Hindi version of the film grossed , as reported by Box Office India, making it one of the year's ten highest-grossing Hindi films. Critical reception Ananda Vikatan, in a review dated 19 March 1995, rated the film 53 out of 100. Anand Kannan, writing for Planet Bollywood, said, "I wouldn't call this the best of Mani Ratnam [...] But good acting, a socially conscious theme and a quick pace make the movie well worth watching." In 1996, American critic James Berardinelli rated the film 3.5 out of 4 and said, "Largely because of their limited North American appeal and dubious quality, Indian movies are routinely ignored by distributors [...] Occasionally, however, a worthwhile picture causes enough people to take notice that it becomes a favorite on the international film festival circuit. One such movie is Bombay, the fourteenth feature from celebrated director Mani Rathnam." He concluded, "Director Rathnam has shown great courage in making this picture (bombs were thrown at his house after it opened in India), which speaks with a voice that many will not wish to hear. Bombay recalls how forceful a motion picture can be." R. P. R. of Kalki'' wrote that with far cry from average cinema, this film raises a thousand questions about social morality, not just Mani Ratnam; It has given every Indian a chance to be proud. Accolades Bibliography Notes References External links 1990s Tamil-language films 1995 films 1995 romantic drama films Best Film on National Integration National Film Award winners Fictional portrayals of the Maharashtra Police Films about religious violence in India Films directed by Mani Ratnam Films scored by A. R. Rahman Films set in 1992 Films set in 1993 Films set in Mumbai Films shot in Kannur Films shot in Kerala Films shot in Madurai Films shot in Mumbai Films whose editor won the Best Film Editing National Award Indian interfaith romance films Indian romantic drama films