Indian Films That Have Gained Remarkable Popularity Worldwide

Lagaan (2001)

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Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

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Dangal (2016)

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Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) & Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017)

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My Name Is Khan (2010)

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)

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3 Idiots (2009)

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Padmaavat (2018)

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