Films in India are the country’s biggest source of entertainment. The industry produces the maximum number of films in the world, in a given year. Despite the proliferation of cable TV, films have managed to survive competition and the industry churns out blockbusters year after year.

The most popular variety are made in Mumbai, in the national language - Hindi; and find their way to the masses even in the remotest parts of the country. Hollywood films are also popular among the urban Indians and some dubbed versions do get screened in the interiors. VCDs, cassettes and LD versions of films are available in most cities, though piracy is prevalent.