Longest Indian Films: Where’s Animal and Lagaan?

The Indian cinema has generally produced some of the final films in global cinema. In accordance with this several act, driven films have historically come with long timelines. So now let us have a look at the longest Indian films with the highest run time.

1- Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869–1948 which is 330 minutes. A documentary biography tracing the life of Mahatma Gandhi from birth to his assassination. It uses archival photos, footage and narration to show his search for truth, non-violence and struggle for India’s freedom.

2 Gangs of Wasseypur. 319 minutes. A gritty crime saga covering three generations of gang wars in Wasseypur / Dhanbad region. It shows power struggles, revenge, betrayal and the brutal world of coal-mafia politics across decades.

3. Tamas. 298 minutes. A hard-hitting drama about the horrors and human tragedy during the Partition of India in 1947. It shows communal violence, fear, displacement and heartbreak faced by ordinary people caught in chaos.

4. LOC: Kargil. 255 minutes. A war drama based on the 1999 Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan. It portrays battles, real-life events and multiple soldier stories with a large ensemble cast, aiming for realism and patriotic impact

5. Naam Joker. 248 minutes. An autobiographical emotional drama about a circus clown who makes people laugh at the cost of his own sorrow. Through three life-chapters the film explores love, sacrifice and loneliness. Initially a flop, it later gained cult status.

6. Sangam. 238 minutes. A romantic love-triangle drama with friendship, love and sacrifice at its core. Two childhood friends both fall for the same woman. The film explores loyalty, betrayal and tragic choices and remains a classic love story of its era.

7 Lagaan. 233 minutes. A sports period drama set in British colonial India where villagers challenge British officers to a cricket match to escape oppressive taxes. It mixes patriotism, sports, social justice and drama earning acclaim and massive popularity.

8. Animal. 201 minutes. A modern big-budget action drama combining intense emotions, conflict, relationships and high drama. It’s among recent Indian films with long runtime and caters to audiences who enjoy larger-than-life storytelling.

9. Mughal-e-Azam. 197 minutes. A grand historical romance about forbidden love between a Mughal prince and a court dancer, with court politics, family honour, music and tragedy. Lavish sets, powerful emotions and timeless songs make it a landmark in Indian cinema.

10. Saudagar. 193 minutes. A dramatic tale of relationships, love and conflict, known for its storytelling and emotional tapestry though not as grand or remembered as some epics