TOP 10 LONGEST DURATION HINDI MOVIES IN BOLLYWOOD
The longest films in movie history have come from Bollywood, the biggest film industry in the world. These films are renowned for their complex storylines, thrilling action scenes, and jaw-dropping special effects that enthral viewers for extended periods of time.
From shortest to longest, these are the top ten Bollywood Hindi films with the longest running times:
1. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (208 minutes):
Karan Johar’s romance drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna was released in 2006. In the lead roles of the film are Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukherji, and Shah Rukh Khan. The film centres on two couples whose friendship, marriage, and betrayal have entwined their lives. Despite receiving conflicting reviews from viewers, the film was a box office hit.
2. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (174 minutes):
Sooraj Barjatya is the director of the 2015 family drama film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor, and Neil Nitin Mukesh play the main characters in the film. In this film the royal family at the centre of the film battles to keep things peaceful and cohesive. At the box office, the film was a huge hit, making over 400 crores in revenue globally.
3. Dhoom 3 (172 minutes):
The 2013 action-thriller Dhoom 3 was helmed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. In the lead roles of the film are Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bachchan, and Uday Chopra. The main character of the film is a circus owner who wants to exact revenge on a wealthy bank owner for killing his father. Despite getting mixed reviews, the film did well at the box office.
4. Jodhaa Akbar (213 minutes):
Ashutosh Gowariker directed the 2008 historical drama Jodhaa Akbar. Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan play the key characters in the film. The film centres on the love story of Rajput princess Jodhaa and Mughal emperor Akbar. The film was a commercial and critical triumph, taking home multiple accolades and making over $1 billion in revenue globally.
5. Padmaavat (164 minutes):
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s historical drama Padmaavat was released in 2018. Shahid Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, and Deepika Padukone play the main characters in the film. The mythology of Rani Padmavati, the queen of Chittorgarh Fort, serves as the basis for the film. Before its premiere, the film was the subject of numerous disputes and demonstrations, but it was a box office hit.
6. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (210 minutes):
Karan Johar directed the 2001 family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. In the film, the lead actors are Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, Kajol, and Shah Rukh Khan. The affluent family at the centre of the film strives to stay together. With over one billion dollars in box office receipts worldwide, the film was a commercial triumph.
7. Jab Tak Hai Jaan (176 minutes):
Yash Chopra directed the love drama Jab Tak Hai Jaan in 2012. In the film, the lead actors are Anushka Sharma, Katrina Kaif, and Shah Rukh Khan. An army officer who falls in love with a journalist is the main character of the film. Despite getting mixed reviews, the film did well at the box office.
8. Lagaan (224 minutes):
Ashutosh Gowariker directed the 2001 historical sports drama Lagaan. In the film, Rachel Shelley, Gracy Singh, and Aamir Khan play the key parts. In order to save their land, a group of villagers in the 19th-century film confront the British Raj authorities. The film was a critical and financial hit, taking home multiple accolades and making history as the third Indian film to receive an Academy Award nomination.
9. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (171 minutes):
S. S. Rajamouli is the director of the 2017 epic historical fiction action movie Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. In the lead roles of the film are Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, and Tamannaah. The conflict for Mahishmati’s empire is at the centre of this sequel to Baahubali: The Beginning. With over 1.5 billion dollars in box office receipts worldwide, the film was a commercial triumph.
10. Mera Naam Joker (244 minutes):
Raj Kapoor directed the drama Mera Naam Joker in 1970. Padmini, Rishi Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, and Simi Garewal play the key parts in the film. The film tells the story of a comedian who suffers in life and falls in love with a dancer. Despite being a box office bomb, the film has developed a cult following and is regarded as a classic in Indian cinema.
Conclusion:
To sum up, Bollywood has made some of the longest films in history, which reflects the love of narrative and fantastical characters in the industry. These films have captured the attention of viewers for many years and will do so in the future.
