"Indian" had a significant impact on Indian cinema, as it marked a turning point in Sunny Deol's career. The movie cemented his status as a leading action hero of Bollywood and earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actor. The film's success also paved the way for future Bollywood films on patriotic themes, such as "Lagaan" (2001) and "Jodhaa Akbar" (2008).
