First Indian Film – Raja Harishchandra

The first Indian film is Raja Harishchandra, a silent movie made in 1913 that was directed by Dadasaheb Phalke. It is said to be the first feature-length full-length film in Indian cinema.
The first full-length Indian feature film is generally regarded to be Raja Harishchandra.

Key Points:

• Title: Raja Harishchandra (राजा हरिश्चंद्र)
• Year of release: 1913
• Director and Producer: Dadasaheb Phalke
• Language: Silent film with Marathi, Hindi, and English intertitles.
• Story: based on the legend of King Harishchandra, known for having been truthful and honest in Hindu mythology;
• Release Date: It was released in theatres at the Olympia Theatre, Bombay on April 21, 1913 and had a theatrical release on May 3, 1913, at the Coronation Cinematograph and Variety Hall, Girgaon
• Significance: It was a commercial success and regarded as a landmark film that played an important role in founding the Indian Film Industry.