called Titas]]'' released in 1973, directed by prominent Indian [[Bengali people|Bengali]] director [[Ritwik Ghatak]] and starring [[Prabir Mitra]] in the lead role. ''Titash Ekti Nadir Naam'' topped the list of 10 best Bangladeshi films in the audience and critics' polls conducted by the [[British Film Institute]] in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 10 Bangladeshi Films |url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/features/imagineasia/guide/poll/bangladesh/index.html |publisher=British Film Institute |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070527232052/http://www.bfi.org.uk/features/imagineasia/guide/poll/bangladesh/index.html |archive-date=27 May 2007 |access-date=8 June 2014}}</ref> Some other notable films of 1970s include ''Joy Bangla'' (1972) of Fakrul Alom; ''Lalon Fokir'' (1972) of [[Syed Hasan Imam (actor)|Syed Hasan Imam]]; ''Obhuj Mon'' (1972) of Kazi Jhohir; ''Shongram'' (1974) by Chashi Nazrul Islam, ''[[Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi]]'' (1972), ''Bashundhara'' (1977) by Subhash Dutta; ''[[Alor Michil]]'' (1974), ''Lathial'' (1975) by [[Narayan Ghosh Mita]]; ''[[Megher Onek Rong]]'' (1976) by Harunur Rashid; ''[[Golapi Ekhon Traine]]'' (1978) by Amjad Hossain; ''[[Sareng Bou]]'' (1978) by [[Abdullah al Mamun (actor)|Abdullah al Mamun]]; ''Oshikkhito'' (1978) by [[Azizur Rahman (film director)|Azizur Rahman]]; ''[[The Father (1979 film)|The Father]]'' (1979) by [[Kazi Hayat]], and ''Surjo Dighal Bari'' (1979) by [[Sheikh Niamat Ali]] and Moshiuddin Shaker. ''Surjo Dighal Bari'' was a critically acclaimed movie and it re-introduced Bangladeshi films to the international audience. The movie was based on a novel of the same name by [[Abu Ishaque]]. In 1975, the government started a national film award, as well as a donation fund for creative films.

==== 1980s ====

The 1970s and 1980s were a golden era for Bangladeshi film industry commercially and critically. At this time, a lot of actors and actresses enjoyed popularity, including [[Abdur Razzak (actor)|Abdur Razzak]] who was the most successful actor commercially during this period, as well as [[Kabori Sarwar]], [[Shabana (actress)|Shabana]], [[Bobita|Farida Akhter Bobita]], [[Farooque]], [[Shabnam]], [[Shuchanda|Kohinoor Akhter Shuchanda]], [[Alamgir (actor)|Alamgir]], [[Sohel Rana (actor)|Sohel Raana]], [[Amol Bose]], [[Bulbul Ahmed]], [[Zafar Iqbal (actor)|Zafar Iqbal]], [[Wasim (actor)|Wasim]], [[Ilias Kanchan]], [[Jashim]], [[Rozina (actress)|Rozina]], [[Parveen Sultana Diti]], [[Champa (actress)|Champa]] and others.

In the 1980s most of the Bangladeshi commercial films were influenced in film-making, style and presentation by Indian movies, mostly Hindi movies from Maharashtra. But many of the films were original or adaptation from literary works. Some notable original and adapted films include, ''[[Chhutir Ghonta]]'' (1980) by [[Azizur Rahman (film director)|Azizur Rahman]]; ''Emiler Goenda Bahini'' (1980) by Badal Rahman; ''Shokhi Tumi Kar'' (1980), ''Akhoni Shomoy'' (1980) by [[Abdullah al Mamun (actor)|Abdullah Al Mamun]]; ''Lal Shobujer Pala'' (1980), ''Obichar'' (1985) by [[Syed Hasan Imam (actor)|Syed Hasan Imam]]; ''Koshai'' (1980), ''Jonmo Theke Jolchi'' (1981), ''[[Bhat De]]'' (1984) by Amjad Hossain; ''[[Devdas (1982 film)|Devdas]]'' (1982), ''Chandranath'' (1984), ''Shuvoda'' (1987) by [[Chashi Nazrul Islam]]; ''Smriti Tumi Bedona'' (1980) by Dilip Shom; ''Mohona'' (1982), ''Porinita'' (1986) by [[Alamgir Kabir (film maker)|Alamgir Kabir]]; ''[[Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo]]'' (1982) by Mohammad Mohiuddin; ''Puroshkar'' (1983) by C.B Zaman; ''Maan Shomman'' (1983) by A.J Mintu; ''Nazma'' (1983), ''Shokal-Shondha'' (1984), ''Fulshojja'' (1986) by [[Subhash Dutta]]; ''Rajbari'' (1984) by [[Kazi Hayat]]; ''Grihilokkhi'' (1984) by Kamal Ahmed; ''Dahan'' (1986) by [[Sheikh Niamat Ali]]; ''Shot Bhai'' (1985) by [[Abdur Razzak (actor)|Abdur Razzak]]; ''Ramer Shumoti'' (1985) by [[Shahidul Amin]]; ''Rajlokkhi-Srikanto'' (1986) by [[Bulbul Ahmed]]; ''Harano Shur'' (1987) by [[Narayan Ghosh Mita]]; ''Dayi Ke'' (1987) by Aftab Khan Tulu; ''Tolpar'' (1988) by Kabir Anowar and ''Biraj Bou'' (1988) by Mohiuddin Faruk.

The [[parallel cinema]] movement was officially started from this decade, though there were many off-track movies were made of different genres from the 60s. But the 80s movies were strictly commercial influenced by Indian Hindi commercial films, so there was a necessity of a [[Realism (arts)|realism]] and naturalism cinema movement. The movement was started by [[Alamgir Kabir (film maker)|Alamgir Kabir]]. From this movement some intellectual filmmakers came such as, [[Tanvir Mokammel]], [[Tareque Masud]] and [[Morshedul Islam]].

==== 1990s ====
In the 1990s most of the Bangladeshi movies were dominate by mainstream commercial movies. There were many successful films produced in this time.<ref name=cholochitro/>
In 1990s, definition of Bangla mainstream commercial movies had changed, because most of the movies were very much influenced by commercial Indian Hindi movies and most of them were direct copies from those Indian commercial Hindi films full with action, dance, song and jokes.<ref name=cholochitro/> In the 1990s some new directors and actors came to the industry. Intellectual Directors such as [[Tanvir Mokammel]], [[Tareque Masud]], [[Morshedul Islam]], [[Humayun Ahmed]], [[Nasiruddin Yousuff]], [[Akhtaruzzaman]] and Mustafizur Rahman made some critically and internationally acclaimed films at that time. Two of [[Tanvir Mokammel]]'s feature films are featured in the "Top 10 Bangladeshi Films" list by [[British Film Institute]]'s critics choice.<ref name="Top 10 Bangladeshi Films"/><ref name="BFI"/>

Most successful male actors during this time was [[Alamgir (actor)|Alamgir]], [[Jashim]], [[Ilias Kanchan]], [[Nayeem (actor)|Nayeem]], [[Salman Shah (actor)|Salman Shah]] and [[Manna (actor)|Manna]] who gained success through the film [[Danga]] (1991) and continued sting of successful films until his death his in 2008, such as Shesh Khela, Khol Nayok, Dhar, [[Ammajan]], Koshto, [[Bir Soinik]], [[Kabuliwala (2006 film)|Kabuliwala (film)]] etc. Other notably successful actors are [[Riaz (actor)|Riaz]] who was noted for his film [[Praner Cheye Priyo]] in 1997 and continued to star in commercially successful films in the 2000s, and [[Omar Sani]] (noted for [[Coolie (1997 film)|Coolie]] in 1997) among others.

=== {{anchor|Present}} 21st century ===
[[File:BFDC Gate.jpg|thumbnail|right|Bangladesh Film Development Corporation main gate in 2011]]

==== 2000s ====

During the 2000s, most Bangladeshi films began doing poor business and Bangladesh produced about 100 low-budget movies a year. Viewership of Bangladeshi films in general dropped, and the industry was criticized for producing low-quality films whose only appeal was that of cheap melodrama.<ref name="thingsasian.com">{{cite news |last=Row |first=Helen |title=Bangladeshis reject "smutty" Bengali films |url=http://www.thingsasian.com/goto_article/article.2790.html |work=Things Asian |agency=Agence France-Presse |access-date=26 July 2006}}</ref>

After a drastic decline in the 2000s, the Bangladeshi film industry tried to bounce back after 2006–07. With the help of the Bangladeshi Government and the emergence of big production companies, the Bangladeshi film industry started growing slowly.
[[File:Riaz National Award Receiving 2.jpg|thumb|[[Riaz (actor)|Riaz]] Receiving National Award 2008 from Prime minister [[Sheikh Hasina]] in 2010.]]
Among the successful films that released in the 2000s are [[Ammajan]], [[Premer Taj Mahal]], [[Wrong Number (film)|Wrong Number]], [[Shasti]], [[Shyamol Chhaya]], [[Hridoyer Kotha]], [[Daruchini Dip]], [[Monpura]], [[Priya Amar Priya]], [[Koti Takar Kabin]], Chacchu, Khairun Sundori, [[Amar Praner Swami]], [[Pitar Ason]], [[Tumi Swapno Tumi Shadhona]], [[Mone Prane Acho Tumi]], Amar Shopno Tumi, [[Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore]], among others.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kalerkantho.com/print-edition/ronger-mela/2015/08/06/252833 |script-title=bn:সিনেমার আয়-ব্যয় ও ফাঁকা বুলি - কালের কণ্|work=Kaler Kantho |language=bn}}</ref> Most of the successful films during this period starred [[Manna (actor)|Manna]] (until his death in 2008) followed by [[Shakib Khan]] and [[Riaz (actor)|Riaz]], Moderately successful actors during this period included [[Ferdous Ahmed]] and others.

==== 2010s ====

Since 2012, Bangladesh has developed several big production and distribution companies, such as [[Monsoon Films]], [[Jaaz Multimedia]] and [[Tiger Media Limited]] and the films produced by them have been doing better business than others for their large budget and glamorous appearance. Four of the top ten highest grossing Bangladeshi films were released in the 2010s. In 2014 India's Reliance Entertainment Limited had expressed their interest in producing Bangladeshi films. However, the Bangladesh Film Corporation didn't respond due to the ban on Indian films in Bangladesh. Another notable film was released in the year 2010 named " Jaago " directed by one of the prominent and young director named Khijir Hayat Khan. And "Jaago" is the first sports-based film in Bangla Cinema. Top actors during this period included [[Shakib Khan]], as well as [[Ananta Jalil]], [[Arifin Shuvo]], [[Bappy Chowdhury]], [[Symon Sadik]], [[Jayed Khan]].

== International recognition of Bangladeshi cinema ==

Internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi films include, [[Zahir Raihan]]'s ''[[Stop Genocide]]'' (1971);<ref name="The Daily Star" /><ref name = stop_genocide>{{cite news |title='Stop Genocide' Depicting the actual massacre |date=16 December 2004 |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/suppliments/2004/victory_day/vic11.htm |work=The Daily Star |access-date=16 November 2011}}</ref> [[Ritwik Ghatak]]'s ''[[Titash Ekti Nadir Naam|A river called Titas]]'' (1973); [[Sheikh Niamat Ali]] and Moshiuddin Shaker's ''Surjo Dighal Bari'' (1979); [[Tanvir Mokammel]]'s ''Hooliya'' (1984), ''Nadir Naam Modhumati'' (1995) ''[[Chitra Nodir Pare|Quiet Flows the River Chitra]]'' (1999), ''[[Lalsalu (film)|Lalsalu]]'' (2001) and ''[[Lalon (film)|Lalon]]'' (2004); [[Morshedul Islam]]'s ''Agami'' (1984), ''Chaka'' (1993), ''[[Dipu Number Two (Film)|Dipu Number Two]]'' (1996), ''[[Dukhai]]'' (1997), ''Duratta'' (2004) and ''[[Amar Bondhu Rashed]]'' (2011); [[Tareque Masud]]'s ''[[Adam Surat|The Inner Strength]]'' (1989), ''[[Muktir Gaan|Song of Freedom]]'' (1995),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tarequemasud.org/films/muktirgaan/ |title=Muktir Gaan |publisher=tarequemasud.org |access-date=3 July 2013}}</ref><ref name="Muktir Gaan">{{cite web |url=http://ektaonline.org/events/muktirgaan/ |title=Muktir Gaan |publisher=ektaonline.org |access-date=3 July 2013}}</ref> ''[[Muktir Kotha|Story of Freedom]]'' (1999) and ''[[The Clay Bird]]'' (2002); [[Humayun Ahmed]]'s ''[[Aguner Poroshmoni]]'' (1994)<ref>{{cite web |title=Aguner Poshmoni-আগুনের পরশমনি |url=http://www.bfa.gov.bd/movie/details.html?id=132 |publisher=Bangladesh Film Archive |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122180804/http://www.bfa.gov.bd/movie/details.html?id=132 |archive-date=22 January 2015 |access-date=22 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="google">{{cite book |title=Aguner poroshmoni |author=Ahmed, H. |date=1986 |publisher=Bidda Prokash |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=M_EvNQAACAAJ |access-date=5 October 2014}}</ref> and ''[[Shyamol Chhaya]]'' (2004); [[Abu Sayeed (Film Director)|Abu Sayeed]]'s ''[[kittonkhola]]'' (2000), ''[[Shankhonad]]'' (2004), ''[[Rupantor]]'' (2008); [[Enamul Karim Nirjhar]]'s ''[[Aha! (film)|Aha!]]'' (2007); Golam Rabbany Biplob's ''[[On the Wings of Dreams]]'' (2007); [[Mostofa Sarwar Farooki]]'s ''[[Bachelor (2004 film)|Bachelor]]'' (2003), ''[[Third Person Singular Number]]'' (2009), ''[[Television (2012 film)|Television]]'' (2013) and ''[[Doob: No Bed of Roses|No Bed of Roses]]''; [[Tauquir Ahmed]]'s ''[[Joyjatra]]'' (2004) and ''[[The Unnamed (film)|Oggyatonama]]'' (2016); [[Rubaiyat Hossain]]'s ''[[Meherjaan]]'' (2011) and ''[[Under Construction (film)|Under Construction]]'' (2016); [[Kamar Ahmad Simon]]'s ''[[Are You Listening!|Shunte Ki Pao! (Are You Listening!)]]'' (2012); [[Zahidur Rahim Anjan]]'s ''[[Meghmallar]]'' (2014); Aung Rakhine's ''[[Mor Thengari|My Bicycle]]'' (2015); Bijon Imtiaz's ''Matir Projar Deshe-Kingdom of Clay Subjects'' (2016), [[Amitabh Reza Chowdhury]]'s ''[[Aynabaji]]'' (2016) etc. These films won many international acclaims introducing Bangladeshi films to a wide international audiences.<ref>{{cite web |title=History of Bangladeshi Cinema |url=http://www.bdfi.com.bd/bdfi/index.php?0cc175b9c0f1b6a831c399e269772661=8cf04a9734132302f96da8e113e80ce5 |website=bdfi.com.bd |publisher=bdfi |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125025/http://www.bdfi.com.bd/bdfi/index.php?0cc175b9c0f1b6a831c399e269772661=8cf04a9734132302f96da8e113e80ce5 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead |access-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> The late [[Tareque Masud]] is regarded as one of Bangladesh's outstanding directors due to his numerous productions on historical and social issues. Masud was honored by [[FIPRESCI]] at the [[Cannes Film Festival]] in 2002 for his film ''[[Matir Moina|The Clay Bird]]'' (2002).

== Government support ==
The government of Bangladesh played a huge role in the re-emergence of Bangladeshi films. The Bangladesh Film Development Corporation was established as an assistance hub for Bangladeshi cinema. The government also spends about $1 million annually for the development of Bangladeshi parallel cinema and art cinema. [[Bangladesh Awami League]], the present government has spend more than $10 million in 2012 and 2014–15 for the modern technical supports in Bangladeshi cinema.

== Film production and distribution house ==

There are more than 100 production houses in the Bangladeshi film industry, but few have managed to be successful in the market. Such production houses and distribution houses have helped Bangladeshi movies to reach a national and international platform, releasing films and distributing them to audiences overseas. Some well-known production houses in the Bangladeshi cinema include, [[Impress Telefilm]], Khona Talkies, [[Shakib Khan|SK Films]], [[Monsoon Films]], [[Jaaz Multimedia]], [[Tiger Media Limited]], [[The Abhi Kathachitra|The Abhi Pictures]], [[Fatman Films]], [[Bongo BD]],

== Important figures ==

=== Directors ===
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* [[Fateh Lohani]]
* [[Dewan Nazrul]]
* [[Khan Ataur Rahman]]
* [[Zahir Raihan]]
* [[Subhash Dutta]]
* [[Ehtesham]]
* [[Ritwik Ghatak]]
* [[Chashi Nazrul Islam]]
* [[Alamgir Kabir (film maker)|Alamgir Kabir]]
* [[Narayan Ghosh Mita]]
* [[Azizur Rahman (film director)|Azizur Rahman]]
* [[Motin Rahman|Matin Rahman]]
* [[Abdullah al Mamun (actor)|Abdullah Al Mamun]]
* [[Syed Hasan Imam (actor)|Syed Hasan Imam]]
* [[Kazi Hayat]]
* [[Gazi Mazharul Anwar]]
* [[Tareque Masud]]
* [[Tanvir Mokammel]]
* [[Morshedul Islam]]
* [[Abu Sayeed (Film Director)]]
* [[Nasiruddin Yousuff]]
* [[Humayun Ahmed]]
* [[Akhtaruzzaman]]
* [[Montazur Rahman Akbar]]
* [[Shahidul Islam Khokon]]
* [[M B Manik]]
* [[Mostofa Sarwar Farooki]]<ref>{{cite news |date=8 October 2008 |script-title=bn:ছবি বানাতে টাকার চেয়ে বেশি দরকার মেধা : মোস্তফা সরয়ার ফারুকী |trans-title=Pictures need more than talent to make money: Mostafa Sarwar Farooqi |url=http://glitz.bdnews24.com/details.php?catry=3&showns=230 |language=bn |newspaper=bdnews24.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101082340/http://glitz.bdnews24.com/details.php?catry=3&showns=230 |archive-date=1 November 2011 |access-date=16 November 2012}}</ref>
* [[Tauquir Ahmed]]
* [[Swapan Ahmed]]
* [[SA Haque Alik]]
* [[Shahnewaz Kakoli]]
* [[Redoan Rony]]
* [[Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz]]<ref>https://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2019/03/09/jodi-akdin-starring-tahsan-srabanti-hits-theatres</ref><ref>https://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/look-out/news/jodi-akdin-1686193</ref>
* [[Murad Parvez]]
* [[Zahidur Rahman Anjan]]
* [[Ashique Mostafa]]
* [[Kamar Ahmad Simon]]
* [[Rubaiyat Hossain]]
* [[Faridul Ahasan Shourav]]
* [[Ashraf Shishir]]
* [[Iftakar Chowdhury]]
* [[Amitabh Reza Chowdhury]]
* [[Khijir Hayat Khan]]
* [[Nasim Sahnic]]
* [[Taneem Rahman Angshu]]
* Asif Islam
* Dipankar Sengupta Dipon
* Bijon Imtiaz
* Aung Rakhine
}}

=== Actors ===
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|
* [[Fateh Lohani]]
* [[Rahman (Bangladeshi actor)|Rahman]]
* [[Khan Ataur Rahman]]
* [[Khan Zainul (actor)|Khan Zainul]]
* [[Subhash Dutta]]
* [[Anwar Hossain (actor)|Anwar Hossain]]
* [[Baby Zaman]]
* [[Golam Mustafa]]
* [[ATM Shamsuzzaman]]
* [[Syed Hasan Imam (actor)|Syed Hasan Imam]]
* [[Abdur Razzak (actor)|Abdur Razzak]]
* [[Farooque]]
* [[Ujjal]]
* [[Prabir Mitra]]
* [[Alamgir (actor)|Alamgir]]
* [[Sohel Rana (actor)|Sohel Raana]]
* [[Amol Bose]]
* [[Bulbul Ahmed]]
* [[Zafar Iqbal (actor)|Zafar Iqbal]]
* [[Wasim (actor)|Wasim]]
* [[Ilias Kanchan]]
* [[Jashim]]
* [[Wasimul Bari Rajib]]
* [[Humayun Faridi]]
* [[Raisul Islam Asad]]
* [[Aly Zaker]]
* [[Abul Khair (actor)|Abul Khair]]
* [[Abul Hayat]]
* [[Asaduzzaman Noor]]
* [[Jayanta Chattopadhyay]]
* [[Tariq Anam Khan]]
* [[Bapparaj]]
* [[Manna (actor)|Manna]]
* [[Omar Sani]]
* [[Amit Hasan]]
* [[Misha Sawdagor]]
* [[Afzal Hossain]]
* [[Nayeem (actor)|Nayeem]]
* [[Zahid Hasan]]
* [[Tauquir Ahmed]]
* [[Salman Shah (actor)|Salman Shah]]
* [[Shakil Khan]]
* [[Amin Khan (actor)|Amin Khan]]
* [[Riaz (actor)|Riaz]]
* [[Azad Abul Kalam]]
* [[Fazlur Rahman Babu]]
* [[Ahmed Rubel]]
* [[Intekhab Dinar]]
* [[Ferdous Ahmed]]
* [[Shakib Khan]]<ref>{{cite news |date=9 July 2013 |title=Shakib, Apu bag best actor awards |url=http://www.daily-sun.com/index.php/index.php?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=09-07-2013&type=daily-sun-news&pub_no=551&cat_id=1&menu_id=7&news_type_id=1&news_id=124126 |newspaper=Daily Sun |location=Dhaka |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216103431/http://www.daily-sun.com/index.php/index.php?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=09-07-2013&type=daily-sun-news&pub_no=551&cat_id=1&menu_id=7&news_type_id=1&news_id=124126 |archive-date=16 December 2013}}</ref>
* [[Nirab Hossain]]
* [[Challenger (actor)|Challenger]]
* [[Chanchal Chowdhury]]
* [[Mosharraf Karim]]
* [[Mahfuz Ahmed]]
* [[Mamnun Hasan Emon]]
* [[Symon Sadik]]<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:দুই ছবিতে সাইমন |url=http://www.manobkantha.com/2013/04/01/114506.html |language=bn |newspaper=Daily Manobkanha |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608080731/http://manobkantha.com/2013/04/01/114506.html |archive-date=8 June 2013 |url-status=dead |access-date=9 May 2013}}</ref>
* [[Ananta Jalil]]
* [[Arifin Shuvoo]]
* [[Bappy Chowdhury]]
* [[Ziaul Faruq Apurba]]
}}

=== Actresses ===
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|
* [[Sumita Devi]]
* [[Anwara Begum]]
* [[Rawshan Jamil]]
* [[Shabnam]]
* [[Shuchanda|Kohinoor Akhter Shuchanda]]
* [[Rosy Samad]]
* [[Nusrat Faria Mazhar]]
* [[Kabori Sarwar]]
* [[Shabana (actress)|Shabana]]
* [[Bobita|Farida Akhter Bobita]]
* [[Dilara Zaman]]
* [[Rozina (actress)|Rozina]]
* [[Doli Johur]]
* [[Parveen Sultana Diti]]
* [[Champa (actress)|Champa]]
* [[Anju Ghosh]]
* [[Moushumi]]<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:আবার মৌসুমী |url=http://www.prothom-alo.com/entertainment/article/64708/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0_%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8C%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%80 |language=bn |newspaper=Prothom Alo |access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref>
* [[Shabnur]]
* [[Shabnaz]]
* [[Wahida Mollick Jolly]]
* [[Bipasha Hayat]]
* [[Shila Ahmed]]
* [[Rokeya Prachy]]
* [[Purnima (Bangladeshi actress)|Purnima]]
* [[Sadika Parvin Popy]]
* [[Shimla (actress)|Shimla]]
* [[Aupee Karim]]
* [[Joya Ahsan]]
* [[Apu Biswas]]
* [[Sahara (actress)|Sahara]]
* [[Nusrat Imrose Tisha]]
* Rikita Nandini Shimu
* [[Afiea Nusrat Barsha]]
* [[Aparna Ghosh]]
* [[Bidya Sinha Saha Mim]]
* [[Zakia Bari Momo]]
* [[Achol]]
* [[Bobby (Actress)|Bobby]]
* [[Airin Sultana]]
}}

== Films ==
{{Bangladeshi film list}}
{{Main|List of Bangladeshi films}}
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* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2020|2020]] - 10 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2019|2019]] - 41 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2018|2018]] - 47 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2017|2017]] – 63 films<ref name="bd-pratidin.com"/><ref name="channelionline.com"/>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2016|2016]] – 58 films<ref name="poriborton">{{cite web |url=http://www.poriborton.com/dhallywood/43904 |script-title=bn:চারবছরে পুঁজি ফেরত ১৭ ছবির! |trans-title=In four years, 17 films broke even |last=Shimul |first=Ahmed Zaman |date=5 April 2017 |language=bn |website=Poriborton}}</ref>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2015|2015]] – 66 films<ref name="poriborton" />
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2014|2014]] – 78 films<ref name="poriborton" />
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2013|2013]] – 53 films<ref name="poriborton" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.darashiko.com/2013/12/all-bangla-films-2013/|script-title=bn:বাংলা চলচ্চিত্রের সালতামামি ২০১৩ - দারাশিকো'র ব্লগ|date=20 December 2013 |language=bn}}</ref>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2012|2012]] – 51 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2011|2011]] – 48 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2010|2010]] – 57 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2009|2009]] – 63 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2008|2008]] – 67 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2007|2007]] – 96 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2006|2006]] – 98 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2005|2005]] – 103 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2004|2004]] – 88 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2003|2003]] – 79 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2002|2002]] – 82 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2001|2001]] – 72 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 2000|2000]] – 99 films
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 1992|1992]] – 72 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 1990|1990]] – 70 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* 1989 – 77 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* 1988 – 65 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* 1987 – 65 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* 1986 – 67 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* 1985 – 65 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* 1984 – 53 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* 1983 – 44 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* 1982 – 40 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 1981|1981]] – 39 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 1980|1980]] – 47 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 1978|1978]] – 37 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 1977|1977]] – 31 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 1976|1976]] – 46 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 1975|1975]] – 34 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 1974|1974]] – 30 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 1973|1973]] – 30 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 1972|1972]] – 29 films<ref name=cholochitro/>
* [[List of Bangladeshi films of 1971|1971]] – 8 films
* 1970 – 41 Films<ref name=cholochitro/>
}}

== Notable films ==

=== Classics ===
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* ''Sukumari-The good girl'' (1927–28)
* ''[[The Last Kiss (1931 film)|The Last Kiss]]'' (1931)
* ''[[Mukh O Mukhosh|The Face and the Mask]]'' (1956)<ref name="Mukh O Mukhosh" />
* ''[[The Day Shall Dawn]]'' (1959)
* ''[[Akash Ar Mati|The Sky and The Earth]]'' (1959)
* ''[[Matir Pahar|The Clay Hill]]'' (1959)
* ''Asiya'' (1960)
* ''Kokhono Asheni'' (1961)
* ''Shonar Kajol'' (1962)
* ''Kancher Deyal-The Glass Wall'' (1963)
* ''Shangam'' (1964)
* ''Bahana'' (1965)
* ''Behula'' (1966)
* ''Anowara'' (1967)
* ''Nawab Sirajuddaula'' (1967)
* ''Dui Bhai-Two Brothers'' (1968)
* ''[[Saat Bhai Champa|Seven Brothers Champak]]'' (1968)
* ''[[Jibon Theke Neya]]'' (1970)
* ''[[Ora Egaro Jon]]'' (1972)
* ''[[Titash Ekti Nadir Naam|A River Called Titas]]'' (1973)
* ''[[Dhire Bohe Meghna|Quiet Flows the river Meghna]]'' (1973)
* ''Shimana Periye'' (1977)
* ''Sareng Bou'' (1978)
* ''Surjo Dighal Bari'' (1979)
* ''[[Chhutir Ghonta]] (Holiday Hours)'' (1980)
* ''Emiler Goenda Bahini'' (1980)
* ''[[Devdas (1982 film)|Devdas]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Shuvoda]]'' (1986)
* ''Rajlokkhii Srikanto'' (1987)
* ''[[Shonkhonil Karagar]]'' (1992)
* ''Ekattorer Jishu (Jesus of '71)'' (1993)
* ''[[Aguner Poroshmoni]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Dipu Number Two (Film)|Dipu Number Two]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Hangor Nodi Grenade]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Chitra Nodir Pare|Quiet Flows the River Chitra]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Srabon Megher Din|A Rainy Day of the Month Srabon]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Lalsalu (film)|Lalsalu (A Tree without roots)]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Shasti|The Punishment]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Hajar Bachhor Dhore]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Shyamol Chhaya]] (The Green Shade)'' (2005)
* ''[[Shuva (film)|Shuva]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Meherjaan]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Amar Bondhu Rashed|My Friend Rashed]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Are You Listening!|Shunte Ki Pao! (Are You Listening!)]]'' (2012)
* ''Live From Dhaka'' (2016)
{{div col end}}

=== Cult films ===
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* ''[[The Day Shall Dawn]]'' (1959)
* ''Behula'' (1966)
* ''Nawab Sirajuddaula'' (1967)
* ''Dui Bhai-Two Brothers'' (1968)
* ''[[Saat Bhai Champa|Seven Brothers Champak]]'' (1968)
* ''[[Jibon Theke Neya]]'' (1970)
* ''[[Ora Egaro Jon|11 Warriors]]'' (1972)
* ''[[Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi]]'' (1972)
* ''[[Dhire Bohe Meghna|Quiet Flows the river Meghna]]'' (1973)
* ''[[Alor Michil]]'' (1974)
* ''[[Megher Onek Rong]]'' (1976)
* ''Shimana Periye'' (1977)
* ''[[Chhutir Ghonta]] (Holiday Hours)'' (1980)
* ''Emiler Goenda Bahini-Emil and the Detectives'' (1980)
* ''[[Devdas (1982 film)|Devdas]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo]]'' (1982)
* ''Hooliya (Wanted)'' (1984)
* ''[[Beder Meye Josna|The Gypsy Girl]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Nodir Naam Modhumoti]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Shonkhonil Karagar]]'' (1992)
* ''Ekattorer Jishu (Jesus of '71)'' (1993)
* ''[[Padma Nadir Majhi|The Boatman on The River Padma]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Aguner Poroshmoni]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Muktir Gaan|Song of Freedom]]'' (1995)<ref name="Tareque Masud and Muktir Gaan">{{cite web |url=http://news.priyo.com/entertainment/2011/08/15/tareque-masud-and-muktir-gaan-34708.html |title=Tareque Masud and Muktir Gaan |publisher=news.priyo.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213204809/http://news.priyo.com/entertainment/2011/08/15/tareque-masud-and-muktir-gaan-34708.html |archive-date=13 February 2013 |url-status=dead |access-date=3 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idfa.nl/industry/tags/project.aspx?id=8dfca922-cd20-4788-a84e-91e46f942e36 |title=Muktir Gaan |publisher=idfa.nl |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227061646/http://www.idfa.nl/industry/tags/project.aspx?id=8dfca922-cd20-4788-a84e-91e46f942e36 |archive-date=27 December 2013 |url-status=dead |access-date=3 July 2013}}</ref>
* ''[[Dukhai]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Chitra Nodir Pare|Quiet Flows the River Chitra]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Muktir Kotha|Story of Freedom]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Kittonkhola]]'' (2000)
* ''[[The Clay Bird]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Joyjatra|Journey to Victory]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Shyamol Chhaya]] (The Green Shade)'' (2005)
* ''[[Ontarjatra|Homeland-The Inner Journey]]'' (2006)
* ''[[On the Wings of Dreams]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Are You Listening!|Shunte Ki Pao! (Are You Listening!)]]'' (2012)
* ''Live From Dhaka'' (2016)
{{div col end}}

=== Modern era films ===
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* ''[[Dui Duari]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Lalsalu (film)|Lalsalu (A Tree without roots)]]'' (2001)
* ''[[The Clay Bird]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Lalon (film)|Lalon]]'' (2004)
* ''Duratta (The Distance)'' (2004)
* ''[[Joyjatra|Journey to Victory]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Shyamol Chhaya]] (The Green Shade)'' (2005)
* ''[[Ontarjatra|Homeland-The Inner Journey]]'' (2006)
* ''[[On the Wings of Dreams]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Aha! (film)|Aha!]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Monpura]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Third Person Singular Number]]'' (2009)
* ''Britter Baire'' (2009)
* ''[[Gohine Shobdo|Dark Resonance]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Jaago (2010 film)|Jaago]]''(2010)
* ''[[Meherjaan]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Chorabali|Quicksand]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Lal Tip]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Are You Listening!|Shunte Ki Pao! (Are You Listening!)]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Television (2012 film)|Television]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Ant Story]]'' (2014)
* ''Faand: The Trap'' (2014)
* ''[[Agnee (2014 film)|Agnee]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Taarkata]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Kistimaat|Checkmate]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Desha: The Leader]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Glow of the Firefly]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Brihonnola]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Hitman (2014 film)|Hitman]]'' (2014)
* ''U-turn'' (2015)
* ''[[Gangster Returns]]'' (2015)
* ''Live From Dhaka'' (2016)
* ''[[Under Construction (film)|Under Construction]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Angaar (2016 film)|Angaar]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Sweetheart (2016 film)|Sweetheart]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini 2|Full Length Love Story II]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Musafir (2016 film)|Musafir]]'' (2016)
* ''Ostitto'' (2016)
* ''[[Niyoti]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Samraat: The King Is Here]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Shikari (2016 film)|Shikari]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Bossgiri]]'' (2016)
* ''[[The Unnamed|Oggatonama]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Aynabaji]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Bhuban Majhi]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Nabab]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Dhaka Attack]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Doob: No Bed of Roses|No Bed of Roses]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Debi]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Shopner Ghor]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Password (2019 Bangladeshi film)|Password]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Nolok (film)|Nolok]]'' (2019)
* ''Shapludu'' (2019)
* ''[[Iti, Tomari Dhaka]]'' (2019)
* ''[[No Dorai]]'' (2019)
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=== Commercial successes ===
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* ''[[Mukh O Mukhosh|The Face and the Mask]]'' (1956)<ref name="Mukh O Mukhosh" />
* ''[[The Day Shall Dawn]]'' (1959)
* ''[[Akash Ar Mati|The Sky and The Earth]]'' (1959)
* ''[[Matir Pahar|The Clay Hill]]'' (1959)
* ''Behula'' (1966)
* ''Nawab Sirajuddaula'' (1967)
* ''Dui Bhai-Two Brothers'' (1968)
* ''[[Saat Bhai Champa|Seven Brothers Champak]]'' (1968)
* ''[[Jibon Theke Neya|Story of Life]]'' (1970)
* ''[[Ora Egaro Jon|11 Warriors]]'' (1972)
* ''[[Titash Ekti Nadir Naam|A River Called Titas]]'' (1973)
* ''[[Dhire Bohe Meghna|Quiet Flows the river Meghna]]'' (1973)
* ''Shimana Periye'' (1977)
* ''Sareng Bou'' (1978)
* ''Surjo Dighal Bari'' (1979)
* ''[[Chhutir Ghonta]] (Holiday Hours)'' (1980)
* ''Emiler Goenda Bahini'' (1980)
* ''[[Devdas (1982 film)|Devdas]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Beder Meye Josna|The Gypsy Girl]]'' (1989)
* ''Chakor''(1992)
* ''[[Aguner Poroshmoni]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Dipu Number Two (Film)|Dipu Number Two]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Coolie (1997 film)|Coolie]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Shanto Keno Mastan]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Kukkhato Khuni]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Monpura]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Number One Shakib Khan]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Most Welcome]]'' (2012)
* ''[[PoraMon]]'' (2013)
* ''[[My Name Is Khan (2013 film)|My Name Is Khan]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Nishwartha Bhalobasa]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini|Full Length Love Story]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Rajotto|The Kingdom]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Agnee (2014 film)|Agnee]]'' (2014)
* ''Faand: The Trap'' (2014)
* ''[[Hero: The Superstar]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Most Welcome 2]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Hitman (2014 film)|Hitman]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Kistimaat|Checkmate]]''(2014)
* ''[[Romeo vs Juliet]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Chuye Dile Mon]]'' (2015)
* ''Love Marriage'' (2015)
* ''[[Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini 2|Full Length Love Story II]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Musafir (2016 film)|Musafir]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Samraat: The King Is Here]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Shikari (2016 film)|Shikari]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Mental (2016 film)|Mental]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Bossgiri]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Aynabaji]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Nabab]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Dhaka Attack]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Jannat (2018 film)|Jannat]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Password (2019 Bangladeshi film)|Password]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Nolok (film)|Nolok]]'' (2019)
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== Major events ==

=== Festivals ===
* [[Dhaka International Film Festival]]
* [[Bangladesh Short Film Forum]]
* [http://www.dhakafilmfestival.org/ International Short and Independent Film Festival]
* [http://www.cfsbangladesh.org/ International Children's Film Festival]

=== Awards ===
* [[Bachsas Awards|Bachsas Film Awards]] – since 1972
* [[National Film Awards (Bangladesh)|National Film Awards]] – since 1975
* [[Meril Prothom Alo Awards]] – since 1998
* [[Babisas Award]] – since 2004
* [[Ifad Film Club Award]] – since 2012
* Lux Channel I Performance Award
* Green Bangla Binodon Bichitra Performance Award

== Film education ==
* [http://www.bcti.gov.bd/ Bangladesh Film And Television Institute]<ref>{{cite web |title=Finding Simple Methods In bengali entertainment |url=http://www.skillshare.com/classes/film/Finding-Simple-Methods-In-bengali-entertainment/474086966 |publisher=Skillshare |access-date=14 November 2014}}</ref>
*International Academy of Film and Media (IAFM),<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/uncategorized/2014/09/27/best-of-the-fest-akira-kurosawa-film-week-2014|title=Best of the fest: Akira Kurosawa Film Week 2014|date=27 September 2014|work=Dhaka Tribune|access-date=7 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/akira-kurosawa-film-week-in-full-swing-42547|title=Akira Kurosawa Film Week in full swing|date=21 September 2014|work=The Daily Star|language=en|access-date=7 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/news/53798/Weeklong-Japanese-film-festival-begins-in-Dhaka|title=Weeklong Japanese film festival begins in Dhaka Friday|work=Prothom Alo|language=en|access-date=7 December 2018}}</ref> partner of the event '''International Student Award''' organised by [[UniFrance]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/feature/2018/05/23/iafm-recognized-as-the-first-bangladeshi-institute-to-be-partner-at-cannes|title=IAFM recognized as the first Bangladeshi institute to be partner at Cannes|date=23 May 2018|work=Dhaka Tribune|access-date=7 December 2018}}</ref>
* [https://www.jnu.ac.bd/dept/portal/web/film_television Department of Film and Television] (Under [[Jagannath University]])
* [http://www.du.ac.bd/academic/department_item/TFS/ Television and Film Studies] (Under [[University of Dhaka]])
*Graphics Design & Multimedia, BA(Hons.) [[Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology|('''Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology (SMUCT''')]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20181230060216/http://www.stamforduniversity.edu.bd/UI/ProgramCourseOutlineUI.aspx?Program_Name=Bachelor+of+Arts+in+Film+%26+Media%20&Program_Code=FLM%2F Film and Media Studies, BA(Hons.)], [https://web.archive.org/web/20181230060209/http://www.stamforduniversity.edu.bd/UI/ProgramCourseOutlineUI.aspx?Program_Name=Master+of+Arts+in+Film+%26+Media%28Preliminary+%26+Final%29%20&Program_Code=MFM%2F Film and Media Studies, MA] (Under [[Stamford University Bangladesh]])
* [http://mct.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/ Multimedia & Creative Technology] (Under [[Daffodil International University]])
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160125035740/http://www.green.edu.bd/academics/undergraduate-programs/ftdm Department of Film, Television and Digital Media (FTDM)] (Under [[Green University of Bangladesh]])
* [http://slass.iub.edu.bd/mediacomm/ Department of Media and Communication] (Under [[Independent University, Bangladesh]])
* [http://tanvirmokammel.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38&Itemid=27/ Bangladesh Film Institute] (Past) and [http://www.bfibd.com/ Bangladesh Film Institute] (Present)
*[[Moviyana Film Society]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160623231606/http://bfta.edu.bd/ Bangladesh Film and Television Academy]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150907112718/http://pathshala.net/category/department/cinema/ Pathshala Cinema Department]
*Bangladesh Film School<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/feature/2018/07/16/moviyana-and-bangladesh-film-school-to-host-workshop-on-mrinal-sen|title=Moviyana and Bangladesh Film School to host workshop on Mrinal Sen|date=16 July 2018|work=Dhaka Tribune|access-date=1 December 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of Bangladeshi films]]
* [[List of highest grossing Bangladeshi films]]
* [[Independent films of Bangladesh]]
* [[Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film]]
* [[List of Bangladeshi submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film]]
* [[History of Cinema]]
* [[Cinema of the world]]
* [[Cinema of West Bengal]]

== References ==
{{reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.imdb.com/Sections/Countries/Bangladesh/ IMDb: Database of Bangladeshi Films] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081225115515/http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Countries/Bangladesh/ |date=25 December 2008 }}

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Telugu Cinema

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'''Telugu cinema''', also known as '''Tollywood''', is the segment of [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]] dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the [[Telugu language]], widely spoken in the states of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]]. Telugu cinema is based in [[Film Nagar]], a neighbourhood of [[Hyderabad]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/telugu |title=Telugu Movies in Theatres |website=BookMyShow}}</ref> The nickname ''Tollywood'' is a [[portmanteau]] of the words Telugu and Hollywood.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kavoori |first1=Anandam P. |last2=Punathambekar |first2=Aswin |title=Global Bollywood |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Global_Bollywood/2CqERCzWn5gC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=tollywood+telugu+and+hollywood&pg=PA95&printsec=frontcover |work=95 |publisher=NYU Press |date=1 August 2008 |language=en}}</ref>

Since 1909, filmmaker [[Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu]] was involved in producing short films and travelling to different regions in [[Asia]] to promote film work. In 1921, he produced the silent film, ''Bhishma Pratigna''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sakshi.com/ |title=Telugu News - Sakshi |access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref> He is cited as the father of Telugu cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/starow/sow-rvn.html |title=Telugu Cinema Celebrity – Raghupati Venkaiah Naidu |website=idlebrain.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2007/02/09/stories/2007020901390100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070529031557/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2007/02/09/stories/2007020901390100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-05-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Friday Review Hyderabad : ''Nijam cheppamantara, abaddham cheppamantara...'' }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://bharatjanani.com/paul-muni-of-india-chittoor-v-nagayya/ |title=Paul Muni of India – Chittoor V.Nagayya |date=6 May 2011 |publisher=Bharatjanani.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326135647/http://bharatjanani.com/paul-muni-of-india-chittoor-v-nagayya/ |archive-date=26 March 2012 |access-date=21 September 2011 }}</ref>

In 1933, [[East India Film Company]] has produced its first Indian film, ''[[Savitri (1933 film)|Savitri]]'' in Telugu. The film was based on a popular stage play by Mylavaram Bala Bharathi Samajam, directed by father of the "[[Telugu theatre]] Movement" [[C. Pullaiah|Chittajallu Pullaiah]] and cast stage actors [[Vemuri Gaggaiah]] and Dasari Ramathilakam as "Yama" and "Savithri" respectively.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/article871376.ece |title=SATI SAVITHRI (1933) |last=Narasimham |first=M. L. |date=7 November 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=8 July 2011 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> The film was shot with a budget of estimated {{INRconvert|1|m}} in Calcutta.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/article871376.ece |title=SATI SAVITHRI (1933) |last=Narasimham |first=M. L. |date=7 November 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=8 July 2011}}</ref> It received an honorary diploma at the [[2nd Venice International Film Festival]].<ref name="SoManyCinemas">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wXRZAAAAMAAJ&q=%22East+India+Film+Company%22+-inpublisher:icon |title=So many cinemas: the motion picture in India |last=Bhagwan Das Garg |publisher=Eminence Designs |year=1996 |isbn=81-900602-1-X |page=86}}</ref>

''[[Pathala Bhairavi]]'' (1951) was the only [[South Indian film industry|South Indian film]] screened at the first [[India International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dff.nic.in/iffi.asp |title=::Directorate Of Film Festivals |website=dff.nic.in}}</ref><ref name="4thawardPDF">{{Cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/4th_Nff.pdf |title=4th National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |access-date=2 September 2011}}</ref> ''Pathala Bhairavi'' (1951), ''[[Malliswari (1951 film)|Malliswari]]'' (1951), ''[[Devadasu (1953 film)|Devadasu]]'' (1953), ''[[Mayabazar]]'' (1957), ''[[Nartanasala]]'' (1963), ''[[Maro Charitra]]'' (1978), ''[[Maa Bhoomi]]'' (1979), ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' (1980), ''[[Sagara Sangamam]]'' (1983), and ''[[Siva (1989 Telugu film)|Siva]]'' (1989), have been showcased among [[CNN-IBN]]'s ''100 Greatest Indian Films of All Time''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/13200.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424003536/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/13200.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-04-24 |title=100 Years of Indian Cinema: The 100 greatest Indian films of all time |work=ibnlive.in.com |publisher=IBNLive}}</ref>

Parallel's such as [[B. Narsing Rao]]'s ethnographic film ''[[Maa Ooru]]'' won the 1992 Hungarian Visual Arts "Main Prize - Media Wave Award".<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Narsing Rao's films regale Delhi |date=21 December 2008 |publisher=webindia123.com |url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20081221/1134082.html |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/03/01/stories/2005030100530300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305213636/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/03/01/stories/2005030100530300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2005-03-05 |website=[[The Hindu]] |title=Metro Plus Hyderabad / Travel : Unsung moments }}</ref> [[K. N. T. Sastry]]'s ''[[Thilaadanam]]'' received "New Currents Award" at the 7th [[Busan International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.biff.kr/Template/Builder/00000001/page.asp?page_num=4892 |title=Awards |website=Busan International Film Festival |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170620083906/http://biff.kr/Template/Builder/00000001/page.asp?page_num=4892 |archive-date=20 June 2017 |access-date=27 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=How Kamli came alive onscreen |date=31 December 2004 |work=Rediff.com |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/30sastry.htm |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref> [[K. Viswanath]]'s ''[[Swati Mutyam]]'' was [[India's official entry to the Oscars|India's official entry]] to the [[59th Academy Awards]]. [[Rajnesh Domalpalli]]'s ''[[Vanaja (film)|Vanaja]]'' was nominated for the [[Independent Spirit Award for Best First Film|Best First Feature]] and [[Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematography]] awards at the "[[23rd Independent Spirit Awards|23rd American Independent Spirit Awards]]".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://theenvelope.latimes.com/awards/spirit/env-et-indiespirit22feb22,0,6107805.story |title='Juno' scores at Spirit Awards |date=22 February 2008 |website=The Envelope |access-date=22 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/rogers-journal/the-years-ten-best-films-and-other-shenanigans |title=The year's ten best films and other shenanigans | Roger Ebert's Journal |last=Ebert |first=Roger |publisher=Roger Ebert |access-date=26 August 2019}}</ref>

[[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s epic film ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]'', was nominated for "[[Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film|42nd American Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film]]." ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion|The second installment, The Conclusion]]'' is the only Indian film to receive the "Best International Film" at the "[[44th Saturn Awards|44th American Saturn Awards]]".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/saturn-awards-2018-black-panther-better-call-saul-twin-peaks-1202860077/ |title='Black Panther' Leads Saturn Awards; 'Better Call Saul,' 'Twin Peaks' Top TV Trophies – Variety |last=Dave McNary |date=27 June 2018 |publisher=Variety.com |access-date=9 January 2019}}</ref> Produced by Tollywood studio [[Arka Media Works]], it is the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|2nd highest grossing Indian film of all time]] within India.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/is-baahubali-2-a-hindu-film-bahubali-2-religion-rajamouli-3416228.html |title=Is Baahubali 2 a Hindu film? Dissecting religion, folklore, mythology in Rajamouli's epic saga}}</ref>

==History==
{{Main|History of Telugu cinema}}

===Early development===
[[File:Bhakta Prahlada 1931.jpg|thumb|right|120px|Promotional poster of ''[[Bhakta Prahlada (1932 film)|Bhakta Prahlada]]'' the first full-length Telugu talkie produced and directed by [[H. M. Reddy]] to have a theatrical release.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2442172.ece |title=Eighty glorious years of Telugu talkie |last=Narasimham |first=M. L. |date=10 September 2011 |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>]]
The [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film industry was originated with silent films in 1912, with the production and release of ''Anusha Adusumalli'' in 1921
<ref>Encyclopaedia of early cinema, by Richard Abel, pp. 677, Bhishma Pratigya, 1921 film</ref> The film was directed by [[Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu]] and his son R. S. Prakash.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kiwibox.com/murkyquant576/blog/entry/120736401/telugu-cinema-biography/ |title=Telugu Cinema Biography |date=3 May 1913 |publisher=kiwibox.com |access-date=28 November 2014}}</ref> On the other hand, [[Yaragudipati Varada Rao|Y. V. Rao]] and, R. S. Prakash have established a long-lasting precedence of focusing exclusively on religious themes; ''Nandanar'', ''Gajendra Moksham'', and ''Matsyavatar'', three of their most noted productions, centred on religious figures, parables, and morals.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinegoer.com/telugucinema8.htm |title=CineGoer.com – Articles – History Of Birth And Growth Of Telugu Cinema |website=cinegoer.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070410122843/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugucinema8.htm |archive-date=10 April 2007 }}</ref> The first [[film studio]] in South India, Durga Cinetone, was built in 1936 by Nidamarthi Surayya in [[Rajahmundry]], Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/05/06/stories/2005050601300300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050506025001/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/05/06/stories/2005050601300300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 May 2005 |title=The Hindu News |date=6 May 2005 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> In 1935, ''Andhra Cine Tone'' was built in [[Visakhapatnam]] by ''Gottumukkala Jagannadha Raju''. He introduced digital theater sound with the 1935 film ''Jagadamba''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/picture-perfect/article3667939.ece |title=Picture perfect! |date=22 July 2012 |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

===Rise of the "talkie"===
The first Telugu film with audible dialogue, ''[[Bhakta Prahlada (1932 film)|Bhakta Prahlada]]'', was produced by [[H.M. Reddy]], who directed the first bilingual ([[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]]) talkie [[Kalidas (film)|Kalidas]] (1931). Bhakta Prahlada was completed on 15 September 1931,<ref name="BPN">{{Cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bhaktha-prahladha-first-telugu-talkie-completes-81-years/371363-71-216.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218093804/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bhaktha-prahladha-first-telugu-talkie-completes-81-years/371363-71-216.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 December 2013 |title='Bhaktha Prahladha': First Telugu talkie completes 81 years |date=7 February 2013 |website=[[CNN-IBN]] |access-date=26 March 2014}}</ref> which henceforth became known as "Telugu Film Day" to commemorate its completion.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article2443500.ece |title=Today's Paper / NATIONAL : Telugu Cinema Day on September 15 |last=Special Correspondent |date=11 September 2011 |work=The Hindu |access-date=25 August 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref name="WAKE">{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/wake-up-industry/article3875804.ece |title=Wake up, industry |last=Narasimham |first=M.L. |date=9 September 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=26 March 2014 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> Popularly known as [[talkies]], films with sound quickly grew in number and popularity. In 1934, the industry saw its first major commercial success with ''[[Lavakusa]]''. Directed by [[C. Pullaiah]] and starring Parupalli Subbarao and [[Sriranjani (actress)|Sriranjani]], the film attracted unprecedented numbers of viewers to theatres and thrust the young industry into mainstream culture.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2007/01/19/stories/2007011901020100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070501115359/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2007/01/19/stories/2007011901020100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 May 2007 |title=Reliving the reel and the real |date=19 January 2007 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> By 1936, the mass appeal of film allowed directors to move away from religious and mythological themes.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> That year, under the direction of Krithiventi Nageswara Rao, ''Prema Vijayam'', a film focusing on social issues, was released. Its success prompted the production of dozens of other immensely successful 'social films', notably 1939's ''[[Vandemataram]]'', touching on societal problems like the practice of giving [[dowry]], Telugu films increasingly focused on contemporary living: 29 of the 96 films released between 1937 and 1947 had social themes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinegoer.com/telugucinema5.htm |title=Articles – History of Birth And Growth of Telugu Cinema |publisher=CineGoer.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218150028/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugucinema5.htm |archive-date=18 February 2012 |access-date=19 February 2012 }}</ref>

===Cinema during the Crown Rule===
[[File:YVRao.jpg|thumb|right|120px|[[Yaragudipati Varada Rao]], Pioneer of Telugu cinema in British India.<ref name="filmmaker">{{cite web|last1=Guy|first1=Randor|title=A revolutionary filmmaker| url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201400400.htm |access-date=19 November 2016|date=22 August 2003|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20161119045811/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201400400.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=19 November 2016}}</ref>]]
In 1938, [[Gudavalli Ramabrahmam]], has co-produced and directed the [[social problem film]], ''[[Mala Pilla]]'' starring, [[Kanchanamala]], the film dealt with the crusade against untouchability, prevailing in pre-independent India.<ref>Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp.14.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinegoer.com/malapilla.htm |title=Nostalgia Mala Pilla (1938) at Cinegoer.com |website=cinegoer.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926224130/http://www.cinegoer.com/malapilla.htm |archive-date=26 September 2012 }}</ref> In 1939, he directed ''[[Raithu Bidda (1939 film)|Raithu Bidda]]'', starring thespian [[Bellary Raghava]]. The film was banned by the British administration in the region, for depicting the uprise of the peasantry among the [[Zamindar]]'s during the [[British raj]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indiancinema100.in/swadeshi/ |title=Celebrating 100 Years of Indian Cinema: www.indiancinema100.in |website=indiancinema100.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054328/https://indiancinema100.in/swadeshi/ |archive-date=21 September 2013 }}</ref> 
1940 film, ''[[Viswa Mohini]]'', is the first Indian film, depicting the Indian movie world. The film was directed by Y. V. Rao and scripted by [[Balijepalli Lakshmikanta Kavi]], starring super-star [[V. Nagaiah]]. Rao subsequently made the sequel films ''Savithri'' and ''Sathyabhama'' (1941–42) casting thespian [[Sthanam Narasimha Rao]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201400400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040117021114/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201400400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 January 2004 |title=A revolutionary filmmaker |date=22 August 2003 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiancine.ma/DQQ|title=Y. V. Rao Fimograph|website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>

The outbreak of [[World War II]] and the subsequent resource scarcity caused the [[British Raj]] to impose a limit on the use of filmstrip in 1943 to 11,000 feet,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinegoer.com/telugucinema7.htm |title=Articles – History of Birth And Growth of Telugu Cinema |date=17 July 1943 |publisher=CineGoer.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227192441/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugucinema7.htm |archive-date=27 February 2012 |access-date=19 February 2012 }}</ref> a sharp reduction from the 20,000 feet that had been common till then.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinegoer.com/telugucinema10.htm |title=Articles – History of Birth And Growth of Telugu Cinema |publisher=CineGoer.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218145901/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugucinema10.htm |archive-date=18 February 2012 |access-date=19 February 2012 }}</ref> As a result, the number of films produced during the war was substantially lower than in previous years. Nonetheless, before the ban, an important shift occurred in the industry: Independent studios formed, actors and actresses were signed to contracts limiting whom they could work for, and films moved from social themes to folklore legends.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinegoer.com/telugucinema6.htm |title=Articles – History of Birth And Growth of Telugu Cinema |publisher=CineGoer.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218130208/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugucinema6.htm |archive-date=18 February 2012 |access-date=19 February 2012 }}</ref> [[Ghantasala Balaramayya]], has directed the mythological ''Seetarama Jananam'' under his home production, Prathiba Picture, marking veteran [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]]'s Telugu screen debut in 1944.

===Classical cinema and Golden Age===
[[File:Bhanumathi_Ramakrishna_2013_stamp_of_India.jpg|thumb|120px|Actress [[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna]] on a 2013 Indian stamp]]
[[File:A.Nageswara Rao.jpg|thumb|120px|right|Thespian [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] founded [[Annapurna Studios]] in 1970]]
[[Malliswari (1951 film)|''Malliswari'']] is the first Telugu film which had a public release with thirteen prints along with Chinese subtitles at Beijing on 14, March 1953, and a [[16 mm film]] print was also screened in the United States.<ref name="autogenerated3">[[Eenadu]] Daily, Eenadu Sunday – 28 April 2013, 100 years of Indian Cinema, Early Tollywood, Page 9</ref><ref name="autogenerated4">{{Cite web |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm9IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=9IIFA.pdf |title=Directorate of Film Festival |website=iffi.nic.in}}</ref> The film was directed by [[B. N. Reddy]], a recipient of the [[Dada Saheb Phalke Award]], and the [[Doctor of Letters]] honour.<ref name=autogenerated4 />

The industry is one of the largest producers of [[folklore]], [[fantasy film|fantasy]], [[mythological]] and [[melodrama]] films.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/04/21/stories/2006042101660100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060514061059/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/04/21/stories/2006042101660100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 May 2006 |title='Maya Bazaar' forever! |date=21 April 2006 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-10/news-interviews/29525563_1_magadheera-period-film-producers |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120412081649/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-10/news-interviews/29525563_1_magadheera-period-film-producers |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 April 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Mythological characters, a hit in T-town |date=10 May 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/7127966.cms |title=I feel blessed to play Sita: Nayanthara |date=20 December 2010 |publisher=The Times of India on Mobile |access-date=19 February 2012}}</ref> Filmmakers like [[K. V. Reddy]], [[B. Vittalacharya]] and [[Kodi Ramakrishna]] have pioneered this genre.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-22/news-interviews/27764059_1_jaganmohini-namitha-rural-areas |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516155718/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-22/news-interviews/27764059_1_jaganmohini-namitha-rural-areas |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 May 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=A new Jaganmohini |date=22 June 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/14/stories/2006041409190200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060514024728/http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/14/stories/2006041409190200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 May 2006 |title=Ace lensman recalls magic moments |date=14 April 2006 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> 1956 film [[Tenali Ramakrishna (film)|Tenali Ramakrishna]] has garnered the [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#All India Certificate of Merit|All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film]]. In 2013, [[IBN Live]]'s poll cited [[Mayabazar]] as the Greatest [[Indian film]] of all time.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mayabazar-is-indias-greatest-film-ever-ibnlive-poll-608772.html |title='Mayabazar' is India's greatest film ever: IBNLive poll |date=12 May 2013 |work=News18 |access-date=28 August 2019}}</ref>

[[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]], and [[Ramana Reddy]] were a comedy [[double act]] during this era.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/starring-akkineni-nageswara-rao-sriranjani-sv-rangarao-rajasulochana-mudigonda-lingamurthy-csr-anjaneyulu-kvs-sarma-relangi-p-suribabu-rajasulochana-vasanthi/article8107169.ece |title=Blast from the Past: Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960) |last=M L Narasimham |website=The Hindu}}</ref> ''[[Nartanasala]]'' won the best art direction award at the Afro Asian film festival in [[Jakarta]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm6IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=6IIFA.pdf |title=Directorate of Film Festival |publisher=Iffi.nic.in |access-date=25 August 2012 |archive-date=2 May 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170502124953/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm6IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=6IIFA.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[Donga Ramudu (1955 film)|Donga Ramudu]]'' directed by [[K. V. Reddy]] was archived in the curriculum of the [[Film and Television Institute of India]].<ref name="autogenerated6">[[Eenadu]] Daily, Eenadu cinema – 17 July 2013, National art theater, Page 10</ref> ''[[Nammina Bantu]]'' received critical reception at the [[San Sebastián International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/master-movie-maker/article5408372.ece |title=Master movie maker |last=Guy |first=Randor|website=[[The Hindu]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/profile-gummadi.html |title=Profile of Gummadi — Telugu film actor}}</ref> 1967 film ''[[Ummadi Kutumbam]]'' was selected by [[Film Federation of India]] as one of its entries to the [[Moscow Film Festival]].<ref name=autogenerated6/><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/27325.html |title=Director Yoganand is no more – Telugu Movie News |work=indiaglitz.com}}</ref> The 1968 cult classic [[Sudigundalu]] was screened at the Tashkent and Moscow Film Festivals.<ref name="filmfare">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Q5UqAAAAYAAJ |title=Collections |publisher=Update Video Publication |year=1991 |page=387}}</ref>

==Rise of Tollywood==
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[[File:emaar.jpg|right|120px|thumb|[[HITEC City|Hyderabad International Convention Center]] has been the Hyderabad home for [[Filmfare Awards South]] since 2007.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-22/hyderabad/28188343_1_playback-singer-films-prakash-raj |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110913102236/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-22/hyderabad/28188343_1_playback-singer-films-prakash-raj |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 September 2011 |title=56th Filmfare Awards South |date=8 December 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=22 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-11/hyderabad/29646891_1_filmfare-awards-tarun-rai-filmfare-trophy |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709133922/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-11/hyderabad/29646891_1_filmfare-awards-tarun-rai-filmfare-trophy |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Idea Filmfare awards ceremony on July 2 |date=11 June 2011 }}</ref>]]
[[Moola Narayana Swamy]] and [[Bommireddy Nagi Reddy|B. N. Reddy]] founded [[Vijaya Vauhini Studios]] in 1948 in the city of [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/history-and-culture/article60965.ece |title=Arts / History & Culture : Madras Miscellany – 'The First Family' gets together |last=S. Muthiah |date=6 December 2009 |work=The Hindu |access-date=19 February 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> [[Indian film]] doyen [[L. V. Prasad]], who started his film career with ''[[Bhakta Prahlada (1931 film)|Bhakta Prahlada]]'', founded [[Prasad Studios]] in 1956 based in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2003/04/18/stories/2003041801020500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103072501/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2003/04/18/stories/2003041801020500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2013 |title=Stage set for technical excellence |date=18 April 2003 |access-date=19 February 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> However, through the efforts of [[D. V. S. Raju]], the Telugu film industry completely shifted its base from [[Chennai]] to [[Hyderabad]] in the early 1990s, during [[N. T. Rama Rao]]'s political reign.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article884479.ece |title=Film producer D.V.S. Raju passes away |date=14 November 2010 |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

Veteran actor [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] relocated to Hyderabad and has developed [[Annapurna Studios]]. The Telugu film industry is one of the three largest film producers in India. About 245 Telugu films were produced in 2006, the highest in India for that year. Film studios in Hyderabad, developed by [[D. Ramanaidu]] and [[Ramoji Rao]], are involved in prolific film production and employment.<ref name="Blonnet.com" />
There is a fair amount of dispersion among the Indian film industries. Many successful Telugu films have been largely remade by the [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali cinema]] and Hindi film industries.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=July 2014 |title=Role reversal of Bengali cinema |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/article1340964.ece |publisher=New Indian express}}</ref>

The digital cinema network company [[UFO Moviez]] marketed by Southern Digital Screenz (SDS) has [[Digitizing|digitized]] several cinemas in the region.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/ufo-moviez-to-digitize-1000-theatres-in-andhra-pradesh/28910 |title=UFO Moviez to digitize 1000 theatres in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh |publisher=businessofcinema.com |access-date=28 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/06/100-new-imax-screens |title=100 New IMAX Screens | Film |date=6 December 2007 |publisher=Slashfilm.com |access-date=21 September 2011}}</ref>
The Film and Television Institute of Telangana, Film and Television Institute of Andhra Pradesh, Ramanaidu Film School and [[Annapurna International School of Film and Media]] are some of the largest film schools in India.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/annapurna-studios-film-media-school-to-offer-course-on-iphone-ipad-apps-111070200073_1.html |title=Annapurna Studios' film, media school to offer course on iPhone, iPad apps |date=6 April 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2 March 2013 |location=Hyderabad, India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/07/21/stories/2004072100070302.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040917154445/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/07/21/stories/2004072100070302.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 September 2004 |title=FTIA |date=6 April 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=6 April 2012 |location=Hyderabad, India}}</ref> The Telugu states consist of approximately 2800 theaters, the largest number of cinema halls of any state in India.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-08-09/news/41240683_1_telangana-rashtra-samithi-seemandhra-chiranjeevi |title=Economic times indiatimes.com |date=9 August 2013 |work=The Times Of India |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref>

The industry holds the [[Guinness World Record]] for the largest film production facility in the world, Ramoji Film City.<ref name="ramoji">{{Cite web |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-1/largest-film-studio |title=Official Site of Guinnessworldrecords.com Largest Film studio in the world |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140119000128/http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-1/largest-film-studio |archive-date=19 January 2014 }}</ref> The ''Prasads IMAX'' located in Hyderabad is one of the largest 3D IMAX screens, and the most attended cinema screen in the world.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/escape/worlds-10-coolest-movie-theaters-355218 |title=CNN Travel |publisher=CNN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-downtown/article2332172.ece? |title=Thehindu.com King of Good times Prasad's Imax |date=7 August 2011 |publisher=The Hindu Newspaper |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gizmodo.com/5273201/the-seven-imax-wonders-of-the-world |title=The Seven IMAX Wonders of the World |last=Dan Nosowitz |date=30 May 2009 |publisher=Gizmodo.com |access-date=10 February 2013}}</ref> As per the [[Central Board of Film Certification|CBFC]] report of 2014, the industry is placed first in India, in terms of films produced yearly.<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Annual report 2011 |url=http://cbfcindia.gov.in/CbfcWeb/fckeditor/editor/images/Uploadedfiles/file/Publications/ANNUAL_2011.pdf |url-status=dead |publisher=[[Central Board of Film Certification]], [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]], GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130124081428/http://cbfcindia.gov.in/CbfcWeb/fckeditor/editor/images/Uploadedfiles/file/Publications/ANNUAL_2011.pdf |archive-date=24 January 2013 }}</ref> The industry holds a [[memorandum of understanding]] with the [[Motion Picture Association of America]] to combat video piracy.<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Reliance Media works digital postproduction facility, Hyderabad |url=http://www.reliancemediaworks.com/Press21.html?TB_iframe=true&height=500&width=545 |url-status=dead |publisher=Reliance Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510163423/http://reliancemediaworks.com/Press21.html?TB_iframe=true&height=500&width=545 |archive-date=10 May 2012 |access-date=1 March 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |title=UTV distribution market |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/33369.html |publisher=India Glitz |access-date=1 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |title=Mou with MPAA |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3205612.ece |publisher=[[The Hindu]] Cinema |access-date=1 March 2012}}</ref> In the years 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2014 the industry has produced the largest number of films in India, exceeding the number of films produced in [[Bollywood]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-02/hyderabad/28254733_1_film-industry-telugu-tollywood-and-bollywood |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029033400/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-02/hyderabad/28254733_1_film-industry-telugu-tollywood-and-bollywood |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 October 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Tollywood loses to Bollywood on numbers |date=2 October 2010 }}</ref><ref name="Blonnet.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.blonnet.com/2007/11/06/stories/2007110650842300.htm |title=Telugu film industry enters new era |date=6 November 2007 |publisher=Blonnet.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090811085956/http://www.blonnet.com/2007/11/06/stories/2007110650842300.htm |archive-date=11 August 2009 |access-date=12 November 2010}}</ref>

[[File:S. S. Rajamouli at the trailer launch of Baahubali.jpg|thumb|120px|[[S. S. Rajamouli]]]]
Known for being commercially consistent,<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/B-town-grabs-Dookudu/articleshow/10219876.cms |title=B-town grabs Dookudu – ''The Times of India'' |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Telugu cinema had its influence over commercial cinema in India.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/tamil-telugu-film-industries-outshine-bollywood/238821/ |title=Tamil, Telugu film industries outshine Bollywood |date=25 January 2006 |newspaper=Business Standard India |access-date=19 February 2012}}</ref> Telugu film production accounts for one percent of the gross domestic product of the region.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com" /><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2458703.ece |title=Telugu film industry turns 81 |date=16 September 2011 |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
<ref name="autogenerated1">{{Cite web |url=http://osdir.com/ml/culture.region.india.zestmedia/2007-01/msg00117.html |title=Telugu film industry, Ind: msg#00117 |date=31 January 2007 |publisher=Osdir.com |access-date=19 February 2012 |archive-date=25 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081225175017/http://osdir.com/ml/culture.region.india.zestmedia/2007-01/msg00117.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The 1992 film ''[[Gharana Mogudu]]'', directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]], is the first Telugu film to gross over {{INR}} 10 crore at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-17/did-you-know-/33248018_1_film-box-office-caption |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518083938/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-17/did-you-know-/33248018_1_film-box-office-caption |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 May 2013 |website=[[The Times of India]] |title=First Telugu film to gross 100 million |date=17 August 2012 }}</ref>

==Spread to World markets==
{{See also|List of highest-grossing Telugu films}}
''[[Athadu]]'' was released with 6 prints in [[United States]] and was distributed by Vishnu Mudda and Soma Kancherla of Crown DVD distribution company in [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[Dallas]], [[Detroit]], [[Virginia]], [[New Jersey]], [[Atlanta]], [[Chicago]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Boston]], [[Minneapolis]], [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix at Arizona]] and also in centers like [[Lowell, Massachusetts|Lowell at Massachusetts]], [[Massachusetts|MA]], [[Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa at Oklahoma]], [[West Virginia]], [[Springfield, Illinois|Springfield]], [[Boulder, Colorado|Boulder at Colorado]] and [[Corpus Christi, Texas|Corpus Christi at South Texas]]. Because of the demand, another print was imported from India for screening.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/us/schedu/athadu.html |title=Athadu in USA |date=6 January 2006 |publisher=idlebrain.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413044109/http://www.idlebrain.com/us/schedu/athadu.html |archive-date=13 April 2015 |access-date=6 July 2014 }}</ref><ref name="ib.com cycle">{{Cite web |url=http://idlebrain.com/trade/tsynop/athadu.html |title=Cycle Stand – Telugu Cinema Trade Story : Mahesh Babu's ATHADU sensation in USA |date=16 September 2005 |publisher=idlebrain.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415225659/http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/tsynop/athadu.html |archive-date=15 April 2015 |access-date=6 July 2014 }}</ref> The film's first screening in USA happened at Cine Plaza 13 at [[North Bergen]] on the night of 11 August 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/athadu-exp-newjersey.html |title=The experience of watching Athadu in New Jersey |date=12 August 2005 |publisher=idlebrain.com |access-date=6 July 2014}}</ref> At [[Connecticut]], a special screening was conducted on 19 August 2005. Initially one show was planned but because of the demand another show was screened. There at the theater, a turn out of 442 people was observed which included standing audience for 434 seats and about 60 could not be accommodated.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/athadu-exp-ct.html |title=The experience of watching Athadu in CT |date=22 August 2005 |publisher=idlebrain.com |access-date=6 July 2014}}</ref> Apart from USA, the film released in selected screens in United Kingdom, [[Singapore]], Germany and Australia.<ref name="ib.com cycle" />

''[[Bommarillu]]'' was released worldwide with 72 prints. Owing to its success, the number of reels grew to about hundred.<ref name="ID_Trade">{{Cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/records/bommarillu.html |title=Trade Story: Bommarillu rocks |website=Idlebrain.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227103112/http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/records/bommarillu.html |archive-date=27 December 2007 |access-date=16 October 2007 }}</ref> It collected a distributors share of {{INR}}5 crore in its opening week in India.<ref name="ID_Trade" /> Released in six major metros in the United States, the film collected $73,200 (then approximately {{INR}}0.3 crore) within the first four days of screening.<ref name="ID_Trade" /> A 2006 survey conducted by a popular entertainment portal in the United States revealed that the film was watched by an Indian [[expatriate]] population of 65,000, which generated a revenue of {{INR}}3 crore at that time.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/records/bommarillu.html |title=Trade Story: Bommarillu rocks |publisher=Idlebrain.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227103112/http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/records/bommarillu.html |archive-date=27 December 2007 |access-date=16 October 2007 }}</ref> A cumulative gross revenue for the film was reported to be as {{INR}}25 crore including {{INR}}3.5 crore from overseas, the largest for any Telugu film at that time. Owing to this path breaking trade, the film was remade into [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali]], [[Oriya language|Oriya]] and Urdu/[[Hindi]].<ref name="Hindu_Trade">{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/12/29/stories/2006122901630100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070103213349/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/12/29/stories/2006122901630100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2007 |title=A few hits and many flops |last=Narasimhan |first=M. L. |date=29 December 2006 |access-date=17 October 2007 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> 2006 [[action film]], ''[[Pokiri (2006 film)|Pokiri]]'' has been remade in Hindi, Tamil and Kannada in the following two years owing to the film's commercial success. It was screened at the [[International Indian Film Academy|IIFA]] film festival held in Dubai in 2006.
<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.iifa.com/web07/showcase/2006-filmfestival.htm |title=Showcase: IIFA 2006 – Dubai | Film Festival |publisher=IIFA |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927215524/http://www.iifa.com/web07/showcase/2006-filmfestival.htm |archive-date=27 September 2011 |access-date=19 February 2012 }}</ref> [[Walt Disney Pictures]] co-produced ''[[Anaganaga O Dheerudu]]'', making it the first South Indian production by Disney.<ref name="banners">{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/04/22/stories/2010042251060500.htm |title=Disney fantasy film in Telugu, Tamil |year=2010 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100428053950/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/04/22/stories/2010042251060500.htm |archive-date=28 April 2010 |access-date=21 April 2010 }}</ref><ref name="disneyfilm">{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-17/news-interviews/28114703_1_walt-disney-characters-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321010831/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-17/news-interviews/28114703_1_walt-disney-characters-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 March 2012 |title=Walt Disney picks Shruti, Siddharth! |date=17 March 2010 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=17 March 2010}}</ref> ''[[Dookudu]]'' was released among seventy nine screens in the United States, the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' quoted it as ''The biggest hit you've never heard of.''<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/09/dookudu-daring-dashing-showtimes-reviews-prince-mahesh-samantha.html |title='Dookudu,' the biggest hit you've never heard of |date=27 September 2011 |access-date=27 September 2011 |work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Winning-combo/articleshow/10277523.cms |title=Winning combo |access-date=13 October 2011 |publisher=[[Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/article349143.ece |title='Oosaravelli' takes competition to the US |access-date=10 December 2011 |publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> In the rest of north, east and west India, it opened up in 21 cities.<ref name="TOI1">{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-20/news-interviews/30419726_1_telugu-film-bollywood-films-mahesh-babu-starrer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328043216/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-20/news-interviews/30419726_1_telugu-film-bollywood-films-mahesh-babu-starrer |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 March 2013 |title=Dookudu touches the one billion mark |date=20 November 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=29 December 2011 }}</ref> The film set a box office record by collecting a gross of more than {{INR}}1 billion at the time.<ref name="BO TOI">{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-20/news-interviews/30419726_1_telugu-film-bollywood-films-mahesh-babu-starrer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328043216/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-20/news-interviews/30419726_1_telugu-film-bollywood-films-mahesh-babu-starrer |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 March 2013 |title=Dookudu touches the one billion mark |last=Karthik Paspulatte, TNN |date=20 November 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=21 November 2011 }}</ref><ref name="autogenerated5">{{Cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-13/news/33817001_1_pvp-ventures-deccan-chargers-financial-chronicle |title=DCHL bankruptcy threat: PVP Ventures in fray to buy IPL team Deccan Chargers |date=13 September 2012 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |access-date=13 September 2012}}</ref>

==Post-classical cinema==
[[File:Kasinathuni Viswanath.jpg|thumb|120px|[[K. Viswanath]]]]
[[Bapu (director)|Bapu]]'s directorial venture ''[[Sakshi (1967 film)|Sakshi]]'' was showcased at Tashkent International film festival in 1968.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110623192302/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2011/03/05/stories/2011030552160400.htm Metro Plus Visakhapatnam / Cinema : Mullapudi leaves behind enduring legacy]. The Hindu (5 March 2011). Retrieved on 25 January 2013.</ref> In 1976, he directed ''[[Sita Kalyanam (1976 film)|Sita Kalyanam]]'' got critical acclaim at the [[BFI London Film Festival]] and [[Chicago International Film Festival]], and is part of the curriculum at [[British Film Institute]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/art/portrait-of-an-artist/article4439546.ece |title=The Hindu article on Bapu |newspaper=The Hindu|date=21 February 2013 |last1=Shivpprasadh |first1=S. }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2621449.ece |title=Arts / Cinema : Preview: Epic comes full circle |last=m.l. narasimham |date=12 November 2011 |work=The Hindu |access-date=24 August 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> Pan-Indian film ''[[Oka Oori Katha]]'' (1977) won special awards at [[Karlovy Vary International Film Festival]] and [[Carthage Film Festival]].<ref>[http://mrinalsen.org/oka_oori_katha.htm Oka Oori Katha (The Outsiders)]. Mrinal Sen. Retrieved 17 September 2011.</ref>

''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' won the Prize of the Public at the [[Besançon]] Film Festival of France in the year 1981.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/88_29thNfacatalogue.pdf|title=K. Viswanath Film craft Page 6 DFF|access-date=1 January 2013}}</ref> [[B. Narsing Rao]] scripted and produced ''[[Maa Bhoomi]]'' which was showcased at [[Karlovy Vary Film Festival]], and [[Cork Film Festival]]s. He directed, ''[[Daasi (1988 film)|Daasi]]'' "(Bonded Woman)" and ''[[Matti Manushulu]]'' "(Mud People)" which won the Diploma of Merit awards at the [[16th Moscow International Film Festival|16th]], and [[17th Moscow International Film Festival]]s in 1989 and 1991 respectively.<ref name="ibnlive1">{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/13200.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424003536/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/13200.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-04-24|title=100 Years of Indian Cinema: The 100 greatest Indian films of all time|work=IBNLive}}</ref> [[M. V. Raghu]]'s [[Neorealism (art)|Neo-realistic]] film ''[[Kallu (film)|Kallu]]'' (1988), scripted by [[Gollapudi Maruti Rao]] has received thirty state awards and has garnered special mention from the [[Central Board of Film Certification|CBFC]] Jury.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/06/09/stories/2003060900910400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031023141936/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/06/09/stories/2003060900910400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 October 2003 |title=The saga of a lensman |date=9 June 2003 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/gollapudi-maruti-rao-raghu-mv-in-city-today/article22321151.ece|title=Gollapudi Maruti Rao, Raghu M.V. in city today|newspaper=The Hindu|date=29 December 2017|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>

''[[Vanaja (film)|Vanaja]]'' (2006). won several international awards including the first prize in the live-action feature film category at the [[Chicago International Children's Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://cicff2007.org/content/youth-jury-media-bridge/22 |title=2007's MediaBridge Award Winners |work=Chicago International Children's Film Festival |access-date=17 February 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071222072017/http://cicff2007.org/content/youth-jury-media-bridge/22 |archive-date=22 December 2007 }}</ref> ''[[Dream (2012 film)|Dream]]'' (2012), has garnered the Royal Reel Award at the [[List of film festivals in North and Central America|Canada International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.canadafilmfestival.com/Festival/2013OfficialSelections/tabid/486/Default.aspx |title=2013 Official Selections |website=canadafilmfestival.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6EnNtTNiS?url=http://www.canadafilmfestival.com/Default.aspx?TabId=486&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 |archive-date=1 March 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/dream-hops-to-canada-in-flying-colours/article4473298.ece |title='Dream' hops to Canada in flying colours |newspaper=The Hindu |date=4 March 2013 |last1=Krishnamoorthy |first1=Suresh }}</ref><ref>[[Eenadu]] daily, Eenadu Cinema, page 16, 11 April 2013</ref> 2013 [[Social problem film]], ''[[Naa Bangaaru Talli]]'' won Best Film award at the Trinity International Film Festival in [[Detroit]], and four Awards at the Indonesian International Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.gulte.com/news/21232/International-Recognition-for-a-Telugu-film |title=Naa Bangaru Talli as Best film at Trinity International Film Festival |work=gulte.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-the-story-of-naa-bangaru-talli-is-quite-shocking-south/20140310.htm |title='The story of Naa Bangaru Talli is quite shocking' – Rediff.com Movies |website=rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://alllightsfilmmagazine.com/filmosphere/movies-more/news/688-naa-bangaru-talli-made-it-big-in-the-tiff-2013 |title=‘Naa Bangaru Talli’ made it big in the TIFF 2013 |date=July 2014 |work=alllightsfilmmagazine.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311153453/http://alllightsfilmmagazine.com/filmosphere/movies-more/news/688-naa-bangaru-talli-made-it-big-in-the-tiff-2013 |archive-date=11 March 2014 }}</ref>

2014 film [[Minugurulu]] was selected as ''Best Indian Film'' at the 9th ''India International Children's Film Festival'', held at [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/102625.html |title='Minugurulu' Grabs Best Indian Film CIICFF – Telugu Movie News |work=indiaglitz.com}}</ref> 2013 Cultural film, [[O Friend, This Waiting!]] has received special mention at the ''Erasing Borders'' Festival of Classical Dance, [[Indo-American Arts Council]], New York, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://magiclanternmovies.in/film/o-friend-waiting |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419012943/http://magiclanternmovies.in/film/o-friend-waiting |url-status=dead |archive-date=2014-04-19 |title=O Friend, This Waiting! |website=magiclanternmovies.in |publisher=Magic Lantern Movies LLP }}</ref> 2014 film ''Parampara'' has garnered the ''Platinum Award for Best Feature'' at the International Indonesian Movie Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/international-recognition-for-parampara-telugu-news-115048 |title=International recognition for 'Parampara'|date=25 September 2014}}</ref> 2018 biographical film [[Mahanati]] based on the life of veteran actress [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] has garnered the "Equality in Cinema Award" at the 2018 [[Indian Film Festival of Melbourne]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/mahanati-100-glorious-days-of-an-undisputed-classic-184535.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108224505/https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/mahanati-100-glorious-days-of-an-undisputed-classic-184535.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2018-11-08 |title=Mahanati: 100 glorious days of an undisputed classic! - in.com |website=in.com}}</ref>

After 2014, another important development in Telugu cinema is the increased presence of other regional dialects, particularly [[Telangana Baasha|Telangana Telugu]]. Traditionally, [[Coastal Andhra]] Telugu has been the language of film (along with being the basis of 'standard' and written Telugu), although the Telangana dialect was used to portray comedic and villainous characters and the [[Rayalaseema]] dialect was portrayed in films about the factional conflicts in the area starting in the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-11-01|title=Cinema Bandi: A pathbreaker in Telugu film industry|url=https://www.theweek.in/theweek/leisure/2021/06/10/cinema-bandi-a-pathbreaker-in-telugu-film-industry.html|website=The Week}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-04-09|title=From 'Fidaa' to 'iSmart Shankar': The rise of Telangana dialect in mainstream cinema|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/fidaa-ismart-shankar-rise-telangana-dialect-mainstream-cinema-107328|date=16 August 2019|website=The News Minute}}</ref> After the formation of the state of [[Telangana]] in 2014, Telangana culture gained more prominence, and more films were produced portraying Telangana tradition and language in a positive light, with 2017's ''[[Fidaa]]'' being a major example of this shift.<ref>{{cite news|first1=R. Ravikanth|last1=Reddy|access-date=2021-04-09|title=Once-mocked Telangana dialect is now the mainstream|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/once-mocked-dialect-is-now-the-mainstream/article24061375.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=1 June 2018|location=Hyderabad|issn=0971-751X|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>

==New Tollywood==
{{See also|Pan-India films}}[[File:RamGopalVarma.jpg|thumb|right|120px|Ram Gopal Varma]]
[[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s ''[[Siva (1989 Telugu film)|Siva]]'', which attained [[cult film|cult status]] in Telugu cinema, is one of the first Telugu films produced after the migration of Telugu film industry from Madras to Hyderabad to feature characters speaking the [[Telangana]] dialect.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Power-of-the-tongue/articleshow/18592146.cms |title=Power of the tongue |last=Pasupulate |first=Karthik |date=20 February 2013 |website=The Times of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419121417/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Power-of-the-tongue/articleshow/18592146.cms |archive-date=19 April 2016 |access-date=19 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-saga-in-the-making/article812802.ece |title=A saga in the making? |last=Raghavan |first=Nikhil |date=4 October 2010 |website=The Hindu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420093100/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-saga-in-the-making/article812802.ece |archive-date=20 April 2016 |access-date=20 April 2016}}</ref> Varma was credited with the introduction of [[steadicam]]s and new sound recording techniques in Telugu films.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Raj-Tarun-to-star-in-a-silent-film-by-RGV/articleshow/49567908.cms |title=Raj Tarun to star in a silent film by RGV |last=Pasupulate |first=Karthik |date=29 October 2015 |website=The Times of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419120901/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Raj-Tarun-to-star-in-a-silent-film-by-RGV/articleshow/49567908.cms |archive-date=19 April 2016 |access-date=19 April 2016}}</ref> Within a year of the film's release, more than ten steadicams were imported into India.{{Sfn|Varma|2015|pp=138–139}} ''Siva'' attracted the young audience during its theatrical run, and its success encouraged filmmakers to explore a variety of themes and make experimental Telugu films.{{Sfn|Chinnarayana|2007|p=53}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Nagarjunas-Shiva-completes-25-years/articleshow/44401475.cms |title=Nagarjuna's Shiva completes 25 years |date=5 October 2014 |website=The Times of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419025043/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Nagarjunas-Shiva-completes-25-years/articleshow/44401475.cms |archive-date=19 April 2016 |access-date=19 April 2016}}</ref>

Subsequently, Varma introduced [[road movie]] and [[film-noir]] to Indian screen with ''[[Kshana Kshanam]]''. Varma experimented with close-to-life performances by the lead actors, which bought a rather fictional storyline a sense of authenticity at a time when the industry was being filled with unnecessary commercial fillers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/nosta/jewels/kshanakshanam.html |title=telugu cinema – Good Films – Kshanakshanam – Venkatesh, Sridevi – Ram Gopal Varma – S Gopal Reddy – MM Keeravani |website=idlebrain.com}}</ref> It went on to gather a [[cult classic|cult following]] in south India,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19921016&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|title = The Indian Express - Google News Archive Search}}</ref> with a dubbed [[Hindi]] version titled ''Hairaan'' released to positive reports from [[bollywood]] critics, the [[Ann Arbor Film Festival]], and the [[Fribourg International Film Festival|Fribourg Festival]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&q=kshana+kshanam+encyclopedia+of+indian+cinema&pg=PA1994-IA196 |title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema |last1=Rajadhyaksha |first1=Ashish |last2=Willemen |first2=Paul |date=10 July 2014 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=9781135943257 |via=Google Books}}</ref><ref name="India Today">{{Cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/edouard-waintrop-on-the-new-indian-cinema/1/189357.html |title=Edouard Waintrop on the New Indian Cinema : UP Front – India Today |date=18 May 2012 |work=India Today |access-date=27 September 2012}}</ref>

[[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]] introduced science fiction to the Telugu screen with ''[[Aditya 369]]'', the film dealt with exploratory dystopian and apocalyptic themes.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-story-behind-the-song-nerajaanavule-from-the-movie-aditya-369/article25201254.ece |title=The story behind the song ' Nerajaanavule' from the movie Aditya 369 |date=12 October 2018 |work=The Hindu |access-date=28 August 2019|last1=Narasimham |first1=M. L. }}</ref> The edge of the seat thriller had characters which stayed human, inconsistent and insecure. The film's narrative takes the audience into the [[post apocalyptic]] experience through time travel, as well as [[folklore]] generation of 1500 A.D, which including a romantic backstory, the "Time Machine" made it a brilliant work of fiction.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://silverscreen.in/tamil/features/interviews/singeetam-srinivasa-rao-interview-golden-rule-cinema-no-golden-rule/ |title=Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Interview: "The Golden Rule Of Cinema Is That There Is No Golden Rule" |website=Silverscreen.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103175919/https://silverscreen.in/tamil/features/interviews/singeetam-srinivasa-rao-interview-golden-rule-cinema-no-golden-rule/ |archive-date=3 January 2017 |access-date=16 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-singeetham-srinivasa-rao/20100907.htm |title=Singeetham Srinivasa Rao's gems before Christ – Rediff.com Movies |website=rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-16/news-interviews/36373029_1_sudeep-ram-gopal-varma-rgv |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102124438/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-16/news-interviews/36373029_1_sudeep-ram-gopal-varma-rgv |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-11-02 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Sudeep's excited about film with Ram Gopal Varma }}</ref>
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[[Chiranjeevi]]'s works such as the [[comedy thriller]], ''[[Chantabbai]]'', the [[Vigilante film|Vigilante thriller]], ''[[Kondaveeti Donga]]'' the first Telugu film to be released on a 70 mm 6-Track [[Stereophonic sound]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246008/fullcredits |title=Kondaveeti Donga (1990) - IMDb |via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> the [[Western genre|Western thriller]] ''[[Kodama Simham]]'', and the [[action film|action thriller]], ''[[Gang Leader]]'', popularized genre films with the highest estimated footfall.<ref name="gang_leader">{{Cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-3424194, flstry-1.cms |title=Southern movie stars & politics: A long love affair |last=Gopalan |first=Krishna |date=30 August 2008 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |access-date=19 September 2010}}</ref> Reddiff.com cited [[Sekhar Kammula]]'s, National Award-winning "[[Dollar Dreams (film)|Dollar Dreams]]" as a take off from where [[Nagesh Kukunoor]]'s ''[[Hyderabad Blues]]'' ends.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.reachouthyderabad.com/newsmaker/nm14.htm |title=Software engineer turned director wins National Award |work=reachouthyderabad.com}}</ref> Dollar Dreams explored the conflict between American dreams and human feelings. The film re-introduced [[Social realism]] to Telugu screen, and brought back its lost glory which until then was stuck in its run of the mill commercial pot-boilers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2000/jul/17dream.htm |title=rediff.com, Movies: The Dollar Dreams review |date=17 July 2000 |publisher=M.rediff.com |access-date=28 August 2019}}</ref><ref name="tollywoodace.com">{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=25 Interesting facts about Telugu Cinema to Witness its Sega|url=https://tollywoodace.com/interesting-facts-about-telugu-cinema/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-14|website=Tollywood Ace|language=en-US}}</ref>

===Sub-Genres and off beat films===
[[File:Trivikram-srinivas-director.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Trivikram Srinivas]] is known for his works on [[slapstick comedy]] and [[romantic comedy]]]]
Screenwriters such as [[Chandra Sekhar Yeleti]] experimented with the off beat film ''[[Aithe]]'' with a caption "all movies are not the same" Aithe was made on a shoestring budget of about 1.5 crores and went on to collect more than 6 crores. After almost two years he delivered another thriller ''[[Anukokunda Oka Roju]]'' both films were a refreshing change of pace to the audiences, produced by [[Gunnam Gangaraju]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindujobs.com/thehindu/mp/2003/10/14/stories/2003101400510100.htm |title=The Hindu : Different strokes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318134502/http://www.thehindujobs.com/thehindu/mp/2003/10/14/stories/2003101400510100.htm |archive-date=18 March 2012 |access-date=20 February 2016}}</ref>
AIthe was remade in Tamil as ''[[Naam (2003 film)|Naam]]'' (2003) and in Malayalam as ''Wanted'' (2004).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-aithe.html |title=Telugu Cinema - Review - Aithe - Chandra Sekhar Eleti - Gangaraju Gunna - Kalyani Malik}}</ref>

Speaking about the centenary of Indian cinema at the CII Media and Entertainment Summit 2012, filmmaker [[Shekhar Kapur]] said regional cinema is surpassing Hindi cinema in content and story, and cited ''[[Eega]]'' as an example. Kapur said he was impressed with its story and use of technology, and called it "no less than a Hollywood superhero film".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-film-market-in-india-is-contracting-shekhar-kapur-1758049 |title=Film Market In India Is Contracting: Shekhar Kapur |date=30 October 2012 |website=Daily News and Analysis |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404121926/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-film-market-in-india-is-contracting-shekhar-kapur-1758049 |archive-date=4 April 2016 |access-date=4 April 2016}}</ref> [[Shah Rukh Khan]] called ''Eega'' an "awesomely original" film and a "must watch" with children.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Shahrukh-Khan-praises-Rajamoulis-Makkhi/articleshow/16708215.cms |title=Shahrukh Khan praises Rajamouli's Makkhi |last=Sashidhar |first=A. S. |date=7 October 2012 |website=The Times of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404122124/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Shahrukh-Khan-praises-Rajamoulis-Makkhi/articleshow/16708215.cms |archive-date=4 April 2016 |access-date=4 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/in-a-happy-space/article7159135.ece |title=In a happy space |last=Chowdary |first=Y. Sunita |date=30 April 2015 |website=The Hindu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404122148/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/in-a-happy-space/article7159135.ece |archive-date=4 April 2016 |access-date=4 April 2016}}</ref> Eega has garnered ''Best Film to watch with a crowd'' at the [[Toronto After Dark Film Festival#2013|8th Annual Edition Toronto After Dark Film Festival]].<ref name="EA 8th A E T A D FF TOI">{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Rajamoulis-Eega-continues-to-win-awards/articleshow/25166198.cms |title=Rajamouli's Eega continues to win awards |date=3 November 2013|access-date=4 November 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

Sub Genre war drama ''[[Kanche]]'' by [[Krish (director)|Krish Jagarlamudi]] explored the 1944 Nazis attack on the Indian army in the [[Italian campaign (World War II)|Italian campaign]], during [[World War II]] in an engrossing background tale of caste-ism while giving it a technically brilliant cinematic rendition.<ref name="Hans India MR">{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-10-24/Breaking-new-grounds--182145 |title=Breaking new grounds |last=Kalyanam |first=Rajeswari |date=24 October 2015 |website=The Hans India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025164933/http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-10-24/Breaking-new-grounds--182145 |archive-date=25 October 2015 |access-date=5 February 2016}}</ref> [[Sankalp Reddy]] explored [[submarine]] warfare in his directorial debut [[The Ghazi Attack]] based on the mysterious altercation between [[PNS Ghazi]] and [[INS Karanj (S21)|INS Karanj]] during the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/65th-national-film-awards-live-sridevi-posthumously-awarded-best-actress-for-mom-newton-wins-best-hindi-film-1717053.html |title=65th National Film Awards LIVE: Sridevi Posthumously Awarded Best Actress; Vinod Khanna Honoured With Dada Saheb Phalke Award |date=13 April 2018 |publisher=News 18date=13 April 2018 |access-date=13 April 2018}}</ref>

[[Indo-Asian News Service]] called new-generation film maker [[Sandeep Vanga]]'s [[Arjun Reddy]] the "most original, experimental work to come out of Telugu cinema in a long time", and said the protagonist's (played by [[Vijay Deverakonda]]) "rise, fall and rise ... is nothing short of poetic and heart wrenching".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/arjun-reddy-movie-review-intense-raw-and-unbelievably-honest-5-stars/story-kSroTBJoqiGlTBavkdlVeK.html |title=Arjun Reddy movie review: Intense, raw and unbelievably honest. 5 stars |date=26 August 2017 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=26 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126154917/https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/arjun-reddy-movie-review-intense-raw-and-unbelievably-honest-5-stars/story-kSroTBJoqiGlTBavkdlVeK.html |archive-date=26 January 2018 |agency=Indo Asian News Service}}</ref> [[Adivi Sesh]] scripted the Neo-noir [[Kshanam]] based on a real life incident of a missing three-year-old girl child.<ref name="Sesh IANS">{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kshanam-most-rewarding-and-stressful-film-adivi-sesh/ |title='Kshanam' most rewarding and stressful film: Adivi Sesh |date=22 February 2016 |access-date=21 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121130032/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kshanam-most-rewarding-and-stressful-film-adivi-sesh/ |archive-date=21 November 2016 |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]] |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> Sesh followed it up with the coming-of-age [[Research and Analysis Wing|R.A.W.]] thriller [[Goodachari]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/goodachari-review-adivi-seshs-coming-of-age-story-of-a-spy-is-a-winner/article24593253.ece |title=Goodachari review: Adivi Sesh's coming-of-age story of a spy is a winner |work=The Hindu |date=3 August 2018 |access-date=21 August 2019|last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi }}</ref> Actor-dancer [[Allu Arjun]] produced and acted in the short film, ''[[I Am That Change]]'' (2014), to spread awareness on individual social responsibility. The movie was directed by [[Sukumar (director)|Sukumar]], which was screened in theatres across [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]] on Indian Independence day, 2014.<ref name="shooting start">{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Allu-Arjuns-new-film-rolls-out/articleshow/43241498.cms |title=Allu Arjun's new film rolls out |date=23 September 2014 |work=The Times of India |access-date=23 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031164522/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Allu-Arjuns-new-film-rolls-out/articleshow/43241498.cms |archive-date=31 October 2014}}</ref>

==Cast and crew==
[[File:NTR Missamma.jpg|thumb|120px|[[N. T. Rama Rao]] in ''[[Missamma]]'']]

[[File:Kota Srinivasa Rao 2016.JPG|thumb|right|120px|Thespian, [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]]]]

[[V. Nagaiah]] was one of the most influential actors of South Indian cinema.<ref name="hindu.com">{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/04/08/stories/2005040800220400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051125162147/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/04/08/stories/2005040800220400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 November 2005 |title=Nagaiah – noble, humble and kind-hearted |date=8 April 2005 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> [[Vemuri Gaggaiah]], [[Kalyanam Raghuramaiah]], [[Rajanala Nageswara Rao|R. Nageswara Rao]], [[C. S. R. Anjaneyulu|C.S.R. Anjaneyulu]], [[Yadavalli Suryanarayana]], [[C. H. Narayana Rao]], [[Mudigonda Lingamurthy]] etc., are some of the finest method actors during the golden era.<ref>Early tollywood, [[Telugu Cinema Vythalikulu]], (2002) by [[B. Venkateshwarlu]]</ref> [[S. V. Ranga Rao]], was one of the first south Indian actors to win the Best Actor Award for his portrayal of [[Kichaka]] in [[Nartanasala]] at the [[Indonesian Film Festival]] held in Jakarta.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm6IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=6IIFA.pdf |title=Directorate of Film Festival |website=iffi.nic.in |access-date=16 August 2012 |archive-date=2 May 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170502124953/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm6IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=6IIFA.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>Mahabhinishkramana, Viswa Nata Chakravarti, M. Sanjay Kishore, Sangam Akademy, Hyderabad, 2005, pp: 69–70.</ref> [[N. T. Rama Rao]] was one of the commercially successful Telugu actors of his time.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/NTR-Sridevi-greatest-actor-of-all-times-in-India-survey/Article1-1023608.aspx |title=NTR, Sridevi greatest actor of all times in India: survey – Hindustan Times |website=hindustantimes.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018010411/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/NTR-Sridevi-greatest-actor-of-all-times-in-India-survey/Article1-1023608.aspx |archive-date=18 October 2014 }}</ref>
[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] was the most popular telugu actress during the Golden Age of Telugu Cinema.[[K. N. T. Sastry]] and [[Pattabhirama Reddy Tikkavarapu|Pattabhirama Reddy]] have garnered international recognition for their pioneering work in [[Parallel Cinema]].<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Arts / Cinema : Conscientious filmmaker |date=7 May 2011 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article1998948.ece |access-date=25 August 2012 |work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://1nellore.com/1849/tikkavarapu-pattabhirama-reddy-poet-film-maker-of-international-fame/ |title=Tikkavarapu Pattabhirama Reddy – Poet, Film maker of international fame from NelloreOne Nellore |website=1nellore.com |publisher=One Nellore |access-date=25 April 2013 |archive-date=6 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006102018/http://1nellore.com/1849/tikkavarapu-pattabhirama-reddy-poet-film-maker-of-international-fame/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Adurthi Subba Rao]], has garnered seven [[National Film Awards (India)|National Film Awards]], for his pioneering work on [[drama film]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/starsprofile/adurtisubbarao.php |title=Stars : Star Profiles : Adurti Subbarao: A Tribute |website=telugucinema.com |archive-url=https://telugucinema.com/nostalgia/adurthi-subba-rao-a-tribute |archive-date=2 August 2021}}</ref> [[Akkineni Kutumba Rao]]'s ''Patha Nagaramlo Pasivadu'' received [[Cairo International Film Festival]]'s, Merit Certificate for best feature.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Long journey sans fun |date=19 November 2002 |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/11/19/stories/2002111900430200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101022073804/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/11/19/stories/2002111900430200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 October 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=29 August 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=Children's Film Society, India | Page 14 |date=23 November 2011 |publisher=cfsindia |url=http://cfsindia.org/author/cfsindia/page/14/ |access-date=29 August 2012 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102115929/http://cfsindia.org/author/cfsindia/page/14/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

[[Dasari Narayana Rao]] directed the most films in Telugu, including works such as ''[[Meghasandesam]]'' (1982), ''[[Tandra Paparayudu (film)|Tandra Paparayudu]]'' (1986) casting [[Krishnam Raju]], and ''[[Kante Koothurne Kanu]]'' (1998).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm11IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=11IIFA.pdf |title=Directorate of Film Festival |access-date=26 November 2016 |archive-date=30 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130130012609/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm11IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=11IIFA.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna Ghattamaneni]] is credited with producing many technological firsts such as the first [[Cinemascope]] film [[Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film)|Alluri Seetharama Raju]], first [[70mm film]] ''[[Simhasanam (1986 film)|Simhasanam]]'', first [[DTS (sound system)|DTS film]] ''Telugu Veera Levara'' (1988) and introducing [[Western (genre)|cowboy]] and [[James Bond]] styles to the Telugu screen.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-25/news-interviews/35998558_1_filmfare-award-nandi-awards-super-star-krishna |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102123258/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-25/news-interviews/35998558_1_filmfare-award-nandi-awards-super-star-krishna |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=Super Star Krishna retires from movies |last=Pasupulate |first=Karthik |date=25 December 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=25 December 2012}}</ref> [[Jandhyala (filmmaker)|Jandhyala]] is known for his [[dramedy film]]'s.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-30/news-interviews/38145395_1_kasturi-siva-rao-cinema-comedy |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403054008/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-30/news-interviews/38145395_1_kasturi-siva-rao-cinema-comedy |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-04-03 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=8 decades of laughter }}</ref> Noted [[Film editing|film editor]] from the state, [[A. Sreekar Prasad]], known for his initial works in Telugu films of the 1980s, has garnered national recognition for film editing across multiple languages of [[Indian cinema]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article1550237.ece |title=Life & Style / Metroplus : The Saturday Interview – A cut above |last=Sudhish Kamath |date=18 March 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=6 December 2011 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

[[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[S. V. Ranga Rao]], [[Jaggayya]], [[Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao|Kanta Rao]], [[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna]], [[Anjali Devi]], [[Suryakantam (actress)|Suryakantam]], [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]], [[Krishnam Raju]] and [[Sobhan Babu]] are the actors who received the erstwhile [[Rashtrapati Award]] for best performance in a leading role.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Telugu-star-Shoban-Babu-passes-away/Article1-283771.aspx |title=Telugu star Shoban Babu passes away |date=21 March 2008 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=10 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100707082250/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Telugu-star-Shoban-Babu-passes-away/Article1-283771.aspx |archive-date=7 July 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2009/kantha-rao-died-250309.html |title=Kantha Rao becomes a memory | News – Oneindia Entertainment |last=Social Post |date=25 March 2009 |access-date=3 November 2012 |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in}}</ref> [[Nagarjuna Akkineni]], [[Sharada (actress)|Sharada]], [[Archana (actress)|Archana]], [[Vijayashanti]], [[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]], [[Keerthy Suresh]], and [[P. L. Narayana]] are the actors to receive the Indian [[National Film Awards (India)|National Film Award]] for best performance in acting. Veteran actor [[Chiranjeevi]], was listed among "The men who changed the face of the [[Indian Cinema]]" by [[CNN-IBN|IBN-live]] India.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/12600-28.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217023206/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/12600-28.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-02-17 |title=100 Years of Cinema: The men who changed the face of Indian films |work=ibnlive.in.com |publisher=IBNLive}}</ref><ref name="doctorate">{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/07/stories/2006110708900100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080205140414/http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/07/stories/2006110708900100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 February 2008 |title=AU confers honorary degrees on Chiru, others |date=7 November 2006 |access-date=21 April 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> [[Brahmanandam]], holds a [[Guinness World Record]] for acting in the most films in the same language.<ref name="Guinness record for Brahmanandam">{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-12-15/news-interviews/27960977_1_brahmanandam-rare-honour-telugu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105170037/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-12-15/news-interviews/27960977_1_brahmanandam-rare-honour-telugu |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 November 2012 |title=Guinness record for Brahmanandam |date=15 December 2007 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref><ref name="bguinness">{{Cite web |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/Search/Details/Most-screen-credits-for-a-living-actor/59409.htm |title=Home of the Longest, Shortest, Fastest, Tallest facts and feats |publisher=Guinness World Records |access-date=21 September 2011}}</ref>

===Cinematography===
[[Cinematographer]]s such as [[V. N. Reddy]], K. S. Prasad, [[Jaya Krishna Gummadi|Jaya Gummadi]], [[Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti|Sudhakar Yakkanti]], and [[Rajendra Prasad (filmmaker)|C. Rajendra Prasad]] have garnered national recognition.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://asia.isp.msu.edu/wbwoa/south_asia/india/Films.htm |title=Cinema – The Era Of Talking Movies – 1940 – 1950 |publisher=Windows on Asia |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131107214524/http://asia.isp.msu.edu/wbwoa/south_asia/india/Films.htm |archive-date=7 November 2013 |access-date=9 March 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Back To The Future |last=Bamzai |first=Kaveree |date=18 July 1999 |work=Indian Express}}</ref><ref name="16thawardPDF">{{Cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/16th_nff_1970.pdf |title=16th National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |access-date=22 September 2011}}</ref>

===Film Critics and Jury Members===
[[Vasiraju Prakasam]] and [[K. N. T. Sastry]] are one of the noted Indian [[Film criticism|film critics]] from the state.<ref name="48thawardPDF">{{Cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/48th_nff_2001.pdf |title=48th National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |access-date=13 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dff.nic.in/54th%20NFA%20Press%20Release.pdf |title=54TH NATIONAL FILM AWARDS |website=dff.nic.in |access-date=8 February 2014 |archive-date=10 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090410075306/http://www.dff.nic.in/54th%20NFA%20Press%20Release.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[B. S. Narayana]] was a member of the Indian delegation to the ''Tashkent Film Festival'' in 1974, and the ''Moscow International Film Festival'' in 1975.<ref name="autogenerated7">[http://dff.nic.in/2011/26th_NFA.pdf ]</ref> [[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]], served as official member of the Indian delegation from South India to the ''Tashkent Film Festival'' in 1978 and 1982.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/profile-gummadi.html |title=Profile of Gummadi – Telugu film actor}}</ref> He served as the Jury Member thrice for the [[28th National Film Awards|28th]], [[33rd National Film Awards|33rd]], and [[39th National Film Awards]]. [[Chandra Siddhartha]] served in South Jury at the [[57th National Film Awards|57th]], [[61st National Film Awards|61st]] and [[65th National Film Awards]], as well as the [[49th International Film Festival of India|49th IFFI]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/45_57thNfacatalogue%20-%20.pdf|title=Jury-Chandra Siddhartha |work=57th NFA|location=New Delhi, India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/41_61stNfaArchives.pdf|title=Jury-Chandra Siddhartha |work=61st NFA|location=New Delhi, India}}</ref>

===Film Score===
[[File:S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.jpg|thumb|right|120px|[[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] in 1985]]
[[File:S Janaki in Pune, India 2007.JPG|thumb|right|120px|[[S. Janaki]] in 2007]]
[[Sri Sri (writer)|Sri Sri]] was one of the influential film lyricists of his time, who garnered national honors such as [[Sahitya Akademi Award]], [[National Film Award for Best Lyrics|Best Lyricist]] and Soviet Land Nehru Award for his pioneering work.<ref>[[Chaso]] Dolls Wedding & Other Stories – Page xii introduction by Renee David Shulman, 194, Cāsō – 2012 "But Vizianagaram in the mid-twentieth century was also home to other literati including the most famous poet in modern Telugu, Sri Sri (Srirangam Srinivasa Rao); [[Arudra]], historian of Telugu literature, literary critic and poet; and [[Racakonda Visvanatha Sastri]], the short-story writer whose statue you can find on the Visakhapatnam beach...."</ref><ref>Dictionary of Hindu Literature Kuśa Satyendra – 2000 – Page 175 "Sriniwasaraw Srirangam (b 1910 Visakhapatnam). Telugu poet. Sri Sri, as he is popularly known, wrote his first poem at ..."</ref>
[[Susarla Dakshinamurthi]], Parupalli Ramakrishnaiah Pantulu, [[Ogirala Ramachandra Rao]],
[[Pithapuram Nageswara Rao]], [[Tanguturi Suryakumari]], and [[Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna]] are some of the influential music composers of Southern Indian cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/05/03/stories/2005050312101300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050506050512/http://www.hindu.com/2005/05/03/stories/2005050312101300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2005-05-06 |website=[[The Hindu]] |title=National : French honour for Balamuralikrishna }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/maestro-in-many-moods/article487108.ece |title=Maestro in many moods |newspaper=The Hindu |date=26 June 2010 |last1=Ramnarayan |first1=Gowri }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.uiowa.edu/~incinema/narthanasala.html |title=Susarla's work |website=uiowa.edu |publisher=University of Iowa |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504142600/http://www.uiowa.edu/~incinema/narthanasala.html |archive-date=4 May 2013 }}</ref> Music composers such as [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]], R. Sudarshanam and R. Goverdhanam made contributions to folklore and mythological films.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinegoer.com/bhookailas.htm |title=cinegoer.net – Nostalgia – AVM's Bhookailas |website=cinegoer.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929192609/http://www.cinegoer.com/bhookailas.htm |archive-date=29 September 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.telugism.com/video/special-story-veteran-music-director-susarla-dakshinamurthy-etv2 |title=Special story on veteran music director Susarla Dakshinamurthy – Etv2, Susarla Dakshinamurthy, Music |website=telugism.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005010025/http://www.telugism.com/video/special-story-veteran-music-director-susarla-dakshinamurthy-etv2 |archive-date=5 October 2013 }}</ref>

[[Madhavapeddi Satyam]], [[P. Adinarayana Rao]], [[Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao]], [[Chellapilla Satyam]], [[P. B. Sreenivas]], [[S. P. Kodandapani]], [[G. K. Venkatesh]], [[S. Hanumantha Rao]], have contributed their work extensively for films containing themes of social relevance.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/07/11/stories/2008071150370200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005010911/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/07/11/stories/2008071150370200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-10-05 |website=[[The Hindu]] |title=Friday Review Hyderabad / Music : Melodious tribute }}</ref> [[S.P. Balasubrahmanyam]] is a multilingual [[playback singer]] from Telugu cinema to win [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer|National Film Awards]] across four languages. He holds the record of having recorded more songs than any other male playback singer and has received 25 state [[Nandi Awards]].<ref>DC Correspondent New Delhi (26 January 2011). "SPB wins Padma Bhushan, no Bharat Ratna this year". ''Deccan Chronicle''. Retrieved 2 May 2011</ref>

[[S. Rajeswara Rao]] pioneered the use of light music in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] cinema; Rao's most rewarding assignments came from [[Gemini Studios]], which he joined in 1940 and with which he remained for a decade.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/starsprofile/srajeshwararao_oct27_printer.php |title=A Tribute to (Ra)Saluri Rajeshwara Rao |date=27 October 2007 |publisher=TeluguCinema.Com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://telugucinema.com/nostalgia/a-tribute-to-rasaluri-rajeshwara-rao |archive-date=2 August 2021 |access-date=23 March 2011 }}</ref> [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]], performed in the [[United States]], [[England]], and [[Germany]]. According to ''The Hindu'', and ''The Indian Express'' he was "Such a divine talent and with his songs he could move the hearts of the people. Ghantasala's blending of classical improvisations to the art of light music combined with his virtuosity and sensitivity puts him a class apart, above all others in the field of playback singing".<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/02/11/stories/2003021100450100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031019232757/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/02/11/stories/2003021100450100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 October 2003 |title=Honouring a legend |date=11 February 2003 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ghantasala.info/theman/no_mere_singer.html |title=Ghantasala}}</ref>

[[P. Susheela]], has been recognized by both the ''[[Guinness Book of World Records]]'' and the ''[[Asia Book of Records]]'' for singing most songs in Indian languages.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/veteran-playback-singer-p-susheela-recognised-by-guinness-and-asia-book-of-records/article8409692.ece?homepage=true |title=P. Susheela enters Guinness World Records |last=Naig |first=Udhav|newspaper=The Hindu |date=29 March 2016 }}</ref> She is also the recipient of five [[National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] and numerous state awards.<ref name="Happy Birthday PSusheela">{{Cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/happy-birthday-psusheela-telugu-news-118585.html |title=Happy Birthday PSusheela}}</ref> Works by [[S. Janaki]], [[M. M. Keeravani]], and [[Ramesh Naidu]] have received National recognition. [[K. S. Chithra|K. S. Chitra]] has received highest Nandi awards for best female playback singer. Multi-instrumentalists duo [[Raj–Koti]] holds a notable career spanning a decade, the duo has garnered particular acclaim for redefining contemporary music.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.myfirstshow.com/news/view/5688/Music-duo-Rajkoti-will-be-honoured.html |title=Music duo Rajkoti will be honoured-News, Telugu movie news, latest news |website=myfirstshow.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ap7am.com/ap7am_show_detail_videos.php?newsid=32394 |title=Raj–Koti Reunited : Special Live show - ap7am |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616055252/http://www.ap7am.com/ap7am_show_detail_videos.php?newsid=32394 |archive-date=16 June 2011}}</ref> [[R. P. Patnaik]] is the current president of the Telugu Cine Music Association.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-24/hyderabad/39500848_1_telugu-entertainment-tax-singers |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814180354/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-24/hyderabad/39500848_1_telugu-entertainment-tax-singers |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-08-14 |website=[[The Times of India]] |title=No more Telugu music recording in Chennai }}</ref>

===Visual Effects===
Enhanced technology among live action animation, [[digital compositing]], and special effects paved the way for upgrading from established cinematic norms. [[Visual effects]] based [[high fantasy]] works such as ''[[Magadheera]]'' (2009), ''[[Arundhati (2009 film)|Arundhati]]'' (2009), ''[[Eega]]'' (2012) and ''[[Dhamarukam]]'' (2012) have tasted success.<ref name="The animated lot">{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/the-animated-lot/article4030520.ece |title=The animated lot |newspaper=The Hindu |date=25 October 2012 |last1=Borah |first1=Prabalika M. }}</ref> Pete Draper, P. C. Sanath, [[Chakri Toleti]] and [[V. Srinivas Mohan]] are some of the visual effects professional's from the state known for their works in Telugu films.<ref name="The animated lot" /><ref name="60th NFA 2012">{{cite press release |title=60th National Film Awards Announced |url=http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2013/mar/d2013031801.pdf |publisher=Press Information Bureau (PIB), India |access-date=18 March 2013}}</ref>

==Nandi Awards==
The [[Nandi Awards]] is the most prominent government funded award ceremony for excellence in the production of Telugu film, theatre and television. It is presented annually at ''Lalitha Kala Thoranam'' in [[Hyderabad]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-24/hyderabad/31233624_1_film-awards-nandi-film-actor-award |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522171120/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-24/hyderabad/31233624_1_film-awards-nandi-film-actor-award |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 May 2013 |title=Clean films necessary to promote family values: CM |last=TNN 24 March 2012, 12.26AM IST |date=24 March 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=14 October 2012 }}</ref> by the Film, Television and Theatre Development Corporation'' of Telugu state.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.ragalahari.com/news/3238/government-announces-nandi-awards-committee-members.aspx |title=Government announces Nandi Awards committee members |date=23 December 2007 |access-date=13 October 2012 |publisher=Ragalahari.com |archive-date=4 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304014909/http://www.ragalahari.com/news/3238/government-announces-nandi-awards-committee-members.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at [[Lepakshi]] — a cultural and historical symbol of the Telugu culture.

==Guinness records==
* Guinness Record had been awarded to [[Ramoji Film City]],<ref name="tollywoodace.com"/> Hyderabad as the largest film studio complex in the world, it opened in 1996 and measures 674 hectares (1,666 acres). With 47 sound stages, it has permanent sets ranging from railway stations to temples.<ref name="ramoji" /><ref name="TheHindu">{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2005/08/03/stories/2005080301301901.htm |title=Ramoji Film City sets Guinness record |date=3 August 2005 |work=The Hindu |access-date=10 January 2012}}</ref>
* [[D.Rama Naidu]] holds the [[Guinness World Record]] as the most prolific producer with 130 films.<ref name="Press information bureau Govt. of India">{{Cite news |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=65641 |title=Press Information Bureau English Releases |access-date=25 August 2012 |publisher=Pib.nic.in}}</ref>
* [[Dasari Narayana Rao]] holds the [[Guinness World Record]] as the most films directed with 151 films.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-05-30|title=Dasari Narayana Rao, pillar of Telugu film industry, passes away in Hyderabad|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dasari-narayana-rao-pillar-telugu-film-industry-passes-away-hyderabad-62871|access-date=2021-07-13|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Brahmanandam]] holds the [[Guinness World Record]] for acting in the most films in a single language, 1000+ films.<ref name="Guinness record for Brahmanandam" /><ref name="bguinness" /><ref name="Guinness world record">{{Cite web |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-3000/most-screen-credits-for-a-living-actor |title=Most screen credits for a living actor |date=24 June 2010 |publisher=Guinnessworldrecords.com |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref>
* [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] holds the [[Guinness World Record]] for having sung the most songs for any male playback singer in the world,<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00v3k15 |title=BBC Interview with S P Balasubramaniam}}</ref><ref name="spbala.com the official website">{{Cite web |url=http://www.spbala.com/press.asp |title=Singing his way to the guinness |date=5 March 1999 |publisher=Spbala.com |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/nov/19/slide-show-1-south-intreview-with-spb.htm |title=Make way for SPB, the TV host! |date=19 November 2009 |work=Rediff.com |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref> with the majority of his songs sung in Telugu.
* In 2002, the Guinness Book of Records named [[Vijaya Nirmala]] as the female director with the most films, having made 47 films. In a career spanning approximately two decades, she has acted in over 200 films with 25 each in Malayalam and Tamil and produced 15 films.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2969786.ece?service=mobile |title=Guinness Record for Vijaya Nirmala |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}}{{Dead link|date=July 2014}}</ref>
* In 2016, [[P. Susheela|P.Susheela]] entered the Guinness Book of World Records for recording the highest number of songs in musical history.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/veteran-playback-singer-p-susheela-recognised-by-guinness-and-asia-book-of-records/article8409692.ece?homepage=true |title=Hindu news P.Susheela enters guinness world records}}</ref>

==Dubbed films==
The 1949 film ''[[Keelu Gurram]]'' was the first Telugu film to be dubbed into the Tamil language, being subsequently released under the name ''Maya Kudhirai''.<ref name=autogenerated3 /> According to the Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber of Commerce, "as per the Judgement of Supreme Court in Ashirwad Films in W.P.(Civil) No.709 there will be no difference in taxation of films between the dubbed films coming in from other states and the films produced in the Telugu States".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://apfilmchamber.com/GOS/bc25a306-5984-4d40-81d4-13c1a5de5138.pdf |title=GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH: Andhra Pradesh Entertainment Tax Act, 1939}}</ref>

== Distribution ==
The Telugu-speaking areas are broadly divided into three areas for the purposes of Film Distribution, namely, Nizam, Ceded and Andhra. Nizam alone contributes to nearly 45% of the revenue.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kanth|first=K. Rajani|date=31 July 2013|title=Telangana casts its shadow on Telugu film industry prospects|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/telangana-casts-its-shadow-on-telugu-film-industry-prospects-113073101015_1.html|access-date=8 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=31 July 2013|title=Nizam territory will remain indispensable for Tollywood|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Nizam-territory-will-remain-indispensable-for-Tollywood/articleshow/21499426.cms|access-date=8 June 2020|work=The Times of India}}</ref>

=== Telugu film distribution territories ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Territory
!Areas Included
|-
|Nizam
|State of [[Telangana]], along with two [[List of districts in India|districts]] of [[Karnataka]] viz., [[Raichur district|Raichur]] and [[Koppal district|Koppal]]
|-
|Ceded
|Four districts of [[Rayalaseema]] region along with [[Ballari district|Bellary]] of Karnataka and [[Markapur revenue division]] of [[Prakasam district]]
|-
|Vizag / UA
|Three districts of [[Visakhapatnam district|Visakhapatnam]], [[Vizianagaram district|Vizianagaram]] and [[Srikakulam district|Srikakulam]]
|-
|East
|[[East Godavari|East Godavari district]]
|-
|West
|[[West Godavari district]]
|-
|Krishna
|[[Krishna district]]
|-
|Guntur
|[[Guntur district]] and [[Ongole revenue division]] of [[Prakasam district]]
|-
|Nellore
|[[Nellore district]] and [[Kandukur revenue division]] of Prakasham district
|-
|Karnataka
|State of [[Karnataka]] excluding districts of Raichur, Koppal and Bellary, along with [[Krishnagiri district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]
|-
|Tamil Nadu
|State of [[Tamil Nadu]] excluding Krishnagiri district
|-
|ROI
|Rest of India
|}
Apart from the above, there is also an emerging Overseas territory, especially [[United States]] which accounts for a significant amount of revenue.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=11 July 2016|title=Million dollar films|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Million-dollar-films/article14486739.ece|access-date=8 June 2020|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Awards ==
'''National Award for Best Feature Film'''
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#d3d3d3;"
!Year
!Film
!Producer
!Note(s)
|-
|2015
|''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]] ''
| [[Shobu Yarlagadda]]
|[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film]]
|-
|1992
|''[[Bhagavad Gita (film)|Bhagavad Gita]]''
| [[T. Subbarami Reddy]]
|[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film]]
|-
|1963
|''[[Nartanasala]] ''
| [[Lakshmi Rajyam]]
|[[National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film]]<ref name="11thaward">{{Cite web |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm11thNFAAward.aspx |title=11th National Film Awards |publisher=[[International Film Festival of India]] |access-date=13 September 2011 |archive-date=2 May 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170502124428/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm11thNFAAward.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
|1956
|''[[Tenali Ramakrishna (film)|Tenali Ramakrishna]] ''
| [[B. S. Ranga]]
|[[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#All India Certificate of Merit|All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film]]<ref name="4thawardPDF" />
|}
'''Dadasaheb Phalke awardees'''
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#d3d3d3;"
!Year
!Recipient
!Note(s)
|-
|[[22nd National Film Awards|1974]]
|[[B. N. Reddy]]<ref name="dff.nic.in">{{Cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/dadasahebphalke.asp |title=::DIRECTORATE OF FILM FESTIVALS |website=dff.nic.in}}</ref>
|Director and producer
|-
|[[28th National Film Awards|1980]]
|[[Paidi Jairaj]]<ref name="dff.nic.in" />
|Actor and thespian
|-
|[[30th National Film Awards|1982]]
|[[L. V. Prasad]]<ref name="dff.nic.in" />
|Director and producer
|-
|[[34th National Film Awards|1986]]
|[[B. Nagi Reddy]]<ref name="dff.nic.in" />
|Director and producer
|-
|[[38th National Film Awards|1990]]
|[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]]<ref name="dff.nic.in" />
|Actor
|-
|[[57th National Film Awards|2009]]
|[[D. Ramanaidu]]<ref name="dff.nic.in" />
|Producer
|-
|[[64th National Film Awards|2016]]
|[[K. Viswanath]]<ref name="Dadasaheb Phalke award">{{Cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/NFA2016/NFA_Catalogue_2016.pdf |title=64th National Film Awards |publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals |page=183 |access-date=15 May 2017}}</ref>
|Director and actor
|}
'''State awards'''{{colbegin}}
* [[Nandi Awards]]
* [[Raghupathi Venkaiah Award]]
* [[NTR National Award]]
* B. N. Reddy National Award
* [[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor|S. V. Ranga Rao Award for Best Character Actor]]
* [[Nandi Award for Akkineni Award for Best Home-viewing Feature Film|Akkineni Award for Best Home-viewing Feature Film]]
* Nagi Reddy Chakrapani National Award
{{colend}}'''Other major film awards'''
* [[Filmfare Awards South]]
* [[IIFA Utsavam]]
* [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
'''Regional awards'''{{colbegin}}
* Sangam Academy Award
* Chittoru Nagaiah Puraskaram
* [[CineMAA Awards]]
* [[Allu Rama Lingaiah]] Award
* [[Gollapudi Srinivas Award]]
* B. Nagi Reddy Wholesome Entertainment Film
* Tollywood GAAMA Awards
* Gemini Ugadi Puraskaralu
* Hyderabad Times Film Awards
* Vamsee Berkely Awards
* Akruti Film Awards
* [[FNCC Awards]]
* Andhra Pradesh Film Journalist's Association Awards
* [[Santosham Film Awards]]
* [[T. Subbarami Reddy]] Award<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-10/hyderabad/29403141_1_film-awards-playback-singer-bollywood-stars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928070706/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-10/hyderabad/29403141_1_film-awards-playback-singer-bollywood-stars |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 September 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=TSR-TV9 film awards function in city today |date=10 April 2011 }}</ref>
* [[ANR National Award]]
* Saakshi Excellence Awards
{{colend}}

== Studios ==
'''Major Filmmaking studios'''{{colbegin}}
* [[Ramanaidu Studios]]
* [[Saradhi Studios]]
* [[Ramakrishna Studios]]
* [[Padmalaya Studios]]
* [[Annapurna Studios]]
* [[Ramoji Film City]]
{{colend}}'''Visual effects and animation studios'''
* [[Prasad Studios|Prasad EFX]] - Magic in motion
* Pixelloid Studios
* Fire Fly Creative Studios<ref>{{Cite news |title=Pre-visualisation|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/article860167.ece |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Sanath fire fly, digital lab, Hyderabad |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/07/19/stories/2005071900790400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050720004641/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/07/19/stories/2005071900790400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2005-07-20 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
* [[Makuta VFX]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/article3619276.ece |title=Cities / Hyderabad : With technology, 'Eega' takes wings |last=Suresh Krishnamoorthy |work=The Hindu |access-date=19 September 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

==See also==
{{colbegin}}
* [[List of highest-grossing Indian films]]
* [[List of South Indian film families]]
* [[Tollywood Kolkata]]
* [[List of silent films from South India]]{{colend}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== Further reading ==

* {{cite book|last=Shohini Chaudhuri|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qOXoeyesZOIC&pg=PA149|title=Contemporary World Cinema: Europe, the Middle East, East Asia and South Asia|publisher=Edinburgh University Press|year=2005|isbn=0-7486-1799-X|page=149}}
* {{cite book|last=Gokulsing|first=K.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_plssuFIar8C&pg=PA132|title=Indian Popular Cinema: A Narrative of Cultural Change|author2=Moti Gokulsing, Wimal|publisher=Trentham Books|year=2004|isbn=1-85856-329-1|page=132}}
* {{cite book|last=Arnold|first=Alison|title=The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music|publisher=Taylor & Francis|year=2000|isbn=978-0-8240-4946-1|chapter=Pop Music and Audio-Cassette Technology: Southern Area – Film music|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZOlNv8MAXIEC&q=A.+R.+Rehman+tamil&pg=RA2-PA554}}
*

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{{Indian cinema}}
'''Bengali cinema''', also known as '''Tollywood''', refers to the Indian [[Bengali language]] [[film industry]] based in the [[Tollygunge]] region of [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. The origins of the nickname Toollywood, a [[portmanteau]] of the words Tollygunge and [[Hollywood]], dates back to 1932.<ref name=Sarkar/> It was a historically important film industry, at one time the centre of Indian film production.<ref name=Sarkar/> The Bengali film industry is known for producing many of [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]]'s most critically acclaimed global [[Parallel Cinema]] and [[art film]]s, with several of its filmmakers gaining prominence at the [[National Film Awards|Indian National Film Awards]] as well as international acclaim.

Ever since [[Satyajit Ray]]'s ''[[Pather Panchali (film)|Pather Panchali]]'' (1955) was awarded Best Human Document at the [[1956 Cannes Film Festival]], Bengali films frequently appeared in international fora and film festivals for the next several decades.<ref name=Desai38>Desai, Jigna (2004), ''Beyond Bollywood: The Cultural Politics of South Asian Diasporic Film'', p. 38, [[Routledge]], {{ISBN|0-415-96684-1}}</ref> This allowed Bengali filmmakers to reach a global audience. The most influential among them was Satyajit Ray, whose films became successful among European, [[Americas|American]] and, Asian audiences.<ref>{{cite web|title=Why we admire Satyajit Ray so much|author=Arthur J Pais|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=14 April 2009|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/apr/14/why-we-admire-satyajit-ray-so-much.htm|access-date=17 April 2009}}</ref> His work subsequently had a worldwide impact, with filmmakers such as [[Martin Scorsese]],<ref>{{cite web
|author=Chris Ingui
|publisher=Hatchet
|url=http://media.www.gwhatchet.com/media/storage/paper332/news/2002/03/04/Arts/Martin.Scorsese.Hits.Dc.Hangs.With.The.Hachet-195598.shtml
|title=Martin Scorsese hits DC, hangs with the Hachet
|access-date=29 June 2006
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090826214118/http://media.www.gwhatchet.com/media/storage/paper332/news/2002/03/04/Arts/Martin.Scorsese.Hits.Dc.Hangs.With.The.Hachet-195598.shtml
|archive-date=26 August 2009
}}
</ref> [[James Ivory (director)|James Ivory]],<ref>{{cite web
|author = Sheldon Hall
|publisher = Screen Online | url=http://www.screenonline.org.uk/people/id/532213/index.html | title=Ivory, James (1928-) | access-date=12 February 2007
}}
</ref> [[Abbas Kiarostami]], [[Elia Kazan]], [[François Truffaut]],<ref>{{cite news|title=THE 'WORLD' OF SATYAJIT RAY: LEGACY OF INDIA'S PREMIER FILM MAKER ON DISPLAY |author=Dave Kehr |work=[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]] |date=5 May 1995 |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/1995/05/05/1995-05-05_the__world__of_satyajit_ray_.html |access-date=6 June 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090915204359/http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/1995/05/05/1995-05-05_the__world__of_satyajit_ray_.html |archive-date=15 September 2009 }}</ref> [[Carlos Saura]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Satyajit Ray is this Spanish director's inspiration|author=Suchetana Ray|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=11 March 2008|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/satyajit-ray-is-this-spanish-directors-inspiration/60900-8.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090915212023/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/satyajit-ray-is-this-spanish-directors-inspiration/60900-8.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 September 2009|access-date=6 June 2009}}</ref> [[Isao Takahata]],<ref>{{cite web |author=Daniel Thomas |title=Film Reviews: Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no Haka) |date=20 January 2003 |url=http://www.danielthomas.org/pop/film_reviews/fireflies.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030206152449/http://danielthomas.org/pop/film_reviews/fireflies.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 February 2003 |access-date=30 May 2009 }}</ref> [[Wes Anderson]]<ref name = "The Statesman">{{cite web
| title = On Ray's Trail
| url = http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?clid=30&id=172929&usrsess=1
| publisher = The Statesman
| access-date = 19 October 2007
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080103071501/http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?clid=30&id=172929&usrsess=1 |archive-date = 3 January 2008}}</ref> and [[Danny Boyle]]<ref name=Jivani>{{cite web |author=Alkarim Jivani |title=Mumbai rising |work=[[Sight & Sound]] |date=February 2009 |url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/sightandsound/feature/49511 |access-date=1 February 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090201115836/http://www.bfi.org.uk/sightandsound/feature/49511/ |archive-date=1 February 2009 }}</ref> being influenced by his cinematic style, and many others such as [[Akira Kurosawa]] praising his work.<ref>{{Cite book
|last1 = Robinson
|given1 = A
|year = 2003
|title = Satyajit Ray: The Inner Eye: The Biography of a Master Film-Maker
|publisher = I. B. Tauris
|isbn = 1-86064-965-3
|page = 96
}}</ref>

The "youthful [[Coming of age|coming-of-age]] [[Drama film|dramas]] that have flooded art houses since the mid-fifties owe a tremendous debt to the [[The Apu Trilogy|Apu trilogy]]".<ref>{{Cite journal|title=An Art Wedded to Truth |first=Michael |last=Sragow |year=1994 |journal=[[The Atlantic|The Atlantic Monthly]] |publisher=[[University of California, Santa Cruz]] |url=http://satyajitray.ucsc.edu/articles/sragow.html |access-date=11 May 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090412212046/http://satyajitray.ucsc.edu/articles/sragow.html |archive-date=12 April 2009 }}</ref> ''[[Kanchenjungha]]'' (1962) introduced a narrative structure that resembles later [[hyperlink cinema]]. Ray's 1967 script for a film to be called ''[[The Alien (1960s film)|The Alien]]'', which was eventually cancelled, is widely believed to have been the inspiration for [[Steven Spielberg]]'s ''[[E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|E.T.]]'' (1982).<ref name=unmaderay>{{cite web|url=http://www.satyajitrayworld.com/raysfilmography/unmaderay.aspx |title=Ordeals of the Alien |last=Ray |first=Satyajit |work=The Unmade Ray |publisher=Satyajit Ray Society |access-date=21 April 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080427215538/http://www.satyajitrayworld.com/raysfilmography/unmaderay.aspx |archive-date=27 April 2008 }}</ref><ref name=IMDbRay>
{{cite web
|author= Neumann P
|publisher=Internet Movie Database Inc
|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006249/bio
|title=Biography for Satyajit Ray
|access-date=29 April 2006
}}</ref><ref name=UCSCcurrents>
{{cite news
|author=Newman J
|url=http://www.ucsc.edu/currents/01-02/09-17/ray.html
|title=Satyajit Ray Collection receives Packard grant and lecture endowment
|publisher=UC Santa Cruz Currents online
|date=17 September 2001
|access-date=29 April 2006
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}}</ref> [[Ira Sachs]]' ''[[Forty Shades of Blue]]'' (2005) was a loose remake of ''[[Charulata]]'', and in [[Gregory Nava]]'s ''[[My Family (film)|My Family]]'' (1995), the final scene is duplicated from the final scene of ''[[The World of Apu]]''. Similar references to Ray films are found in recent works such as ''[[Sacred Evil]]'' (2006),<ref>{{cite web
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</ref> the ''[[Elements trilogy]]'' of [[Deepa Mehta]], and in films of [[Jean-Luc Godard]].<ref>{{cite web|author = André Habib|publisher = Senses of Cinema | url=http://archive.sensesofcinema.com/contents/01/16/godard_habib.html |title=Before and After: Origins and Death in the Work of Jean-Luc Godard | access-date=29 June 2006|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060614150838/http://www.sensesofcinema.com/contents/01/16/godard_habib.html |archive-date = 14 June 2006}}</ref>

Another prominent Bengali filmmaker is [[Mrinal Sen]], whose films have been well known for their [[Marxism|Marxist]] views. During his career, Mrinal Sen's films have received awards from major film festivals, including [[Cannes Film Festival|Cannes]], Berlin, [[Venice]], Moscow, [[Karlovy Vary]], [[Montreal]], [[Chicago]], and [[Cairo]]. Retrospectives of his films have been shown in major cities of the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mrinalsen.org|title=Mrinal Sen}}</ref> Another Bengali filmmaker, [[Ritwik Ghatak]], began reaching a global audience long after his death; beginning in the 1990s, a project to restore Ghatak's films was undertaken, and international exhibitions (and subsequent DVD releases) have belatedly generated an increasingly global audience. Some of his films have strong similarities to later famous international films, such as ''[[Ajantrik]]'' (1958) resembling the [[Herbie]] films (1967–2005), and ''[[Bari Theke Paliye]]'' (1958) resembling [[François Truffaut]]'s ''[[The 400 Blows]]'' (1959).

The cinematographer [[Subrata Mitra]], who made his debut with Ray's ''The Apu Trilogy'', also had an important influence on [[cinematography]] across the world. One of his most important techniques was [[Reflector (photography)#Bounce lighting|bounce lighting]], to recreate the effect of daylight on sets. He pioneered the technique while filming ''[[Aparajito]]'' (1956), the second part of ''The Apu Trilogy''.<ref name=cinematographers>{{cite web|title=Subrata Mitra|publisher=Internet Encyclopedia of Cinematographers|url=http://www.cinematographers.nl/GreatDoPh/mitra.htm|access-date=22 May 2009}}</ref> Some of the experimental techniques which Satyajit Ray pioneered include [[Negative (photography)|photo-negative]] [[Flashback (narrative)|flashback]]s and [[X-ray]] [[digression]]s while filming ''[[Pratidwandi]]'' (1972).<ref>{{cite web|title=First Light: Satyajit Ray From the Apu Trilogy to the Calcutta Trilogy|author=Nick Pinkerton|date=14 April 2009|work=[[The Village Voice]]|url=http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-04-15/film/first-light-satyajit-ray-from-the-apu-trilogy-to-the-calcutta-trilogy|access-date=9 July 2009}}</ref>

==Etymology==
Tollywood was the very first [[Hollywood-inspired names|Hollywood-inspired name]], dating back to a 1932 article in the ''[[American Cinematographer]]'' by Wilford E. Deming, an American engineer who was involved in the production of the first Indian sound film. He gave the industry the name Tollywood because the [[Tollygunge]] district in which it was based rhymed with "Hollywood", and because Tollygunge was the centre of the [[cinema of India]] as a whole at the time much like Hollywood was in the [[cinema of the United States]].<ref name=Sarkar>{{Cite journal|doi=10.1177/0921374007088054|first=Bhaskar|last=Sarkar|title=The Melodramas of Globalization|journal=Cultural Dynamics|year=2008|volume=20|pages=31–51 [34]|s2cid=143977618}}</ref>

In that same March 1932 article, Deming was also considering the name "Hollygunge" but decided to go with "Tollywood" as the nickname for the Tollygunge area due to "Tolly being a proper name and Gunge meaning locality" in the [[Bengali language]]. It was this "chance juxtaposition of two pairs of rhyming syllables", Holly and Tolly, that led to the name "Tollywood" being coined.

==History==
[[File:Dena paona 1931.jpg|thumb|right|180px|A scene from ''[[Dena Paona (film)|Dena Paona]]'', 1931, the first Bengali talkie]]
The history of '''cinema in [[Bengal]]''' dates to the 1920s when the first "[[bioscope show|bioscopes]]" were shown in theatres in [[Calcutta]]. Within a decade, [[Hiralal Sen]], considered a stalwart of [[Victorian era]] cinema<ref name= VF>{{cite web|url=http://www.victorian-cinema.net/sen.htm|title=Who's Who of Victorian Cinema}}</ref> set up the [[Royal Bioscope Company]], producing scenes from the stage productions of a number of popular shows<ref name=VF/> at the [[Star Theatre, Calcutta|Star Theatre]], [[Minerva Theatre, Kolkata|Minerva Theatre]], [[Classic Theatre]]. Following a long gap after Sen's works,<ref name=Banglanet>[http://www.bangladesh.net/cinema/page2.htm Pioneers of Bangladeshi Cinema] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070125000256/http://www.bangladesh.net/cinema/page2.htm |date=25 January 2007 }}</ref> [[Dhirendra Nath Ganguly]] (known as D.G.) established the [[Indo British Film Co]], the first Bengali-owned production company, in 1918. However, the first Bengali feature film, ''[[Billwamangal]]'', was produced in 1919, under the banner of [[Madan Theatre]]. ''[[Bilat Ferat(1921)|Bilat Ferat]]'' was the IBFC's first production in 1921. The [[Madan Theatre]] production of ''[[Jamai Shashthi]]'' was the first Bengali [[talkie]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0316049/|title=Jamai Shashthi (1931)|date=11 April 1931|work=IMDb}}</ref> A long history has been traversed since then, with stalwarts such as [[Satyajit Ray]], [[Mrinal Sen]], and [[Ritwik Ghatak]], and others earning international acclaim and securing their place in the movie history.

===Early development===

====Silent era: 1919-1930====
{{Main|List of Silent Bengali films}}
[[Hiralal Sen]], India is credited as one of Bengal's, and India's first directors. These were all [[silent film]]s. Hiralal Sen is also credited as one of the pioneers of advertisement films in India. The first Bengali-language movie was the silent feature ''[[Billwamangal]]'', produced by the Madan Theatre Company of Calcutta and released on 8 November 1919, only six years after the first full-length Indian feature film, ''[[Raja Harish Chandra]]'', was released.<ref>{{cite book |last=Hayat |first=Anupam |year=2012 |chapter=Film, Feature |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Film,_Feature |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]}}</ref>

The early beginnings of the "talking film" industry go back to the early 1930s when it came to [[British India]], and to Calcutta. The movies were originally made in [[Urdu]] or [[Persian language|Persian]] to accommodate a specific elite market. One of the earliest known studios was the [[East India Film Company]]. The first Bengali film to be made as a [[talkie]] was ''[[Jamai Shashthi]]'', released in 1931. At this time the early heroes of the Bengali film industry like [[Pramathesh Barua]] and [[Debaki Bose]] were at the peak of their popularity. Barua also directed movies, exploring new dimensions in Indian cinema. Debaki Bose directed ''Chandidas'' in 1932; this film is noted for its breakthrough in recording sound. Sound recordist Mukul Bose found a solution to the problem of spacing out dialogue and frequency modulation.

====Rise of the talkie: 1931-1947====
[[File:Seeta 1933.jpg|thumb|right|180px|A scene from ''[[Seeta (1933 film)|Seeta]]'' (dir: [[Sisir Bhaduri]]), 1933. [[Sisir Bhaduri]], [[Amalendu Lahiri]].]]
The contribution of the [[Bengali film industry]] to [[Indian film]] is quite significant. First Bengali [[talkies]] ''[[Jamai Shashthi]]'' (as a short film) was released on 11 April 1931 at Crown Cinema Hall in Calcutta and the first Bengali [[talkies]] as full-length feature film ''[[Dena Paona (film)|Dena Paona]]'' was released 30 December 1931 at Chitra Cinema Hall in Calcutta. The industry was based in [[Tollygunge]], an area of South Kolkata, [[West Bengal]] that is more elite and artistically inclined than the usual [[musical film|musical]] cinema fare in India.

===Golden era: 1952-1975===
{{See also|Parallel Cinema}}
[[File:Satyajit Ray.jpg|thumb|right|180px|[[Satyajit Ray]]]]

Bengali cinema enjoyed a large, even disproportionate, representation in Indian cinema during this period. They produced directors like Satyajit Ray, who was an [[Academy Honorary Award]] winner, and the recipient of India's and France's greatest civilian honours, the [[Bharat Ratna]] and [[Légion d'honneur|Legion of Honor]] respectively, and [[Mrinal Sen]], who is the recipient of the French distinction of Commander of the [[Ordre des Arts et des Lettres|Order of Arts and Letters]] and the Russian [[Order of Friendship]].

Other prominent filmmakers in the Bengali film industry at the time included [[Satyajit Ray]] and [[Ritwik Ghatak]], [[Tapan Sinha]], [[Ajoy Kar]]. The Bengali film industry has produced classics such as ''[[Nagarik]]'' (1952), ''[[The Apu Trilogy]]'' (1955–1959), ''[[Jalsaghar]]'' (1958), ''[[Ajantrik]]'' (1958), ''[[Neel Akasher Neechey]]'' (1959), ''[[Devdas]]'', ''[[Devi (1960 film)|Devi]]'' (1960), ''[[Meghe Dhaka Tara]]'' (1960), the [[Pratidwandi|Calcutta trilogies]] (1971–1976), etc. In particular, ''The Apu Trilogy'' is frequently listed among the [[Films considered the greatest ever|greatest films of all time]].<ref name=bfipoll>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/sightandsound/topten/history/1992.html|title=The Sight & Sound Top Ten Poll: 1992|work=[[Sight & Sound]]|publisher=[[British Film Institute]]|access-date=20 May 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309164155/http://www.bfi.org.uk/sightandsound/topten/history/1992.html|archive-date=9 March 2012}}</ref><ref name=villagevoice>{{cite web|url=http://www.villagevoice.com/specials/take/one/full_list.php3?category=10 |title=Take One: The First Annual Village Voice Film Critics' Poll |access-date=27 July 2006|year=1999 |work=[[The Village Voice]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070826201343/http://www.villagevoice.com/specials/take/one/full_list.php3?category=10|archive-date= 26 August 2007}}</ref><ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/ref/movies/1000best.html "The Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made"]. ''[[The New York Times]]''. 2002.</ref><ref name=Time>{{cite news|url=http://www.time.com/time/2005/100movies/the_complete_list.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050523235033/http://www.time.com/time/2005/100movies/the_complete_list.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 May 2005|title=All-Time 100 Best Movies|access-date=19 May 2008|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|date=12 February 2005}}</ref>

[[File:UttamKumar.jpg|thumb|View of statue of Uttam Kumar at night at Tollygunge]]

The most well-known [[Bengali people|Bengali]] actor to date has been [[Uttam Kumar]] while [[Suchitra Sen]] is regarded as the most beautiful and influential actress of Bengali cinema. [[Uttam Kumar|Kumar]] and [[Suchitra Sen|Sen]] were known as "The Eternal Pair" in the late 1950s. Apart from Sen, [[Sabitri Chatterjee]] and [[Sumitra Devi (actress)|Sumitra Devi]] were very popular actresses of the 1950s. [[Soumitra Chatterjee]] is a notable actor, having acted in several Satyajit Ray films, and considered as a rival to [[Uttam Kumar]] in the 1960s. He is famous for the characterization of [[Feluda]] in ''Sonar Kella'' (1974) and ''[[Joi Baba Felunath (film)|Joi Baba Felunath]]'' (1978), written and directed by Ray. He also played the adult version of Apu in ''[[The World of Apu]]'' (1959), directed by Ray.

In the 1960s, Bengal saw a host of talented actresses like [[Aparna Sen]], [[Sharmila Tagore]], [[Madhabi Mukherjee]], [[Sandhya Roy]] and, [[Supriya Devi]]. Aparna Sen was one of the most successful actresses of the Golden Era. She became the leading heroine of the 1970s and since 1981 she has been directing films. One of the most well-known Bengali actresses was [[Sharmila Tagore]], who debuted in Ray's ''The World of Apu'', and became a major actress in Bengali cinema as well as Bollywood. Despite Suchitra Sen being the greatest actress, Sharmila was the most commercially successful actress in history with films like ''The World of Apu'' (1959), ''Devi'' (1960), ''Nayak'' (1966), ''Simabaddha'' (1967), and ''Aranyer Dinratri'' (1970).

[[Utpal Dutt]] is internationally known for his acting in movies and plays, especially Shakespearean plays. [[Bhanu Bandopadhyay]], [[Rabi Ghosh]], and [[Anup Kumar (actor)|Anup Kumar]] were best known for their comic timing, and with their versatile acting talent they stunned the audience and critics.

The pioneers in Bengali film music include [[Raichand Boral]], [[Pankaj Mullick]], and [[K. C. Dey]], all associated with [[New Theatres Calcutta]]. The greatest composers of the golden era included [[Robin Chatterjee]], [[Sudhin Dasgupta]], [[Nachiketa Ghosh]], [[Hemant Kumar]] etc.<ref name=tripod>{{cite web|url=http://members.tripod.com/oldies_club/new_theatres_calcutta.htm|title=NEW THEATRES CALCUTTA}}</ref>

===Modern revival: 1990s to 2017===
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The revival in Bengali cinema dates from the rise of directors such as [[Rituparno Ghosh]], [[Bappaditya Bandopadhyay]], [[Buddhadeb Dasgupta]], [[Aparna Sen]], [[Tarun Majumdar]], [[Gautam Ghose]], [[Suman Ghosh (director)]].Rituparno Ghosh made his first film ''[[Hirer Angti]]'' in 1992 and dominated Bengali cinema until his death in 2013, winning numerous national awards for films like ''[[Unishe April]]'', ''[[Dahan (1997 film)|Dahan]]'' and ''[[Utsab]]''. Aparna Sen made her directorial debut in 1981 with the internationally lauded ''[[36 Chowringhee Lane]]'', which looked at the lives of Anglo-Indians living in Calcutta. Her later films have also been celebrated: ''[[Paromitar Ek Din]]'', ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Iyer|Mr and Mrs Iyer]]'', ''[[15 Park Avenue]]'', ''[[The Japanese Wife]]'', ''[[Goynar Baksho]]'', etc. Buddhadeb Dasgupta is best known for award-winning films like ''[[Uttara (film)]]'', ''[[Mondo Meyer Upakhyan]]'', ''[[Charachar]]'', [[Janala]].

Gautam Ghose is best known for award-winning films like ''[[Padma Nadir Majhi]]'', ''[[Abar Aranye]]'' and ''[[Moner Manush]], [[Antarjali Jatra]]''.

In turn, they have also turned the cinematic spotlight on Kolkata, acquainting the city with a much wider national and global audience (''[[Kahaani]]'', ''[[Piku]]'', ''[[Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!|Detective Byomkesh Bakshy]]''). Successful Bengali films are getting their Hindi remakes in Bollywood, Marathi Remakes in Marathi Films, Malayalam Remakes In Malayalam Films (''[[Hemlock Society (film)]]'', ''[[Ramdhanu]]'', ''[[Bhooter Bhabishyat]]'' , ''[[Praktan]]'', ''[[Rajkahini]]'').<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/7-days/look-east-policy/cid/1314831|title=Look East policy|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=22 January 2020}}</ref>Bengali directors who have found artistic and commercial success in contemporary Hindi films are: [[Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury]], [[Neeraj Pandey]], [[Ayan Mukerji]],[[Pradeep Sarkar]], [[Shoojit Sircar]] and [[Sujoy Ghosh]],[[ Goutam Ghose]], [[Srijit Mukherjee]] .

===Modern Era: 2017s to present===

In recent years, a younger generation of Bengali directors has come to the fore. Many works in the domestic film industry, but others have gone on to Bollywood where they have met Success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/7-days/look-east-policy/cid/1314831|title=Look East policy|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=22 January 2020}}</ref>Some of the films by the directors from this era that have gained success in recent years are [[Amazon Obhijaan]], [[Gumnaami]], [[Dracula Sir]], [[Nagarkirtan]], [[Praktan]],[[Bibaho Diaries]],[[Golondaaj]].

Bengali superstars are [[Prosenjit Chatterjee]], [[Jishu Sengupta]], [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]], [[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]], [[Abir Chatterjee]], [[Anirban Bhattacharya]] and Few Mainstream directors are Srijit Mukherji, Aniket Chattopadhyay, Raja Chanda, Raj Chakraborty, Shiboprasad Mukherjee, Pavel, Jaydeep Mukherjee and Kamaleshwar Mukharjee.

Grew up some Big Productions are SVF, Windows Productions, Jeetz Filmworks, Dev Entertainment, Bengal Talkies, Surinder Films, Friends Communications, SSG Entertainment, PSS Entertainment, Daag creative Media.

==Budgets==
100-160 Bengali movies are released every year and are produced with a budget of [[Indian rupee|Rs.]] 50,00,000 to Rs. 55  million per movie on average. Home Entertainment, Shree Venkatesh Films released some high budgeted movies like [[Amazon Obhijaan]] with a budget of 20 crores and was also successful in Box office by earning about 50 crores in Box office making it highest-earning movie in the history of Bengali movie ever, apart from [[Amazon Obhijaan]] other costly movies were [[Chander Pahar (film)|Chander Pahar]] made in the budget of Rs 15 crore and [[Yoddha: The Warrior]] with Rs 15 crore were some costly movies.  

Many of the most critically acclaimed Bengali films were [[low-budget film]]s, including Satyajit Ray's famous ''[[The Apu Trilogy]]'' (1955–1959). The first film in the trilogy, ''[[Pather Panchali (film)|Pather Panchali]]'' (1955), was produced on a shoestring budget<ref>{{Cite book|last1 = Robinson|given1 = A|year = 2003|title = Satyajit Ray: The Inner Eye: The Biography of a Master Film-Maker|publisher = I. B. Tauris|isbn = 1-86064-965-3|page=77}}</ref> of Rs. 150,000 ($32000)<ref>{{cite web|title=50 years of Pather Panchali|author=Pradip Biswas|work=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen Weekly]]|date=16 September 2005|url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/archive/archive_fullstory.php?content_id=11150|access-date=23 April 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602000402/http://www.screenindia.com/old/archive/archive_fullstory.php?content_id=11150|archive-date=2 June 2009}}</ref> using an amateur cast and crew.<ref>{{Cite book|last1 = Robinson|given1 = A|year = 2003|title = Satyajit Ray: The Inner Eye: The Biography of a Master Film-Maker|publisher = I. B. Tauris|isbn = 1-86064-965-3|pages=78–9}}</ref> All his other films that followed also had low budgets, with his most expensive films since the 60's being ''[[Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne|The Adventures of Goopy And Bagha]]'' (1968) at Rs. 600,000 ($80,000)<ref>{{cite web|title=THE UNIVERSITY CALLED SATYAJIT RAY|author=Mohammed Wajihuddin|publisher=Express India|date=7 September 2004|url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=98548|access-date=1 May 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041014033023/http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=98548|archive-date=14 October 2004|url-status=dead}}</ref> and ''[[Shatranj Ke Khilari]]'' (1977) at Rs. 6 million ($230,000).<ref>{{cite web|title=Shatranj Ke Khilari (The Chess Players)|publisher=Satyajit Ray official site|url=http://www.satyajitray.org/films/shatran.htm|access-date=24 April 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026200942/http://satyajitray.org/films/shatran.htm|archive-date=26 October 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The Bengali film industry, which had been a beacon for the country's film industry until the 1980s, is in a turnaround mode. At a time when Bollywood continues its roller-coaster ride, there are cheers in the Bengali film industry with several commercial successes. The dark period of the 1990s when Bengali tinsel town was on a steep decline seems like a nightmare that's best forgotten. And, with the money pouring in, producers from other States are now knocking on the doors of Bengali directors. Industry sources say that the best proof of the comeback is seen in the increasing number of cinema houses showing Bengali films. Even a few years ago, of the 800 cinemas in the State, no more than 350 were showing just Bengali films. The remaining had spread their risk showing a mix of either Hindi and English or Hindi and Bengali films. In 2008, nearly 700 theatres were showing Bengali films.

''[[Bombaiyer Bombete (film)|Bombaiyer Bombete]]'', produced by [[Ramoji Film City|Ramoji Films]] at a cost of Rs 8 million, recovered its costs within three weeks and earned 20 million in all. The movie has brought back the concept of family entertainment with Sandip Ray's gambit of contemporizing the plot paying him a rich dividend. Admitting that he did not expect this success, he told Life that he was now lining up another such film for release next year. Earlier, a film by award-winning director [[Buddhadeb Dasgupta]]'s Mondo Meyer Upakhyan (The Tale of a Fallen Girl) produced by Arjoe Entertainments netted nearly Rs 7  million through the sale of overseas rights against a cost of Rs 0.6  million. [[Haranath Chakraborty]] His film [[Sathi (2002 film)|Sathi]] (Companion) created a record by recouping over five times its production cost, although the film [[Chokher Bali (film)|Chokher Bali]], with big names like [[Aishwariya Rai]], Rituparno Ghosh and Tagore, failed to yield expected results. The movie, billed at Rs 16.5 million (the highest among Bengali films).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2004/04/05/stories/2004040500100200.htm |title=Business Line : Features / Life News |publisher=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=24 October 2012}}</ref>
The total number of cinema theatres is approx 400. But there are films like 'Kaler rakhal'(2008)by Sekhar Das which created a huge controversy for its strong political comments on contemporary Bengal, despite its formal brilliance too, was not successful in the box office as the film was unceremoniously withdrawn from the theatres.

Loose and unorganized production activities, dominated and dictated by providers of capital led to the proliferation of sub-standard films, which were most often commercial failures. The recent successes have come through some concerted effort by [[Parallel Cinema]] which has tapped the domestic market, even while scouting the overseas ones, hitting the festival circuit somewhere in between. As such, celluloid creations of award-winning directors like [[Gautam Ghosh]], [[Rituparno Ghosh]] and [[Aparna Sen]] started bringing money for their producers. However, at around the same time, movies in the commercial circuit (directors like to call them mainstream cinema) also started doing well, supported strongly by the response from the semi-urban areas. The big Bollywood banners such as [[Mukta Arts]] and Rajshri films are now showing interest in funding Bengali films.

[[Hollywood]] houses like [[Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group|Columbia TriStar]] have made their debut in distributing Bengali movies. According to industry experts, several issues need to be addressed to build on this resurgence and consolidate it. These include inadequate infrastructure, which often compels moviemakers to go outside the State for facilities pushing up costs, poor marketing and distribution, and increasing competition from [[Cinema of Bangladesh|Bangladeshi films]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2003/11/04/stories/2003110401500200.htm |title=Saregama to restrict film budget |publisher=The Hindu Business Line |date=4 November 2003 |access-date=24 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Business Standard |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=333086 |title=Bengal movie industry set for revival |publisher=Business-standard.com |date=1 September 2008 |access-date=24 October 2012}}</ref>

==Rankings==
A number of Satyajit Ray films appeared in the ''[[Sight & Sound]]'' Critics' Poll of [[Films considered the greatest ever|all-time greatest films]], including ''[[The Apu Trilogy]]'' (ranked No. 4 in 1992 if votes are combined),<ref name=Caldwell>{{cite web|author=Aaron and Mark Caldwell|title=Sight and Sound|publisher=Top 100 Movie Lists|year=2004|url=http://www.geocities.com/aaronbcaldwell/dimsscri.html|access-date=19 April 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090729180509/http://geocities.com/aaronbcaldwell/dimsscri.html|archive-date=29 July 2009}}</ref> ''[[Jalsaghar|The Music Room]]'' (ranked No. 27 in 1992), ''[[Charulata]]'' (ranked No. 41 in 1992)<ref name="SS-1992-ranking">{{cite web|title=SIGHT AND SOUND 1992 RANKING OF FILMS|url=http://www.geocities.com/the7thart/ranking.html|access-date=29 May 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091022115725/http://geocities.com/the7thart/ranking.html|archive-date=22 October 2009}}</ref> and ''[[Aranyer Din Ratri|Days and Nights in the Forest]]'' (ranked No. 81 in 1982).<ref name="SS-1982-ranking">{{cite web|title=SIGHT AND SOUND 1982 RANKING OF FILMS|url=http://www.geocities.com/the7thart/1982.html|access-date=29 May 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091022225459/http://geocities.com/the7thart/1982.html|archive-date=22 October 2009}}</ref> The 2002 ''Sight & Sound'' critics' and directors' poll also included the Ritwik Ghatak films ''[[Meghe Dhaka Tara]]'' (ranked #231) and ''Komal Gandhar'' (ranked #346).<ref name=Cinemacom>{{cite web|title=2002 Sight & Sound Top Films Survey of 253 International Critics & Film Directors|publisher=Cinemacom|year=2002|url=http://www.cinemacom.com/2002-sight-sound.html|access-date=19 April 2009}}</ref>

In 1998, the critics' poll conducted by the [[Asian cinema|Asian film]] magazine ''[[Cinemaya]]'' included ''The Apu Trilogy'' (ranked No. 1 if votes are combined), Ray's ''[[Charulata]]'' and ''[[Jalsaghar|The Music Room]]'' (both tied at #11), and Ghatak's ''[[Subarnarekha (film)|Subarnarekha]]'' (also tied at #11).<ref name=Totaro>{{Cite journal|title=The "Sight & Sound" of Canons|first=Donato|last=Totaro|journal=Offscreen Journal|publisher=[[Canada Council|Canada Council for the Arts]]|date=31 January 2003|url=http://www.horschamp.qc.ca/new_offscreen/canon.html|access-date=19 April 2009}}</ref> In 1999, ''[[The Village Voice]]'' top 250 "Best Film of the Century" critics' poll also included ''The Apu Trilogy'' (ranked No. 5 if votes are combined).<ref name=villagevoice/> In 2005, ''The Apu Trilogy'' was also included in [[Time's All-Time 100 Movies|''Time''{{'s}} All-Time 100 Movies]] list.<ref name=Time/> In 1992, the ''Sight & Sound'' Critics' Poll ranked Ray at No. 7 in its list of "Top 10 Directors" of all time,<ref>{{cite web|title=Sight and Sound Poll 1992: Critics |publisher=[[California Institute of Technology]] |url=http://alumnus.caltech.edu/~ejohnson/sight/1992_1.html |access-date=29 May 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016212355/http://alumnus.caltech.edu/~ejohnson/sight/1992_1.html |archive-date=16 October 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://geocities.com/the7thart/ranking.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091022115725/http://geocities.com/the7thart/ranking.html|title=Ranking 1982|archive-date=22 October 2009}}</ref> and ''[[Aranyer Din Ratri|Days and Nights in the Forest]]'' (ranked No. 81 in 1982).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4513373.stm|publisher=BBC News |title=Film Festival Guide}}</ref>

===National Board of Review (USA)===
*National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film: [[Satyajit Ray]] (1958- [[Pather Panchali]] & 1960- [[The World of Apu]])<ref>[[National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film]]</ref>

===The Annual Academy Awards (Oscars)===
*Academy Honorary Award: [[Satyajit Ray]] (1992- "In recognition of his rare mastery of the art of motion pictures, and of his profound humanitarian outlook, which has had an indelible influence on filmmakers and audiences throughout the world.")<ref>[[Academy Honorary Award]]</ref>

==National Award==
{{Main|National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali}}
The '''National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali''' is one of the [[National Film Awards]] presented annually by the [[Directorate of Film Festivals]], the organization set up by [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India]]. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus).

The [[National Film Awards]], established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the [[Indian cinema]]. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various [[Languages of India|regional languages]].

==Regional awards==
* [[Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards]] -The oldest Association of Film critics in India, founded in 1937, by the inspiration and determination of the handful of pioneers amongst the then thin section of scribes that were drawn to film journalism with a lofty mission to serve the developing film journalism and film industry.
* [[Anandalok Awards]] -Ceremony is one of the most prominent film events given for Bengali cinema in India
* Kalakar Awards -Ceremony is recognized as one of the topmost awards ceremonies of the eastern region of India.
* Tellysamman Awards -[[Sangbad Pratidin]], a Kolkata-based Bengali daily organized this Award Ceremony.
* Zee Bangla Gourab Somman Awards -These awards are designed for the people by the people. [[Zee Bangla]] would be honouring the rich culture and tradition of the land and felicitating the evergreen personalities from the field of theatre, film, music, and our own television shows.
* [[Filmfare Awards East]]

==See also==

* [[List of Bengali films]]
* [[Cinema of Bangladesh]]
* [[List of highest-grossing Bengali films]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==Notes==
{{refbegin|40em}}
*Aamar Ami(Bengali)-[[Uttam Kumar Chattopadhyay]]—''Dey's Publishing'', Calcutta,1980
*Aamar Jug Aamar Gaan(Bengali)—[[Pankaj Kumar Mullick]]—Firma KLM Pvt Ltd., Calcutta 1980
*Chalacchitrer Antormahol by Chakraborty Piyali, Banerjee Santanu, Publisher=Suhrid Publication, 1st ed. (2013); ISBN No.: 978-81-92151-97-7
*Banala Bhashay Chalachchdra Charcha(Bengali)-Ehfi Tathya, aanji Opanhr r Bha charyr CharK Goswami, Tapas Paul—North Calcutta Film Society, Calcutta, 1995
*Bangla Chalachchdra Shilper llihas (1897–1947)(Bengali)—Kalish Mukhapadhyay—Poop I lancha Prahashi
*Bangla Chalachchdrer llihas (1st Part)(Bengali)-Pranab Kumar Biswas Samakal Prakashani, Calcul
*Bangla Sahhya O Bangla Chalachchitra (1st Part)(Bengali)-Jishh Kumar Mukhapadhyay—Ananda~ha
*Banglar Chalachchitrakar—Nisht Kumar Mukhopadhyay—Slanda Pu ishrs, Calcr
*Banglar Nat-Nati—Sudhir Basu—Calcutta, 1933
* Cniirabani Chitr barshihi ^119520ed. 60ur Chattopadhyay & Sunil Gar~adhya~Ch^ar$b
*Cinema anr I—Ri ih Kumar Ghatah— h
*''Rhrw Memorial Trust'', Calcu^na, 1987
*Filrnography of Sixty En inentlndian Movie Makers—Ft I Ra M
*Nirbah Juger Chhayaloher Katha—Premanhur at rth —~ kudta
*Sonar Daag—60uranga Prasad Ghosh~oc^frnaya Prakashani, Calculla, 1982
*[[Bengali Film Directory]]– ed. by Ansu Sur, Nandan, Calcutta, 1999
*''70 years of Indian Cinema'', ed. by T.N. Ramachandran, Cinemaa India International, Bombay, 1985
*''A Pictorial History of Indian Cinema'', Firoj Rangogoonwalla, The Hamlyn Publishing Group, London, 1979
*''Cinematography to Videography: Aesthetics and Technology'' by Chakraborty Piyali, Banerjee Santanu, Published by Kalyani Foundation, 1st ed. (2013); ISBN No.: 978-81-927505-3-8
*''Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema'' – Ashish Rajadhyaksha, Paul Willemen, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1994
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==External links==

{{Cinema of West Bengal}}
{{CinemaofIndia}}
{{Worldcinema}}

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Rohit Reddy (entrepreneur)

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| nationality = Indian
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| father = M. Mohan Reddy
| education = [[Purdue University]]
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'''Rohit Reddy''' is a Hydrabad-based entrepreneur, fitness, fashion influencer and the founder of Signature Developers, a privately owned property development company.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-09-10|title=Fashion week is southward-bound|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-fashion-week-is-southward-bound-1068535|date=14 October 2020|website=DNA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-09-10|title=Rohit Reddy’s dream project Signature One is setting new trends in real estate space|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brand-post/rohit-reddy-s-dream-project-signature-one-is-setting-new-trends-in-real-estate-space/story-zTIT06wJQh2WYD8VifzquL.html/|date=22 January 2020|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

==Early life==
Rohit Reddy was born and brought up in Hyderabad to M. Mohan Reddy and Pratima Reddy.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-09-10|title=Rohit Reddy An extraordinary entrepreneur|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/brand-connect/rohit-reddy-an-extraordinary-entrepreneur/63439/1/|date=14 October 2020|website=ForbesIndia}}</ref> He completed his schooling from The Hyderabad Public School in Begumpet and graduated from Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-09-10|title=The most stylish business leaders|url=https://businessviewmagazine.in/magazine/the-most-stylish-leaders-in-business/#4|date=14 October 2020|website=businessviewmagazine}}</ref>

==Career==
Signature Developers, a venture of Rohit Reddy, is a privately owned property development company that has been operating since 2006.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-09-11|title=Why Rohit Reddy Feels Hyderabad is a Real Estate Hotspot for Investors|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2021/08/27/here_s-why-rohit-reddy-feels-hyderabad-is-a-real-estate-hotspot-.html/|date=27 August 2021|website=The Week}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rohit Reddy’s dream project Signature One is setting new trends in real estate space|url=https://nagpuroranges.com/rohit-reddys-dream-project-signature-one-is-setting-new-trends-in-real-estate-space/|website=Nagpur Oranges|language=en}}</ref> The company focuses on projects that are luxurious and sustainable.<ref>{{cite web|title=RealEstate czar Rohit Reddy|url=https://www.youandi.com/real-estate-czar-rohit-reddy/|website=YouandI|language=en}}</ref>

==Awards==
*Economic Times Promising Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019<ref>{{cite web|title=ROHIT REDDY: A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR FROM HYDERABAD|url=https://english.newstracklive.com/news/rohit-reddy-a-successful-entrepreneur-from-hyderabad-sc17-nu293-ta293-1152655-1.html|website=Newstrack|language=en}}</ref>
*The Economic Times Best Brands for his venture Signature Developers in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=The most stylish leaders in business|url=https://businessviewmagazine.in/magazine/the-most-stylish-leaders-in-business/#4/|website=BusinessViewMagazine|language=en}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Instagram|therohitreddy1}}
*{{Facebook|therohitreddy}}

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[[Category:Indian business people]]

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Group captain (India)

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'''Group Captain''' is a rank in the [[Indian Air Force]]. Group Captain ranks above the rank of [[Wing commander]] and lower than an [[Air commodore (India)|Air Commodore]]. It is equivalent to [[Colonel (India)|colonel]] in the [[Indian Army]] and [[Captain (Indian Navy)|captain]] in the [[Indian Navy]].
[[File:Sachin_Tendulkar_-_Honorary_Group_Captain.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Chief of the Air Staff (India)|Chief of the Air Staff]] [[Air Chief Marshal (India)|Air Chief Marshal]] [[Pradeep Vasant Naik|P. V. Naik]] conferring the honorary rank of Group Captain to cricketer [[Sachin Tendulkar]].]]

==Appointments==
Group captains in the Indian Air Force command squadrons and helicopter units. Officers in the rank of captain also serve as chief operations officers of [[List of Indian Air Force stations|air force stations]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Service Record for Air Marshal Simhakutty Varthaman 13606 F(P) at Bharat Rakshak.com |url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/13606 |website=Bharat Rakshak |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Service Record for Air Marshal Suneet Shripad Soman 14681 F(P) at Bharat Rakshak.com |url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/14681 |website=Bharat Rakshak |language=en-gb}}</ref> The [[air attaché]]s and air advisors at India's high commissions and embassies in most countries are officers of the rank of group captain.<ref>{{cite web |title=Welcome to Embassy of India, Tel Aviv, Israel |url=https://www.indembassyisrael.gov.in/pages?id=zbq2d&subid=QeZJe |website=www.indembassyisrael.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Officers |url=https://www.eoibeijing.gov.in/officers.php |website=eoibeijing.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Welcome to High Commission of India, Islamabad, Pakistan |url=https://www.india.org.pk/pages.php?id=12 |website=www.india.org.pk}}</ref> At Air headquarters, group captains hold the appointments of directors of directorates and branches.

==Insignia==
The pennant of a group captain is triangular in shape and is sky blue with the Indian Air Force roundel surmounted by the eagle from the Indian Air Force badge. The badges of rank consists of four sky blue bands, each on a slightly wider navy blue band. A group captain wears gorget patches which are blue patches with white braids. In addition to this, the blue grey terrywool tunic has four sleeve stripes consisting of a narrow bands.<ref>{{cite web |title=Uniform {{!}} Indian Air Force {{!}} Government of India |url=https://indianairforce.nic.in/uniform |website=indianairforce.nic.in}}</ref>

==Pay scale==
Group Captains are at pay level 13, with a monthly pay between ₹130,600 and ₹215,900 with a monthly service pay of ₹15,500. This is the first selection-grade rank. The promotion to the rank can happen through selection or on time-scale basis. A minimum of 15 years of commissioned service is required for an officer to be considered in the selection grade. This is the highest rank which may be attained by officers on time-scale promotion if not promoted to group captain by selection after 26 years of commissioned service.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://7cpc.india.gov.in/pdf/sevencpcreport.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120092637/http://7cpc.india.gov.in/pdf/sevencpcreport.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 November 2015 |date=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=DelhiJune 29 |first1=India Today Web Desk New |last2=June 29 |first2=India Today Web Desk New |last3=Ist |first3=India Today Web Desk New |title=7th Pay Commission cleared: What is the Pay Commission? How does it affect salaries? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/fyi/story/7th-pay-commission-cleared-what-is-pay-commission-how-does-it-effect-our-pockets-16980-2016-06-29 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pay Scale of Officers - Join Indian Navy {{!}} Government of India |url=https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/en/page/pay-scale-of-officers.html |website=www.joinindiannavy.gov.in}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Air Force ranks and insignia of India]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Military ranks by country}}
{{Indian Air Force}}

[[Category:Military insignia|India Air Force]]
[[Category:Indian Air Force]]
[[Category:Military ranks of the Indian Air Force]]

Varun Singh (Indian Air Force Officer)

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{{Distinguish|Varun Singh Bhati}}[[Group captain (India)|Group Captain]] '''Varun Singh''' [[Shaurya Chakra|SC]] is an [[Indian Air Force]] [[Group captain (India)|group captain]] and pilot who is the sole survivor of the [[2021 Indian Air Force Mil Mi-17 crash]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bipin Rawat No More: Group Captain Varun Singh Only Survivor In the Chopper Crash{{!}}India Today|url=https://oaklandnewsnow.com/cds-bipin-rawat-no-more-group-captain-varun-singh-only-survivor-in-the-chopper-crash-india-today/|url-status=live|website=Oakland News Now}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=India defence boss, wife and 11 others killed in helicopter crash|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/8/india-helicopter-crash-defence-chief-bipin-rawat-on-board|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[Al Jazeera]]|language=en}}</ref> He is a member of the staff of the [[Defence Services Staff College]] (DSSC), and was a passenger accompanying the [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces]], [[General (India)|General]] [[Bipin Rawat]], who was enroute to make a speech to military students and staff at the DSSC, when the [[Mil Mi-17|Mil Mi-17V-5]] they were onboard crashed.<ref>{{cite news |first=M. |last=Saravanan|last2=Sundar|first2=P. S. |date=8 December 2021 |title=First Chief of Defence Bipin Rawat, 12 others killed in chopper crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/dec/08/first-chief-of-defence-bipin-rawat-12-others-killed-in-chopper-crash-in-tamil-nadus-coonoor-2393293.html |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |location= |access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Singh was born in 1982 in Kanholi, in the [[Deoria district]] of Uttar Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who is Varun Singh Lone Survivor Of IAF Chopper Crash That Killed CDS Bipin Rawat|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-who-is-varun-singh-lone-survivor-of-iaf-chopper-crash-that-killed-gen-bipin-rawat/404385|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[outlookindia]]|language=en}}</ref> He has stated that as a child he considered himself to be a "very average" and "mediocre" student, but he " had a passion for airplanes and aviation." He served as the representative for his school in the [[Aeronautical Society of India]] Quiz twice.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=You may be mediocre in school, but it's not what decide your future: Survivor of chopper crash|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/web-exclusive/you-may-be-mediocre-in-school-but-it-s-not-what-decide-your-future-survivor-of-chopper-crash-coonoor-group-captain-varun-singh-sc-1.6254452|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[Mathrubhumi]]|language=en}}</ref>

He first studied in [[Odisha]] before he applied for the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]]; passing the exams on his first try.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=Coonoor Chopper Crash: Captain Varun Singh's Village in UP Continues to Pray For Him|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/coonoor-chopper-crash-captain-varun-singhs-village-in-up-continues-to-pray-for-him-4538090.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[CNN-News18]]|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4" />

== Career ==
Singh joined the airforce in 2004, being commissioned into the combat (fighter) stream of the IAF as a [[flying officer]] on 19 June 2004; [[Abhinandan Varthaman]] was among his batchmates.<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Air Branch) |page=1371 |date=30 September 2006 |url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2006/W_39_2011_076.pdf |publisher=[[The Gazette of India]]}}</ref> He was promoted to [[flight lieutenant]] on 19 June 2006,<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Air Branch) |page=796 |date=28 June 2008 |url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2008/W_26_2009_004.pdf |publisher=[[The Gazette of India]]}}</ref> and to [[squadron leader]] on 19 June 2010.<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Air Branch) |page=119 |date=4 February 2012 |url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2012/W_5_2012_169.pdf |publisher=[[The Gazette of India]]}}</ref> He was promoted to [[Wing commander (rank)|wing commander]] on 19 June 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Air Branch) |page=527 |date=8 February 2020 |url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/216111.pdf |publisher=[[The Gazette of India]]}}</ref> He achieved the rank of [[group captain]] in 2021.

=== Gaganyaan space program ===
Singh became one of the top twelve initial choices for the [[Gaganyaan]] crew module, but was unable to attend due to medical issues.<ref>{{Cite web|title="It's OK To Be Mediocre": Officer Who Survived Crash Wrote To His School|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/gen-bipin-rawat-chopper-crash-group-captain-varun-singh-its-ok-to-be-mediocre-officer-who-survived-crash-wrote-to-his-school-2644652|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Dec 9|first=Arvind Chauhan / TNN /|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=20:26|title=East Uttar Pradesh village soars high on hope for its fighter's safety|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/east-uttar-pradesh-village-soars-high-on-hope-for-its-fighters-safety/articleshow/88191655.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref> In September 2021 Singh commented that "In 2019 I was in the first list of 12 candidates for ISRO's Gaganyaan programme. Though, I did not make the final cut due to a medical requirement."<ref name=":6" />

=== Shaurya Chakra ===
In October 2020, when he was a [[wing commander]], Singh managed to safely land his heavily malfunctioning [[LCA Tejas]] aircraft from 10,000 feet in the air during an emergency, managing to save the lives of several people; for his accomplishments, he was decorated with the [[Shaurya Chakra]] (SC) in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=IAF helicopter crash: Lone survivor had close call last year, got Shaurya Chakra for gallantry|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/iaf-helicopter-crash-lone-survivor-group-captain-varun-singh-cds-bipin-rawat-dead-7663185/|access-date=2021-12-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-12-08|title=Who is Group Captain Varun Singh? Know about lone survivor of IAF chopper crash|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/who-is-group-captain-varun-singh-know-about-lone-survivor-of-iaf-chopper-crash-101638970325763.html|access-date=2021-12-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|last3=|first3=|title=Shaurya Chakra awardee Group Captain Varun Singh, sole survivor of IAF chopper crash, under treatment|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/shaurya-chakra-awardee-captain-varun-singh-iaf-chopper-crash-tamil-nadu-coonor-1885634-2021-12-08|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[India Today]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-08|title=Lone survivor of Mi17V5 helicopter crash is decorated IAF pilot who saved an LCA Tejas|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/lone-survivor-of-mi17v5-helicopter-crash-is-decorated-iaf-pilot-who-saved-an-lca-tejas-1058925.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[Deccan Herald]]|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Quint|first=The|date=2021-12-08|title=Shaurya Chakra Awardee Capt Varun Singh the Sole Survivor of IAF Chopper Crash|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/shaurya-chakra-awardee-captain-varun-singh-the-sole-survivor-of-iaf-chopper-crash|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[TheQuint]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=India: Shaurya Chakra awardee survivor can throw light on IAF chopper crash|url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-shaurya-chakra-awardee-survivor-can-throw-light-on-iaf-chopper-crash-1.84263472|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[Gulf News]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=IAF helicopter crash: Lone survivor had close call last year, got Shaurya Chakra for gallantry|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/iaf-helicopter-crash-lone-survivor-group-captain-varun-singh-cds-bipin-rawat-dead-7663185/|access-date=2021-12-08|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=President Kovind confers Shaurya Chakra on Wing Commander Varun Singh|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/president-kovind-confers-shaurya-chakra-on-wing-commander-varun-singh20210815010053/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[ANI News]]|language=en}}</ref> His full citations reads as follows:<ref>{{cite web|title=President Confers Shaurya Chakra On Wing Commander Varun Singh (27987) Flying (Pilot)|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1745962|website=Press Information Bureau of India|date=15 August 2021|accessdate=11 December 2021}}</ref>

{{Quotation|
<center>'''WING COMMANDER VARUN SINGH (27987) FLYING (PILOT)'''</center> 
Wing Commander Varun Singh (27987) Flying (Pilot) is a pilot in a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Squadron.

On 12 Oct 20, he was flying a system check sortie in LCA, away from parent base, after major rectification of Flight Control System (FCS) and pressurisation system (life support environment control system).

During the sortie, the cockpit pressurisation failed at high altitude. He correctly identified the failure and initiated a descent to lower altitude for landing. While descending, the Flight Control System failed and led to total loss of control of the aircraft. This was an unprecedented catastrophic failure that had never occurred. There was a rapid loss of altitude while in usual attitude, with the aircraft pitching up and down viciously going to the extremities of G limits. Despite being in extreme physical and mental stress in an extreme life-threatening situation, he maintained exemplary composure and regained control of the aircraft, thereby exhibiting exceptional flying skill. Soon thereafter, at about 10,000 feet, the aircraft again experienced total loss of control with vicious manoeuvring and uncontrollable pitching. Under such a scenario, the pilot was at liberty to abandon aircraft. Faced with a potential hazard to his own life, he displayed extraordinary courage and skill to safely land the fighter aircraft. The pilot went beyond the call of duty and landed the aircraft taking calculated risks. This allowed an accurate analysis of the fault on the indigenously designed fighter and further institution of preventive measures against recurrence. Due to his high order of professionalism, composure and quick decision making, even at the peril to his life, he not only averted the loss of an LCA, but also safeguarded civilian property and population on ground.

For this act of exceptional gallantry, Wg Cdr Varun Singh is conferred with the Shaurya Chakra.}}

=== 2021 air crash ===
On 8 December 2021, a helicopter carrying Singh and 13 others [[2021 Indian Air Force Mil Mi-17 crash|broke down on their way to the Defence Services Staff College]] in [[Wellington, Tamil Nadu|Wellington]], [[Tamil Nadu|Tamil Nadu.]] All of the people, including the head of the [[Indian Armed Forces]], [[Bipin Rawat]], died, with the sole exception of Singh. The Indian Air force confirmed that he was being treated at a hospital in [[Tamil Nadu]]. He was reported to have serious injuries and to be on life support.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bhandari|first=Shashwat|date=2021-12-08|title=IAF helicopter crash: Group Captain Varun Singh lone survivor, battling for life|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/who-is-captain-varun-singh-lone-survivor-in-cds-bipin-rawat-chopper-crash-coonoor-tamil-nadu-748690|access-date=2021-12-08|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-08|title=Varun Singh, sole survivor of Indian military helicopter crash|url=https://www.tbsnews.net/world/south-asia/varun-singh-sole-survivor-indian-military-helicopter-crash-340789|access-date=2021-12-08|website=The Business Standard|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite news|title=India military helicopter crash kills 13, including defence chief of staff|work=[[CBC News]]|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/india-helicopter-crash-1.6277591}}</ref> According to doctors, he was still conscious when he was taken for surgery.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sole survivor of IAF chopper crash has family serving in all three services of armed forces|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/tamil-nadu-coonor-iaf-chopper-crash-group-captain-varun-singh-family-armed-forces-1885696-2021-12-08|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[India Today]]|language=en}}</ref>

Singh was airlifted to a hospital in [[Bangalore]] <ref>{{Cite news|title=CDS chopper crash: Lone survivor Group Captain Varun Singh being shifted to Bengaluru, says his father|work=[[The Economic Times]]|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/cds-chopper-crash-lone-survivor-group-captain-varun-singh-being-shifted-to-bengaluru-says-his-father/articleshow/88182961.cms|access-date=2021-12-09}}</ref>(where better treatment could be provided) and survived the night. His status is reported to remain critical<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Shaurya Chakra awardee Varun Singh survives one night; next 48 hours critical|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/shaurya-chakra-awardee-varun-singh-survives-one-night-next-48-hours-critical-348205|access-date=2021-12-09|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref> but his health better than before.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dec 9|first=Shanta Thiagarajan / TNN /|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=16:59|title=Ooty chopper crash lone survivor airlifted to Bengaluru for treatment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/ooty-chopper-crash-lone-survivor-airlifted-to-bengaluru-for-treatment/articleshow/88187432.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=Group Captain Varun Singh, sole survivor of crash, maintaining vitals|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/group-captain-varun-singh-sole-survivor-of-crash-maintaining-vitals-sources-101639028848519.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Dec 9|first=Shanta Thiagarajan / TNN /|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=16:59|title=Ooty chopper crash lone survivor airlifted to Bengaluru for treatment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/ooty-chopper-crash-lone-survivor-airlifted-to-bengaluru-for-treatment/articleshow/88187432.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=Group Captain Varun Singh, who survived chopper crash, to be shifted to Bengaluru|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/group-captain-varun-singh-who-survived-chopper-crash-be-shifted-bengaluru-158536|access-date=2021-12-09|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Shaurya Chakra awardee Varun Singh survives one night; next 48 hours critical|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)]]|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/shaurya-chakra-awardee-varun-singh-survives-one-night-next-48-hours-critical-348205}}</ref> [[Minister of Defence (India)|Indian Defence Minister]] [[Rajnath Singh]] has assured that "all efforts are being made to save him."<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Crash Survivor, Group Captain Varun Singh, Airlifted To Bengaluru|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/group-captain-varun-singh-sole-survivor-of-chopper-crash-being-moved-to-hospital-in-bengaluru-2643943|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Quint|first=The|date=2021-12-08|title=Varun Singh on Life Support, All Efforts Being Made: Rajnath Singh in Parliament|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/defence-minister-rajnath-parliament-brief-on-crash-of-chopper-carrying-cds-bipin-rawat|access-date=2021-12-09|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref> Several people, expressed their wishes for Singh to recover, including his family, [[Indian National Congress|Congress]], [[Ram Nath Kovind]], the US embassy to India,<ref>{{Cite web|title=CDS Rawat Death: US, Israel, Pak and Other Countries Express Condolences|url=https://thewire.in/world/cds-rawat-death-us-israel-pak-and-other-countries-express-condolences|access-date=2021-12-09|website=The Wire}}</ref> and members of his hometown.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=Prayers galore amid pall of gloom at Group Captain Varun Singh’s village in UP|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/dec/09/prayers-galore-amid-pall-of-gloom-at-group-captain-varun-singhs-village-in-up-2393632.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=President Kovind prays for speedy recovery of chopper crash's lone survivor IAF Group Captain Varun Singh|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/president-kovind-prays-for-speedy-recovery-of-chopper-crashs-lone-survivor-iaf-group-captain-varun-singh20211209132800/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[ANI News]]|language=en}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Singh is 39 years old and is married with two children.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=‘We are hoping he will bounce back’: Father of lone survivor of Coonoor chopper crash|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/varun-singh-coonor-aircraft-crash-7664757/|access-date=2021-12-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

His father, KP Singh, is a retired colonel of the [[Army Air Defence (India)|Army Air Defence]] living in [[Bhopal]].<ref name=":4" /> Varun Singh's brother, Tanuj, is a Lieutenant Commander in the [[Indian Navy]].<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=Chopper crash: Lone survivor group captain Varun Singh being shifted to Bengaluru hospital|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/chopper-crash-lone-survivor-group-captain-varun-singh-being-shifted-to-bengaluru-hospital-101639041455763.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en}}</ref>

His uncle is [[Akhilesh Pratap Singh]], a politician who represented [[Rudrapur (Assembly constituency)|Rudrapur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] for five years until 2017. He also serves as spokesman for the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" />

== See also ==
* [[List of sole survivors of aviation accidents and incidents]]

== References ==
[[Category:Sole survivors]]
[[Category:Indian Air Force personnel]]
<references />{{Indian Air Force}}
[[Category:People from Deoria district]]
[[Category:1982 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Varun Singh (Indian Air Force Officer)

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[[Group captain (India)|Group Captain]] '''Varun Singh''' is an [[Indian Air Force]] [[Group captain (India)|group captain]] and pilot who is the sole survivor of the [[2021 Indian Air Force Mil Mi-17 crash]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bipin Rawat No More: Group Captain Varun Singh Only Survivor In the Chopper Crash{{!}}India Today|url=https://oaklandnewsnow.com/cds-bipin-rawat-no-more-group-captain-varun-singh-only-survivor-in-the-chopper-crash-india-today/|url-status=live|website=Oakland News Now}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=India defence boss, wife and 11 others killed in helicopter crash|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/8/india-helicopter-crash-defence-chief-bipin-rawat-on-board|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[Al Jazeera]]|language=en}}</ref> He is a member of the staff of the [[Defence Services Staff College]] (DSSC), and was a passenger accompanying the [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces]], [[General (India)|General]] [[Bipin Rawat]], who was enroute to make a speech to military students and staff at the DSSC, when the [[Mil Mi-17|Mil Mi-17V-5]] they were onboard crashed.<ref>{{cite news |first=M. |last=Saravanan|last2=Sundar|first2=P. S. |date=8 December 2021 |title=First Chief of Defence Bipin Rawat, 12 others killed in chopper crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/dec/08/first-chief-of-defence-bipin-rawat-12-others-killed-in-chopper-crash-in-tamil-nadus-coonoor-2393293.html |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |location= |access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Singh was born in 1982 in Kanholi, in the [[Deoria district]] of Uttar Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who is Varun Singh Lone Survivor Of IAF Chopper Crash That Killed CDS Bipin Rawat|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-who-is-varun-singh-lone-survivor-of-iaf-chopper-crash-that-killed-gen-bipin-rawat/404385|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[outlookindia]]|language=en}}</ref> He has stated that as a child he considered himself to be a "very average" and "mediocre" student, but he " had a passion for airplanes and aviation." He served as the representative for his school in the [[Aeronautical Society of India]] Quiz twice.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=You may be mediocre in school, but it's not what decide your future: Survivor of chopper crash|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/web-exclusive/you-may-be-mediocre-in-school-but-it-s-not-what-decide-your-future-survivor-of-chopper-crash-coonoor-group-captain-varun-singh-sc-1.6254452|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[Mathrubhumi]]|language=en}}</ref>

He first studied in [[Odisha]] before he applied for the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]]; passing the exams on his first try.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=Coonoor Chopper Crash: Captain Varun Singh's Village in UP Continues to Pray For Him|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/coonoor-chopper-crash-captain-varun-singhs-village-in-up-continues-to-pray-for-him-4538090.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[CNN-News18]]|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4" />

== Career ==
Singh joined the army in 2004, and was promoted to the rank of Wing Commander in 2017. He achieved the rank of [[group captain]] in 2021.

=== Gaganyaan space program ===
Singh became one of the top twelve initial choices for the [[Gaganyaan]] crew module, but was unable to attend due to medical issues.<ref>{{Cite web|title="It's OK To Be Mediocre": Officer Who Survived Crash Wrote To His School|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/gen-bipin-rawat-chopper-crash-group-captain-varun-singh-its-ok-to-be-mediocre-officer-who-survived-crash-wrote-to-his-school-2644652|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Dec 9|first=Arvind Chauhan / TNN /|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=20:26|title=East Uttar Pradesh village soars high on hope for its fighter's safety|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/east-uttar-pradesh-village-soars-high-on-hope-for-its-fighters-safety/articleshow/88191655.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref> In September 2021 Singh commented that "In 2019 I was in the first list of 12 candidates for ISRO's Gaganyaan programme. Though, I did not make the final cut due to a medical requirement."<ref name=":6" />

=== Shaurya Chakra ===
In 2020, when he was a [[wing commander]], he received the [[Shaurya Chakra]] award from [[Ram Nath Kovind]] on [[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]] after he managed to safely land his heavily malfunctioning [[LCA Tejas]] aircraft from 10,000 feet in the air during an emergency, managing to save the lives of several people.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=IAF helicopter crash: Lone survivor had close call last year, got Shaurya Chakra for gallantry|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/iaf-helicopter-crash-lone-survivor-group-captain-varun-singh-cds-bipin-rawat-dead-7663185/|access-date=2021-12-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-12-08|title=Who is Group Captain Varun Singh? Know about lone survivor of IAF chopper crash|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/who-is-group-captain-varun-singh-know-about-lone-survivor-of-iaf-chopper-crash-101638970325763.html|access-date=2021-12-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|last3=|first3=|title=Shaurya Chakra awardee Group Captain Varun Singh, sole survivor of IAF chopper crash, under treatment|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/shaurya-chakra-awardee-captain-varun-singh-iaf-chopper-crash-tamil-nadu-coonor-1885634-2021-12-08|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[India Today]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-08|title=Lone survivor of Mi17V5 helicopter crash is decorated IAF pilot who saved an LCA Tejas|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/lone-survivor-of-mi17v5-helicopter-crash-is-decorated-iaf-pilot-who-saved-an-lca-tejas-1058925.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[Deccan Herald]]|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Quint|first=The|date=2021-12-08|title=Shaurya Chakra Awardee Capt Varun Singh the Sole Survivor of IAF Chopper Crash|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/shaurya-chakra-awardee-captain-varun-singh-the-sole-survivor-of-iaf-chopper-crash|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[TheQuint]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=India: Shaurya Chakra awardee survivor can throw light on IAF chopper crash|url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-shaurya-chakra-awardee-survivor-can-throw-light-on-iaf-chopper-crash-1.84263472|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[Gulf News]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=IAF helicopter crash: Lone survivor had close call last year, got Shaurya Chakra for gallantry|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/iaf-helicopter-crash-lone-survivor-group-captain-varun-singh-cds-bipin-rawat-dead-7663185/|access-date=2021-12-08|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=President Kovind confers Shaurya Chakra on Wing Commander Varun Singh|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/president-kovind-confers-shaurya-chakra-on-wing-commander-varun-singh20210815010053/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[ANI News]]|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2021 air crash ===
On 8 December 2021, a helicopter carrying Singh (who was the crew captain)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Diaz|first=Kim|date=2021-12-09|title=Crew Captain Varun Singh, who survived the helicopter crash, is being shifted to Bangalore for higher remedy.|url=https://thenewstrace.com/crew-captain-varun-singh-who-survived-the-helicopter-crash-is-being-shifted-to-bangalore-for-higher-remedy/207794/|access-date=2021-12-09|website=TheNewsTrace|language=en-US}}</ref> and 13 others [[2021 Indian Air Force Mil Mi-17 crash|broke down on their way to the Defence Services Staff College]] in [[Wellington, Tamil Nadu|Wellington]], [[Tamil Nadu|Tamil Nadu.]] All of the people, including the head of the [[Indian Armed Forces]], [[Bipin Rawat]], died, with the sole exception of Singh. The Indian Air force confirmed that he was being treated at a hospital in [[Tamil Nadu]]. He was reported to have serious injuries and to be on life support.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bhandari|first=Shashwat|date=2021-12-08|title=IAF helicopter crash: Group Captain Varun Singh lone survivor, battling for life|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/who-is-captain-varun-singh-lone-survivor-in-cds-bipin-rawat-chopper-crash-coonoor-tamil-nadu-748690|access-date=2021-12-08|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-08|title=Varun Singh, sole survivor of Indian military helicopter crash|url=https://www.tbsnews.net/world/south-asia/varun-singh-sole-survivor-indian-military-helicopter-crash-340789|access-date=2021-12-08|website=The Business Standard|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite news|title=India military helicopter crash kills 13, including defence chief of staff|work=[[CBC News]]|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/india-helicopter-crash-1.6277591}}</ref> According to doctors, he was still conscious when he was taken for surgery.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sole survivor of IAF chopper crash has family serving in all three services of armed forces|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/tamil-nadu-coonor-iaf-chopper-crash-group-captain-varun-singh-family-armed-forces-1885696-2021-12-08|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[India Today]]|language=en}}</ref>

Singh was airlifted to a hospital in [[Bangalore]] <ref>{{Cite news|title=CDS chopper crash: Lone survivor Group Captain Varun Singh being shifted to Bengaluru, says his father|work=[[The Economic Times]]|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/cds-chopper-crash-lone-survivor-group-captain-varun-singh-being-shifted-to-bengaluru-says-his-father/articleshow/88182961.cms|access-date=2021-12-09}}</ref>(where better treatment could be provided) and survived the night. His status is reported to remain critical<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Shaurya Chakra awardee Varun Singh survives one night; next 48 hours critical|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/shaurya-chakra-awardee-varun-singh-survives-one-night-next-48-hours-critical-348205|access-date=2021-12-09|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref> but his health better than before.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dec 9|first=Shanta Thiagarajan / TNN /|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=16:59|title=Ooty chopper crash lone survivor airlifted to Bengaluru for treatment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/ooty-chopper-crash-lone-survivor-airlifted-to-bengaluru-for-treatment/articleshow/88187432.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=Group Captain Varun Singh, sole survivor of crash, maintaining vitals|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/group-captain-varun-singh-sole-survivor-of-crash-maintaining-vitals-sources-101639028848519.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Dec 9|first=Shanta Thiagarajan / TNN /|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=16:59|title=Ooty chopper crash lone survivor airlifted to Bengaluru for treatment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/ooty-chopper-crash-lone-survivor-airlifted-to-bengaluru-for-treatment/articleshow/88187432.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=Group Captain Varun Singh, who survived chopper crash, to be shifted to Bengaluru|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/group-captain-varun-singh-who-survived-chopper-crash-be-shifted-bengaluru-158536|access-date=2021-12-09|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Shaurya Chakra awardee Varun Singh survives one night; next 48 hours critical|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)]]|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/shaurya-chakra-awardee-varun-singh-survives-one-night-next-48-hours-critical-348205}}</ref> [[Minister of Defence (India)|Indian Defence Minister]] [[Rajnath Singh]] has assured that "all efforts are being made to save him."<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Crash Survivor, Group Captain Varun Singh, Airlifted To Bengaluru|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/group-captain-varun-singh-sole-survivor-of-chopper-crash-being-moved-to-hospital-in-bengaluru-2643943|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Quint|first=The|date=2021-12-08|title=Varun Singh on Life Support, All Efforts Being Made: Rajnath Singh in Parliament|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/defence-minister-rajnath-parliament-brief-on-crash-of-chopper-carrying-cds-bipin-rawat|access-date=2021-12-09|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref> Several people, expressed their wishes for Singh to recover, including his family, [[Indian National Congress|Congress]], [[Ram Nath Kovind]], the US embassy to India,<ref>{{Cite web|title=CDS Rawat Death: US, Israel, Pak and Other Countries Express Condolences|url=https://thewire.in/world/cds-rawat-death-us-israel-pak-and-other-countries-express-condolences|access-date=2021-12-09|website=The Wire}}</ref> and members of his hometown.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=Prayers galore amid pall of gloom at Group Captain Varun Singh’s village in UP|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/dec/09/prayers-galore-amid-pall-of-gloom-at-group-captain-varun-singhs-village-in-up-2393632.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=President Kovind prays for speedy recovery of chopper crash's lone survivor IAF Group Captain Varun Singh|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/president-kovind-prays-for-speedy-recovery-of-chopper-crashs-lone-survivor-iaf-group-captain-varun-singh20211209132800/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[ANI News]]|language=en}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Singh is 39 years old and is married with two children.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=‘We are hoping he will bounce back’: Father of lone survivor of Coonoor chopper crash|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/varun-singh-coonor-aircraft-crash-7664757/|access-date=2021-12-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

His father, KP Singh, is a retired colonel for the [[Army Air Defence (India)|Army Air Defence]] living in [[Bhopal]].<ref name=":4" /> Varun Singh's brother, Tanuj, is a Lieutenant Commander in the [[Indian Navy]].<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=Chopper crash: Lone survivor group captain Varun Singh being shifted to Bengaluru hospital|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/chopper-crash-lone-survivor-group-captain-varun-singh-being-shifted-to-bengaluru-hospital-101639041455763.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-09|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en}}</ref>

His uncle is [[Akhilesh Pratap Singh]], a politician who represented [[Rudrapur (Assembly constituency)|Rudrapur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] for five years until 2017. He also serves as spokesman for the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" />

== See also ==
* [[List of sole survivors of aviation accidents and incidents]]

== References ==
[[Category:Sole survivors]]
[[Category:Indian Air Force personnel]]
<references />{{Indian Air Force}}
[[Category:People from Deoria district]]
[[Category:1982 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]

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{{Short description|Helicopter crash in India with 13 dead}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Infobox aircraft occurrence
| name = 2021 Indian Air Force Mi-17 crash
| image = Indian Mil Mi-17 V5.jpg
| image_size = 270px
| caption = An Indian Mil Mi-17V-5, similar to the one involved
| date = {{start date|df=y|2021|12|08}}
| summary = Bad weather, poor visibility (investigation pending); Crashed into hillside
| occurrence_type = Accident
| site = Nanjappachatiram, [[Bandishola]] panchayat, [[Coonoor]] taluk, [[Nilgiris district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| origin = [[Sulur Air Force Station]], Tamil Nadu, India
| destination = [[Defence Services Staff College]], [[Wellington, Tamil Nadu|Wellington]], Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India
| passengers = 10
| crew = 4<ref name=cds>{{Cite web|date=8 December 2021|title=Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, wife among 13 killed in chopper crash|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-chopper-crashes-in-tamil-nadu-bipin-rawat-was-reportedly-on-board/articleshow/88161974.cms |access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[The Economic Times]]|language=en}}</ref>
| fatalities = 13
| survivors = 1
| missing =
| aircraft_type = [[Mi-17|Mil Mi-17V-5]]
| operator = [[Indian Air Force]]
| tail_number = ZP 5164
}}
On 8 December 2021, a [[Mil Mi-17|Mil Mi-17V-5]] transport helicopter operated by the [[Indian Air Force]] (IAF) crashed between [[Coimbatore]] and [[Wellington, Tamil Nadu|Wellington]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], after departing from [[Sulur Air Force Station]]. The helicopter was carrying [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff]] [[General (India)|General]] [[Bipin Rawat]] and 13 others, including his wife [[Madhulika Rawat]] and staff. All people on board except one, an air force officer, died in the crash.

==Aircraft and crew==
{{Main|Mil Mi-17}}
The Russian-built<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=India: Military chief, 12 others die in helicopter crash|url=https://www.dw.com/en/india-military-chief-12-others-die-in-helicopter-crash/a-60053608|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[Deutsche Welle]]|language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Mil Mi-17|Mi-17]] medium-lift helicopter was one of the first batch of 80 of its type built for the IAF under the terms of a 2008 contract.<ref>{{cite news |last= Chhina |first=Man Aman Singh |date=9 December 2021 |title=Explained: The helicopter CDS Bipin Rawat was in |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/cds-bipin-rawat-mi-17-v5-helicopter-crash-7663146/ |work=The Indian Express |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref> Delivered to the IAF in 2013, the helicopter had flown over 26 hours without incident since its most recent servicing.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mukul |first1=Pranav|last2= Chhina |first2=Man Aman Singh |date=9 December 2021 |title=Advanced and robust chopper; weather could have been crash factor |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/cds-bipin-rawat-mi-17-v5-helicopter-crash-7663146/ |work=The Indian Express |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref>

Wing Commander Prithvi Singh Chauhan, the commanding officer of [[No. 109 Helicopter Unit, IAF|109 Helicopter Unit]], was the [[pilot in command]],<ref name="TNIE_chopper_crash"/> with co-pilot Squadron Leader Kuldeep Singh and two junior warrant officers comprising the rest of the crew.<ref name="CDS_India_Today">{{cite news |author= |date=8 December 2021 |title=India's top military officer, CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, dies in Tamil Nadu helicopter crash|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cds-gen-bipin-rawat-no-more-dead-iaf-helicopter-crash-tamil-nadu-coonoor-1885554-2021-12-08 |work=India Today |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref>

==Accident==
The passengers had boarded the flight around 11:45 AM local time. At 11:48 AM local time, the helicopter took off with 10 passengers and 4 crew members from [[Sulur Air Force Station]], headed roughly {{convert|80|km|abbr=on}} to the [[Defence Services Staff College]] (DSSC) in Wellington, Tamil Nadu.<ref name="Rajnath Parliament" /><ref name="TNIE_chopper_crash">{{cite news |first=M. |last=Saravanan|last2=Sundar|first2=P. S. |date=8 December 2021 |title=First Chief of Defence Bipin Rawat, 12 others killed in chopper crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/dec/08/first-chief-of-defence-bipin-rawat-12-others-killed-in-chopper-crash-in-tamil-nadus-coonoor-2393293.html |work=The New Indian Express |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref> General Rawat, his wife and his staff were travelling to the DSSC, where Rawat was to address the college's faculty and student officers.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Rahul |title=General Rawat, his wife and 11 others killed in IAF chopper crash |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/general-rawat-his-wife-and-11-others-killed-in-iaf-chopper-crash-101638969201110.html |access-date=9 December 2021 |agency=Hindustan Times |ref=Hindustan_Times_singh}}</ref> The flight was scheduled to arrive at Wellington by 12:15 PM.

At 12:08 PM local time, the helicopter lost contact with the Sulur Air force base.<ref name="Rajnath Parliament" /> It crashed near a residential colony of private tea estate employees on the outskirts of the hamlet of Nanjappachatiram, [[Bandishola]] panchayat, in the Katteri-Nanchappanchathram area of [[Coonoor]] taluk, [[Nilgiris district]].<ref name="TNIE_chopper_crash"/><ref>{{cite news |first=M. |last=Saravanan|date=8 December 2021 |title=Coonoor helicopter mishap: 'One of the injured men asked for water', recount eyewitnesses |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/dec/08/coonoor-helicopter-mishap-one-of-the-injured-men-asked-for-water-recount-eyewitnesses-2393307.html|work=The New Indian Express |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref><ref name="Sulur_tragedy">{{cite news |last=Saravanan |first=M.|date=8 December 2021 |title=Sulur chopper tragedy: 'Never seen anything this tragic', say Coonoor fire and rescue personnel |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/dec/08/sulur-chopper-tragedy-never-seen-anything-this-tragic-say-coonoor-fire-and-rescue-personnel-2393297.html|work=The New Indian Express |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref> The crash site was {{convert|10|km|abbr=on}} from the flight's intended destination.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Madhav|first=Pramod |date=8 December 2021|title=CDS General Bipin Rawat's chopper crashes in Tamil Nadu|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/army-chopper-crash-tamil-nadu-coonoor-1885464-2021-12-08|access-date=2021-12-08|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref name=cds2>{{Cite web|date=8 December 2021|title=IAF copter goes down: From crash location to where Gen Bipin Rawat was heading, here's what we know|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/iaf-copter-goes-down-from-crash-location-to-where-gen-bipin-rawat-was-heading-heres-what-we-know-10195471.html|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[Firstpost]]|language=en}}</ref> According to an eyewitness, he "saw the helicopter coming down... it hit one tree and was on fire. There were plumes of smoke when I ran over. In minutes, the fire was higher than my house."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=News9|date=2021-12-08|title=CDS Bipin Rawat's death: 'Chopper was flying low and hit trees,' say eyewitnesses|url=https://www.news9live.com/india/chopper-was-flying-low-and-hit-trees-eyewitnesses-recall-chopper-crash-that-killed-cds-bipin-rawat-139200|access-date=2021-12-10|website=NEWS9LIVE|language=en}}</ref> Villagers threw water over the fire in attempt to put it out.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-12-08|title=Bipin Rawat: India's top general dies in helicopter crash|language=en-GB|work=[[BBC News]]|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-59576082|access-date=2021-12-08}}</ref>

Initial reports of the crash emerged around 12:20 PM, with a search-and-rescue operation launched at 12:25 PM. The IAF officially confirmed General Rawat's presence on the flight in a tweet sent at 1:53 PM.<ref name="timeline_India_Today">{{cite news |author= |date=8 December 2021 |title=CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, wife, 11 others die in IAF chopper crash: Timeline of events|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/tamil-nadu-coonoor-iaf-chopper-crash-gen-bipin-rawat-dead-timeline-1885625-2021-12-08 |work=India Today |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref> Rescue operations continued until 3:25 PM.<ref name="TNIE_chopper_crash"/> Fire and Rescue Services personnel who managed to reach the crash site after some difficulty, as the site was 500 meters from a major road, reported the crash victims had been burnt beyond recognition.<ref name="Sulur_tragedy"/>

==Casualties==
[[File:Bipin_Rawat_Chief_of_Defence_Staff_(CDS).jpg|thumbnail|upright|alt=India's first Chief of Defence Staff General [[Bipin Rawat]] died in the crash.|India's first [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff]] General [[Bipin Rawat]] died in the crash.]]

The ten passengers on board the flight included [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff]] [[General (India)|General]] [[Bipin Rawat]], his wife Madhulika Rawat, liaison officer Group Captain [[Varun Singh (Indian Air Force Officer)|Varun Singh]] and two members of the general's personal staff, and five NCOs.<ref>{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Rahul |date=8 December 2021 |title=General Rawat, his wife and 11 others killed in IAF chopper crash |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/general-rawat-his-wife-and-11-others-killed-in-iaf-chopper-crash-101638969201110.html |work=The Hindustan Times |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref> Following the crash, the IAF released statements at 18:03 confirming the death of 13 of the 14 people on board, including General Rawat and his wife.<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Indian Air Force |author-link= Indian Air Force |user=IAF_MCC |number=1468559355868028936|title=With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident.}}</ref><ref name="brmil">{{Cite web|date=8 December 2021|access-date =2021-12-08|title=CDS chopper crash: 13 of 14 personnel on-board confirmed dead|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/cds-chopper-crash-13-of-14-personnel-on-board-confirmed-dead20211208175410/|website=[[ANI News]]|language=en}}</ref> As of 21:30 local time, all 13 of the bodies had been recovered from the crash site.<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Indian Air Force |author-link= Indian Air Force |user=IAF_MCC |number=1468496444063576065|title=An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.}}</ref>

Group Captain Varun Singh, a Directing Staff at DSSC, was the sole survivor of the crash, and was taken to the military hospital in [[Wellington, Tamil Nadu|Wellington]], Tamil Nadu, for surgery.<ref name="Sole_Survivor_India_Today">{{cite news |last=Noronha |first=Rehul |date=8 December 2021 |title=Sole survivor of IAF chopper crash has family serving in all three services of armed forces|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/tamil-nadu-coonor-iaf-chopper-crash-group-captain-varun-singh-family-armed-forces-1885696-2021-12-08|work=India Today |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Indian Air Force |author-link= Indian Air Force |user=IAF_MCC |number=1468559358275436550|title=Gp Capt Varun Singh SC, Directing Staff at DSSC with injuries is currently under treatment at Military Hospital, Wellington.}}</ref> Having sustained burns over 45% of his body and in critical but stable condition, he was subsequently transferred to the Command Hospital in Bengaluru for further treatment.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bhalla|first=Abhishek |date=9 December 2021 |title=Chopper crash survivor Varun Singh airlifted to Bengaluru |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/group-captain-varun-singh-iaf-chopper-crash-tamil-nadu-bengaluru-treatment-1886032-2021-12-09 |work=India Today |location= |access-date=9 December 2021}}</ref>

==Aftermath==
The [[Cabinet Committee on Security]] (CCS) met on the evening of the disaster to decide on a further course of action. The CCS was headed by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]]. The Minister of Defence [[Rajnath Singh]] made a formal announcement in [[Parliament of India|Parliament]] on 9 December regarding the incident.<ref name="Rajnath Parliament">{{Cite web|last=Sinha|first=Shreya|date=December 9, 2021|title=Read full statement of Rajnath Singh in Parliament on IAF chopper crash|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/iaf-chopper-crash-cds-bipin-rawat-death-rajnath-singh-parliament-live-updates-breaking-news-1885743-2021-12-09#181105|website=India Today}}</ref> The [[Official Opposition (India)|Opposition]] suspended its protests in [[Parliament of India|Parliament]] for one day as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the crash.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sinha|first=Shreya|date=December 9, 2021|title=Opposition suspends protest in Parliament for the day in tribute to CDS Gen Rawat, others|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/iaf-chopper-crash-cds-bipin-rawat-death-rajnath-singh-parliament-live-updates-breaking-news-1885743-2021-12-09#181110|website=India Today}}</ref> The flight data recorder was recovered on the morning of 9 December.<ref>{{cite news |author= |date=9 December 2021 |title=Black box of crashed helicopter recovered |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/data-recorder-of-crashed-m-17-helicopter-recovered-348196 |work=The Tribune |location= |access-date=9 December 2021}}</ref> A tri-service commission of inquiry was established by the IAF, headed by Air Marshal Manvendra Singh, the AOC-in-C Training Command.<ref>{{cite news|author= |date=9 December 2021 |title=Air Marshal Manvendra Singh to head tri-service inquiry into IAF chopper crash: Rajnath Singh |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/air-marshal-manvendra-singh-tri-service-inquiry-iaf-chopper-crash-bipin-rawat-rajnath-lok-sabha-1885829-2021-12-09 |work=India Today |location= |access-date=9 December 2021}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (2020–present)]]
* [[List of sole survivors of aviation accidents and incidents]]
* [[Smolensk air disaster]]
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Bipin Rawat

2021-12-10T09:18:03Z

Khan786: updated

{{Short description|First Chief of Defence Staff of India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2020}}
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| president = [[Ram Nath Kovind]]
| primeminister = [[Narendra Modi]]
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[[General (India)|General]] '''Bipin Laxman Singh Rawat''' {{Post-nominals|country=IND|PVSM|UYSM|AVSM|YSM|SM|VSM|ADC}} (16 March 1958 – 8 December 2021) was an Indian military officer who was a [[Four-star rank|four-star general]] of the [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bhaumik|first=Subir|date=8 December 2021|title=Bipin Rawat: India's 'inspiring commander' who died in helicopter crash|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|location=[[Kolkata]]|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-59578168|access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref> He served as the first [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff]] (CDS) of the [[Indian Armed Forces]] from January 2020 until his death in [[2021 Indian Air Force Mi-17 crash|a helicopter crash]] in December 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=196194|title=General Bipin Rawat Appointed as Chief of Defence Staff|date=30 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/general-bipin-rawat-first-chief-of-defence-staff-1632572-2019-12-30|title=Army chief General Bipin Rawat named India's first Chief of Defence Staff|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m-economictimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/m.economictimes.com/news/defence/a-brief-look-at-general-bipin-rawat-indias-first-cds/amp_articleshow/73029309.cms?usqp=mq331AQCKAE=&amp_js_v=0.1|title=Who is Bipin Rawat: A brief look at General Bipin Rawat, India's first CDS|website=m-economictimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org|access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref> Prior to taking over as the CDS, he served as 57th and last [[Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee]] as well as [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|26th Chief of Army Staff]] of the Indian Army.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gen-rawat-takes-over-as-chairman-of-chiefs-of-staff-committee/article29528935.ece|title=Gen. Rawat takes over as Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee|work=The Hindu|access-date=27 September 2019|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Bipin Laxman Singh Rawat was born in [[Pauri]] town of [[Pauri Garhwal district]], modern-day [[Uttarakhand]] state, on 16 March 1958.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/army-chief-gen-bipin-rawat-set-to-be-indias-first-cds-1.68733228 |title=Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat set to be India's first CDS |last=Madan |first=Karuna |date=2019-12-30 |website=Gulf News |access-date=2021-12-09 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> His family had been serving in the Indian Army for multiple generations. His father Laxman Singh Rawat was from Sainj village of the [[Pauri Garhwal district]] and rose to the rank of [[Lieutenant general (India)|Lieutenant General]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/News/Articles/India/20161217/3015239.html|title=Gen Bipin Rawat known for operational skills and strategic expertise|access-date=1 January 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224233624/http://news.webindia123.com/News/Articles/India/20161217/3015239.html|archive-date=24 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2016/dec/19/bipin-rawat-to-have-full-three-years-tenure-1550946.html|title=Bipin Rawat to have full three years tenure|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=8 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221193651/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2016/dec/19/bipin-rawat-to-have-full-three-years-tenure-1550946.html|archive-date=21 December 2016}}</ref> His mother was from the [[Uttarkashi district]] and was the daughter of Kishan Singh Parmar, the ex-[[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) from [[Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency)|Uttarkashi]].<ref>{{cite news |agency=Press Trust of India |title=Army Chief visits mother's ancestral village |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/army-chief-visits-mother-s-ancestral-village-119092001353_1.html |website=Business Standard India |date=20 September 2019|last1=India |first1=Press Trust of }}</ref>

Rawat attended [[Cambrian Hall]] School in [[Dehradun]] and [[St. Edward's School, Shimla|St. Edward's School]] in [[Shimla]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Rawat visits alma mater, ARTRAC|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/himachal/rawat-visits-alma-mater-artrac-772528|access-date=8 December 2021|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref> He then joined the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], [[Khadakwasla (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Khadakwasla]] and the [[Indian Military Academy]], [[Dehradun]], from where he graduated first in the order of merit and was awarded the 'Sword of Honour'.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 December 2021|title=India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat killed in helicopter crash|url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/india-news/cds-general-bipin-rawat-death-helicopter-crash-7662911/|access-date=8 December 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

Rawat was also a graduate of the [[Defence Services Staff College]] (DSSC), [[Wellington Cantonment|Wellington]] and the Higher Command Course at the [[United States Army Command and General Staff College]] (USACGSC) at [[Fort Leavenworth]], [[Kansas]] in 1997.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/lt-gen-bipin-rawat-takes-over-as-new-army-commander/|title=Lt Gen Bipin Rawat takes over as new Army Commander|date=2 January 2016|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=18 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225044152/http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/lt-gen-bipin-rawat-takes-over-as-new-army-commander/|archive-date=25 December 2016}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/congo/3472724/UN-commander-says-hands-are-tied-in-Congo.html|title=UN commander says hands are tied in Congo|last=Goma|first=David Blair in|newspaper=Telegraph.co.uk|access-date=18 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219175924/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/congo/3472724/UN-commander-says-hands-are-tied-in-Congo.html|archive-date=19 December 2016}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/lt-general-bipin-rawat-master-of-surgical-strikes/articleshow/56054559.cms|title=Lt General Bipin Rawat: Master of surgical strikes – The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=19 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219175826/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/lt-general-bipin-rawat-master-of-surgical-strikes/articleshow/56054559.cms|archive-date=19 December 2016}}</ref> From his tenure at the DSSC, he obtained an [[Master of Philosophy|MPhil]] degree in Defence Studies as well as diplomas in Management and Computer Studies from the [[University of Madras]]. In 2011, he was awarded a honorary [[Doctor of Philosophy|doctorate]] by [[Chaudhary Charan Singh University|CCS University]], [[Meerut]] for his research on military-media strategic studies.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/chief-designate-for-peace-on-border-some-disputes-not-for-army-to-settle-4434284/|title=Chief-designate for peace on border: 'Some disputes not for Army to settle'|date=19 December 2016|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=19 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161218203003/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/chief-designate-for-peace-on-border-some-disputes-not-for-army-to-settle-4434284/|archive-date=18 December 2016}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=156038|title=GENERAL BIPIN RAWAT takes over as the 27th COAS of the INDIAN ARMY|website=pib.nic.in|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101002700/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=156038|archive-date=1 January 2017|access-date=31 December 2016}}</ref>

==Military career==
===Early career===
Rawat was commissioned into the 5th battalion, the [[11 Gorkha Rifles]] (5/11 GR) on 16 December 1978, the same unit as his father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/lt-gen-bipin-rawat-takes-over-as-new-army-commander/|title=Lt Gen Bipin Rawat takes over as new Army Commander|date=2 January 2016|access-date=1 January 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225044152/http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/lt-gen-bipin-rawat-takes-over-as-new-army-commander/|archive-date=25 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/In-surprise-move-Lt.-Gen.-Bipin-Rawat-appointed-next-Army-Chief/article16896802.ece|title=In surprise move, Lt. Gen. Bipin Rawat appointed next Army Chief|first=Dinakar|last=Peri|access-date=1 January 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221193836/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/In-surprise-move-Lt.-Gen.-Bipin-Rawat-appointed-next-Army-Chief/article16896802.ece|archive-date=21 December 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|date=17 December 2016}}</ref> He has much experience in high-altitude warfare and spent ten years conducting [[counter-insurgency]] operations.<ref name=":2" />

He commanded a [[Company (military unit)|company]] in [[Uri, Jammu and Kashmir|Uri]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]] as a major.
As a [[Colonel (India)|colonel]], he commanded his battalion, the 5th [[battalion]], the [[11 Gorkha Rifles]], in the eastern sector along the [[Line of Actual Control]] at [[Kibithu]].
Promoted to the rank of [[Brigadier (India)|brigadier]], he commanded 5 Sector of [[Rashtriya Rifles]] in [[Sopore]]. He then commanded a multinational [[brigade]] in a Chapter VII mission in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] ([[MONUSCO]]), where he was twice awarded the Force Commander’s Commendation.<ref name="Experience 2016 Express">{{cite news |title=Lt Gen Bipin Rawat: An experienced hand in high altitude warfare, counter insurgency ops |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/general-bipin-rawat-army-chief-4432529/ |access-date=8 December 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=17 December 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Rawat Highlights NDTV" />

===General officer===
After promotion to [[major general]], Rawat took over as the [[General Officer Commanding]] [[19th Infantry Division (India)|19th Infantry Division]] (Uri). As a [[lieutenant general]], he commanded [[III Corps (India)|III Corps]], headquartered in [[Dimapur]], before taking over the [[Southern Command (India)|Southern Army]] in [[Pune]].<ref name="Experience 2016 Express" /><ref name="Rawat Highlights NDTV">{{cite news |title=General Bipin Rawat: Five Highlights Of An Outstanding Career |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/general-bipin-rawat-dead-in-chopper-crash-five-highlights-of-an-outstanding-career-2642632 |access-date=8 December 2021 |work=NDTV.com |date=8 December 2021}}</ref>

He also held staff assignments which included an instructional tenure at the [[Indian Military Academy]] ([[Dehradun]]), General Staff Officer Grade 2 at the Military Operations Directorate, logistics staff officer of a Re-organised Army Plains Infantry Division (RAPID) in central India, Colonel Military Secretary and Deputy Military Secretary in the Military Secretary’s Branch and Senior Instructor in the Junior Command Wing. He also served as the Major General General Staff (MGGS) of the [[Eastern Command (India)|Eastern Command]].<ref name="Experience 2016 Express" /><ref name="Rawat Highlights NDTV" />

After being promoted to the Army Commander grade, Rawat assumed the post of [[General officer commanding#Usage in the Indian Army|General Officer Commanding-in-Chief]] (GOC-in-C) [[Southern Command (India)|Southern Command]] on 1 January 2016. After a short stint, he assumed the post of [[Vice Chief of Army Staff (India)|Vice Chief of Army Staff]] on 1 September 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/lt-general-campose-takes-over-as-army-vice-chief-611232|title=Lt General Bipin singh rawat Takes over as Army Vice Chief|date=5 August 2014|work=[[NDTV]]|access-date=24 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624111658/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/lt-general-campose-takes-over-as-army-vice-chief-611232|archive-date=24 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen Bipin Rawat to take over as the VCOAS |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=149410 |website=pibarchive.nic.in}}</ref>
===Chief of the Army Staff===
On 17 December 2016, the Government of India appointed him as the 27th [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of the Army Staff]], superseding two more senior [[Lieutenant General]]s, [[Praveen Bakshi]] and [[Pattiarimal Mohamadali Hariz|P. M. Hariz]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://abclive.in/india-army-china-border-experienced-general/|title=India Army Gets China Border Experienced General|publisher=ABC Live|issue=online|agency=ABC Live|last1=Jatinder|first1=Kaur|access-date=18 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220153709/http://abclive.in/india-army-china-border-experienced-general/|archive-date=20 December 2016}}</ref> The appointment was politically controversial.<ref>{{cite news |title=Lt Gen Bipin Rawat's appointment by Modi government creates unease: Here's why-India News , Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/lt-gen-bipin-rawats-appointment-by-modi-government-creates-unease-heres-why-3164708.html |access-date=10 December 2021 |work=Firstpost |date=20 December 2016 |language=en}}</ref>

He took office of [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of Army Staff]] as the 27th COAS on 31 December 2016, after retirement of General [[Dalbir Singh Suhag]].<ref>{{cite book|title=The path of glory: exploits of the 11 Gorkha Rifles|publisher=Allied Publishers|year=1988|author=Gautam Sharma}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=149410|title=Press Information Bureau|access-date=21 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222082340/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=149410|archive-date=22 December 2016}}</ref> He was the third officer from the [[Gorkha regiments (India)|Gorkha Brigade]] to become the [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of the Army Staff]], after [[Field marshal (India)|Field Marshal]] [[Sam Manekshaw]] and General [[Dalbir Singh Suhag]].

On his visit to the United States in 2019, General Rawat was inducted to the [[United States Army Command and General Staff College]] International Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite news|title=General Rawat inducted into his alma mater's International Hall of Fame in US|newspaper=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/general-rawat-inducted-into-his-alma-mater-s-international-hall-of-fame-in-us-119040500337_1.html|publisher=Business Standard|date=5 April 2019|access-date=9 July 2020}}</ref> He was the honorary General of [[Nepalese Army]] in accordance with the tradition between the Indian and Nepali armies to confer the honorary rank of General to each other's chiefs to signify their close and special military ties.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/general-bipin-rawat-nepal-army-bidhya-devi-bhandari-968426-2017-03-29|title=General Bipin Rawat made honorary General of Nepal Army|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=29 November 2018}}</ref>

===1987 Sino-Indian skirmish===
During the [[1987 Sino-Indian skirmish]] in the [[Sumdorong Chu]] valley, then Captain Rawat's battalion was deployed against the Chinese [[People's Liberation Army]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/army-chief-general-bipin-rawat-bakshi/1/837176.html|title=Why General Rawat made the cut which General Bakshi failed to|access-date=18 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217204522/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/army-chief-general-bipin-rawat-bakshi/1/837176.html|archive-date=17 December 2016}}</ref> The standoff was the first military confrontation along the disputed [[McMahon Line]] after the [[Sino-Indian War|1962 war]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Flashback from 1986: When India First Stared China in the Eye |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/flashback-from-1986-when-india-first-stared-china-in-the-eye-1454405.html |access-date=8 December 2021 |work=News18 |date=7 July 2017 |language=en}}</ref>

===UN mission in Congo===
Rawat commanded [[MONUSCO]] (a Multinational Brigade in a Chapter VII mission in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]). Within two weeks of deployment in the DRC, the Brigade faced a major offensive in the east which threatened not only the regional capital of [[North Kivu]], [[Goma]], but stability across the country as a whole. The situation demanded a rapid response and North Kivu Brigade was reinforced, where it was responsible for over 7,000 men and women, representing nearly half of the total MONUSCO force. Whilst simultaneously engaged in offensive kinetic operations against the CNDP and other armed groups, Rawat (then [[Brigadier (India)|Brigadier]]) carried out tactical support to the Congolese Army ([[Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo|FARDC]]), sensitization programmes with the local population and detailed coordination to ensure that all were informed about the situation and worked together in prosecuting operations whilst trying to protect the vulnerable population. This hectic period of operational tempo lasted a full four months. [[Goma]] never fell, the East stabilized and the main armed group was motivated to the negotiating table and has since been integrated into the FARDC. He was also tasked to present the Revised Charter of Peace Enforcement to the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General and Force Commanders of all the UN missions in a special conference at [[Wilton Park]], London, on 16 May 2009.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/how-lt-gen-bipin-rawat-changed-the-face-of-un-peacekeeping-in-conflict-hit-congo/story-RLHFqcvPhzvZzeLdiL1u8M.html|title=How Lt Gen Rawat changed the face of UN peacekeeping in conflict-hit Congo|date=18 December 2016|newspaper=hindustantimes.com|access-date=19 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161218200919/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/how-lt-gen-bipin-rawat-changed-the-face-of-un-peacekeeping-in-conflict-hit-congo/story-RLHFqcvPhzvZzeLdiL1u8M.html|archive-date=18 December 2016}}</ref>

[[File:Bipin Rawat Baton.jpg|thumb|right|250px|General [[Dalbir Singh Suhag]] handing over the baton to Rawat at Army HQ]]

===2015 Myanmar strikes===
In June 2015, eighteen Indian soldiers were killed in an [[2015 Manipur ambush|ambush]] by militants belonging to the [[United Liberation Front of Western South East Asia]] (UNLFW) in [[Manipur]]. The [[Indian Army]] responded with [[2015 Indian counter-insurgency operation in Myanmar|cross-border strikes]] in which units of the 21st battalion of the [[Parachute Regiment (India)|Parachute Regiment]] struck an NSCN-K base in [[Myanmar]]. [[Para (Special Forces)|21 Para]] was under the operational control of the [[Dimapur]] based [[III Corps (India)|III Corps]], which was then commanded by Rawat.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://scroll.in/article/824529/rawats-appointment-as-army-chief-is-in-line-with-modis-aggressive-foreign-policy|title=Rawat's appointment as Army chief is in line with Modi's aggressive foreign policy|last=Datta|first=Saikat|newspaper=Scroll.in|language=en-US|access-date=19 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219123814/http://scroll.in/article/824529/rawats-appointment-as-army-chief-is-in-line-with-modis-aggressive-foreign-policy|archive-date=19 December 2016}}</ref>

===Bilateral visits as Chief of the Army Staff===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Country
!Date
!Purpose
!References
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| colspan="4" |'''2017'''
|-
|{{Flag|Nepal}}
|28–31 March
|
* Bilateral discussions with President, Prime Minister and Defence Minister.
* Visited a high-altitude military warfare training centre at [[Pokhara]] and [[Muktinath]].
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/indian-army-chief-gen-rawat-to-visit-nepal/story-Y2HwouDcs0JbqW4rXSWu5L.html|title=Indian Army Chief Gen Rawat to visit Nepal|date=19 March 2017|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=19 March 2017|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170319135320/http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/indian-army-chief-gen-rawat-to-visit-nepal/story-Y2HwouDcs0JbqW4rXSWu5L.html|archive-date=19 March 2017}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=(Release%20ID%20:160098)|title=Press Information Bureau|access-date=29 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329141654/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=%28Release%20ID%20%3A160098%29|archive-date=29 March 2017}}</ref>
|-
|{{Flag|Bangladesh}}
|31 March – 2 April
|
* Bilateral discussions with President, Prime Minister and Chief of Army Staff.
* Visited headquarters of an infantry division and armoured corps at [[Bogra]].
|<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2017/03/31/indian-army-chief-arrives-dhaka/|title=Indian army chief arrives in Dhaka {{!}} Dhaka Tribune|date=31 March 2017|work=Dhaka Tribune|access-date=31 March 2017|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331133439/http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2017/03/31/indian-army-chief-arrives-dhaka/|archive-date=31 March 2017}}</ref>
|-
|{{Flag|Bhutan}}
|27–30 April
|
* Audience with King of Bhutan.
* Goodwill visit.
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=(Release%20ID%20:161383)|title=Press Information Bureau|access-date=28 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008155452/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=%28Release%20ID%20%3A161383%29|archive-date=8 October 2017}}</ref>
|-
|{{Flag|Myanmar}}
|28–31 May
|
* Bilateral discussions with [[State Counsellor of Myanmar|State Counseller]], [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Myanmar)|Union Minister for Foreign Affairs]], [[Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services]], [[Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services]] and [[Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar Army|Commander-in-Chief of Army]].
* Visited National Defence College, [[Nay Pyi Taw]] and [[Defence Services Academy]], [[Pyin Oo Lwin|Pwin Oo Lwin]].
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=(Release%20ID%20:162203)|title=Press Information Bureau|access-date=29 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008155452/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=%28Release%20ID%20%3A162203%29|archive-date=8 October 2017}}</ref>
|-
|{{Flag|Kazakhstan}}
|1–3 August
|
* Bilateral discussions with Defence Minister, Chairman of the National Security Committee, Vice Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces of Kazakhstan.
* Visited elite Air Assault Brigade and National Defence University in Astana
|<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=(Release%20ID%20:169337)|title=Press Information Bureau|access-date=1 August 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801073043/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=%28Release%20ID%20%3A169337%29|archive-date=1 August 2017}}</ref>
|-
|{{Flag|Turkmenistan }}
|4–5 August
|
* Bilateral discussions with Minister of Defence & Secretary, National Security Council, First Deputy Minister & Chief of General Staff, Commanders of Land, Naval, Air & Air Defence Forces
* Visited the Military Institute & Military Academy
|<ref name=":5" />
|-
| colspan="4" |'''2018'''
|-
|{{Flag|Nepal}}
|12–14 February
|
* Bilateral meetings with President and Prime Minister
* Chief guest at Army day of the [[Nepalese Army]]
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-chief-on-three-day-visit-to-nepal-from-tomorrow/articleshow/62875071.cms|title=Indian Army chief on three-day visit to Nepal from tomorrow|date=11 February 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/army-chief-gen-bipin-rawat-in-nepal-for-nepali-army-day201802130857220003/|title=Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat in Nepal for Nepali Army Day|website=aninews.in|language=en|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-army-chief-gen-bipin-rawat-in-nepal-to-meet-prez-pm/story-5e8lzBZCrMj6Apv0vCl4DI.html|title=Indian Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat in Nepal, to meet Prez, PM|date=13 February 2018|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=15 February 2018|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|{{Flag|Sri Lanka}}
|14–17 May
|
* Bilateral meetings with President, Prime Minister and Chiefs of Sri Lankan Armed Forces
* Visited the [[Sri Lanka Military Academy]], Diyatalawa and military establishments at [[Kandy]] and [[Trincomalee]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2018/05/11/chief-of-staff-of-the-indian-army-general-rawat-to-visit-sri-lanka/|title=Chief of Staff of the Indian Army General Rawat to visit Sri Lanka {{!}} The Sunday Leader|website=thesundayleader.lk|language=en-US|access-date=11 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=179251|title=Visit of Coas to Sri Lanka|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=13 May 2018}}</ref>
|-
|{{Flag|Russia}}
|1–6 October
|
* Bilateral meetings with senior military officers
* Visited the Mikhailovskaya Artillery Academy, Western Military District HQ (St Petersburg) and HQ and General Staff Academy at Moscow
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=183854|title=Visit of COAS to Russia|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=2 October 2018}}</ref>
|-
|{{Flag|Vietnam}}
|22–25 November
|
* Bilateral meetings with Defence Minister, Deputy Chief of the General Staff and other senior military personnel
* Visited the HQ of an infantry division near Hanoi and 7 Military Region HQ at Ho Chi Minh City
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=185855|title=Visit of COAS to Vietnam|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=25 November 2018}}</ref>
|-
|{{Flag|Tanzania}} {{Flag|Kenya}}
|17–20 December
|
* Met senior civil and military leaders of the two countries
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=186443|title=Visit of COAS to Tanzania and Kenya}}</ref>
|-
| colspan="4" |'''2019'''
|-
|{{Flag|United States}}
|2–5 April
|
* Bilateral meetings with [[Chief of Staff of the United States Army]] [[General (United States)|General]] [[Mark A. Milley]] and [[General (United States)|General]] [[Joseph Dunford]], [[Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff]]
* Visited the [[United States Military Academy]] at [[West Point, New York|West Point]] and the [[United States Army Command and General Staff College]] at [[Fort Leavenworth]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=189616|title=Visit of Chief of the Army Staff to USA|website=pib.nic.in}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Flag of Maldives.svg|left|frameless|22x22px]] [[Maldives]]
|30 September – 3 October 2019
|
* Interacted with the hierarchy of the Maldivian government and armed forces.
* visit aimed at strengthening close bilateral defence ties between the two nations.
* Army Chief meet Mr Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Hon'ble President of Maldives, Ms Mariya Ahmed Didi, minister of defence, Mr Abdullah Shahid, foreign minister and Major General Abdulla Shamaal, chief of National Defence Forces.
* Military vehicles and military equipment exchanged
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=193492|title=Visit of General Bipin Rawat, Coas to Maldives|website=pib.gov.in|access-date=6 October 2019}}</ref>
|}

=== Comments on China ===
On 15 September 2021 while speaking at an event in the capacity of the CDS at the [[India International Centre]] in New Delhi, General Rawat touched upon the theory of [[Clash of Civilizations|clash of civilisations]] with regards to the western civilisation and China's growing relations with countries like Iran and Turkey.<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 September 2021|title=Afghanistan may see more turmoil: CDS Bipin Rawat|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/afghanistan-may-see-more-turmoil-cds-bipin-rawat-7511524/|access-date=24 September 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The next day, on 16 September 2021, India's Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar conveyed to his Chinese counterpart that India does not subscribe to any clash of civilisations theory.<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 September 2021|title=Jaishankar disagrees with CDS: India doesn't believe in clash of civilisations|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bipin-rawat-s-jaishankar-shanghai-cooperation-organisation-7516621/|access-date=24 September 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
[[File:The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat and Mrs. Madhulika Rawat with the Cadets from North-East Region, at the NCC Reception, in New Delhi on January 16, 2018.jpg|thumb|320x150px|Madhulika Rawat and then [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|COAS]] Bipin Rawat at the NCC Reception, in New Delhi on 16 January 2018.]]

In 1985, Rawat married Madhulika Raje Singh. A descendant of an erstwhile princely family, she was the daughter of ''Kunwar'' Mrigendra Singh, sometime ''Riyasatdar'' of the ''[[pargana]]'' of [[Sohagpur]] Riyasat in [[Shahdol district]] and an [[Indian National Congress]] MLA from the district in 1967 and 1972.<ref>{{cite news |author= |date=8 December 2021 |title=Chopper crash: Madhya Pradesh loses daughter Madhulika and son-in-law General Bipin Rawat |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/dec/08/chopper-crash-madhya-pradesh-loses-daughter-madhulika-and-son-in-law-general-bipin-rawat-2393268.html |work=The New Indian Express |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref> She was educated at Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya in Gwalior and graduated in psychology at [[Delhi University]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bureau|first=ABP News|date=8 December 2021|title=Madhulika Rawat, Wife Of Bipin Rawat, Belonged To A Royal Family In Madhya Pradesh|url=https://news.abplive.com/news/india/madhulika-rawat-wife-of-bipin-rawat-belonged-a-royal-family-in-madhya-pradesh-did-you-know-1498535|access-date=8 December 2021|website=news.abplive.com|language=en}}</ref> The couple had two daughters, Kritika and Tarini.<ref>{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Rahul |date=8 December 2021 |title=General Rawat, his wife and 11 others killed in IAF chopper crash |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/general-rawat-his-wife-and-11-others-killed-in-iaf-chopper-crash-101638969201110.html |work=The Hindustan Times |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref>

Madhulika Rawat was the president of the [[Army Wives Welfare Association]] (AWWA) during Bipin Rawat's tenure as Chief of Army Staff. She became the president of the [[Defence Wives Welfare Association]] (DWWA), upon the creation of the post and the appointment of General Bipin Rawat as the first CDS. She worked to make the wives of defence personnel financially independent.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Know about CDS General Bipin Rawat's family - Wife Madhulika Rawat, children|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-know-about-cds-general-bipin-rawat-s-family-wife-madhulika-rawat-children-2923067|access-date=8 December 2021|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> She was also involved with NGOs and welfare associations such as Veer Naris that assists widows of military personnel, differently-abled children and cancer patients.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 December 2021|title=Madhulika Rawat: Here's everything about a woman who wore many hats|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/madhulika-rawat-cds-bipin-rawats-wife-was-a-woman-who-wore-many-hats-10196331.html|access-date=8 December 2021|website=Firstpost|language=en}}</ref>

==Death==
{{Main|2021 Indian Air Force Mi-17 crash}}
On 8 December 2021, Rawat, his wife and members of his staff were amongst 10 passengers and 4 crew members aboard an [[Indian Air Force]] [[Mil Mi-17]] helicopter flight en route from the [[Sulur Air Force Base|Sulur Airforce base]] to the [[Defence Services Staff College]] (DSSC), Wellington, where Rawat was to deliver a lecture.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Desk|first=The Hindu Net|date=8 December 2021|title=Indian Air Force helicopter crash live {{!}} Gen. Bipin Rawat, wife and 11 others dead|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/live-updates-air-force-helicopter-with-cds-bipin-rawat-others-on-board-crashes-in-coonoor-tamil-nadu/article37894521.ece|access-date=8 December 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> At around 12:10 p.m. local time, the aircraft crashed near a residential colony of private tea estate employees on the outskirts of the hamlet of Nanjappachatiram, [[Bandishola]] panchayat, in the Katteri-Nanchappanchathram area of [[Coonoor]] taluk, [[Nilgiris district]].<ref name="TNIE_chopper_crash">{{cite news |last1=M. |first1=Saravanan|last2=Sundar|first2=P. S. |date=8 December 2021 |title=First Chief of Defence Bipin Rawat, 12 others killed in chopper crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/dec/08/first-chief-of-defence-bipin-rawat-12-others-killed-in-chopper-crash-in-tamil-nadus-coonoor-2393293.html |work=The New Indian Express |location= |access-date=9 December 2021}}</ref><ref name="TNIE_Coonoor">{{cite news |last=M. |first=Saravanan|date=8 December 2021 |title=Coonoor helicopter mishap: 'One of the injured men asked for water', recount eyewitnesses |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/dec/08/coonoor-helicopter-mishap-one-of-the-injured-men-asked-for-water-recount-eyewitnesses-2393307.html|work=The New Indian Express |location= |access-date=9 December 2021}}</ref><ref name="Sulur_tragedy">{{cite news |last=Saravanan |first=M.|date=9 December 2021 |title=Sulur chopper tragedy: 'Never seen anything this tragic', say Coonoor fire and rescue personnel |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/dec/08/sulur-chopper-tragedy-never-seen-anything-this-tragic-say-coonoor-fire-and-rescue-personnel-2393297.html|work=The New Indian Express |location= |access-date=9 December 2021}}</ref> The crash site was 10 km from the flight's intended destination.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Madhav|first=Pramod |date=8 December 2021|title=CDS General Bipin Rawat's chopper crashes in Tamil Nadu|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/army-chopper-crash-tamil-nadu-coonoor-1885464-2021-12-08|access-date=2021-12-09|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Rawat's death – and those of his wife and 11 others – was later confirmed by the [[Indian Air Force]]. Rawat's liaison officer, Group Captain [[Varun Singh (Indian Air Force Officer)|Varun Singh]] was the sole survivor.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 December 2021|title=Gen Bipin Rawat chopper crash: IAF chopper with CDS Bipin Rawat, 13 others crashes in Tamil Nadu; Rajnath Singh to brief Parliament tomorrow|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/cds-bipin-rawat-army-chopper-crash-live-updates-7662227/|access-date=8 December 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Rawat was 63 at the time of his death.<ref>{{Cite news|date=8 December 2021|title=Bipin Rawat: India's top general dies in helicopter crash|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-59576082|access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref>

==Honours and decorations==
During his career of nearly 43 years, he was awarded for gallantry and distinguished service with the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Yudh Seva Medal]], [[Sena Medal]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal]], the [[Awards and decorations of the Indian Armed Forces#Commendation Car|COAS Commendation]] on two occasions and the Army Commander’s Commendation.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/bipin-rawat-indian-army-chief-birender-singh-dhanoa-air-force-4432972/|title=Superseding two senior Lt Gens, Bipin Rawat is new Army Chief; Dhanoa to head Air Force|date=18 December 2016|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=18 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161218011736/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/bipin-rawat-indian-army-chief-birender-singh-dhanoa-air-force-4432972/|archive-date=18 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/army-new-chief-lt-gen-bipin-rawat-air-force-bs-dhanoa/1/837110.html|title=Lt Gen Bipin Rawat appointed new Army chief, Air Marshal BS Dhanoa as new Air Force chief|access-date=18 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217193928/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/army-new-chief-lt-gen-bipin-rawat-air-force-bs-dhanoa/1/837110.html|archive-date=17 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/eight-things-you-need-to-know-about-new-army-chief-bipin-rawat/story-BDd2pWxRd44X44Z1lIog8N.html|title=Eight things you need to know about new army chief Bipin Rawat|date=17 December 2016|newspaper=Hindustantimes|access-date=18 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217193532/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/eight-things-you-need-to-know-about-new-army-chief-bipin-rawat/story-BDd2pWxRd44X44Z1lIog8N.html|archive-date=17 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thequint.com/opinion/2016/12/18/bipin-rawat-new-army-chief-has-what-government-wants-operational-experience-syed-ata-hasnain-defence|title=New Army Chief Has What the Govt Wants: Nuts-and-Bolts Experience|newspaper=The Quint|access-date=19 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220130653/https://www.thequint.com/opinion/2016/12/18/bipin-rawat-new-army-chief-has-what-government-wants-operational-experience-syed-ata-hasnain-defence|archive-date=20 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=135773|title=Press Information Bureau|access-date=8 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008155412/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=135773|archive-date=8 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/lt-gen-mathews-takes-over-as-goc-of-indias-only-desert-corps/|title=Lt Gen Mathews takes over as GoC of India's only desert corps|date=1 September 2014|work=The Indian Express|access-date=23 October 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

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|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Operation Parakram medal.svg|width=106}}
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND High Altitude Medal Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Videsh Seva Medal Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 50th Anniversary Independence medal.svg|width=106}}
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
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|colspan="2"|[[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]]
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|[[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]]
|[[Yudh Seva Medal]]
|[[Sena Medal]]
|[[Vishisht Seva Medal]]
|-
|[[Wound Medal (India)|Wound Medal]]
|[[Samanya Seva Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Special Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Operation Parakram Medal]]
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|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Sainya Seva Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|High Altitude Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Videsh Seva Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|50th Anniversary of Independence Medal]]
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|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|30 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|20 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|9 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[MONUSCO]]
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==Dates of rank==
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! Insignia !! Rank !! Component !! Date of rank
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|align="center" |[[File:Second Lieutenant of the Indian Army.svg|35px]] || [[Second Lieutenant]] || [[Indian Army]] || 16 December 1978<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=212 |date=21 February 1981 |url=https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1981/O-0959-1981-0008-42603.pdf |publisher=The Gazette of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808193914/http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1981/O-0959-1981-0008-42603.pdf|archive-date=24 September 2021}}</ref>
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| honorific_prefix = Dr.
|name = Prem raj P
|image = KingDrPrem.jpg
|field = Physiology|Physiology
|work_institution = Partners HealthCare, [[Harvard University]], Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology, National Institute of Technology Calicut, King Saud University
|alma_mater = Massachusetts General Hospital, [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]], [[Cochin University of Science and Technology]], [[Central Drug Research Institute]], Harvard Medical School, [[Jamia Hamdard]], [[Maharaja's College, Ernakulam]], [[Sacred Heart College, Thevara]], Medical College of Wisconsin
| caption = DR. Prem raj P
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|02|07}}
| birth_place = [[Kochi]], [[India]]
| residence = [[Kozhikode]], [[India]]
| citizenship = [[Indian]]
| nationality = [[India|Indian]], [[India]]
| influences = [[Brahm Shanker Srivastava]]
| thesis_title =
| thesis_url =
| thesis_year =
| doctoral_advisor =
| website =
| known_for = Protein|Protein Transduction [[Tuberculosis|Animal Models for Tuberculosis]] [[RNA|RNA-based regulatory networks]]
| awards = (2019)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ondemand.marquiswhoswho.com/index.php?s_FIRST_MIDDLE=prem&s_LAST_NAME=pushpakaran|title=DR. PremRaj Pushpakaran|work=Marquis Who's Who|access-date=Feb 10, 2019}}</ref> (2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nitc.ac.in/app/webroot/img/upload/513350130.jpg|title=DR. PremRaj Pushpakaran received Bharat Jyoti Award|access-date=Feb 10, 2012}}</ref> (2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nitc.ac.in/app/webroot/img/upload/874415830.jpeg|title=DR. PremRaj Pushpakaran received Rashtriya Gaurav Award|access-date=Feb 10, 2012}}</ref>{{rs|date=June 2016}}
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Dr. '''Prem raj P''' ('''ഡോ. പ്രേംരാജ് പു) is an [[India]]n galahad, life scientist, genetic engineer, visionary, environmentalist, economist, and presently working as a Teaching Professor of Biotechnology at National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC), Kozhikode, [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref name=Chronology>
{{cite web
|url=http://www.nitc.ac.in/index.php/?url=users/view/347/18/3
|title=Detailed Chronology
|first=PremRaj|last=Pushpakaran
|publisher=National Institute of Technology Calicut
|access-date=10 Dec 2021
}}</ref> His field of expertise is Physiology.

== Biography ==

Dr. Prem raj P received a [[Bachelor of Science|BSc]] in [[Zoology]] from [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]] in 1995, an MSc in Biotechnology from [[Cochin University of Science and Technology]] in 1997,<ref>
{{cite web
|url=https://alumni.cusat.ac.in/members/profpremrajpushpakaran/profile/
|title=CUSAT Alumni
|publisher=[[Cochin University of Science and Technology]]
|access-date=30 July 2021
}}</ref> and a PhD in Biotechnology from [[Central Drug Research Institute]] in 2002<ref>
{{cite web
|url=http://jamiahamdard.ac.in/PDF/JH_Annual_Report-02-03.PDF
|title=Registered Alumni
|publisher=[[Central Drug Research Institute]]
|access-date=30 July 2020
}}</ref> prior to post-doctoral studies at Harvard Medical School from 2003 to 2005.<ref name=Medvane>
{{cite web
|url=https://academic.microsoft.com/profile/29gh3367-1978-4h48-8083-efiigi653570/profpremrajp/publication/search?q=prof%20prem%20raj%20p&qe=%2540%2540%2540USER.PUBLICATIONS%253D29cd3367-1978-4d48-8083-abeece653570&f=&orderBy=0
|title=MGH /Harvard Alumnus
|work=Academic
|publisher=Microsoft
|access-date=20 Nov 2021
}}</ref>

== Awards and Honors ==

As a post-doctoral fellow at [[Harvard University]], Dr. Prem raj P co-authored thirteen papers on topics related to gene regulation, gut physiology and biophysics.<ref name=Medvane/> Following his post-doctoral work at Harvard, Dr. Prem raj P served as an assistant professor of Bio-Technology and Microbiology at King Saud University, KSA, for 3 years (2005-2008), thereafter returned to India to join as the faculty of the NITC.<ref name=Chronology/> In addition to his work at NITC, Dr. Prem raj P is active within the academic research community, including serving as an associate editor for ''Journal of Investigative Genomics (JIG)'',<ref>
{{cite web
|url=https://medcraveonline.com/JIG/editorial-board
|title=Associate Editor
|work=Genomics
|publisher=MedCrave Group (USA)
|accessdate=30 Apr 2020
}}</ref> and as a Faculty Advisor of the Scitable Project, an online collaborative science education project of the Nature Publishing Group.<ref>
{{cite web
|url=http://www.nature.com/scitable/view-profile/dr-prem-raj-pushpakaran-8871517
|title=Dr. PremRaj Pushpakaran
|work=Scitable
|access-date=30 Aug 2021
}}</ref>

== Selected Bibliography ==
* {{cite journal
|first1=PremRaj|last1=Pushpakaran
|last2=Srivastava|first2=S
|last3=Srivastava|first3=BS
|last4=Srivastava|first4=R
|title=Protection by live ''Mycobacterium habana'' vaccine against ''Mycobacterium tuberculosis'' H37Rv challenge in mice
|journal=Indian Journal of Medical Research
|pmid=14604301
|url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=prem+raj+p
|date=April 2003
|volume=117|pages=139-145
}}
* {{cite journal
|last1=Malo|first1=MS
|last2=Abedrapo|first2=M
|last3=Chen|first3=A
|last4=Mozumder|first4=M
|first5=PremRaj|last5=Pushpakaran
|last6=Alkhoury|first6=F
|last7=Zhang|first7=W
|last8=Fleming|first8=E
|last9=Hodin|first9=RA
|title=Improved eukaryotic promoter-detection vector carrying two luciferase reporter genes
|journal=Biotechniques
|pmid=14682048
|url=http://www.biotechniques.com/multimedia/archive/00010/03356bm05_10480a.pdf
|date=December 2003
|volume=35|pages=1150–1154|issue=6
}}
* {{cite journal
|last1=Malo|first1=MS
|last2=Zhang|first2=W
|last3=Alkhoury|first3=F|last4=Pushpakaran
|last5=Abedrapo|first5=M
|last6=Mozumder|first6=M
|last7=Fleming|first7=E
|last8=Siddique|first8=A
|title=Thyroid hormone positively regulates the enterocyte differentiation marker intestinal alkaline phosphatase gene via an atypical response element
|url=http://mend.endojournals.org/content/18/8/1941.short
|journal=Molecular Endocrinology
|date=August 2004
|volume=18|pages=1941–1962
|first4=PremRaj|issue=8
|doi=10.1210/me.2003-0351
|pmid=15143152
|last9=Henderson
|first9=JW
|last10=Hodin
|first10=RA
}}
* {{cite journal
|first1=F|last1=Alkhoury
|first2=PR|last2=Malo
|first3=W|last3=Pushpakaran
|first4=E|last4=Zhang
|first5=R|last5=Fleming
|title=Gene regulation by endogenous thyroid hormone receptors in intestinal epithelial cells
|volume=199
|date=September 2004
|page=10
|url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1072751504004053
|journal=Journal of the American College of Surgeons|issue=3
|doi=10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2004.05.003
|last6=Mozumder
|first6=Moushumi
|last7=Hodin
|first7=Richard
}}
* {{cite journal
|last1=Madhu|first1=S. Malo
|first2=PremRaj|last2=Pushpakaran
|first3=Richard A.|last3=Hodin
|title=A 'Swinging Cradle' model to classify different types of response elements of a nuclear receptor
|journal=Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
|date=18 November 2005
|volume=337|pages=490–497
|url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006291X05020802|issue=2
|doi=10.1016/j.bbrc.2005.09.080
|pmid=16198314
}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External Links==
*[https://publons.com/researcher/396483/prof-prem-raj-pushpakaran Author of the article published in journal, 'Gastroenterology', "Vitamin D positively regulates intestinal alkaline phosphatase expression"]
*[https://austinpublishinggroup.com/nanomedicine-nanotechnology/editorialboard.php Editor of the journal, Austin Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology, Austin Publications LLC (USA)]
*[http://scialert.net/eboardlivedna.php?issn=1819-155x&id=91.1166 Editor of the journal, International Journal of Biological Chemistry, Science Alert Publication (USA)]
*[http://scialert.net/eboardlivedna.php?issn=1816-4935&id=91.1166 Editor of the journal, Research Journal of Microbiology, Science Alert Publication (USA)]
*[http://scialert.net/eboardlivedna.php?issn=1816-4935&id=91.1166 Editor of the journal, American Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Science Alert Publication (USA)]
*[http://scialert.net/eboardlivedna.php?issn=1994-5426&id=91.1166 Editor of the journal, Current Research in Bacteriology, Science Alert Publication (USA)]
*[http://economistsquares.economist.com/Game/ Champion, The Economist Quiz (UK)]
*[https://ideas.repec.org/e/ppu38.html]
*[https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/43946]
*[https://mathoverflow.net/users/58352/prof-premraj-pushpakaran]
*[http://incredb.org/investigator.php?incredb_id=373]
*[https://iyp2016.org/events/event/198-international-workshop-on-genetic-modification-of-pulses]
*[http://www.animalbase.uni-goettingen.de/zooweb/servlet/AnimalBase/home/collaborator?id=181]
*[http://www.stoptb.org/partners/partner_profile2.asp?PID=69369]
*[http://www.wheatgenome.org/Users/Members/pushpakaran-prof-premraj]
*[https://www.yeastgenome.org/colleague/Dr_Prem_Raj_Pushpakaran_13586]
*[https://www.biophysics.org/mybps?userId=20050][https://oceanexpert.org/expert/42594]
*[http://www.musacontacts.org/contacts_resultdetails.php?ID=1109]
*[https://www.bioinformatics.org/people/index.php?user_hash=6eca6462e657046c]
*[http://menstrualhygieneday.org/events-3/venues/302-school-of-bio-technology-nitc-east-campus-calicut-673601-kerala/]
*[https://www.arabidopsis.org/entity/person_detail/1501538129]
*[http://www.ausnano.net/index.php%3Fpage=profiles&profile=1959.html]
*[http://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.url?authorId=6507936417]
*[https://www.thermalfluidscentral.org/who/browse-entry.php?e=10439]
*[http://www.candidagenome.org/cgi-bin/colleague/colleagueSearch?id=924]

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{{Infobox scientist
|name = ഡോ. പ്രേംരാജ് പു. DR. Prem raj P 
|image = KingDrPrem.jpg
|field = Physiology|Physiology
|work_institution = Partners HealthCare, [[Harvard University]], Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology, National Institute of Technology Calicut, King Saud University
|alma_mater = Massachusetts General Hospital, [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]], [[Cochin University of Science and Technology]], [[Central Drug Research Institute]], Harvard Medical School, [[Jamia Hamdard]], [[Maharaja's College, Ernakulam]], [[Sacred Heart College, Thevara]], Medical College of Wisconsin, [https://www.bcw.edu/bcw/research/index.htm]
| caption = DR. Prem raj P
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|02|07}}
| birth_place = [[Kochi]], [[India]][[Image:Flag of India.svg|20px]]
| residence = [[Kozhikode]], [[India]][[Image:Flag of India.svg|20px]]
| citizenship = [[Indian]]
| nationality = [[India|Indian]], [[India]][[Image:Flag of India.svg|20px]]
| influences = [[Brahm Shanker Srivastava]]
| thesis_title =
| thesis_url =
| thesis_year =
| doctoral_advisor =
| website = [https://ideas.repec.org/e/ppu38.html][https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/43946][https://mathoverflow.net/users/58352/prof-premraj-pushpakaran][http://incredb.org/investigator.php?incredb_id=373][https://iyp2016.org/events/event/198-international-workshop-on-genetic-modification-of-pulses]
[http://www.animalbase.uni-goettingen.de/zooweb/servlet/AnimalBase/home/collaborator?id=181][http://www.stoptb.org/partners/partner_profile2.asp?PID=69369][http://www.wheatgenome.org/Users/Members/pushpakaran-prof-premraj][https://www.yeastgenome.org/colleague/Dr_Prem_Raj_Pushpakaran_13586][https://www.biophysics.org/mybps?userId=20050][https://oceanexpert.org/expert/42594][http://www.musacontacts.org/contacts_resultdetails.php?ID=1109][https://www.bioinformatics.org/people/index.php?user_hash=6eca6462e657046c][http://menstrualhygieneday.org/events-3/venues/302-school-of-bio-technology-nitc-east-campus-calicut-673601-kerala/][https://www.arabidopsis.org/entity/person_detail/1501538129][http://www.ausnano.net/index.php%3Fpage=profiles&profile=1959.html][http://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.url?authorId=6507936417][https://www.thermalfluidscentral.org/who/browse-entry.php?e=10439][http://www.candidagenome.org/cgi-bin/colleague/colleagueSearch?id=924]
| known_for = Protein|Protein Transduction [[Tuberculosis|Animal Models for Tuberculosis]] [[RNA|RNA-based regulatory networks]]
| awards = [http://ondemand.marquiswhoswho.com/index.php?s_FIRST_MIDDLE=prem&s_LAST_NAME=pushpakaran] (2019)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ondemand.marquiswhoswho.com/index.php?s_FIRST_MIDDLE=prem&s_LAST_NAME=pushpakaran|title=DR. PremRaj Pushpakaran|work=Marquis Who's Who|access-date=Feb 10, 2019}}</ref> [http://nitc.ac.in/app/webroot/img/upload/513350130.jpg] (2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nitc.ac.in/app/webroot/img/upload/513350130.jpg|title=DR. PremRaj Pushpakaran received Bharat Jyoti Award|access-date=Feb 10, 2012}}</ref> [http://www.nitc.ac.in/app/webroot/img/upload/874415830.jpeg] (2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nitc.ac.in/app/webroot/img/upload/874415830.jpeg|title=DR. PremRaj Pushpakaran received Rashtriya Gaurav Award|access-date=Feb 10, 2012}}</ref>{{rs|date=June 2016}}
}}

'''Dr.''' '''Prem raj P''' [<big>'''ഡോ. പ്രേംരാജ് പു.'''</big>] is an [[India]]n galahad, life scientist, genetic engineer, visionary, environmentalist, economist, and presently working as a Teaching Professor of Biotechnology at National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC), Kozhikode, [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref name=Chronology>
{{cite web
|url=http://www.nitc.ac.in/index.php/?url=users/view/347/18/3
|title=Detailed Chronology
|first=PremRaj|last=Pushpakaran
|publisher=National Institute of Technology Calicut
|access-date=10 Dec 2021
}}</ref> His field of expertise is Physiology.

== Biography ==

Dr. Prem raj P received a [[Bachelor of Science|BSc]] in [[Zoology]] from [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]] in 1995, an MSc in Biotechnology from [[Cochin University of Science and Technology]] in 1997,<ref>
{{cite web
|url=https://alumni.cusat.ac.in/members/profpremrajpushpakaran/profile/
|title=CUSAT Alumni
|publisher=[[Cochin University of Science and Technology]]
|access-date=30 July 2021
}}</ref> and a PhD in Biotechnology from [[Central Drug Research Institute]] in 2002<ref>
{{cite web
|url=http://jamiahamdard.ac.in/PDF/JH_Annual_Report-02-03.PDF
|title=Registered Alumni
|publisher=[[Central Drug Research Institute]]
|access-date=30 July 2020
}}</ref> prior to post-doctoral studies at Harvard Medical School from 2003 to 2005.<ref name=Medvane>
{{cite web
|url=https://academic.microsoft.com/profile/29gh3367-1978-4h48-8083-efiigi653570/profpremrajp/publication/search?q=prof%20prem%20raj%20p&qe=%2540%2540%2540USER.PUBLICATIONS%253D29cd3367-1978-4d48-8083-abeece653570&f=&orderBy=0
|title=MGH /Harvard Alumnus
|work=Academic
|publisher=Microsoft
|access-date=20 Nov 2021
}}</ref>

== Awards and Honors ==

As a post-doctoral fellow at [[Harvard University]], Dr. Prem raj P co-authored thirteen papers on topics related to gene regulation, gut physiology and biophysics.<ref name=Medvane/> Following his post-doctoral work at Harvard, Dr. Prem raj P served as an assistant professor of Bio-Technology and Microbiology at King Saud University, KSA, for 3 years (2005-2008), thereafter returned to India to join as the faculty of the NITC.<ref name=Chronology/> In addition to his work at NITC, Dr. Prem raj P is active within the academic research community, including serving as an associate editor for ''Journal of Investigative Genomics (JIG)'',<ref>
{{cite web
|url=https://medcraveonline.com/JIG/editorial-board
|title=Associate Editor
|work=Genomics
|publisher=MedCrave Group (USA)
|accessdate=30 Apr 2020
}}</ref> and as a Faculty Advisor of the Scitable Project, an online collaborative science education project of the Nature Publishing Group.<ref>
{{cite web
|url=http://www.nature.com/scitable/view-profile/dr-prem-raj-pushpakaran-8871517
|title=Dr. PremRaj Pushpakaran
|work=Scitable
|access-date=30 Aug 2021
}}</ref>

== Selected Bibliography ==
* {{cite journal
|first1=PremRaj|last1=Pushpakaran
|last2=Srivastava|first2=S
|last3=Srivastava|first3=BS
|last4=Srivastava|first4=R
|title=Protection by live ''Mycobacterium habana'' vaccine against ''Mycobacterium tuberculosis'' H37Rv challenge in mice
|journal=Indian Journal of Medical Research
|pmid=14604301
|url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=prem+raj+p
|date=April 2003
|volume=117|pages=139-145
}}
* {{cite journal
|last1=Malo|first1=MS
|last2=Abedrapo|first2=M
|last3=Chen|first3=A
|last4=Mozumder|first4=M
|first5=PremRaj|last5=Pushpakaran
|last6=Alkhoury|first6=F
|last7=Zhang|first7=W
|last8=Fleming|first8=E
|last9=Hodin|first9=RA
|title=Improved eukaryotic promoter-detection vector carrying two luciferase reporter genes
|journal=Biotechniques
|pmid=14682048
|url=http://www.biotechniques.com/multimedia/archive/00010/03356bm05_10480a.pdf
|date=December 2003
|volume=35|pages=1150–1154|issue=6
}}
* {{cite journal
|last1=Malo|first1=MS
|last2=Zhang|first2=W
|last3=Alkhoury|first3=F|last4=Pushpakaran
|last5=Abedrapo|first5=M
|last6=Mozumder|first6=M
|last7=Fleming|first7=E
|last8=Siddique|first8=A
|title=Thyroid hormone positively regulates the enterocyte differentiation marker intestinal alkaline phosphatase gene via an atypical response element
|url=http://mend.endojournals.org/content/18/8/1941.short
|journal=Molecular Endocrinology
|date=August 2004
|volume=18|pages=1941–1962
|first4=PremRaj|issue=8
|doi=10.1210/me.2003-0351
|pmid=15143152
|last9=Henderson
|first9=JW
|last10=Hodin
|first10=RA
}}
* {{cite journal
|first1=F|last1=Alkhoury
|first2=PR|last2=Malo
|first3=W|last3=Pushpakaran
|first4=E|last4=Zhang
|first5=R|last5=Fleming
|title=Gene regulation by endogenous thyroid hormone receptors in intestinal epithelial cells
|volume=199
|date=September 2004
|page=10
|url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1072751504004053
|journal=Journal of the American College of Surgeons|issue=3
|doi=10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2004.05.003
|last6=Mozumder
|first6=Moushumi
|last7=Hodin
|first7=Richard
}}
* {{cite journal
|last1=Madhu|first1=S. Malo
|first2=PremRaj|last2=Pushpakaran
|first3=Richard A.|last3=Hodin
|title=A 'Swinging Cradle' model to classify different types of response elements of a nuclear receptor
|journal=Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
|date=18 November 2005
|volume=337|pages=490–497
|url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006291X05020802|issue=2
|doi=10.1016/j.bbrc.2005.09.080
|pmid=16198314
}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External Links==
*[https://publons.com/researcher/396483/prof-prem-raj-pushpakaran Author of the article published in journal, 'Gastroenterology', "Vitamin D positively regulates intestinal alkaline phosphatase expression"]
*[https://austinpublishinggroup.com/nanomedicine-nanotechnology/editorialboard.php Editor of the journal, Austin Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology, Austin Publications LLC (USA)]
*[http://scialert.net/eboardlivedna.php?issn=1819-155x&id=91.1166 Editor of the journal, International Journal of Biological Chemistry, Science Alert Publication (USA)]
*[http://scialert.net/eboardlivedna.php?issn=1816-4935&id=91.1166 Editor of the journal, Research Journal of Microbiology, Science Alert Publication (USA)]
*[http://scialert.net/eboardlivedna.php?issn=1816-4935&id=91.1166 Editor of the journal, American Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Science Alert Publication (USA)]
*[http://scialert.net/eboardlivedna.php?issn=1994-5426&id=91.1166 Editor of the journal, Current Research in Bacteriology, Science Alert Publication (USA)]
*[http://economistsquares.economist.com/Game/ Champion, The Economist Quiz (UK)]

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| name = 2021 Indian Air Force Mi-17 crash
| image = Milan 2018 International City Parade, Port Blair - 2.jpg
| caption = An Indian Air Force Mil Mi-17 V5 helicopter, similar to the one involved in the accident
| date = {{start date|df=y|2021|12|08}}
| summary = Bad weather, poor visibility (investigation pending); Crashed into hillside
| occurrence_type = Accident
| site = Katteri-Nanchappanchathram area, near [[Coonoor]], [[Nilgiris district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| origin = [[Sulur Air Force Station]], Tamil Nadu, India
| destination = [[Defence Services Staff College]], [[Wellington, Tamil Nadu|Wellington]], Coonoor, Tamilnadu, India
| passengers = 9
| crew = 5<ref name=cds>{{Cite web|date=8 December 2021|access-date =8 December 2021 16:17|title=Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, wife among 13 killed in chopper crash|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-chopper-crashes-in-tamil-nadu-bipin-rawat-was-reportedly-on-board/articleshow/88161974.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[The Economic Times]]|language=en}}</ref>
| fatalities = 13 including [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|CDS]] General [[Bipin Rawat]] and his wife
| survivors = 1
| missing =
| aircraft_type = [[Mi-17|Mil Mi-17 V5]]
| operator = [[Indian Air Force]]
| tail_number = ZP 5164
}}
On 8 December 2021, a [[Mi-17|Mil Mi-17 V5]] transport helicopter operated by the [[Indian Air Force]] crashed between [[Coimbatore]] and [[Wellington Cantonment]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], after departing from [[Sulur Air Force Station]]. The helicopter was carrying the [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff]] [[Bipin Rawat|General Bipin Rawat]] and 13 others, including his wife and other staff.

==Incident==
At around 1220 local time, an [[Indian Air Force]] [[Mil Mi-17|Mi-17]] helicopter crashed near Katteri-Nanchappanchathram area in [[Coonoor]], [[Nilgiris district]], [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Madhav|first=Pramod |date=8 December 2021|access-date =8 December 2021 16:17|title=CDS General Bipin Rawat's chopper crashes in Tamil Nadu|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/army-chopper-crash-tamil-nadu-coonoor-1885464-2021-12-08|access-date=2021-12-08|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref name=cds2>{{Cite web|date=8 December 2021|access-date =8 December 2021 16:17|title=IAF copter goes down: From crash location to where Gen Bipin Rawat was heading, here's what we know|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/iaf-copter-goes-down-from-crash-location-to-where-gen-bipin-rawat-was-heading-heres-what-we-know-10195471.html|access-date=2021-12-08|website=[[Firstpost]]|language=en}}</ref> The crash site was 10 km away from its intended destination, the [[Defence Services Staff College]] in Wellington, Tamil Nadu. The flight, which had originated from [[Sulur Air Force Station]], was carrying nine passengers, including the [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff]] [[General (India)|General]] [[Bipin Rawat]].<ref name="Varun_Singh">{{cite news |last=Dutta |first=Sharangee |date=8 December 2021 |title=Who is Group Captain Varun Singh? Know about lone survivor of IAF chopper crash |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/who-is-group-captain-varun-singh-know-about-lone-survivor-of-iaf-chopper-crash-101638970325763.html |work=The Hindustan Times |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref> As of 2130 local time, 13 bodies were recovered from the crash site.<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Indian Air Force |author-link= Indian Air Force |user=IAF_MCC |number=1468496444063576065|title=An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.}}</ref> [[Group captain (India)|Group Captain]] Varun Singh was the sole survivor of the crash.

Apart from Rawat, who was travelling to the [[Defence Services Staff College]] to deliver a lecture, the other passengers on the flight were his wife Madhulika Raje Singh Rawat, his defence assistant [[Brigadier (India)|Brigadier]] L. S. Lidder and his staff officer [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Harjinder Singh.<ref>{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Rahul |date=8 December 2021 |title=General Rawat, his wife and 11 others killed in IAF chopper crash |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/general-rawat-his-wife-and-11-others-killed-in-iaf-chopper-crash-101638969201110.html |work=The Hindustan Times |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref> Five other NCOs and soldiers were also on the flight: [[Havildar]] Satpal, [[Naik (military rank)|Naik]] Gursewak Singh, Naik Jitendra Kumar, [[Lance naik|Lance Naik]] Vivek Kumar and Lance Naik B Sai Teja.<ref>{{cite news |last=Goswami |first=Sohini |date=8 December 2021 |title=Chief of defence staff Gen Bipin Rawat dies in IAF chopper crash in Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/chief-of-defence-staff-gen-bipin-rawat-dies-in-iaf-chopper-crash-in-tamil-nadu-101638967066463.html |work=The Hindustan Times |location= |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref>
[[File:2021 IAF Mi 17V5 crash.jpg|thumb|263x263px|IAF Mi-17 helicopter with registration ZP 5164, the helicopter involved in the accident]]
==Casualties==
Following the crash, the IAF released statements confirming the death of all but one of the 14 persons on the flight.<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Indian Air Force |author-link= Indian Air Force |user=IAF_MCC |number=1468559355868028936|title=With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident.}}</ref><ref name="brmil">{{Cite web|date=8 December 2021|access-date =2021-12-08|title=CDS chopper crash: 13 of 14 personnel on-board confirmed dead|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/cds-chopper-crash-13-of-14-personnel-on-board-confirmed-dead20211208175410/|website=[[ANI News]]|language=en}}</ref> The sole survivor, Group Captain Varun Singh SC, Directing Staff at [[Defence Services Staff College|DSSC]] is undergoing medical treatment for severe burns at a Military Hospital in [[Wellington, Tamil Nadu|Wellington]], Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Indian Air Force |author-link= Indian Air Force |user=IAF_MCC |number=1468559358275436550|title=Gp Capt Varun Singh SC, Directing Staff at DSSC with injuries is currently under treatment at Military Hospital, Wellington.}}</ref>
[[File:Bipin_Rawat_Chief_of_Defence_Staff_(CDS).jpg|thumbnail|upright|left|alt=India's first Chief of Defence Staff General [[Bipin Rawat]] died in the crash.|India's first [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff]] General [[Bipin Rawat]] died in the crash.]]

==Aftermath==
The [[Indian Air Force]] announced an inquiry into the crash. The [[Cabinet Committee on Security]] (CCS) met on the evening of the disaster to decide on further course of action. The CCS was headed by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]]. The Minister of Defence [[Rajnath Singh]] is expected to make a formal announcement in the [[Parliament of India|Parliament]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Swati|last2=Sud|first2=Vedika|last3=Mogul|first3=Rhea|date=December 8, 2021|title=India's top military chief killed in air force helicopter crash|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/08/india/india-helicopter-crash-bipin-rawat-intl-hnk/index.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-08|website=CNN}}</ref>

== See also ==
*[[List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (2020–present)]]

==References==

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|name= Mi-17 / Mi-8M
|image= Afghan Mi-17 (alternate).jpg
|caption= A Mi-17 from the Afghan Air Force in 2016
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|type = [[Military transport aircraft|Transport helicopter]], multiple variants have [[armed helicopter|armed assault]] capabilities
|national origin = Soviet Union / Russia
|design group = [[Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant]]
|builder = [[Kazan Helicopter Plant]]
|first flight = 1975
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|status = In service
|primary user = [[Russia]]
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The '''Mil Mi-17''' ([[NATO reporting name]]: '''Hip''') is a Soviet designed Russian [[military helicopter]] family in production at two factories in [[Kazan]] and [[Ulan-Ude]]. It is known as the '''Mi-8M''' series in Russian service. The helicopter is mostly used as medium twin-turbine [[transport helicopter]], as well as an armed [[helicopter gunship|gunship]] version.

==Development==
Developed from the basic [[Mil Mi-8|Mi-8]] airframe, the Mi-17 was fitted with the larger [[Klimov]] TV3-117MT engines, rotors, and transmission developed for the [[Mil Mi-14|Mi-14]], along with fuselage improvements for heavier loads. Optional engines for "[[hot and high]]" conditions are the 1545 kW (2070 shp) Isotov TV3-117VM. Recent exports to China and [[Venezuela]] for use in high mountains have the new [[Klimov VK-2500]] version of the [[Klimov TV3-117]] engine with [[FADEC]] control.

The designation Mi-17 is for export; Russian armed forces call it Mi-8MT. The Mi-17 can be recognized because it has the tail rotor on the port side instead of the starboard side, and dust shields in front of the engine intakes. Engine cowls are shorter than on the TV2-powered Mi-8, not extending as far over the cockpit, and an opening for a [[bleed air]] valve outlet is present forward of the exhaust.

Actual model numbers vary by builder, engine type, and other options. As an example, the sixteen new Ulan-Ude-built machines delivered to the [[Czech Air Force]] in 2005 with -VM model engines were designated as Mi-171Sh, a development of the Mi-8AMTSh. Modifications include a new large door on the right side, improved [[Czech Republic|Czech]]-built [[Auxiliary power unit|APU]], and [[Kevlar]] armor plates around the cockpit area and engines. Eight have a loading ramp in place of the usual clamshell doors and can load a vehicle up to the size of an [[SUV]].

In May 2008 licensed production of the Mi-17 started in China, with production being led by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant JSC and the [[Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Company Limited]] in Chengdu, Sichuan province. The plant built 20 helicopters in 2008, using Russian Ulan-Ude-supplied kits; production is expected to reach 80 helicopters per year eventually. The variants to be built by Lantian will include the Mi-171, Mi-17V-5, and Mi-17V7.<ref>[http://sinodefence.com/airforce/helicopter/mi17.asp Mi-17 Hip Multirole Helicopter]. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080512234259/http://www.sinodefence.com/airforce/helicopter/mi17.asp |date=12 May 2008}} Retrieved on 25 May 2008.</ref>

==Operational history==

[[File:Mi-17 performing during an airshow at village of Logovardi near Bitola.jpg|thumb|[[Army of North Macedonia]] Mi-17 performing a very tight low-level right turn]]

Royal Cambodian Air Force Mi-17s were used during the [[Cambodian government]]'s offensives, by 1994 ten operational airframes five were converted to [[helicopter gunship]]s equipped with 57 mm [[rocket pod]]s and providing [[air support]] for ground forces attacking the [[Khmer Rouge]] positions. In 1996 the Government launched an offensive during the dry season at the Khmer Rouge stronghold of [[Pailin|Anlong Veng and Pailin]], using five Mi-17 gunships and eight Mi-17-Mi-8 troops transports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dsdw2016.dsdw.go.th/doc_pr/ndc_2559-2560/PDF/wpa_8335/ALL.pdf|title=The Development of Royal Cambodian Air Force After 1979 To 2016|first=Brg.Gen Yen|last=Bum Reth}}</ref>

In May 1999, during [[Operation Safed Sagar]], the Mi-17 was used in the first air phase of the [[Kargil War]] by 129HU of the [[Indian Air Force]] against [[Pakistan]]i regular and Pakistan-backed militant forces. One Mi-17 was downed by a [[shoulder-fired missile]], and a fighter aircraft was lost in combat. This led the withdrawal of armed helicopters and attacks by [[fixed-wing aircraft]] began.<ref name="acig">{{cite web|url=http://bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Kargil/1055-VedShenag.html|title=Operation Safed Sagar|publisher=Bharat-rakshak.com|access-date=7 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928214158/http://bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Kargil/1055-VedShenag.html|archive-date=28 September 2011|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Mi-17 was used extensively by the [[Sri Lanka Air Force]] in [[Sri Lankan Civil War|Sri Lanka's war on terrorism by the LTTE]]. Seven of them were lost in combat and attacks on airports.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_336.shtml |title=Sri Lanka, since 1971 |publisher=ACIG Journal |date=29 October 2003 |access-date=30 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081003013212/http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_336.shtml |archive-date=3 October 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Freelance pilot [[Neall Ellis]] operated an Mi-17 in support of the [[Sierra Leonne]] [[Sierra Leone/Government|government]] in the [[Sierra Leone Civil War]], ferrying ammunition and other supplies to government troops.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/sierraleone/1343727/Airborne-adventurer-keeps-Freetown-free.html |title = Airborne adventurer keeps Freetown free|date = 17 June 2000|last1 = Guardia|first1 = Anton la}}</ref>

[[File:Cia-mi17.jpg|thumb|right|U.S. special forces help [[Northern Alliance]] troops from a CIA-operated MI-17 at [[Bagram Airbase]] during [[Operation Anaconda]], 2002.]]
[[United States Army Special Forces|US Army Special Forces]] in Afghanistan extensively used [[CIA]]-operated Mi-17s during the initial stages of [[Operation Enduring Freedom]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://soldiersystems.net/2019/09/29/cias-mi-17-helicopter-comes-home/ |title=CIA's Mi-17 Helicopter Comes Home |date=29 September 2020}}</ref>

The Mi-17 is used for passenger transport by [[Air Koryo]], national airline of [[North Korea]]. Previous flights include those between [[Pyongyang]] and [[Kaesong]] and Pyongyang and [[Haeju]].

The [[Mexican Navy]] uses its Mi-17s for anti-narcotic operations such as locating [[marijuana]] fields and dispatching [[Mexican Naval Infantry|marines]] to eradicate the [[marijuana cultivation|plantations]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.semar.gob.mx/sitio/?option=com_content&task=view&id=741&Itemid=288 |title=Inicio |publisher=Semar.gob.mx |access-date=4 October 2013}}</ref>

The [[Slovak Air Force]] and [[Croatian Air Force]] operated Mi-17s in [[Kosovo]] as part of [[Kosovo Force|KFOR]].

Both the [[Libyan Air Force (1951-2011)|pro-Gaddafi]] and [[Free Libyan Air Force|anti-Gaddafi]] forces in the [[2011 Libyan civil war]] have operated Mi-17s.

[[File:Election ballots in helicopter.jpg|thumb|[[Afghan Air Force]] Mi-17 showing the clamshell cargo door arrangement]]
Mi-17s are operated by the [[Afghan Air Force]]. In July 2010 two Mi-17 were flown by a mixed crew of [[United States Air Force]] and Afghan Air Force personnel in a 13-hour mission that rescued 2,080 civilians from flood waters. This was the largest rescue by two helicopters in USAF history. USAF pilot [[Lieutenant colonel|Lt Col]] Gregory Roberts received the [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] for the mission.<ref>{{cite web|last=Christenson|first=Sig|title=Air Force salutes rescue pilot: Distinguished Flying Cross goes to Boerne man who saved 2,080 Afghans|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Air-Force-salutes-rescue-pilot-2263132.php|work=San Antonio Express-News|date=11 November 2011|access-date=12 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226000527/http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Air-Force-salutes-rescue-pilot-2263132.php|archive-date=26 December 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>

During [[Tham Luang cave rescue]] incident in July 2018, Thai army used the MI-17 helicopter for searching operation and evacuating the first batch of survivors from Tham Luang to Chiang Rai hospital<ref>{{cite web|url=http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/tham-luang-cave-ordeal-puts-spotlight-thai-media/|title=Tham Luang cave ordeal puts spotlight on Thai media -|website=thaipbs.or.th|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907053816/http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/tham-luang-cave-ordeal-puts-spotlight-thai-media/|archive-date=7 September 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> and on 10 July 2018 a Mil Mi-17 helicopter took the last evacuated boy to the hospital.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tass.com/emergencies/1012602|title=Media: All those rescued from Thai cave delivered to hospital|website=TASS|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727084704/http://tass.com/emergencies/1012602|archive-date=27 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

==21st century orders==
In October 2007, the [[Saudi Arabia]]n Government cancelled the purchase of 64 [[NHIndustries NH90]] helicopters and agreed to buy 150 Russian-made Mil Mi-17 and [[Mil Mi-24|Mi-35]] helicopters instead.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/feature/87615/france-loses-out-as-saudis-sign-%242.2-billion-deal-for-russian-helos-%3Ci%3E(updated)%3C%C2%A7i%3E.html |title=France Loses Out as Saudis Sign $2.2 Billion Deal for Russian Helos |publisher=defense-aerospace.com |date=2 November 2007 |access-date=12 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326024154/http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/feature/87615/france-loses-out-as-saudis-sign-%242.2-billion-deal-for-russian-helos-%3Ci%3E(updated)%3C%C2%A7i%3E.html |archive-date=26 March 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>

On 28 October 2008 the [[Royal Thai Army]] announced a deal to buy six Mi-17s to meet its requirement for a medium-lift helicopter. This is the first time the [[Thai armed forces]] have acquired Russian aircraft instead of American aircraft.<ref>[http://www.bangkokpost.com/281008_News/28Oct2008_news11.php Bangkok Post] Army to buy Russian choppers</ref> ''[[Flight International]]'' quotes the Thai Army's rationale: "We are buying three Mi-17 helicopters for the price of one Black Hawk. The Mi-17 can also carry more than 30 troops, while the [[UH-60 Black Hawk|Black Hawk]] could carry only 13 soldiers. These were the key factors behind the decision."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/11/03/318146/thai-army-chooses-russian-helicopters.html |title=Thai army chooses Russian helicopters |publisher=Flightglobal.com |date=3 November 2008 |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100710131716/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/11/03/318146/thai-army-chooses-russian-helicopters.html |archive-date=10 July 2010 |url-status=live}}</ref>

On 15 December 2008, it was reported that [[India]] ordered 80 Mi-17V-5 helicopters worth $1.375 billion, which would be delivered to the [[Indian Air Force]] between 2011 and 2014 to replace aging Mi-8s.<ref>[http://www.statetimes.in/news/russia-delivers-80-mi-17-helicopters-to-india/ "Russia delivers 80 Mi-17 helicopters to India".] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113074626/http://www.statetimes.in/news/russia-delivers-80-mi-17-helicopters-to-india/ |date=13 January 2014}} 9 November 2011</ref> In August 2010, it was reported that India planned to order another 59 Mi-17s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defpro.com/news/details/17718/ |title=defence.professionals |publisher=defpro.com |date=20 August 2010 |access-date=2 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317030901/http://www.defpro.com/news/details/17718/ |archive-date=17 March 2012}}</ref> The first Mi-17V-5s entered service with India in February 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.ria.ru/world/20120217/171363412.html |title=Russian Mi-17s Enter Service with Indian Air Force |publisher=RIA Novosti |date=17 February 2012 |access-date=17 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113034657/http://en.ria.ru/world/20120217/171363412.html |archive-date=13 January 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2012, India signed a contract for 71 aircraft at a reported cost of US$1.3 billion.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-Russia-sign-weapons-deals-worth-billions-of-dollars/articleshow/17742843.cms India, Russia sign weapons deals worth billions of dollars.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224182542/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-Russia-sign-weapons-deals-worth-billions-of-dollars/articleshow/17742843.cms |date=24 December 2012}} 24 December 2012</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-and-india-sign-weapons-deals-8430861.html|title=Russia and India sign weapons deals|date=24 December 2012|access-date=20 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720095814/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-and-india-sign-weapons-deals-8430861.html|archive-date=20 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2014 it was reported that India is in agreement with the Russian Federation to produce on its territory Mi-17s and Ka-226Ts.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://defenceradar.com/2014/12/12/rogozin-india-will-produce-at-mi-17-and-ka-226t/ |date=12 December 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724203229/http://defenceradar.com/2014/12/12/rogozin-india-will-produce-at-mi-17-and-ka-226t/ |archive-date=24 July 2015}}</ref> All 151 helicopters were delivered as of February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/0202/124533350/detail.shtml|title="Вертолеты России" выполнили контракт на поставку 151 вертолета Ми-17В-5 для ндии|language=ru|website=www.armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010153137/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/0202/124533350/detail.shtml|archive-date=10 October 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 11 June 2009, it was announced that the [[United States]] had handed over four Mi-17 cargo helicopters to the [[Pakistan Army]] to facilitate its [[counter-terrorism]] operations. This followed an urgent request for helicopters by [[Chief of Army Staff (Pakistan)|Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff]] General [[Ashfaq Parvez Kayani]] in a leaked US embassy cable published on [[WikiLeaks]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-embassy-cables-documents/208478 |location=London |work=The Guardian |title=US embassy cables: Pakistan army chief 'desperate' for US military support |date=30 November 2010 |access-date=17 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305030727/https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-embassy-cables-documents/208478 |archive-date=5 March 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

On 10 July 2009, it was announced that [[Chile]] would pursue talks with Russia to purchase five Mi-17 multi-role helicopters for the [[Chilean Air Force]], despite pressure from the United States.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20090710/155488759.html |title=Chile to push for chopper deal with Russia despite U.S. pressure |publisher=RIA Novosti |website=En.rian.ru |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090714190149/http://en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20090710/155488759.html |archive-date=14 July 2009 |url-status=live}}</ref> However, as of January 2013, it seems that these plans were canceled.

On 16 September 2009, the [[United States Navy]] delivered the last two of four Mi-17s to the [[Afghan National Army Air Corps]].<ref name="navy">{{cite web|url=http://www.navair.navy.mil/press_releases/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.view&Press_release_id=4223&site_id=29 |title=NAVAIR – U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command – Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Research, Development, Acquisition, Test and Evaluation |publisher=navair.navy.mil |access-date=26 January 2014}}{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> On 19 June 2010, it was announced that the US government would buy and refurbish 31 more Mi-17 helicopters from Russia to supply the Afghan Air Force.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37793266/ns/politics-washington_post/ |title=U.S. buys Russian choppers for Afghan military |publisher=MSNBC |date=19 June 2010 |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100622041236/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37793266/ns/politics-washington_post |archive-date=22 June 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

The US was reportedly considering adding the helicopter to the US military for [[special forces]] use in order to obscure troop movements.<ref name="Russian copters">[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/18/AR2010061805630_pf.html U.S. military criticized for purchase of Russian copters for Afghan air corps] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014055741/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/18/AR2010061805630_pf.html |date=14 October 2017}}. Washington Post,</ref> The US has used some Mi-8s and Mi-17s for training,<ref name="Harding">{{cite book |last=Harding |first=Stephen |title=U.S. Army Aircraft Since 1947 |url=https://archive.org/details/usarmyaircraftsi0000hard_c0o7 |url-access=registration |year=1997 |publisher=Schiffer Publishing Ltd. |location=Atglen, PA, USA |isbn=076430190X |page=[https://archive.org/details/usarmyaircraftsi0000hard_c0o7/page/184 184]}}</ref> and has purchased units for allies in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan.<ref name="Russian copters"/>

In August 2010 a contract was signed by the [[Argentine Air Force]] for two Mi-17Es, plus an option on another three, to support [[Argentine Antarctica|Antarctic bases]].<ref>[http://zonamilitar.com.ar/?p=479 Argentina formaliza la compra de cinco MI-17] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100903174817/http://zonamilitar.com.ar/?p=479 |date=3 September 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=1271655|title=Iniciativa para reequipar a las FF.AA.|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100819114701/http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=1271655|archive-date=19 August 2010|url-status=live|date=4 June 2010}}</ref>

In September 2010, the Polish Defense Minister announced that his country would buy five new Mi-17s from Russia, to support Polish operations in Afghanistan. All five Mi-17-1Vs were delivered by 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altair.com.pl/start-5581|title=Mi-17-1V w Polsce|access-date=13 November 2014|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313143440/http://www.altair.com.pl/start-5581|archive-date=13 March 2012}}</ref>

In 2011, Chief of Staff of the [[Afghan National Army]] [[Abdul Wahab Wardak]] announced that the [[US government]] will buy Mi-17s for use by Afghanistan's troops. He explained the choice of the Russian helicopter over the American [[Chinook helicopter|Chinook]] was due to the familiarity of the Afghan technical and pilot staff with the helicopter type and that it is better suited for [[Afghanistan]]'s environment.{{cn|date=July 2021}} The United States continued to purchase the helicopters for Afghanistan in 2013, despite a congressional prohibition.<ref>[http://www.stripes.com/news/middle-east/afghanistan/pentagon-to-keep-buying-russian-helicopters-1.214967 "Pentagon to keep buying Russian helicopters."] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408032036/http://www.stripes.com/news/middle-east/afghanistan/pentagon-to-keep-buying-russian-helicopters-1.214967 |date=8 April 2013}}</ref> Overall, 63 Mi-17s were acquired through the 2011 contract at a cost of US$16.4 to US$18.4 million each, or US$4 to US$6 million more each than a refurbished American Chinook.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/1207/Why-is-US-buying-Russian-helicopters-for-Afghan-military |title=Why is US buying Russian helicopters for Afghan military? |agency=[[Associated Press]] |work=[[Christian Science Monitor]] |author=Richard Lardner |date=7 December 2013 |access-date=8 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209014832/http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/1207/Why-is-US-buying-Russian-helicopters-for-Afghan-military |archive-date=9 December 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>

China signed two contracts with Rosoboronexport in 2009 and 2012 for 32 and 52 Mi-171E, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsrosobornexport-mi-171e-china|title=Rosobornexport to supply Mi-171E helicopters to Chinese Air Force.|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141119220123/http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsrosobornexport-mi-171e-china|archive-date=19 November 2014|url-status=live|date=10 September 2012}}</ref>

In 2014 and 2015, Bangladesh ordered a total of 11 Mi-171Sh helicopters. 5 more ordered in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tass.com/defense/951319|title=Bangladesh Defense Ministry to purchase five Russian military transport helicopters|website=TASS|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101193855/http://tass.com/defense/951319|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Helicopters of Russia has concluded a contract with the Defense Ministry of Belarus for the supply of twelve Mi-8MTV-5 military transport helicopters in 2016–2017. The Belarusian military will get the helicopters possessing the same parameters as those used by the Russian military.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tass.com/economy/800987|title=Russian manufacturer signs contract for supply of 12 Mi-8MTV-5 copters to Belarus|website=TASS|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101194001/http://tass.com/economy/800987|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The contract was executed in April 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/april/3395-belarus-receives-final-batch-of-six-mi-8mtv-5-multirole-helicopters.html|title=Belarus receives final batch of six Mi-8MTV-5 multirole helicopters|website=airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102002155/http://airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/april/3395-belarus-receives-final-batch-of-six-mi-8mtv-5-multirole-helicopters.html|archive-date=2 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

Over 800 Mi-17s were exported in 2006–2016.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}}

In the course of the Army-2017 International Military Technical Forum signed a contract to supply two Mi-171Sh helicopters to Burkina Faso.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/august/3694-army-2017-burkina-faso-buys-two-mi-171sh-helicopters.html|title=Army-2017: Burkina Faso buys two Mi-171Sh helicopters|website=www.airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102002234/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/august/3694-army-2017-burkina-faso-buys-two-mi-171sh-helicopters.html|archive-date=2 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Also signed a contract for the supply of helicopters to Russian state special purpose aviation. Three Mi-8AMTSh military transport helicopters were produced and three more were ordered later.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/army-2017_show_daily_news_coverage_report/army_2017_contract_for_three_mi-8amtsh_to_be_delivered_in_2018_82308171.html |title=Army 2017: Contract for three Mi-8AMTSh to be delivered in 2018 82308171 | Army-2017 Show Daily News Coverage Report | Defence security military exhibition 2017 daily news category |publisher=Armyrecognition.com |access-date=1 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904005440/https://www.armyrecognition.com/army-2017_show_daily_news_coverage_report/army_2017_contract_for_three_mi-8amtsh_to_be_delivered_in_2018_82308171.html |archive-date=4 September 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/1026/133043802/detail.shtml|title=Холдинг "Вертолеты России" в рамках исполнения ГОЗ-2017 поставил заказчику три военно-транспортных вертолета Ми-8АМТШ|language=ru|date=26 October 2017|website=armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101194013/http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/1026/133043802/detail.shtml|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

Royal Thai Army ordered 2 Mi-17V-5s in September 2017 which received in December 2018 plus 3 more received in March 2021 for a total of 10 delivered since 2011. RF National Guard ordered two Mi-8AMTSHs in April 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/november/3853-defense-and-security-2017-thailand-signs-for-two-more-mi-17v-5-multirole-helicopters.html|title=Defense and Security 2017: Thailand signs for two more Mi-17V-5 multirole helicopters|website=www.airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102002129/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/november/3853-defense-and-security-2017-thailand-signs-for-two-more-mi-17v-5-multirole-helicopters.html|archive-date=2 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/article/85608/royal-thai-army-receives-two-more-mi-17v-5-helos |title=Royal Thai Army receives two more Mi-17V-5 helos | Jane's 360 |access-date=10 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190110184555/https://www.janes.com/article/85608/royal-thai-army-receives-two-more-mi-17v-5-helos |archive-date=10 January 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/0405/143562309/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / / Россия завершила передачу Таиланду трех многоцелевых вертолетов Ми-17В-5}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/0424/120546465/detail.shtml|title=Росгвардия заказала два вертолета Ми-8АМТШ для войсковой части в Северной Осетии|date=24 April 2018|language=ru|website=www.armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101194019/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/0424/120546465/detail.shtml|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

During the Hydroaviasalon-2018 exhibition, subsidiaries of Rostec State Corporation – Russian Helicopters, National Service of Medical Aviation and Avia Capital Services LLC – signed a contract to supply 104 Ansat and 46 Mi-8AMT medically equipped helicopters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/september/4507-russian-helicopters-lands-massive-order-for-152-medical-helicopters.html|title=Russian Helicopters lands massive order for 152 medical helicopters|website=airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913112123/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/september/4507-russian-helicopters-lands-massive-order-for-152-medical-helicopters.html|archive-date=13 September 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

Russia supplied seven Mi-35 and three Mi-17 helicopters to Serbia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tass.com/defense/1040689 |title=Russia to supply seven Mi-35, three Mi-17 helicopters to Serbia |access-date=22 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190122195521/http://tass.com/defense/1040689 |archive-date=22 January 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>

A contract was signed on 18 January 2019 between Russian Helicopters, Kazakhstan Engineering, and Kazakh firm Aircraft Repair Plant No 405 (ARP 405) that will see 45 kit versions of the Mil Mi-8AMT and Mi-171 helicopters delivered to Kazakhstan until 2025 for local assembly.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/article/85882/kazakhstan-to-assemble-mil-mi-8amt-and-mi-171-helicopters-under-licence |title=Kazakhstan to assemble Mil Mi-8AMT and Mi-171 helicopters under licence | Jane's 360 |access-date=27 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190127205831/https://www.janes.com/article/85882/kazakhstan-to-assemble-mil-mi-8amt-and-mi-171-helicopters-under-licence |archive-date=27 January 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1220669|title = Russian Helicopters delivers first assemblies' batch for Mi-8AMT helicopters to Kazakhstan}}</ref>

In 2019, China ordered 100 Mi-171 (including 18 combat-transport Mi-171Sh) and 21 [[Kazan Ansat]] helicopters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2020/1023/101060111/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / Новости / Россия поставит в Китай более 120 вертолетов по контрактам 2019 года}}</ref> A contract with the civilian airline QINGDAO for the supply of six Mi-171 helicopters with VK-2500-03 engines was signed in December 2019.<ref>https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/1123/104065369/detail.shtml</ref>

In 2019, the [[Philippine Air Force]] reportedly expressed its interest in acquiring 16 Mi-171 helicopters for its heavy-lift helicopter requirement, with a possible option to add one Mi-171 that is fitted for VVIP transport, in a deal worth P12.5 billion to be signed during the official visit to [[Russia]] by President [[Rodrigo Duterte]]. From March 3 to 7, 2020, a delegation composed of Philippine military and defense officials, and officials of the Embassy of the Philippines in Russia met with representatives from Sovtechnoexport and visited the [[Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant]]. Local defense blog Maxdefense Philippines reported that a Notice of Award (NOA) was issued during the third quarter of 2020, although it was unclear if it was awarded to Sovtechnoexport or [[Rosoboronexport]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/09/30/afp-set-to-procure-16-russian-choppers/|title = AFP set to procure 16 Russian choppers | Rene Acosta|date = 30 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asiapacificdefensejournal.com/2019/09/philippines-set-to-procure-mil-mi-17.html?m=1/|title=Philippines set to procure Mil Mi-17 helicopters from Russia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/01/24/duterte-govt-to-buy-helicopters-from-russia-for-military-modernization/|title = Duterte: Gov't to buy helicopters from Russia for military modernization}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1082161|title=PAF needs choppers with heavy-lift capability: DND}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalnation.inquirer.net/181362/russian-envoy-optimistic-on-chopper-deal-with-philippines/amp|title=Russian envoy optimistic on chopper deal with Philippines}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalnation.inquirer.net/186146/ph-defense-military-execs-check-russian-helicopters-for-purchase/amp|title = PH defense, military execs check Russian helicopters for purchase}}</ref><ref>https://www.janes.com/defence-equipment-intelligence/philippines-sets-sights-on-mi-171-procurement</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/premium-philippines-selects-its-first-helicopters-/|title=Philippines selects its first helicopters from Russia - Shephard Media}}</ref>

In 2021 Russia offered the [[Argentine Air Force]] Mil Mi-17 helicopters as part of a bigger arms deals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.mercopress.com/2021/02/04/russia-has-offered-argentina-fighter-aircraft-and-training-jets-defense-website-reports|title = Russia has offered Argentina fighter aircraft and training jets, defense website reports}}</ref>

Russia in October 2021 delivered to Mali 2 Mi-171Sh and 2 Mi-17V-5 helicopters in the framework of a contract signed in December 2020.<ref>https://www.defencenet.gr/asfaleia/diethnis-asfaleia/911166_rosiko-metaforiko-aeroskafos-paredose-opla-sto-mali</ref><ref>https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/1004/101564698/detail.shtml</ref>

Bangladesh and Peru each ordered 2 Mi-171A2s in 2021.<ref>https://tass.com/defense/1363931</ref>

==Variants==
;Mi-8AMT
:Slightly modified version of [[Kazan]]'s Mi-8MTV, built in [[Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant]] from 1991 and still powered by TV3-117VM engines although nowadays VK-2500 engines are optional. Also known as ''Mi-171''. An Arctic version was put into production in 2020.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}}
;Mi-8AMTSh
:Armed assault version of the Mi-8AMT, can carry the same range of weapons as the [[Mi-24]] including unguided weapons and high-precision armaments, in particular, antitank guided 9M120 Ataka or 9M114 Shturm missiles. Fitted with a new large door on the right side (except the prototype), [[aramid]] fiber plates around the cockpit area and engines, and sometimes a loading ramp in place of the usual clamshell doors. The helicopter can carry up to 37 paratroopers, 12 wounded on stretchers or airlift up to 4 tons of cargo, engage in search-and-rescue and evacuation operations. The craft has two VK-2500 engines of enhanced capacity and a complex of defense means. The cockpit of the new helicopter is equipped with multifunctional indicators to display the map of the terrain and the latest navigational and piloting equipment which operates with GPS and GLONASS satellite navigation systems.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/2019-news-aerospace-industry-air-force/january/4786-russian-aerospace-forces-to-receive-mi-8amtsh-helicopters.html |title=Russian aerospace forces to receive Mi-8AMTSh helicopters |access-date=27 January 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190127152614/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/2019-news-aerospace-industry-air-force/january/4786-russian-aerospace-forces-to-receive-mi-8amtsh-helicopters.html |archive-date=27 January 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> The Russian air force received a first batch of 10 Mi-8AMTSh in December 2010,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2010/12/20/54/ |title=Ten Mi-8AMTSh helicopters delivered to Russian air force – News – Russian Aviation |publisher=Ruaviation. Com |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715210704/http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2010/12/20/54/ |archive-date=15 July 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> and a second batch in June 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news121965.html |title=Russia Receives Second Batch of Mi-8AMTSh Helicopters |publisher=Airforce Technology |date= 16 June 2011|access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927020631/http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news121965.html |archive-date=27 September 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> Deliveries were continued in 2012 and 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/3913.html?sphrase_id=48916 |title=Восточный военный округ получил два вертолёта Ми-26|website=www.russianhelicopters.aero|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175331/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/3913.html?sphrase_id=48916 |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/3952.html?sphrase_id=48916 |title=ВВС России получили три новых транспортно-штурмовых вертолёта|website=www.russianhelicopters.aero |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175312/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/3952.html?sphrase_id=48916 |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Russian Defense Ministry signed a contract for 40 helicopters in August 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/4886.html?sphrase_id=48916 |title=Минобороны и "Вертолеты России" заключили контракт на поставку 40 Ми-8|website=www.russianhelicopters.aero |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175108/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/4886.html?sphrase_id=48916 |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> First 8 upgraded helicopters were delivered in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/news/upgraded_Mi-8AMTSh_for_MoD/?sphrase_id=48916 |title="Вертолеты России" передали первую партию модернизированных вертолетов Ми-8АМТШ Министерству обороны России|website=www.russianhelicopters.aero |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175300/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/news/upgraded_Mi-8AMTSh_for_MoD/?sphrase_id=48916 |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/news/Mi-8AMTSh_for_Defence_Ministry/?sphrase_id=48916 |title="Вертолеты России" поставили Минобороны РФ партию новых вертолетов Ми-8АМТШ|website=www.russianhelicopters.aero|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175551/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/news/Mi-8AMTSh_for_Defence_Ministry/?sphrase_id=48916 |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In total, 40 helicopters were delivered in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://rostec.ru/content/files/reports/ROSTEC_AR_book1_ENG.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=8 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818234755/http://rostec.ru/content/files/reports/ROSTEC_AR_book1_ENG.pdf |archive-date=18 August 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> Long-term government contract to supply modernized Mi-8AMTSh was signed in Ulan-Ude in August 2013 and provides for the delivery of unique machines – the first production batch with improved resource performance including significant savings on maintenance during the life cycle of the helicopter. Mi-8AMTSh passed to the Defense Ministry obtains a larger capacity engines VK-2500 with an upgraded (reinforced) transmission that provide objective control of exploratory work, and make the use of the helicopter in the highlands and hot climates more efficient. 13 helicopters were delivered in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/0311/193533903/detail.shtml |title=В Национальном центре управления обороной РФ проведен Единый день приемки военной продукции (итоговый материал)|website=www.armstrade.org |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175328/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/0311/193533903/detail.shtml |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> 8 helicopters were delivered in the first half of 2016.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}} More than 20 Mi-8AMTs and Mi-8AMTShs were delivered to the Russian Interior Ministry in recent years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/1212/144538593/detail.shtml |title="Вертолеты России" передали МВД Красноярского края многоцелевой вертолет Ми-8АМТ|website=www.armstrade.org |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175850/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/1212/144538593/detail.shtml |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Mi-8AMTSh-VA arctic version is also supplied to the Russian Air Force and Naval Aviation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/1227/145038862/detail.shtml |title=Холдинг "Вертолеты России" завершил передачу вертолетов Ми-8АМТШ и Ми-8АМТШ-ВА в рамках ГОЗ-2016|website=www.armstrade.org |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624204303/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/1227/145038862/detail.shtml |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/july/3610-russia-receives-two-more-mi-8amtsh-va-choppers-for-arctic-operations.html |title=Russia receives two more Mi-8AMTSh-VA choppers for Arctic operations|website=www.airrecognition.com |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175217/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/july/3610-russia-receives-two-more-mi-8amtsh-va-choppers-for-arctic-operations.html |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The first batch of Mi-8AMTSh for 2017 was delivered in late May.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/may-bis/3501-russian-eastern-military-district-receives-new-batch-of-mi-8amtsh-choppers.html |title=Russian Eastern Military District receives new batch of Mi-8AMTSh choppers|website=airrecognition.com |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190309031748/http://airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/may-bis/3501-russian-eastern-military-district-receives-new-batch-of-mi-8amtsh-choppers.html |archive-date=9 March 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> A new delivery in June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/0609/160041498/detail.shtml |title="Вертолеты России" досрочно поставили Минобороны РФ партию вертолетов Ми-8АМТШ|website=armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175453/http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/0609/160041498/detail.shtml |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> 13 more in early 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12157648@egNews |title=Eastern MD Air Force receives new helicopters : Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation |publisher=Eng.mil.ru |access-date=1 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111224351/http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12157648@egNews |archive-date=11 January 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/0418/135046379/detail.shtml |title=В первом квартале 2018 года ВКС получили 20 новых самолетов и 30 вертолетов|website=www.armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175633/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/0418/135046379/detail.shtml |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> A new large delivery in June 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12173891@egNews |title=Mi-8AMTSh introduced into Eastern MD aviation units : Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation |publisher=Eng.mil.ru |date=20 June 2018 |access-date=1 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175508/http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12173891@egNews |archive-date=24 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> The last delivery held in December 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/1213/144550099/detail.shtml |title="Вертолеты России" досрочно поставили партию вертолетов Ми-8АМТШ Минобороны РФ|website=www.armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214164336/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/1213/144550099/detail.shtml |archive-date=14 December 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> A new delivery of a special modification held in early 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2019/0121/104050593/detail.shtml |title=Archived copy |access-date=21 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121232739/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2019/0121/104050593/detail.shtml |archive-date=21 January 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> New deliveries in November 2019 and April 2020.<ref>http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12262704@egNews</ref><ref>https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2020/0408/100557430/detail.shtml</ref> 10 Mi-8AMTSH-VN Special Ops helicopters are on order since summer 2019 and the first helicopters reportedly entered service as of late 2021.<ref>https://tass.com/defense/1112583</ref><ref>https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/1206/101565557/detail.shtml</ref> 2 helicopters were delivered and 6 modernized with the Vitebsk onboard defense system in July 2020.<ref>https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2020/0714/113558695/detail.shtml</ref><ref>https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2020/0714/101558690/detail.shtml</ref>
[[File:KazakhstanMi-8MT2000(DF-SD-01-06442).jpg|thumb|[[Military of Kazakhstan|Kazakhstan Air Force]] Mil Mi-8MT]]
;Mi-8MT
:Basic updated version of the Mi-8T, powered by two 1,397 kW (1,874 hp) Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft engines. Provision for twin or triple external stores racks.<ref name="JAWA03 p389,1">Jackson 2003, pp. 389, 391.</ref> The export version is known as ''Mi-17''.
;Mi-8MTV
:Hot and High version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM high-altitude turboshaft engines.<ref name="JAWA03 p390">Jackson 2003, p. 390.</ref> This type has a maximum ceiling of 6,000 m.<ref name="JAWA03 p392">Jackson 2003, p. 392.</ref>
;Mi-8MTV-1
:Radar-equipped civil version of the Mi-8MTV. Russian designation of the Mi-17-1V.
;Mi-8MTV-2
:Improved version of the Mi-8MTV-1 with enhanced armour, updated systems, an anti-torque rotor and accommodation for 30 instead of 24 troops.
;Mi-8MTV-3
:Military version of the Mi-8MTV-2, fitted with four instead of six [[hardpoint]]s, but the number of possible external stores combinations was increased from 8 to 24.
[[File:Mil Mi-17-V5 (Mi-8MTV-5), Russia - Air Force AN1905918.jpg|thumb|[[Russian Air Force]] Mi-8MTV-5]]
;Mi-8MTV-5
:Military utility transport helicopter, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines and equipped with a loading ramp instead of the clam-shell doors, an additional door and a new "dolphin nose". First deliveries to the VVS in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/2537.html?sphrase_id=50423 |title=Центр боевого применения в Торжке получил 17 новых вертолетов|website=www.russianhelicopters.aero |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180721221747/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/2537.html?sphrase_id=50423 |archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Deliveries continued in 2013 and 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/news/261113/?sphrase_id=50423 |title=Министерству обороны РФ передана партия новых вертолетов Ми-8МТВ-5|website=www.russianhelicopters.aero|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180721221756/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/news/261113/?sphrase_id=50423 |archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/5417.html?sphrase_id=50423 |title=Парк армейской авиации ЗВО пополнился десятком ударных вертолетов Ка-52 "Аллигатор" – Минобороны РФ|website=www.russianhelicopters.aero|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180721223307/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/5417.html?sphrase_id=50423 |archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/5836.html?sphrase_id=50423|title=ЗВО получил партию "Ночных охотников", недавно принятых на вооружение|website=www.russianhelicopters.aero|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180721221753/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/5836.html?sphrase_id=50423 |archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Russia currently uses improved Mi-8 MTV-5-1s. These helicopters are intended for the transport of goods and machinery weighing up to 4 tons and these helicopters are equipped with optional rocket or cannon armament. The cockpit lighting is modified to support night vision goggles and the communication systems have been modernized. As of January 2019, the manufacturer has supplied 130 Mi-8MTV-5 vehicles out of 140 to the Defense Ministry.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12127491@egNews |title=The Kazan Helicopter Plant is equipping the Ministry of Defence with Mi-8MTV-5 helicopters ahead of schedule : Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation |publisher=Eng.mil.ru |access-date=1 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730133108/http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12127491@egNews |archive-date=30 July 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2019/0131/100050756/detail.shtml |title=Archived copy |access-date=31 January 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190201013632/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2019/0131/100050756/detail.shtml |archive-date=1 February 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> 6 Mi-8MTV-5-1 were delivered in July 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/0726/142542299/detail.shtml |title="Вертолеты России" передали Министерству обороны РФ партию вертолетов Ми-8МТВ-5-1|website=armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180721221802/http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/0726/142542299/detail.shtml |archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> A new delivery in September 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/september/3718-russia-s-emd-transport-regiment-receives-new-mi-8mtv-5-1-helicopters.html |title=Russia's EMD transport regiment receives new Mi-8MTV-5-1 helicopters|website=www.airrecognition.com |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180721221828/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/september/3718-russia-s-emd-transport-regiment-receives-new-mi-8mtv-5-1-helicopters.html |archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Next delivery in early 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/february/4091-russian-mod-inducts-new-batch-of-mi-8mtv-5-1-multirole-helicopters.html |title=Russian MoD inducts new batch of Mi-8MTV-5-1 multirole helicopters|website=www.airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180722014324/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/february/4091-russian-mod-inducts-new-batch-of-mi-8mtv-5-1-multirole-helicopters.html |archive-date=22 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> 5 Mi-17V5-1s delivered in July 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/0720/134547770/detail.shtml |title="Вертолеты России" досрочно передали Минобороны РФ партию Ми-8МТВ-5|website=www.armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180722220301/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/0720/134547770/detail.shtml |archive-date=22 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> 8 delivered in early 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12216018@egNews |title=Archived copy |access-date=6 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207020243/http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12216018@egNews |archive-date=7 February 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> 5 more in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2019/0415/093551933/detail.shtml |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 April 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190416153433/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2019/0415/093551933/detail.shtml |archive-date=16 April 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> The last 5 Mi-8MTV-5-1s helicopters from the 2011 contract were delivered in August 2020.<ref>https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2020/0805/145559029/detail.shtml</ref>
;Mi-8MTV-5-Ga
:Civilian version of the Mi-8MTV-5.
;Mi-8MTKO
:Night attack conversion of the Mi-8MT and Mi-8MTV helicopters. Known in Belarus as ''Mi-8MTKO1''.
;Mi-8MTD
:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.
;Mi-8MTF
:Aerial photography variant based on the Mi-8MT<ref>https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/mi-8-var.htm</ref>
;Mi-8MTG
:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Gardenya-1FVE" single H/I-band jamming system. Export designation ''Mi-17PG''.
;Mi-8MTI (NATO Hip-H EW5)
:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Ikebana" single D-band jamming system. Also known as ''Mi-13'', export designation ''Mi-17PI''.
;Mi-8MTPB (NATO Hip-H EW3)
:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Bizon" jamming system. Export designation ''Mi-17PP''.
;Mi-8MTPSh
:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Shakhta" jamming system. Export designation ''Mi-17PSh''.
;Mi-8MTS
:Sigint version of the Mi-8MT.
;Mi-8MTR1
:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT. The Russian Air Force (VVS) received three new Mi-8MTPR-1 electronic warfare (EW) helicopters on 4 March 2014. Mi-8MTPR-1 is a standard Mi-8MTV-5-1 with a 'Rychag-AV' active jamming station installed on board. The helicopters are designed to be able to detect and suppress electronic command-and-control systems as well as the radars of surface-to air and air-to-air missiles. Additional Mi-8MTPR-1s are currently under construction, with the Russian Ministry of Defence is set to eventually receive 18 of the EW helicopters.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.janes.com/article/49783/russia-receives-new-mi-8mtpr-1-electronic-warfare-helicopters |title=Archived copy |access-date=28 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402094511/http://www.janes.com/article/49783/russia-receives-new-mi-8mtpr-1-electronic-warfare-helicopters |archive-date=2 April 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> 12 helicopters were delivered as of the first half of 2016.<ref>{{cite web |author=Имя пользователя * |url=http://vpk-news.ru/news/31609 |title=Минобороны РФ получит 10 вертолетов радиоэлектронной борьбы в 2016 году | Еженедельник "Военно-промышленный курьер" |language=ru |publisher=Vpk-news.ru |access-date=1 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728213001/http://vpk-news.ru/news/31609 |archive-date=28 July 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/0602/132041365/detail.shtml |title=До конца года Ленинградская армия ВВС и ПВО Западного военного округа получит более 60 ед. современной военной техники|website=armstrade.org |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180904230132/http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/0602/132041365/detail.shtml |archive-date=4 September 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> New deliveries in October 2018 and December 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12202952@egNews |title=Over 100 pieces of modern hardware join Southern Military District in October in 2018 within rearmament programme : Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation |publisher=Eng.mil.ru |access-date=1 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108144501/http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12202952@egNews |archive-date=8 November 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/0111/101561171/detail.shtml</ref>
;Mi-8MTR2
:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.
;Mi-8MTSh1
:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.
[[File:Mi 17 bulgaria.jpg|thumb|[[Bulgarian Air Force]] Mi-17]]
;Mi-8MTSh2 (NATO Hip-H EW4)
:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.
;Mi-8MTSh3 (NATO Hip-H EW6)
:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.
;Mi-8MTT
:Sigint version of the Mi-8MT.
;Mi-8MTYa
:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Yakhont" system.
;Mi-8MS
:VIP version. Sub-variants are ''Mi-8MSO'' and ''Mi-8MSD''.
;Mi-17 (NATO Hip-H)
:Improved version of the Mi-8, powered by two Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft engines. Basic production version.
;Mi-17-1
:Export version of ''Mi-8AMT'' powered by two Klimov VK-2500 engines.
;Mi-17-1M
:High altitude operations version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines.
[[File:Bomba Mil Mi-17 MRD.jpg|thumb|[[Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department]] Mi-17-1V]]
;Mi-17-1V
:Military transport, helicopter gunship version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines. Export version of the ''Mi-8MTV-1''.
;Mi-17-1VA
:Flying hospital version.
;Mi-17-2
:Export version of ''Mi-8MTV-2''.
;Mi-17V-3
:Export version of the ''Mi-8MTV-3''.[[File:Indonesian Army Aviation Mi-17V-5.jpg|thumb|[[Indonesian Army Aviation Command|Indonesian Army Aviation]] Mi-17V-5]]
;Mi-17V-5
:Export version of the ''Mi-8MTV-5''. This variant is designated ''CH-178'' by the [[Canadian Forces]].<ref name="Canadian Air Force Mil CH-178">{{cite web|url=http://www.casr.ca/101-af-ch178-mil.htm |title=Canadian Air Force – Mil CH-178 – Mil Mi-17-V5 – Leased Helicopter – MHLH Project – Air Command – CASR – Canadian American Strategic Review – Medium Lift Helicopter – Transport Helicopter – Russian Helicopter – Mil Mi-8 – Mil Mi-17(V5) – Mil Kazan – Government Military Contracts – Boeing Chinook – CH-147D Chinook – Canadian Forces – Department of National Defence – Succession Planning |publisher=Casr.ca |access-date=4 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215526/http://www.casr.ca/101-af-ch178-mil.htm |archive-date=4 October 2013}}</ref>
;Mi-17V-7
:Mi-17V-5 equipped with VK-2500 engine and clam shell doors.<ref>[http://avia-russia.com/mil-mi-17-1V.html Mi-17V-7] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728114750/http://avia-russia.com/mil-mi-17-1V.html |date=28 July 2013}}</ref>
;Mi-17M
:Demonstration model from 1993, served as the basis for the Mi-17MD (nowadays known as Mi-17V-5).
;Mi-17MD
:Initial designator of the Mi-17V-5, developed in 1995 and from 1996 fitted with a loading ramp.
[[File:Mi-8MTV-Mexico-2005a.jpg|thumb|A [[Mexican Navy]] Mi-17 on the {{USS|Bataan|LHD-5}}|alt=]]
;Mi-17KF
:Export version fitted with new avionics including Inertial Navigation Unit along with GPS at tail boom.
;Mi-17N
:Export version of the Mi-8MTKO with GOES-321M turret with LLLTV and FLIR.
;Mi-17P
:Export version, passenger transport helicopter.
;Mi-17PG
:Export version of the ''Mi-8MTG''.
;Mi-17PI
:Export version of the ''Mi-8MTI''.
;Mi-17PP
:Export version of the ''Mi-8MTPB''.
;Mi-17S
:VIP version.
[[File:Mi17 4K-AZ69 1.jpg|thumb|An Azerbaijani Mi-17]]
;Mi-17AE
:Little-known SAR and Medevac version given to [[Poland]].
;Mi-17 LPZS
:Specialised version for the SAR units (''Leteckej Pátracej a Záchrannej Služby'') of [[Slovakia]]. Four ordered.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ceslet.cz/en/military-programs/mi17-vir32-ff2101-dme442-nvg-i56/ |title=Mi-17 SAR – Avionics upgrade and NVG modification / CLS a.s |publisher=Ceslet.cz |date=7 February 2008 |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004220133/http://www.ceslet.cz/en/military-programs/mi17-vir32-ff2101-dme442-nvg-i56/ |archive-date=4 October 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
;Mi-17Z-2 "Přehrada"
:Czech electronic warfare version with two large canisters on each side.
;Mi-18
:Prototype design, a modification of the existing Mil Mi-8. Two Mi-8s were extended by 0.9 meters (3 ft), the landing gear made retractable, and a sliding door added to the starboard side of the fuselage. The Mi-18s were used in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and later used as static training [[airframe]]s for pilots of the Mi-8/8MT.
;Mi-19
:Airborne command post version for tank and [[motorized infantry]] commanders (based on Mi-8MT/Mi-17 airframe).
;Mi-19R
:Airborne command post version similar to Mi-19 for commanders of [[rocket artillery]] (based on Mi-8MT/Mi-17 airframe).
;Mi-171
:Export version of the Mi-8AMT, built in [[Ulan-Ude]].
;Mi-171A
:Mi-171 civilian passenger helicopter modified to meet FAR 29 and JAR 29 requirement.<ref name="Mi-171">{{cite web|url=http://avia-russia.com/mil-mi-171.html |title=Mi-171A/A1/M |access-date=17 August 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309073619/http://www.avia-russia.com/mil-mi-171.html |archive-date=9 March 2014}}</ref>
[[File:Egyptian Mil Mi-8 Hip helicopter.JPEG|thumb|An [[Egyptian Air Force]] Mi-17 flies over a live fire Exercise (CALFEX) near Mubarak]]
;Mi-171A1
:Mi-171 civilian cargo helicopter modified to meet FAR 29 and JAR 29 requirement.<ref name="Mi-171"/>
;Mi-171A2
:Highly upgraded version powered by VK-2500PS-03 engines (civil version of the engines installed on Mi-28 combat helicopters), digital navigation system with data display indication reducing the crew to two people, and a new rotor system.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/august/3686-russian-helicopters-mi-171a2-helicopter-certified-for-commercial-deliveries.html |title=Russian Helicopters' Mi-171A2 helicopter certified for commercial deliveries|website=www.airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190315073941/http://airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/august/3686-russian-helicopters-mi-171a2-helicopter-certified-for-commercial-deliveries.html |archive-date=15 March 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The Mi-171A2 has been certified by India, Colombia and South Korea as of late 2020,<ref>https://www.defenseworld.net/news/27804/South_Korea_Certifies_Russian_Mi_17A2_Helicopter#.X2zFFIuP7IV</ref> followed by Vietnam in June 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mi-171А2 Certified in Vietnam|url=https://rostec.ru/en/news/mi-171a2-certified-in-vietnam/|access-date=2021-08-05|website=rostec.ru}}</ref>
;Mi-171A3
:Newest modification based on the previous Mi-171A2 variant and the [[Mil Mi-38]] transport helicopter, first revealed on 26 February 2019. The Mi-171A3 will be intended primarily for transport flights to [[offshore drilling]] platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3549276.html |title=Вертолет Ми-171А3|website=bmpd.livejournal.com |date=28 February 2019|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>
;Mi-171C
:Chinese built variant of Mi-171 by [[Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Company Limited]], with two radars, one weather radar in the forward section, and another Doppler navigational radar under tail boom. Clam shell doors are replaced by a single ramp door.
;Mi-171E
:Mi-171 equipped with VK-2500-03 engines to operate in extreme temperature limits, from −58 to 50 Celsius.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defencetalk.com/russian-helicopters-delivers-mi-171e-to-kazakhstan-49413/ |title=Mi-171E|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141113191547/http://www.defencetalk.com/russian-helicopters-delivers-mi-171e-to-kazakhstan-49413/ |archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
;Mi-171M
:Modernized Mi-171 to reduce crew from 3 to 2.<ref name="Mi-171"/>

;Mi-171S
:Mi-171 with western avionics such as AN/ARC-320 transceiver, GPS and standard NATO flight responder.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.army.cz/scripts/detail.php?id=6617 |title=Mi-171S|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141209234348/http://www.army.cz/scripts/detail.php?id=6617 |archive-date=9 December 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:Hips Dont lie Bangladesh Air Force Mi-171sh (23160920143) (cropped) (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Bangladesh Air Force]] Mi-171sh helicopters armed with [[Rocket launcher|Rocket]] and [[Gun pod|Gun pods]] ]]
;Mi-171Sh
:Export version of the Ulan-Udes ''Mi-8AMTSh''. It is the most advanced export version and can be armed with various [[Aircraft ordnance|armaments]]. In addition to transporting troops, the helicopter can also be used to attack enemy positions.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://roe.ru/eng/catalog/aerospace-systems/helicopters/mi-171sh/|title = Mi-171Sh
|publisher= Rosoboronexport |access-date= 8 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=BANGLADESH AIR FORCE SENT 03 MI-171SH HELICOPTERS WITH NIGHT VISION TECHNOLOGY TO BAF CONTINGENT IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
|url=https://www.ispr.gov.bd/en/bangladesh-air-force-sent-03-mi-171sh-helicopters-with-night-vision-technology-to-baf-contingent-in-central-african-republic/ |website=[[Inter-Services Public Relations (Bangladesh)|ISPR]] |date=20 June 2020 |access-date=8 August 2021}}</ref> ''Mi-171SH-HV and'' ''Mi-171SH-VN'' are more advanced versions equipped with electro-optical [[Forward-looking infrared|FLIR]] system and armed with [[Anti-tank guided missile|anti-tank guided missiles]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donald |first1=David |title=Russian Helicopters Unveils New Mi-171Sh-VN 'Hip' Troop Carrier |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-08-27/russian-helicopters-unveils-new-mi-171sh-vn-hip-troop-carrier |website=Aviation International News |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200827210839/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-08-27/russian-helicopters-unveils-new-mi-171sh-vn-hip-troop-carrier |archive-date=27 August 2020 |language=en |date=27 August 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/mi-171sh-hv-military-transport-helicopter/| title=Mi-171SH-HV Military Transport Helicopter}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-army-2020-russian-helicopters-debuts-first-flying-prototype-of-mi-171sh-vn| title=Update: Army 2020: Russian Helicopters debuts first flying prototype of Mi-171Sh-VN}}</ref>

:[[Czech Republic]] and [[Croatia]] have ordered these types in 2005 and 2007. [[Bangladesh Air Force]] operates Mi-171Sh as armed transport helicopter and [[Bangladesh Army Aviation Group]] operates Mi-171Sh as transport helicopter. Two recent operators are Peru who ordered 6, all due for delivery in 2011,<ref>{{cite web|title=First Shipment of Mi-171Sh to Be Delivered to Peru Defense Ministry in May|url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/125318/russia-to-begin-mi_171sh-deliveries-to-peru.html# |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315174949/http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/125318/russia-to-begin-mi_171sh-deliveries-to-peru.html |archive-date=15 March 2012|access-date=4 October 2013|publisher=Defense-aerospace.com}}</ref> and Ghana which received 4 of the helicopters in January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|date=5 January 2013|title=President Mahama commissions four helicopters|url=http://ghananewsagency.org/politics/president-mahama-commissions-four-helicopters--54653 |url-status=live|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130108203802/http://ghananewsagency.org/politics/president-mahama-commissions-four-helicopters--54653 |archive-date=8 January 2013|access-date=4 October 2013|publisher=Ghananewsagency.org}}</ref> A new order from China in 2020.<ref>https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/36543/mysterious-russian-mi-171sh-hip-assault-helicopters-are-bound-for-china</ref>
;Mi-171ShP
:Export version of Mi-17Sh for Peruvian Army (Aviación del Ejército del Peru) who ordered 24 for US$528 million and the contract stipulates delivery of spare parts, ground support equipment, maintenance support, and the establishment of a Mi-17 maintenance facility in La Joya (Arequipa), for US$62.4 million<ref>{{Cite web|last=Infodefensa.com|date=2015-10-29|title=Perú recibirá los 13 helicópteros Mi-17Sh-P y un avión C-27J antes de que llegue 'El Niño' - Noticias Infodefensa América|url=http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2015/10/29/noticia-recibira-helicopteros-mi17shp-avion-enfrentar-fenomeno.html |access-date=2020-07-14|website=Infodefensa.com|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Defensa.com|date=2019-01-31|title=La Fiscalía peruana abre una investigación por la adquisición de los 24 helicópteros Mi-171Sh-P de la Aviación del Ejército-noticia defensa.com - Noticias Defensa defensa.com Perú|url=https://www.defensa.com/peru/fiscalia-peruana-abre-investigacion-adquisicion-24-helicopteros |access-date=2020-07-14|website=Defensa.com|language=es}}</ref>
;Mi-171Sh2
: Upgraded version of Mi-171Sh for [[Algerian Air Force]]<ref>https://www.ruaviation.com/news/2016/1/28/4835/?h</ref> with new avionics, engines and optronic ball, active and passive protection system "President-S", two rocket pods B8W20A, eight missiles 9M120 "Ataka".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.menadefense.net/algerie/une-upgrade-du-mi171-en-format-tueur-de-char-pour-lalgerie/ |title=Une upgrade du Mi171 en format tueur de char pour l'Algérie|last=Akramov|date=17 May 2018|website=menadefense.net|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181105184632/https://www.menadefense.net/algerie/une-upgrade-du-mi171-en-format-tueur-de-char-pour-lalgerie/ |archive-date=5 November 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
;Mi-172{{Anchor|Mi-172}}
:Civil passenger version manufactured in Kazan plant and based on the Mi-8MTV-3.
;Mi-171Sh Storm for special forces<ref>https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/army-2021-russian-helicopters-presents-upgraded-mi-171sh-storm-for-special-forces</ref>

==Operators==
{{main|List of Mil Mi-8/17 operators}}
{{see also|Mil Mi-8#Operators}}

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* {{flag|Afghanistan}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013">{{cite web|url =http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/media/reports_pdf/emptys/101015/world-air-forces-2013.pdf|title =World Air Forces 2013|publisher =Flightglobal Insight|year =2013|access-date =20 March 2013|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20121216005935/http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/media/reports_pdf/emptys/101015/world-air-forces-2013.pdf|archive-date =16 December 2012|url-status =live|df =dmy-all}}</ref>
* {{flag|Algeria}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Angola}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Argentina}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Azerbaijan}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Bangladesh}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Bulgaria}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Burkina Faso}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Cambodia}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Cameroon}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://beegeagle.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/cameroon-take-delivery-of-chinese-built-patrol-craft-russian-built-mi-17-helicopters/|title=CAMEROON TAKE DELIVERY OF CHINESE-BUILT PATROL CRAFT, RUSSIAN-BUILT MI-17 HELICOPTER(S)|last=beegeagle|date=24 December 2014|website=wordpress.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101194010/https://beegeagle.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/cameroon-take-delivery-of-chinese-built-patrol-craft-russian-built-mi-17-helicopters/|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
*{{flag|Chad}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|China}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Colombia}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/1121/120049735/detail.shtml|title=СВ Колумбии получили второй модернизированной в России вертолет типа Ми-17|website=www.armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122172135/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/1121/120049735/detail.shtml|archive-date=22 November 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
*{{CGO}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
*{{COD}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Croatia}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Cuba}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Czech Republic}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Djibouti}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Ecuador}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Egypt}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Equatorial Guinea}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/november/4605-equatorial-guinea-takes-delivery-of-two-mi-172-choppers.html|title=Equatorial Guinea takes delivery of two Mi-172 choppers|website=www.airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108184509/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/november/4605-equatorial-guinea-takes-delivery-of-two-mi-172-choppers.html|archive-date=8 November 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{flag|Eritrea}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Ethiopia}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Ghana}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Hungary}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|India}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Indonesia}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Iraq}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Iran}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Kazakhstan}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Kenya}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Laos}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Latvia}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Lithuania}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Republic of North Macedonia}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Malaysia}}<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/1097/ |title= Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia Mi-8/17 |access-date= 20 March 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130525225051/http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/1097/ |archive-date= 25 May 2013 |url-status= live |df= dmy-all}}</ref>
* {{flag|Mexico}}<ref>[http://www.semar.gob.mx/s/armada-mexico/galeria-fotografica/unidades-aeronavales/helicopteros.html Secretaría de Marina – Unidades Aeronavales – Helicopteros] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801035505/http://www.semar.gob.mx/s/armada-mexico/galeria-fotografica/unidades-aeronavales/helicopteros.html |date=1 August 2013}}. Retrieved 11 May 2013.</ref>
* {{flag|Mongolia}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Montenegro}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Mozambique}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/91561/russia-delivers-mi-17-helicopter-to-mozambique|title = Janes | Latest defence and security news}}</ref>
* {{flag|Myanmar}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Namibia}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Nepal}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Nicaragua}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{Flag|Niger}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Nigeria}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|North Korea}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youngpioneertours.com/helicopter-pyongyang/ |title=Riding a Mil-Mi 17 Helicopter over Pyongyang |access-date=12 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412021405/https://www.youngpioneertours.com/helicopter-pyongyang/ |archive-date=12 April 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{flag|Palestine}}{{citation needed|date=February 2019}}
* {{flag|Pakistan}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Papua New Guinea}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://heviliftgroup.com/Our%20Fleet|title=Hevilift Group Fleet|access-date=10 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418115827/http://www.heviliftgroup.com/Our%20Fleet|archive-date=18 April 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Peru}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Poland}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Republic of Korea}}<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mt.co.kr/view/mtview.php?type=1&no=2014021218371993168&outlink=1|access-date=5 April 2017|work=yes|agency=National Police Agency (South Korea)|title=Archived copy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405171210/http://www.mt.co.kr/view/mtview.php?type=1&no=2014021218371993168&outlink=1|archive-date=5 April 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{flag|Russia}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Rwanda}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Senegal}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Serbia}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2004/2004-09%20-%202377.html |title=World's Air Forces 2004 pg.84 |publisher=flightglobal.com |access-date=20 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517014957/http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2004/2004-09%20-%202377.html |archive-date=17 May 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rostvertolplc.ru/ru/press/news/pervie_postavki_v_serbiu/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 July 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920031500/http://www.rostvertolplc.ru/ru/press/news/pervie_postavki_v_serbiu/ |archive-date=20 September 2016}}</ref>
* {{flag|Sierra Leone}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Slovakia}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|South Sudan}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Sri Lanka}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Syria}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Thailand}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Turkey}}: - 19 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/1122/|title=Turk Jandarma Teskilati Mi-8/17|access-date=20 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525231535/http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/1122/|archive-date=25 May 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{flag|Turkmenistan}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Uganda}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Ukraine}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
*{{flag|United Kingdom}}<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/uk-showcases-mi-17-training-work-with-afghan-crews-339017/ |title= UK showcases Mi-17 training |publisher= flightglobal.com |access-date= 20 March 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130516234101/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/uk-showcases-mi-17-training-work-with-afghan-crews-339017/ |archive-date= 16 May 2013 |url-status= live |df= dmy-all}}</ref>
* {{flag|United States}}<ref>{{cite web |url= http://blog.al.com/huntsville-times-business/2011/12/russian_helicopters.html |title= Army gets two more Russian helicopters |work= huntsville times|date= 23 December 2011 |access-date= 20 March 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130330094504/http://blog.al.com/huntsville-times-business/2011/12/russian_helicopters.html |archive-date= 30 March 2013 |url-status= live |df= dmy-all}}</ref>
* {{flag|Uzbekistan}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Venezuela}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
* {{flag|Vietnam}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
*{{flag|Yemen}}<ref name="World's Air Forces 2013"/>
*{{flag|Zambia}}
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===Former operators===
* {{flag|Canada}} [[Mil_Mi-8#Others|Mi-8]]
* {{flag|Czechoslovakia}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/1755/ |title=Ceskoslovenske VoJenske Letectvo Mi-17 |access-date=20 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526044859/http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/1755/ |archive-date=26 May 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{flag|Soviet Union}}<ref name="World’s Air Forces 1987 pg.86">{{cite web| title =World's Air Forces 1987 pg.86| url =http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1987/1987%20-%202536.html| access-date =20 March 2013| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20130517015726/http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1987/1987%20-%202536.html| archive-date =17 May 2013| url-status =live| df =dmy-all}}</ref>

== Accidents and notable incidents ==
*On 16 September 2000, a Mi-17 of the [[Sri Lankan Airforce]] crashed near Aranayake in Kegalle District, [[Sri Lanka]] with one of the then government ministers on board. Besides the minister, there were 14 others on board – nine party officials, three bodyguards and two crew members. The authorities initially claimed that engine failure had caused the crash. The government immediately ordered an inquiry into the crash and in January 2001 President Kumaratunga appointed a Presidential Commission to inquire into the crash. However, neither found any conclusive evidence for the crash's cause.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/000917/frontm.html|title=The Sunday Times Front Section|website=www.sundaytimes.lk|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190205121355/http://www.sundaytimes.lk/000917/frontm.html|archive-date=5 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
*In December 2003, a [[2003 Polish Air Force Mi-8 crash|Polish Air Force Mi-8 crashed]] with Prime Minister [[Leszek Miller]] on board; all survived.
*On 30 July 2005, a Mi-17 presidential helicopter crashed in mountain ranges in [[South Sudan]] due to poor visibility claiming the life of then President of South Sudan [[John Garang]], six of his colleagues and seven Ugandan crew members. He was returning from a private visit in [[Rwakitura]] meeting President [[Yoweri Museveni]] of Uganda.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sudantribune.com/Sudanese-vice-president-13-others,10893|title=Sudanese vice president, 13 others, killed in air crash – Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan|website=www.sudantribune.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101194002/http://www.sudantribune.com/Sudanese-vice-president-13-others,10893|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2005/8/1/sudans-garang-dies-in-copter-crash|title=Sudan’s Garang dies in copter crash|access-date=2 September 2021}}</ref>
*On 12 January 2008, a Mi-17 of the [[Military of the Republic of Macedonia|Macedonian Armed Forces]] [[2008 Macedonian Armed Forces Mil Mi-17 crash|crashed]], killing all three crew members and eight passengers.
*On 3 March 2008, an [[Iraqi Air Force]] Mi-17 (Mi-8AMT) crashed near Baiji while ferrying troops from Tal Afar to the capital Baghdad. All eight people on board perished in the accident.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=15203 |title=ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 15203 |author=Harro Ranter |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=13 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113185742/http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=15203 |archive-date=13 November 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 31 May 2008, a [[People's Liberation Army]] Mi-171 transport crashed in southwest [[Sichuan]] province, killing 5 crew and 13 passengers on board. It was on a rescue mission during the [[2008 Sichuan earthquake]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/helicopter-with-14-aboard-crashes-on-quake-relief-mission-in-china-1.742379|title=Helicopter with 14 aboard crashes on quake relief mission in China|date=1 June 2008|publisher=CBC News|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303101943/https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/helicopter-with-14-aboard-crashes-on-quake-relief-mission-in-china-1.742379|archive-date=3 March 2009|url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 14 January 2009, an [[Afghan Air Force]] Mi-17 crashed in Herat while en route to Farah province. All 13 on board were killed, including Maj. Gen. Fazl Ahmad Sayar, one of Afghanistan's four regional commanders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2009/jan/16/world/fg-afghan-crash16|title=Top Afghan general dies in helicopter crash|author=Laura King|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=17 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221131118/http://articles.latimes.com/2009/jan/16/world/fg-afghan-crash16|archive-date=21 December 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 14 February 2010, a [[Yemeni Air Force]] Mi-17 crashed in Northern Yemen, hitting an Army vehicle. All eleven people on board were killed, along with three others on the ground.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=72659 |title=ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 72659 |author=Harro Ranter |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=13 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118204717/http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=72659 |archive-date=18 November 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 28 July 2010, an Iraqi Air Force Mi-17 (Mi-8M) crashed in a sandstorm about 110 km south of Baghdad, killing all 5 occupants.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=75955 |title=ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 75955 |author=Harro Ranter |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=13 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113185531/http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=75955 |archive-date=13 November 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 19 November 2010, an [[Indian Air Force]] Mi-17 crashed near Tawang in [[Arunachal Pradesh]], [[India]] killing all 12 people on board. It had taken off from Tawang for Guwahati, and crashed about five minutes later at [[Bomdila]].<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article896324.ece 12 killed as IAF chopper crashes in Arunachal] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101121111245/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article896324.ece |date=21 November 2010}}. thehindu.com</ref>
*On 19 April 2011, a Pawan Hans Mi-172 burst into flames seconds before landing at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, India, killing 17 people on board.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Helicopter-crashes-in-Tawang-17-killed/Article1-687092.aspx |archive-url=http://web.archive.bibalex.org/web/20111208191027/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/ArunachalPradesh/Helicopter-crashes-in-Tawang-17-killed/Article1-687092.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 December 2011 |title=17 dead as helicopter crashes in Tawang; DGCA orders probe |newspaper=Hindustan Times |access-date=4 October 2013}}</ref>
*On 18 May 2012, a Mi-17 crashed while in training in [[San Felipe, Yaracuy|Yaracuy]], [[Venezuela]], killing 4 people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiomundial.com.ve/article/helic%C3%B3ptero-mi-17-se-precipita-tierra-en-san-felipe-estado-yaracuy-audio|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130421220325/http://www.radiomundial.com.ve/article/helic%C3%B3ptero-mi-17-se-precipita-tierra-en-san-felipe-estado-yaracuy-audio|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 April 2013|title=Página no encontrada – YVKE Mundial Radio|date=21 April 2013|website=archive.vn|access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref>
*On 11 July 2012, a Pakistan Army Mi-17 crashed near Skardu Airport in Gilgit-Baltistan, killing 5 people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=58376 |title=Five killed in Skardu army helicopter crash |publisher=geo.tv |access-date=4 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714014143/http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=58376 |archive-date=14 July 2012}}</ref>
*On 30 August 2012, two Indian Air Force Mi-17s collided near Jamnagar in Western India, killing 9 people.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-30/india/33498331_1_helicopters-indian-air-force-mig-29 |title=Two IAF helicopters crash midair in Gujarat, 9 killed |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=30 August 2012 |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130706133652/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-30/india/33498331_1_helicopters-indian-air-force-mig-29 |archive-date=6 July 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
*On 11 February 2013, a Mi-17 belonging to [[Azerbaijani Air Force]] crashed into the Caspian Sea killing all 3 people on board.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.apa.az/news_servicemen_who_died_in_military_helicopt_187613.html|title=Servicemen who died in military helicopter crash in Azerbaijan named|work=APA|publisher=En.apa.az|access-date=4 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213203532/http://en.apa.az/news_servicemen_who_died_in_military_helicopt_187613.html|archive-date=13 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*On 25 June 2013, a Mi-17 V5 of the [[Indian Air Force]] crashed while undertaking rescue operations in the flood-ravaged areas of the state of [[Uttarakhand]] in northern India. IAF chief NAK Browne ruled out possibility of any of the 20 men on board surviving. There were five staff from IAF, six from [[Indo-Tibetan Border Police]] (ITBP), and nine from [[National Disaster Response Force]] (NDRF).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-26/india/40206226_1_iaf-pilots-nak-browne-garud-commandos |title=Will continue with the mission till job is done, Air Force chief says |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=26 June 2013 |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629201650/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-26/india/40206226_1_iaf-pilots-nak-browne-garud-commandos |archive-date=29 June 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
*On 16 September 2013, a [[Turkish Air Force]] [[F-16]] shot down a Syrian Mil-17 at the border after the helicopter violated Turkish airspace. Two crew members reportedly bailed out before the aircraft crashed in Syrian territory.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/helicopter-crashes-near-turkeys-border-with-syria-report.aspx?pageID=238&nID=54538&NewsCatID=352 |title=MIDEAST – Turkey shot down Syrian helicopter at border, Deputy PM says |work=Hurriyet Daily News |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130918085658/http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/helicopter-crashes-near-turkeys-border-with-syria-report.aspx?PageID=238&NID=54538&NewsCatID=352 |archive-date=18 September 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 9 November 2013, an Indonesian Army Mi-17 crash killed at least 13 people after the helicopter caught on fire in the jungles of Borneo.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sulaiman|first1=Nurni|title=Chopper crashes, 13 dead|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/11/10/chopper-crashes-13-dead.html|work=The Jakarta Post|date=10 November 2013}}</ref>
*On 7 July 2014, a [[Vietnam People's Air Force]] Mi-171 military helicopter crashed on the outskirts of Hanoi while on a training mission for parachute recruits. Among 21 men on board, 16 died, 4 others died in hospital, only 1 survived.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vov.vn/content/MzM4NTQw.vov|title=Lời kể về chiến sĩ sống sót trong vụ máy bay Mi 171 rơi|date=5 November 2014|website=ĐÀI TIẾNG NÓI VIỆT NAM|access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref> The pilot crashed in a field, probably to avoid the local market and houses.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28190360 Vietnam military helicopter crash kills 16] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105105522/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28190360 |date=5 January 2019}}. BBC News</ref><ref>[http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/helicopter-crashes-in-vietnam-capital-dozens-of-casualties-feared-28152.html 16 dead as military chopper crashes in Vietnam capital] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715125353/http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/helicopter-crashes-in-vietnam-capital-dozens-of-casualties-feared-28152.html |date=15 July 2014}} Thanh Nien Daily</ref>
*On 10 July 2014, a [[Ministry of Internal Affairs (Macedonia)|Macedonian police]] Mi-17-V5 crashed overnight during a training flight near the southern town of Strumica, killing all four people on board. The four crew members were all pilots, each with more than 30 years of flight experience. They were on a night training flight when the Mi-17-V5 hit a 120-meter (394-ft) tall television transmitter tower near Strumica, about 190 kilometers (120 miles) south of the capital Skopje.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/police-helicopter-crashes-macedonia-24517215 |title=International |publisher=ABC News |access-date=13 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714170910/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/police-helicopter-crashes-macedonia-24517215 |archive-date=14 July 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 21 September 2014, an Egyptian Army Mi-8/17 crashed near Kom Oshem, Fayoum Governrate while on a transport mission from Bani Sweif Governrate. All the crew died.{{citation needed|date=September 2014}}
*On 13 March 2015, Serbian Army Mi-17 crashed just short of Belgrade airport<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-serbia-helicopter-crash-idUSKBN0MA08320150314|title=Serbian military helicopter crashes, seven dead including child|newspaper=Reuters|date=14 March 2015|access-date=1 January 2019|via=www.reuters.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102002118/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-serbia-helicopter-crash-idUSKBN0MA08320150314|archive-date=2 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> when employed in transportation, from Novi Pazar to military medical facility in Belgrade, of a 5-day old baby with respiratory problems due to road blockade by the landslide. All 7 individuals aboard, including four crew members, two medical staff and the patient died.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2015&mm=03&dd=14&nav_category=16&nav_id=968388 |title=International |work=B92News |access-date=14 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315000319/http://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2015&mm=03&dd=14&nav_category=16&nav_id=968388 |archive-date=15 March 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 8 May 2015, a [[2015 Pakistan Army Mil Mi-17 crash|Pakistan Army Mi-17 crashed]] near the Naltar area of Gilgit in Gilgit-Baltistan, killing the Norwegian and Philippine ambassadors and the wives of the Malaysian and Indonesian ambassadors. Two Pakistan Army pilots, Major Al-Tamash and Major Faisal, were also killed in the incident. The Polish and Dutch ambassadors were injured.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/883013/three-injured-as-helicopter-crashes-in-gilgit/|title=Norway, Philippines ambassadors among 8 killed in Gilgit helicopter crash|newspaper=[[The Express Tribune]]|date=8 May 2015|author=Web Desk|access-date=8 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150508233608/http://tribune.com.pk/story/883013/three-injured-as-helicopter-crashes-in-gilgit/|archive-date=8 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 13 May 2015, a Mi-17 helicopter on a training flight belonging to [[Bangladesh Air Force]] crash landed at the airport and caught fire. All three people on board sustained major injuries and were hospitalized.<ref name="HeliCrash15">{{cite news|title=Air force chopper crash lands in Ctg, 3 hurt|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/country/air-force-chopper-crash-lands-ctg-3-hurt-82043|access-date=13 May 2015|work=The Daily Star Bangladesh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514233817/http://www.thedailystar.net/country/air-force-chopper-crash-lands-ctg-3-hurt-82043|archive-date=14 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 28 July 2015, a Mi-17 from the Presov Helicopter Airbase of the [[Slovak Air Force]] crashed into a forested area near Hradisko, [[Terňa]], Slovakia during a routine training flight. The pilot died on the scene and the remaining two crew members sustained major injuries and were hospitalized.<ref>{{cite news|title=Helicopter crash claims one life|url=http://spectator.sme.sk/c/20059110/helicopter-crash-claims-one-life.html|author=Spectator staff|date=29 July 2015|agency=The Slovak Spectator|access-date=29 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150802053931/http://spectator.sme.sk/c/20059110/helicopter-crash-claims-one-life.html|archive-date=2 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
* During the Russian intervention on the Syrian Civil War. Two Russian [[Mi-17|Mi-8AMTsh]] helicopters were sent to find and recover the pilots from the crash site of a Su-24M bomber downed. One of the helicopters was damaged by small-arms fire from [[Syrian Turkmen Brigades|Syrian Turkmen Brigade]] militants, resulting in the death of a [[Naval Infantry (Russia)|naval infantryman]], and was forced to make an [[emergency landing]].<ref name="nyt2">{{cite news|last1=Yeginsu|first1=Ceylan|last2=MacFarquhar|first2=Neil|title=Turkey Shoots Down Russian Warplane Near Syrian Border|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/25/world/europe/turkey-syria-russia-military-plane.html|access-date=24 November 2015|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=24 November 2015}}</ref>
*On 27 March 2016, a Mi-17 of the [[Algerian Air Force]] crashed in Southern Algeria causing the death of 12 military personnel and two injured.<ref>{{cite news |title=Algeria military helicopter crash in Tamanrasset region |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35910369 |work=BBC News |date=28 March 2016 |access-date=30 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329193658/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35910369 |archive-date=29 March 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 4 August 2016, A Pakistani Mi-17 transport helicopter belonging to the [[Government of Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab government]] en route to Russia for repair, crashed in [[Logar Province]], Afghanistan. The six people on board were reportedly taken as hostage by Taliban.<ref>{{cite web |author=Tahir Khan-AFP |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1155825/pakistan-army-denies-helicopter-crash-landed-afghanistan/ |title=Punjab govt helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, occupants held by Taliban |work=The Express Tribune |date=4 August 2016 |access-date=5 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805213257/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1155825/pakistan-army-denies-helicopter-crash-landed-afghanistan/ |archive-date=5 August 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> The crew and occupants of the Mi-17 were released after ten days through an inter-tribe exchange at Pakistan-Afghan border. The crew consisted of five Pakistanis and one Russian.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1277323|title=Taliban release crew of crashed Pakistani helicopter after 10 days|date=13 August 2016|work=Dawn News|access-date=1 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401130256/https://www.dawn.com/news/1277323|archive-date=1 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 27 November 2016, an [[Iran]]ian Mi-17 transport helicopter belonging to the [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps|IRGC]] dispatched to an oil rig located 12 miles off the coast of Amirabad in the northern province of [[Mazandaran Province|Mazandaran]], crashed in the [[Caspian Sea]]. All five people on board died.{{cn|date=July 2021}}
*On 31 December 2016, a [[Venezuela]]n Mi-17 transport helicopter belonging to the [[Venezuelan Army]] covering the route SVPA – SVLE crashed in the Amazonas State.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globovision.com/article/helicoptero-con-13-personas-a-bordo-habria-desaparecido-en-amazonas|title=Helicóptero con 13 personas a bordo habría desaparecido en Amazonas|publisher=Press TV|date=31 December 2016|access-date=2 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170102122909/http://globovision.com/article/helicoptero-con-13-personas-a-bordo-habria-desaparecido-en-amazonas|archive-date=2 January 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-38526770|title=Venezuela helicopter crash survivors rescued after six days|date=16 January 2017|access-date=21 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202052427/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-38526770|archive-date=2 December 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 29 May 2017 a Mi-17 transport helicopter belonging to the [[Sri Lanka Air Force]] which was engaged in [[2017 Sri Lankan flood and landslide|flood relief operations]] was forced to land with extensive damage in [[Baddegama]], and none of the crew members injured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/SLAF-helicopter-force-landed-129810.html|title=SLAF helicopter force-landed|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170601002541/http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/SLAF-helicopter-force-landed-129810.html|archive-date=1 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Mi-helicopter-force-landed-in-Baddegama-129767.html|title=Mi-17 helicopter force-landed in Baddegama|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531220940/http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Mi-helicopter-force-landed-in-Baddegama-129767.html|archive-date=31 May 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 6 October 2017 an Indian Air Force Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashed in Arunachal Pradesh killing 7 on board.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/itanagar/six-killed-as-iafs-training-aircraft-crashes/articleshow/60966661.cms|title=IAF helicopter crashed|access-date=6 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008171406/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/itanagar/six-killed-as-iafs-training-aircraft-crashes/articleshow/60966661.cms|archive-date=8 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Mi-17 from Bulgarian Air Force.jpg|thumb|333px|Bulgarian military helicopter Mi-17 during a firefighting mission. The same in the photo crashed at [[Plovdiv Airport]], Bulgaria on 11 June 2018.<ref name="dariknews-bulgarian-air-force">{{cite web| url=https://dariknews.bg/novini/bylgariia/voenen-helikopter-padna-kraj-aviobaza-krumovo-dvama-zaginaha-2102813| language=bg| title=Военен хеликоптер падна край авиобаза Крумово, двама загинаха| trans-title=A military helicopter crashed near Krumovo air base, killing two}}</ref>]]
*On 3 January 2018: A Mil Mi-17 helicopter of [[Bangladesh Air Force]] crashed in [[Sreemangal]] whilst carrying Kuwaiti delegates. The Kuwaiti delegates have been identified as Kuwait Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt Gen Mohammad Al-Khuder and Kuwait Naval Forces Commander Maj Gen Khalid Mahmud Abdullah.Everyone were rescued alive.<ref name="Dhakatribune">{{cite news |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2018/01/03/helicopter-crash-sreemangal-bgb/ | title=Air force chopper makes emergency landing in Sreemangal |website= [[Dhaka Tribune]] |access-date=3 January 2018| date=2018-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/military-helicopter-crash-bangladesh-4-people-injured/|title=Military helicopter crash in Bangladesh 4 injured|date=3 January 2018|publisher=Aviation24|access-date=3 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/gcc/senior-kuwait-military-officer-survives-helicopter-crash-1.692449?videoId=5754807360001|title=Senior Kuwait officer survives helicopter crash|author=Naser Al Wasmi|publisher=The National News|access-date=3 January 2018}}</ref>
*On 3 April 2018, an Mi-17 transport helicopter of the Indian Air Force crashed in Kedarnath. All the people onboard survived. Indian Air Force has ordered an inquiry into the crash.<ref>{{cite news |publisher=[[Jane's Information Group]] |title=IAF Mi-17-V5 helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand |url=http://www.janes.com/article/79021/iaf-mi-17-v5-helicopter-crashes-in-uttarakhand?from_rss=1 |first=Gabriel |last=Dominguez |date=4 April 2018 |quote=An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17-V5 military transport/utility helicopter crashed on 3 April near the town of Kedarnath in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. All six personnel on board survived the crash, which occurred while the helicopter was landing at 0810 h local time, according to a statement by the Indian government’s Press Information Bureau (PIB). |access-date=6 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407054502/http://www.janes.com/article/79021/iaf-mi-17-v5-helicopter-crashes-in-uttarakhand?from_rss=1 |archive-date=7 April 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* On 11 June 2018, a Mi-17 of the [[Bulgarian Air Force]] crashed at [[Plovdiv Airport]], Bulgaria, killing two on board.<ref name="dariknews-bulgarian-air-force" />
* On 27 February 2019, a Mi-17 of the Indian Air Force crashed in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing six on board and one civilian on the ground. Locals on the ground claim that they had heard a huge explosion and saw the helicopter break into two parts before crash.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/copter-crash-near-srinagar-kills-6-iaf-men-1-civilian/articleshow/68191100.cms|title=Copter crash near Srinagar killing 6 IAF men, 1 civilian|date=27 February 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=28 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428233329/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/copter-crash-near-srinagar-kills-6-iaf-men-1-civilian/articleshow/68191100.cms|archive-date=28 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Later investigation have shown that the helicopter was shot down as result of friendly fire when a [[SPYDER]] Indian air defense system fired a missile which hit Mi-17 helicopter, killing everyone aboard.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/five-iaf-officers-found-guilty-in-mi-17-v5-chopper-crash-in-srinagar-on-february/474571|title = Five IAF officers found guilty in Mi-17 V5 chopper crash in Srinagar on February 27}}</ref>
* On 13 May 2019, a [[People's Liberation Army]] Mi-171 transport belonging to the [[Tibet Military District]] crashed in [[Qinling]] in [[Shaanxi Province]], killing 6 crew.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.dwnews.com/china/news/2019-05-26/60135149.html|title=中共军队军机秦岭坠毁 6名军人全部死亡|date=26 May 2019|publisher=多维新闻网}}</ref>
* On 8 January 2020, an [[Afghan National Army]] Mi-17 crashed shortly after takeoff in Gardiz, Paktia province. It was later destroyed on the ground by Afghan Security forces.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lostarmour.info/aflosses/item.php?id=21951|title = Lostarmour ID: 21951}}</ref>
* On 11 February 2020, a [[Syrian Air Force]] Mi-17 utility helicopter was shot-down by Turkish-backed rebel forces using an American designed [[MANPADS]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uawire.org/russia-accuses-turkey-of-providing-american-made-weapons-for-militants-in-syria|title = UAWire - Russia accuses Turkey of providing American-made weapons for militants in Syria}}</ref> over [[Al-Nayrab]], killing everyone aboard.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://theaviationgeekclub.com/shocking-video-shows-the-moment-a-syaaf-mi-17-is-hit-by-missile-allegedly-fired-by-turkish-backed-militia-over-syria/ |title=Shocking video shows the moment a SyAAF Mi-17 Helicopter is hit by Missile (allegedly fired by Turkish Backed Militia) Over Syria |date=11 February 2020 |website=theaviationgeekclub.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/video/syrian-military-helicopter-shot-down-by-rebels-over-idlib-province-78580293902/|title=syrian-military-helicopter-shot-down-by-rebels-over-idlib-province|date=11 February 2020|publisher=NBC News}}</ref> A second Mi-17 of the [[Syrian Army]] was shot down in [[Idlib]] under similar circumstances, killing all crew, on 14 February 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://thedefensepost.com/2020/02/14/syria-helicopter-shot-down-aleppo/|title=syria-helicopter-shot-down-aleppo|date=14 February 2020|publisher=thedefensepost}}</ref>
* On 6 March 2020, a [[Myanmar Air Force]] Mi-17 Crashed shortly after take-off near Kaungkha Village, Kutkai Township.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lostarmour.info/aflosses/item.php?id=22515|title = Lostarmour ID: 22515}}</ref>
* On 6 June 2020, an [[Indonesian Army]] Mi-17 helicopter crashed in [[Kendal Regency]], killing 4 on board and 5 personnels survived.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|title=BERITA FOTO: Tragedi Helikopter TNI AD Jatuh dan Terbakar di Kendal, 4 Prajurit Gugur|url=https://regional.kompas.com/read/2020/06/07/08000011/berita-foto--tragedi-helikopter-tni-ad-jatuh-dan-terbakar-di-kendal-4|access-date=2020-06-07|website=KOMPAS.com|date=7 June 2020|language=id}}</ref>
* On 7 July 2020, a [[Peruvian Air Force]] Mi-17-1-V crashed in a river in the Amazonas. Seven occupants died in the crash, four crew members and three civilian passengers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/237726|title = Accident Mil Mi-17-1V 664, 07 Jul 2020}}</ref>
* On 13 October 2020, a pair of [[Afghan National Army Air Corps]] Mi-17s collided with one another in mid-air in the Nawa-i-Barakzayi district, Helmand province.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lostarmour.info/aflosses/item.php?id=26064|title = Lostarmour ID: 26064}}</ref> 9 were killed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/243843|title = Mid-air collision Accident Mil Mi-17 , 13 Oct 2020}}</ref>
* On 10 November 2020, an [[Afghan National Army Air Corps]] crashed upon take-off at Hisarak district, Nangarhar province.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/244795|title = Accident Mil Mi-17 , 10 Nov 2020}}</ref>
* On 18 March 2021, a Mi-17 helicopter of the Afghan Army was shot down by a local anti-taliban militia led by ethnic warlord Abdul Ghani Alipur<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1827391/world|title = Nine die as Afghan military chopper shot down in militia stronghold|date = 18 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/18/world/asia/afghanistan-helicopter-crash-militias.html|title = At Least 9 Dead in Afghan Helicopter Crash, After Clashes with Local Militia|newspaper = The New York Times|date = 18 March 2021|last1 = Gibbons-Neff|first1 = Thomas|last2 = Rahim|first2 = Najim}}</ref> in the [[Behsud, Maidan Wardak|Behsud]] district of [[Maidan Wardak Province|Maidan Wardak]]. Nine members of the Afghan security forces died in the incident.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Afghanistan: Nine killed in military helicopter crash|url=https://amp.dw.com/en/afghanistan-nine-killed-in-military-helicopter-crash/a-56909905|access-date=2021-03-18|website=amp.dw.com}}</ref> Two days later a video appeared, showing the helicopter being hit while increasing altitude just after unloading troops and cargo. A missile hits the helicopter, clipping the tail boom, with the helicopter spinning out of control and crashing. The missile was claimed to be a "laser-guided weapon".<ref>{{cite web|url= https://fighterjetsworld.com/latest-news/video-shocking-footage-shows-moment-afghan-mi-17-helicopter-being-shot-down/24851/|title=Video: Shocking Footage Shows Moment Afghan Mi-17 Helicopter Being Shot Down|work=Fighters Jet World|date=21 March 2021}}</ref>
*On June 24, 2021, a Kenyan military aircraft identified as the Mil Mi-17 crashed in Kajiado county and went up in flames.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Githaiga|first=Peterson|title=Developing Story: Military chopper crashes in Kajiado, goes up in flames|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001416537/military-chopper-crashes-in-kajiado-goes-up-in-flames|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Standard|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=am|first=Stephanie Wangari on 24 June 2021-10:22|title=KDF Plane Crashes & Bursts Into Flames [VIDEO]|url=http://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/65977-kdf-plane-crashes-bursts-flames|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Kenyans.co.ke|language=EN}}</ref>
*On August 25, 2021, a Mi-17 of the [[Mexican Navy]] crashed in [[Agua Blanca de Iturbide]]. Four people injured were reported.<ref>{{Cite web | title= Cuatro heridos en el accidente del helicóptero de Semar|url= https://www.jornada.com.mx/notas/2021/08/25/politica/investigara-armada-causas-del-accidente-de-helicoptero-en-hidalgo/|access-date=2021-08-25|website=La Jornada|language=es}}</ref>
* On 30 November 2021, a Mi-17 of [[State Border Service (Azerbaijan)|the State Border Service of Azerbaijan]] crashed in [[Khizi District]] causing the death of 14 military personnel and 2 injured.<ref>https://www.trtworld.com/asia/helicopter-crash-in-azerbaijan-kills-military-personnel-52166</ref>
* On 8 December 2021, an [[Indian Air Force]] Mi-17v5 carrying a total of 14 army personnel including 2 army officers and [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff]] General [[Bipin Rawat]], crashed near Coonoor, [[Tamil Nadu]] while flying towards [[Wellington, Tamil Nadu|Wellington]] from [[Sulur Air Force Station]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=India com News|title=Army Helicopter Crash Live Updates: Mi-17V5 With CDS Rawat on Board Crashes, Rescue Ops Underway|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/army-helicopter-crash-live-updates-mi-17v5-with-cds-rawat-on-board-crashes-rescue-ops-underway-5128904/|access-date=2021-12-08|website=www.india.com|language=en}}</ref> General [[Bipin Rawat]], his spouse, and 11 others died in the accident.<ref>{{Cite web|title=https://twitter.com/iaf_mcc/status/1468559350914453509|url=https://twitter.com/iaf_mcc/status/1468559350914453509|access-date=2021-12-08|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref>

==Specifications (Mil-171A2)==
[[File:Mi-171Sh helicopter used by Bangladesh Air Force (32).png|thumb| 400px| Mi-171Sh of [[Bangladesh Air Force]] armed with unguided rocket pods and [[Gun pod|gun pods]]]]
{{Aircraft specs
|ref= Russian Helicopters<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/en/helicopters/civil/mi-171a2/features.html |title=Features: Mi-171A2 |website= russianhelicopters.aero |access-date=4 August 2016}}</ref>
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*'''Blade section:'''[[NACA airfoil|NACA 23012]]<ref name="Selig">{{cite web |last1=Lednicer |first1=David |title=The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage |url=https://m-selig.ae.illinois.edu/ads/aircraft.html |website=m-selig.ae.illinois.edu |access-date=16 April 2019}}</ref>

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*Some variants such as Mi-8AMTSh and Mi-171Sh have disposable stores on six hardpoints, including rockets such as [[S-8 (rocket)|S-8]] and [[Gun pod|gun pods]] such as [[Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23|UPK-23-250]]. Some variants such as Mi-171SH-HV and Mi-171SH-VN can be armed with [[Anti-tank guided missile|anti-tank guided missiles]] such as [[9M120 Ataka|Ataka]] and [[Precision-guided munition|precision-guided munitions]] along with other armaments. Have one or two window-mounted [[Machine gun|machine guns]] such as the [[PK machine gun|PK]].
*Other: [[Drop tanks]] in hardpoints to increase the range.

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==See also==
{{Portal|Aviation}}
{{Aircontent
|see also=
*[[Utility helicopter]]
|related=
*[[Mil Mi-8]]
*[[Mil Mi-14]]
*[[Mil Mi-38]]
|similar aircraft=
*[[Aérospatiale SA 321 Super Frelon]]
*[[AgustaWestland AW101]]
*[[Eurocopter AS532 Cougar]]
*[[Eurocopter EC725]]
*[[Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma]]
*[[NHIndustries NH90]]
*[[Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk]]
|lists=
}}

==References==
=== Citations ===
{{reflist|30em}}

=== General sources ===
{{Aviation.ru}}
* {{Cite book |editor-last=Eden |editor-first=Paul |year=2004 |title=The Encyclopedia of Modern Military Aircraft |location=London |publisher=Amber Books |isbn=1-904687-84-9}}
* {{cite magazine |last=Hoyle |first=Craig |date=13–19 December 2011 |title=World Air Forces Directory |magazine=[[Flight International]] |volume=180 |issue=5321 |pages=26–52 |issn=0015-3710}}
* {{cite book |last=Jackson |first=Paul |year=2003 |title=Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2003–2004 |location=Coulsdon, UK |publisher=Jane's Information Group |isbn=0-7106-2537-5}}

==External links==
{{Commons|Mil Mi-17}}
*[http://milhelicopter.com/project/mil-171-e/ Mi-8 (171-E) page at milhelicopter.com]
*[http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/en/helicopters/military/mi-817.html Mi-8/17 page on russianhelicopters.aero]
*[http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=650 Mi-17 Medium Multipurpose helicopter on Air recognition site]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120329100629/http://www.helicomontagne.fr/QTVR/MILMI.html Inside Mil-Mi helicopter]
*[http://www.helicopter-database.net/mi8.php Mi-17 DataBase]
*[http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1306795/L/ Mi-171V Malaysia Fire Department – Bomba]

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Template:Officeholder table start

2021-12-08T13:31:51Z

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Template:Aviation accidents and incidents

2021-12-08T13:31:09Z

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Template:Aviation accidents and incidents in 2021

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* {{vad|align=left|Jan 9}}   [[Sriwijaya Air Flight 182]]
* {{vad|align=left|Jan 24}}   [[2021 Palmas FR plane crash|Palmas FR plane crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Feb 20}}   [[Longtail Aviation Flight 5504]]
* {{vad|align=left|Feb 20}}   [[United Airlines Flight 328]]
* {{vad|align=left|Mar 3}}   [[2021 South Sudan Supreme Airlines Let L-410UVP-E crash|South Sudan Supreme Airlines Let L-410UVP-E crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Mar 4}}   [[2021 Turkish Air Force Eurocopter AS532 Cougar crash|Turkish Air Force Eurocopter crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Mar 5}}   [[2021 Xumabee Game Ranch helicopter crash|Xumabee Game Ranch helicopter crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Mar 7}}   [[2021 Touques Airbus AS350B helicopter crash|Touques Airbus AS350B helicopter crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Mar 27}}   [[2021 Alaska Airbus AS350B3 helicopter crash|Alaska Airbus AS350B3 helicopter crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|May 12}}   [[2021 Centennial Airport mid-air collision|Colorado mid-air collision]]
* {{vad|align=left|May 21}}   [[2021 Nigerian Air Force Beechcraft King Air 350i crash|Nigerian Air Force Super King Air crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|May 23}}   [[Ryanair Flight 4978]]
* {{vad|align=left|May 29}}   [[2021 Percy Priest Lake Cessna Citation crash|Percy Priest Lake Cessna Citation crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Jun 19}}   [[2021 Kemerovo parachute Let L-410UVP-E crash|Kemerovo parachute Let L-410UVP-E crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Jul 2}}   [[Transair Flight 810]]
* {{vad|align=left|Jul 4}}   [[2021 Philippine Air Force C-130 crash|Philippine Air Force C-130 crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Jul 6}}   [[Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Air Flight 251 (2021)|Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Air Flight 251]]
* {{vad|align=left|Jul 16}}   [[Siberian Light Aviation Flight 42]]
* {{vad|align=left|Sep 9}}   [[Cape Air Flight 2072]]
* {{vad|align=left|Sep 12}}   [[Siberian Light Aviation Flight 51]]
* {{vad|align=left|Oct 3}}   [[2021 Milan airplane crash|Milan airplane crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Oct 10}}   [[2021 Menzelinsk parachute Let L-410UVP-E crash|Menzelinsk parachute Let L-410UVP-E crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Oct 19}}   [[2021 Houston MD-87 crash|Houston MD-87 crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Nov 3}}   [[Grodno Aviakompania Flight 1252]]
* {{vad|align=left|Nov 5}}   [[2021 Piedade de Caratinga Beechcraft King Air crash|Piedade de Caratinga Beechcraft King Air crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Nov 30}}   [[2021 Azerbaijani Mil Mi-17 crash|Azerbaijani Mil Mi-17 crash]]
* {{vad|align=left|Dec 8}}   [[2021 Indian Air Force Mi-17 crash|Indian Air Force Mi-17 crash]]
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