Film World Events of 1986
- Anil Biswas wins "Sangeet Natak Akademi Award".

Anil Biswas
- Much of the gossip revolves around the relationship between Mithun Chakrabarty and the actress Sridevi.
- Juhi Chawla makes her screen debut in the film "Sultanat".

Juhi Chawla
- "Ram Teri Ganga Maili" wins Filmfare Award for "Best Picture".
- Ravindra Jain wins Filmfare award for "Best Music Director" for his work in "Ram Teri Ganga Maili".
- Kishore Kumar wins the Filmfare Award for "Best Male Playback" for the song Saagar Kinare from "Saagar".

Kishore Kumar
- Anuradha Paudwal wins the Filmfare Award for "Best Female Playback" for the song Mere Man Bajo Mridang from "Utsav".
- V. Shantaram (actor/director/producer) is the recipient of the "Dadasaheb Phalke Award" for lifetime achievement.
- Smita Patil dies of complications during childbirth at the age of 31. She was an actress in both mainstream and art films, as well as an outspoken social activist and feminist.

Smita Patil
- Kamal Haasan wins the "Filmfare Best Actor Award" for his performance of Raja in "Saagar"
- Dimple Kapadia wins the "Filmfare Best Actress Award" for her performance of Mona D'Silva in "Saagar"

Dimple Kapadia
A Few Notable Films of 1986
Top 10 Hindi Films
- Karma
- Naam
- Nagina
- Jaanbaaz
- Aakhree Raasta
- Ilzaam
- Love 86
- Locket
- Chameli Ki Shaadi
- Begaana
Other Films
- Allah Rakha (Hindi)
- Amman Kovil Kizhakale (Tamil)
- Ankush (Hindi)
- Dahleez (Hindi)
- Deshadanakili Karayarilla (Malayalam)
- Dhim Tharikita Thom (Malayalam)
- Hello My Dear Wrong Number (Malayalam)
- Jeeva (Hindi)
- Ladies Tailor (Telugu)
- Love Story (Malayalam)
- Meri Kahani (Hindi)
- Naam (Hindi)
- Nakakshathangal (Malayalam)
- Nimishangal (Malayalam)
- Ninnistham Ennishtam (Malayalam)
- Panjaagni (Malayalam)
- Poomukhappadyyil Ninneum Kaathu (Malayalam)
- Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (Malayalam)
- Rajavinte Makan (Malayalam)
- Rakkuyilin Raagasadassil (Malayalam)
- Shamichu Ennoru Vakku (Malayalam)
- Snehamullasimham (Malayalam)
- Sukhamo Devi (Malayalam)
- Thalavattom (Malayalam)
- Udhayam Padinjaru (Malayalam)
- Vaartha (Malayalam)
- Yuvajanotsavam (Malayalam)
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