Amazon Prime Video India is taking a significant step towards celebrating the country’s cinematic heritage by adding NFDC – Cinemas of India as a new add-on subscription, now available for just INR 199 per year. With this latest addition, Prime Video continues to position itself as India’s most loved entertainment destination, offering its subscribers easy access to some of the most iconic and award-winning Indian films ever made.
The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) is known for producing and curating a treasure trove of critically acclaimed films by some of India’s finest filmmakers. With this collaboration, Prime Video users can now enjoy timeless classics from directors like Satyajit Ray, Shyam Benegal, Mira Nair, and Kalpana Lajmi, across multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, and Gujarati.
The new subscription unlocks access to a wide array of films that have shaped Indian cinema over decades. Highlights include:
- Mirch Masala (Hindi)
- Ghare Baire (Bengali)
- Salaam Bombay! (Hindi)
- Doghi (Marathi)
- Jameela (Tamil)
- Ganashatru (Bengali)
- Bangarwadi (Marathi)
- Parinamam (Malayalam)
- Rudaali (Hindi)
- Gandhi (Hindi)
- Marupakkam (Tamil)
- Percy (Gujarati)
- Stri (Telugu)
- Mammo (Hindi)
- Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (Hindi)
These films, many of which have earned prestigious accolades at national and international film festivals, will now be more accessible to Indian viewers across the country.
Some standout titles in the NFDC catalogue include:
- Gandhi (Hindi): Winner of multiple Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes
- Salaam Bombay! (Hindi): Winner of the Caméra d’Or and Audience Award at the Cannes Film Festival, and nominated for an Oscar
- Agantuk (Bengali): Satyajit Ray’s final film, which received the FIPRESCI Award at Venice and the National Film Award
- Qissa (Punjabi): Winner of the NETPAC Award at the Toronto International Film Festival
- Paar (Hindi): Winner of the UNESCO Award at Venice, and National Film Award for Best Hindi Film
Furthermore, the collection includes regional gems such as Bioscope (Malayalam), Tiladaanam (Telugu), and Kaliyachan (Malayalam), many of which have won State Awards and National Film Awards.
Gaurav Bhasin, Head of Marketplace (Add-on Subscriptions & Movie Rentals) at Prime Video, said, “NFDC has been the cornerstone of India’s finest cinema, nurturing path-breaking films for decades. We’re excited to announce NFDC – Cinemas of India as our newest add-on subscription, featuring an exclusively curated collection of cinematic masterpieces.”
He further added that the initiative helps Prime Video deliver culturally significant and linguistically diverse stories to its audience, reinforcing the platform’s commitment to being a one-stop destination for all entertainment needs.
Mr. Prakash Magdum, Managing Director of NFDC Ltd., said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Prime Video to make NFDC’s rich collection of movies accessible to a wider audience. With Prime Video’s massive reach across the country, we are confident that these timeless, thought-provoking stories will be enjoyed by new audiences and help take Indian cinema far and wide.”
This partnership not only revives classic Indian cinema for today’s generation but also ensures that the cultural and artistic legacy of India is celebrated and preserved. At just ₹199 a year, the NFDC – Cinemas of India add-on is a must-have for cinephiles and newcomers alike who want to explore the best of Indian storytelling.