Mirch Masala
1987 2h 1m movie Film India

Mirch Masala

मिर्च मसाला

Mirch Masala sits in the top 1% of India films on this catalog — ranked #24 of 1,983 by TMDB audience score.

Synopsis

मिर्च मसाला

A woman decides to fight against her powerful oppressor. When the guard of a chilli factory helps her, the women and the teacher of the village join them to openly defy the prevailing repression.

The 1986–1988 India Window

29 India films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Mirch Masala sits at position #2.

  1. Ramayan
    #1

    Ramayan

    ★ 8.7 · 1987

  2. Mirch Masala

    #2

    Mirch Masala

    ★ 8.1 · 1987

  3. Ek Ruka Hua Faisla
    #3

    Ek Ruka Hua Faisla

    ★ 8.0 · 1986

  4. Chithram
    #4

    Chithram

    ★ 7.9 · 1988

  5. Nadodikkattu
    #5

    Nadodikkattu

    ★ 7.8 · 1987

  6. Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu
    #6

    Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu

    ★ 7.8 · 1988

  7. Thalavattam
    #7

    Thalavattam

    ★ 7.8 · 1986

  8. Thoovanathumbikal
    #8

    Thoovanathumbikal

    ★ 7.7 · 1987

Other Titles From National Film Development Corporation of India

The 1980s India Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Mirch Masala premiered. 74 total titles in this decade from India.

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Reception Benchmarks

8.1
TMDB Rating
15
Audience Reviews
Outstanding
Critical Tier

Ranked #24 of 1,983 India films indexed here (99th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Rating is +1.7 points above the India average of 6.4/10.

Among India Drama productions specifically: #18 of 1,132 (top 2%).

Production Details

Primary Country India
All Production Countries India, United Kingdom
Original Language Hindi
Production Companies National Film Development Corporation of India
Runtime 2h 1m
Release Date February 18, 1987
IMDb tt0089599

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