30 Apr 2010

The top 100 Indian movies on IMDB

Since IMDB distributes most of its data in plain text, I decided to use it to compose a list of the top voted 100 Indian films (with at least 500 votes).

#	Movie (Year)	Votes	Rating
1	Pushpak (1988)	989	8.6
2	Anand (1971)	1451	8.5
3	Gol Maal (1979)	1207	8.5
4	Chupke Chupke (1975)	790	8.4
5	Masoom (1983)	630	8.4
6	Swades: We, the People (2004)	5779	8.4
7	A Wednesday (2008)	3838	8.3
8	Andaz Apna Apna (1994)	4384	8.3
9	Charulata (1964)	772	8.3
10	Hera Pheri (2000)	2721	8.3
11	Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983)	1561	8.3
12	Khosla Ka Ghosla! (2006)	2252	8.3
13	Nayakan (1987)	2212	8.3
14	Dil Chahta Hai (2001)	6846	8.2
15	Gandhi (1982)	49188	8.2
16	Guide (1965)	633	8.2
17	Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)	2207	8.2
18	LSD: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha (2010)	821	8.2
19	Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003)	4092	8.2
20	Satya (1998)	1817	8.2
21	3 Deewarein (3 Walls) (2003)	583	8.1
22	Anbe Sivam (2003)	1397	8.1
23	Black Friday (2004)	1860	8.1
24	Bommarillu (2006)	943	8.1
25	Company (2002)	2296	8.1
26	Dev.D (2009)	4343	8.1
27	Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003)	1154	8.1
28	Iqbal (2005)	1389	8.1
29	Jalsaghar (1958)	940	8.1
30	Manichithrathazhu (1993)	529	8.1
31	Pithamagan (2003)	550	8.1
32	Rang De Basanti (2006)	11728	8.1
33	Taare Zameen Par (2007)	10206	8.1
34	3 Idiots (2009)	8842	8.0
35	Ab Tak Chhappan (2004)	777	8.0
36	Black (2005)	5297	8.0
37	Dasvidaniya (2008)	1355	8.0
38	Dor (2006)	1104	8.0
39	Johnny Gaddaar (2007)	1844	8.0
40	Kaakha..Kaakha: The Police (2003)	672	8.0
41	Maqbool (2003)	1048	8.0
42	Mughal-E-Azam (1960)	982	8.0
43	Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008)	1040	8.0
44	Pyaasa (1957)	745	8.0
45	Salaam Bombay! (1988)	3160	8.0
46	Thalapathi (1991)	644	8.0
47	Vaastav: The Reality (1999)	650	8.0
48	Awaara (1951)	717	7.9
49	Manorama Six Feet Under (2007)	979	7.9
50	Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002)	1136	7.9
51	Omkara (2006)	2802	7.9
52	Pather Panchali (1955)	4863	7.9
53	Rock On!! (2008)	3169	7.9
54	Roja (1992)	1130	7.9
55	Sarfarosh (1999)	2135	7.9
56	Socha Na Tha (2005)	826	7.9
57	The Fall (2006)	25273	7.9
58	The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)	1525	7.9
59	Abhimaan (1973)	506	7.8
60	Aparajito (1956)	2586	7.8
61	Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)	5887	7.8
62	Ishqiya (2010)	1035	7.8
63	Jab We Met (2007)	2866	7.8
64	Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)	1152	7.8
65	Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008)	1802	7.8
66	Parinda (1989)	635	7.8
67	Apur Sansar (1959)	2712	7.7
68	Bumbai (1995)	1537	7.7
69	Deewaar (1975)	1149	7.7
70	Gandhi, My Father (2007)	589	7.7
71	Gangaajal (2003)	570	7.7
72	Gulaal (2009)	1461	7.7
73	Gunda (1998)	2026	7.7
74	Haasil (2003)	513	7.7
75	Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993)	744	7.7
76	Iruvar (1997)	618	7.7
77	Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008)	3167	7.7
78	Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993)	1136	7.7
79	Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)	5004	7.7
80	Kaminey (2009)	3133	7.7
81	Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)	5105	7.7
82	Lakshya (2004)	2658	7.7
83	Magadheera (2009)	665	7.7
84	Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)	1122	7.7
85	Aamir (2008)	1460	7.6
86	Agneepath (1990)	705	7.6
87	Anniyan (2005)	1221	7.6
88	Apaharan (2005)	564	7.6
89	Bheja Fry (2007)	1254	7.6
90	Border (1997)	801	7.6
91	Don (1978)	1346	7.6
92	Earth (1998)	2867	7.6
93	Ek Hasina Thi (2004)	1634	7.6
94	Hey Ram (2000)	2080	7.6
95	Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)	847	7.6
96	Page 3 (2005)	904	7.6
97	Parineeta (2005)	1707	7.6
98	Pokiri (2006)	686	7.6
99	Rangeela (1995)	1491	7.6
100	Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009)	1291	7.6

And since you’re probably curious, here are the bottom 5.

#	Movie (Year)	Votes	Rating
5	Cash (2007)	642	3.6
4	Drona (2008)	621	3.1
3	Mela (2000)	632	3.1
2	Love Story 2050 (2008)	742	2.7
1	Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007)	1971	1.6