Motilal
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Motilal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 48 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Motilal's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Motilal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dhoon, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Motilal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Motilal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Motilal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Chhoti Chhoti Baatein | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Waqt | Public Prosecutor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Leader | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ji Chahta Hai | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke | Prosecutor Ali Khan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Test | Haradhan / Sir Jagdish Chandra Roy | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Zameen Ke Tare | Dhannu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Anari | Seth. Ramnath Sohanlal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Paigham | Seth Sewakram | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Do Mastane | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ab Dilli Dur Nahin | Hariram | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Stay Awake | Singing Drunk | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bond | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Restless | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Devdas | Chunni Babu | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Mastana | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Dhoon | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Ek Do Teen | Motilal | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Mr. Sampat | Mr. Sampat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Hanste Ansu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Hamari Beti | Husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Ek Thi Larki | Ranjit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Parivartan | Suresh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Phoolwari | Rajiv | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Moorti | Shree Babu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pehli Nazar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Bisvi Sadi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dost | Dr. Mohan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Raunaq | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Prarthana | Kedar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Pratiggya | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Taqdeer | Babu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Armaan | Kanwal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Shadi | Bihari | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Pardesi | Premnath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Divali | D. Kailas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Untouchable | Ramu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Holi | Chand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | As You Please | Sumant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | We Three | Moti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | 300 Days and After | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Nightingale | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Jagirdar | Ramesh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Manmohan | Ashok | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Two Rogues | Dr. Mohanlal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lagna Bandhan | Indrajit / Prince Shatrajit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dr. Madhurika | Narendra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Lure of the City | - | Flop | Similar → |
Motilal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Motilal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Motilal is "Dhoon" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Motilal acted in?
Motilal has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Motilal?
Other notable films include "Anari", "Waqt", and "Ek Do Teen".