Updated on: 23 November, 2023 03:35 PM IST |Shreyas Pande
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga recently announced the runtime of Animal. It is one of the longest Indian films of recent times. Here are 7 films of the 2000s that had the longest runtime.
1) LOC: Kargil (4 hr 15 min)
With an ensemble cast of Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan and many others, LOC: Kargil is also one of the longest films in Indian Cinema History.
2) Lagaan (3 hr 44 minutes)
Every minute of Lagaan is worth it. The film got India an Oscar nomination, didn't fail to impress even with its mammoth length which was its advantage.Also read: Aamir Khan: As The Actor Turns 57, Lets Look At His Journey From The 90s Till Now
3) Salaam-e-Ishq (3 hr 36 min)
A film that boasted of an epic scale with actors like Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Govinda and John Abraham told a timeless tale of love with multiple characters.
4) Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (3 hr 35 mins)
A Karan Johar film that reflected modern relationships that are filled with complexities took things slowly with its runtime.
5) Jodha Akbar (3 hr 34 min)
Three Ashutosh Gowariker films in the list and all of them absolutely beautiful pieces of art. Talk about owning up the long runtime.Also see: Snapped: Karan Johar and Ashutosh Gowariker at talent app launch
6) Swades (3 hr 30 min)
Swades was 3 hrs 30 minutes of absolute class and meaninful cinema. Its scale is unmatchable.
