The name of the first film made in India is "Raja Harishchandra". It is a silent film directed and produced by Dadasaheb Phalke, and it is often considered the first full-length Indian feature film. The film premiered at the Olympia Theatre, Bombay, on April 21, 1913, and had its theatrical release on May 3, 1913, at the Coronation Cinematograph and Variety Hall, Girgaon. The movie is based on the legend of Harishchandra, with Dattatraya Damodar Dabke playing the titular role. The film was a commercial success and laid the foundation for the film industry in the country.