Bollywood has always considered Remakes as a safe bet and films adapted from the South Indian film industry have mostly hit the bullseye. Almost 424 Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil & Kannada language films have been officially adapted (or inspired by) into Hindi films until the release of Drishyam 2.
Jeetendra has acted in 70 remakes; Anil Kapoor in 27; Govinda in 26; Rajesh Khanna & Mithun in 23 while Sridevi has done 30 remakes, some of which are adapted from her original films. Jaya Prada has acted in 27 remakes and Rekha has done 21. Director Priyadarshan has remade 21 of his own films, mostly in the comedy genre.
Almost 182 Tamil films and 164 Telugu films have been remade in Hindi while 68 Malayalam films were copied. At least 10 Kannada films have been adapted into Hindi films till now.
I am sharing a list of 424 films which have been adapted by Bollywood till now.
DRISHYAM 2 (2022) – DRISHYAM 2 (2021 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a sequel to Drishyam which carries the story into its next phase. This series has been one of the best crime thrillers in recent times.
VIKRAM VEDHA (2022) – VIKRAM VEDHA (2017 – TAMIL)
This neo-noir thriller is a remake of Pushkar-Gayatri’s own film inspired by Baital Pachisi folktale.
MILI (2022) – HELEN (2019 – MALAYALAM)
Mili is a 2022 survival thriller film directed by Mathukutty Xavier and is a remake of his own 2019 Malayalam – language film Helen. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor, Sunny Kaushal & Manoj Pahwa.
CUTTPUTLI (2022) – RATSASAN (2018 – TAMIL)
Cuttputlli is a 2022 psychological crime thriller which is a remake of the 2018 Tamil film Ratsasan. It has Akshay Kumar & Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles.
KABIR SINGH (2019) – ARJUN REDDY (2017 – TELUGU)
Kabir Singh is Shahid Kapoor’s highest-grossing solo-lead released film. He plays the titular role of a surgeon who spirals into self-destruction when his girlfriend, Preeti, played by Kiara Advani, marries someone else. It’s a remake of the Telugu Super-Hit film Arjun Reddy.
HIT: The First Case (2022) – HIT (2020 – TELUGU)
Hit: The First Case is a suspense thriller starring Rajkumar Rao & Sanya Malhotra which is a remake of the 2020 Telugu film of the same name. The film is set to be followed by a standalone sequel titled HIT: The Second case.
JERSEY (2022) – JERSEY (2019 – TELUGU)
Jersey is a 2022 sports drama film about a cricketer who quits cricket and decides to revive his career to prove his ability to his son. It’s a remake of the 2019 Telugu film of the same title.
BACHCHAN PANDEY (2022) – JIGARTHANDA (2014 – TAMIL)
Bachchan Pandey starring Akshay Kumar & Kriti Sanon is an official remake of the Tamil Film Jigarthanda which itself was inspired by the 2006 South Korean Thriller A Dirty Carnival.
TADAP (2021) – RX 100 (2018 – TELUGU)
A remake of the Telugu romantic drama RX 100, Tadap marks the debut of Ahan Shetty.
SIMMBA (2018) – TEMPER (2015 – TELUGU)
Simmba is the third instalment of Rohit Shetty’s Cop universe film franchise starring Ranveer Singh & Sara Ali Khan which is a remake of Telugu film Temper.
GOODLUCK JERRY (2022) – KOLAMAAVU KOKILA (2018 – TAMIL)
Good Luck Jerry is a dark comedy film starring Janhvi Kapoor as the titular lead which is a remake of the Tamil film Kolamaavu Kokila.
FORENSIC (2022) – FORENSIC (2020 – MALAYALAM)
Remake of the Malayalam psychological thriller Forensic, this one stars Vikrant Massey & Radhika Apte.
DYBBUK (2021) – EZRA(2017 – MALAYALAM)
This supernatural horror film starring Emraan Hashmi is a remake of the Malayalam Film Ezra.
VELLE (2021) – BROCHEVAREVARURA (2019 – TELUGU)
Velle is a crime comedy film starring Karan Deol & Mouni Roy which is a remake of the Telugu film Brochevarevarura.
DURGAMATI (2020) – BHAAGAMATHIE (2018 – TELUGU)
Bhumi Pednekar stars in this horror film which is a remake of the Telugu-Tamil bilingual film Bhaagmathie.
TEVAR (2015) – OKKADU (2003 – TELUGU)
Tevar is an official remake of the Blockbuster Telugu film Okkadu starring Arjun Kapoor & Sonakshi Sinha. Okkadu led Mahesh Babu into instant stardom and was also remade in 5 other languages.
OK JANU (2017) – O KADHAL KANMANI (2015 – TAMIL)
Ok Jaanu is a remake of Mani Ratnam’s much acclaimed Tamil film O Kadhal Kanmani starring Aditya Roy Kapoor & Shraddha Kapoor.
TRAFFIC (2016) – TRAFFIC (2011 – MALAYALAM)
Traffic is a road thriller film remade from the Malayalam Cult film of the same name which is regarded as one of the defining movies of the Malayalam New Wave for its hyperlink format. Traffic is inspired from an actual event that happened in Chennai.
IT’S MY LIFE (2020) – BOMMARILLU (2006 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Bommarillu with Genelia D’Souza reprising her role. The film production began in 2007 but had a delayed release in 2020.
LAXMMI (2020) – KANCHANA (2011 – TAMIL)
Laxmmi is the first big-budget Bollywood film to release on a streaming platform and was not released theatrically in India. This horror comedy starring Akshay Kumar & Kiara Advani is a remake of the Tamil film Kanchana which has been remade several times.
MALAAL (2019) – 7G RAINBOW COLONY (2004 – TAMIL)
This romantic drama produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali & starring debutants Sharmin Segal & Meezan Jafri is a remake of the critically acclaimed Tamil-Telugu bilingual film 7G Rainbow Colony.
LOVEYATRI (2018) – DEVADASU (2006 – TELUGU)
This romantic comedy produced by Salman Khan is inspired by the Telugu film Devadasu. It stars newcomers Aayush Sharma & Warina Hussain in the lead roles.
PRASSTHANAM (2019) – PRASSTHANAM (2010 – TELUGU)
This political drama starring Sanjay Dutt & Manisha Koirala is a remake of the Telugu film of the same name which is also considered one of the “25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade”.
DRISHYAM (2015) – DHRISHYAM (2013 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the hugely popular & critically acclaimed Malayalam film of the same name. Drishyam has been remade into seven languages and is also the First Indian Film to be remade in Mainland China (Sheep Without a Shepherd) & Indonesia. It is also the second Indian film after Deewar to be remade in three foreign languages. It is Mohanlal’s second film to be remade in at least six languages after Kireedam making him the first actor to achieve this feat twice.
BAAGHI (2016) – VARSHAM (2004 – TELUGU)
This action thriller starring Tiger Shroff & Shraddha Kapoor is a remake of the Telugu film Varsham (Prabhas & Trisha) with a climax inspired by the 2011 Indonesian film The Raid: Redemption.
BAAGHI 2 (2018) – KSHANAM (2016 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu Blockbuster film Kshanam.
BAAGHI 3 (2020) – VETTAI (2012 – TAMIL)
Baaghi 3 is based on the Tamil film Vettai.
MAIN TERA HERO (2014) – KANDIREEGA (2011 – TELUGU)
Directed by David Dhawan this romantic comedy film starring Varun Dhawan, Nargis Fakhri & I’leana D’Cruz is a remake of the Telugu Blockbuster Kandireega.
AKIRA (2016) – MOUNA GURU (2011 – TAMIL)
Akira is an action thriller starring Sonakshi Sinha & Anurag Kashyap which is a remake of the Tamil sleeper hit film Mouna Guru.
GABBAR IS BACK (2015) – RAMANAA (2002 – TAMIL)
Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali starring Akshay Kumar & Shruti Hassan, it’s an official remake of the Superhit Tamil film Ramanaa.
HEROPANTI (2014) – PARUGU (2008 – TELUGU)
Tiger Shroff & Kriti Sanon made their debut in this remake of the Hit Telugu film Parugu.
JAI HO (2014) – STALIN (2006 – TELUGU)
Jai Ho was a remake of the Telugu Film Stalin starring Chiranjeevi & Trisha.
HUNGAMA 2 (2001) – MINNARAM (1994 – MALAYALAM)
Hungama 2 is the spiritual sequel of Priyadarshan’s own film Hungama loosely based on his own Malayalam films Minnaram & Vandanam.
HOLIDAY: A SOLDIER IN NEVER OFF DUTY (2014) – THUPPAKKI (2012 – TAMIL)
This action thriller directed by A.R. Murgadoss starring Akshay Kumar & Sonakshi Sinha is an official remake of his own Tamil Superhit film Thuppakki (Vijay & Kajal Aggarwal)
GUNS OF BANARAS (2020) – POLLADHAVAN (2007 – TAMIL)
Guns of Banaras is a remake of the Tamil Blockbuster action thriller film Polladhavan (Dhanush) which was remade in a number of languages after popularising the Bajaj Pulsar Bike among the Youth.
MITRON (2018) – PELLI CHOOPLULU (2016 – TELUGU)
Mitron is an official remake of the critically acclaimed National Award winning Telugu romantic comedy film Peli Choopulu (Vijay Deverakonda & Ritu Varma).
BADLAPUR BOYS (2014) – VENNILA KABADI KUZHU (2009 – TAMIL)
This sports drama film is a remake of the Tamil hit film Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu.
NANU KI JAAANU (2018) – PISAASU (2014 – TAMIL)
This horror comedy film is the remake of the Tamil film Pisaasu.
ROWDY RATHORE (2012) – VIKRAMARKUDU (2007 – TELUGU)
Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali & directed by Prabhu Deva, Rowdy Rathore is a remake of the Telugu action film Vikramarkudu (directed by S.S. Rajamouli) which was also remade in many other languages.
PIZZA (2014) – PIZZA (2012 – TAMIL)
Pizza is a horror film & a remake of the Tamil film of the same name starring Vijay Sethupati. It was the first Tamil film to feature 7.1 surround sound & was a major commercial success.
RANGREZZ (2013) – NAADODIGAL (2009 – TAMIL)
It’s an official remake of the Tamil Film Naadodigal.
KAMAL DHAMAL MALAMAL (2012) – MARYKKUNDORU KUNJAADU (2010 – MALAYALAM)
Directed by Priyadarshan, it is adapted from Malayalam film Marykkundoru Kunjaadu and is a reboot of the comedy film Malamaal Weekly.
RANGEELA RAJA (2019) – NETRIKAN (1981 – TAMIL)
Rangeela Raja starring Govinda is a remake of Tamil film Netrikkan which has Rajnikanth in a double role.
MUJHSE FRAAANDSHIP KAROGE (2011) – ANANDAM (2001 – TELUGU)
It is loosely inspired from the sensational Telugu Hit film Anandam.
RAMAIYA VASTAVAIYAA (2013) – NUVVOSTANANTE NENODDANTANAA (2005 – TELUGU)
This film is a remake of Prabhudeva’s directorial debut film Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana which has the distinction of receiving most Filmfare Awards by any South Indian Film. It was made in nine other languages – the highest for any Indian Film.
SINGHAM (2011) – SINGAM (2010 – TAMIL)
The first film of Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe & an instant Blockbuster, it’s a remake of the Tamil superhit film of the same title.
FORCE (2011) – KAAKHA KAAKHA (2003 – TAMIL)
Force is an action thriller which is a remake of the Blockbuster Tamil film Kaakha Kaakha starring Suriya & Jyothika. It has been remade in several languages.
LAFANGEY PARINDEY (2010) – THULLADHA MANAMUM THULLUM (1999 – TAMIL)
It is inspired from the Hit Tamil film Thulladha Manamum Thullum.
READY (2011) – READY (2008 – TELUGU)
Salman Khan’s Ready is the official remake of the Blockbuster Telugu film of the same name.
POLICEGIRI (2013) – SAAMY (2003 – TAMIL)
It is based on the Blockbuster Tamil action film Saamy (Vikram) which has been remade in various languages.
BOSS (2013) – POKKIRI RAJA (2010 – MALAYALAM)
Boss is an action comedy film which is a remake of the Superhit Malayalam Film Pokkiri Raja (Mammootty).
DEEWANA MAIN DEEWANA (2013) – PRIYAMUDAN (1998 – TAMIL)
Delayed for 10 years, this film is a remake of Tamil Film Priyamudan.
SON OF SARDAAR (2012) – MARYADA RAMANNA (2010 – TELUGU)
Son of Sardaar is a remake of Telugu Film Maryada Ramanna directed by S.S. Rajamouli which is also remade in several other languages.
AJAB PREM KI GHAZAB KAHANI (2009) – SOGGADU (2005 – TELUGU)
It is a remake of the critically & technically acclaimed Telugu film Soggadu.
ANJANA ANJANI (2010) – ITLU SRAVANI SUBRAMANYAM (2001 – TAMIL)
This musical Blockbuster is based on the Telugu film Itlu Sravani Subramanyam.
PYAAR IMPOSSIBLE (2010) – KILUKKAMPETTI (1991 – MALAYALAM)
It is a remake of the Malayalam comedy drama Kilukkampetti.
WANTED (2009) – POKIRI (2006 – TELUGU)
Mahesh Babu’s Blockbuster film Pokiri was remade as Salman Khan’s Wanted.
AJAB GAZABB LOVE (2012) – SEEMA TAPAKAI (2011- TELUGU)
The storyline of this romantic comedy film is remade from the Telugu film Seema Tapakai.
KHATTA MEETHA (2010) – VELLANAKALUDE NADU (1988 – MALAYALAM)
Khatta Meetha is a political satire comedy film based on the Malayalam film Vellanakalude. Both films are directed by Priyadarshan.
HOUSEFULL (2010) – KAATHALA KAATHALA (1998 – TAMIL)
Housefull is partly adapted from the Tamil film Kaathala Kaathala starring Kamal Haasan & Prabhu Deva.
HOUSEFULL 2 (2012) – MATTUPETTI MACHAN (1998 – MALAYALAM)
It is an uncredited remake of the Malayalam hit film Mattupetti Machan.
BODYGUARD (2011) – BODYGUARD (2010 – MALAYALAM)
Bodyguard is a remake of the Malayalam film of the same name. Both the films were a Blockbuster.
DUS TOLA (2010) – PONMUTTAYIDUNNA THARAVU (1988 – MALAYALAM)
This comedy film is a remake of the Malayalam film Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu.
BHOOL BHULAIYYA (2007) – MANICHITRATHAZHU (1993 – MALAYALAM)
This landmark comedy horror film is a remake of the National Award winning Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu which iscosidered as one of the finest Malayalam films ever made. All the remakes of this Cult film have been Super hits.
GHAJINI (2008) – GHAJINI (2005 – TELUGU)
Ghajini is an official remake of A.R.Murugadoss’s Tamil film of the same name which is officially the first Hindi film to cross the 100 crore mark domestically.
SWADES (2004) – CHIGURIDA KANASU (2003 – KANNADA)
The critically acclaimed & Award winning film Swades is inspired by the Kannada film Chigurida Kanasu which is considered one of the finest films in made in Kannada Cinema.
DOR (2006) – PERUMAAZHAKKALAM (2004 – MALAYALAM)
Dor is an official adaptation of the Malayalam film Perumazhakkalam.
KUSHTI (2010) – MUTHARAMKUNNU P. O. (1985 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the Malayalam film Mutharamkunnu P.O.
CHAL CHALA CHAL (2009) – EE PARAKKUM THALIKA (2001 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the Malayalam film Varavelpu, which considered one of the best slapstick comedy movies in Malayalam Cinema.
RUN (2004) – RUN (2002 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film of the same name.
SHAKTI: THE POWER (2002) – ANTHAHPURAM (1998 – TELUGU)
The film is a remake of the Telugu film Anthahpuram.
PAHELI (2005) – NAGAMANDALA (1997 – KANNADA)
Paheli is partially inspired by the Kannada movie Nagamandala.
YUVA (2004) – N AAYUTHA EZHUTHU (2004 – TAMIL)
Yuva was simultaneously shot in Tamil as Aaytha Ezhuthu by Mani Ratnam and is lovely based on the life story of a scholar from Hyderabad George Reddy. Both films were hugely successful winning multiple Awards.
TERE NAAM (2003) – SETHU (1999 – TAMIL)
Tere Naam is a remake of Director Bala’s own Tamil film Sethu. Both films are considered breakthrough films for Salman Khan & Vikram respectively and won multiple Awards.
REHNA HAI TERE DIL MEIN (2001) – MINNALE (2001 – TAMIL)
RHTDM is a remake of Director G.V. Menon’s own Tamil film Minnale. Although it wasn’t commercially successful after it was released but over the years ended up gaining Cult status as a Romantic film.
DUM (2003) – DHILL (2001 – TAMIL)
Dum is a remake of the Tamil superhit film Dhill.
HUNGAMA (2003) – POOCHAKKORU MOOKKUTHI (1984 – MALAYALAM)
It is a remake of Director Priyadarshan’s own Malayalam film Poochakkoru Mookuthi which is a landmark film that triggered a trend of screwball comedy films in the 1980s.
NAYAK (2001) – MUDHALVAN (1999 – TAMIL)
Nayak is a political thriller By S. Shankar which is a remake of his own Tamil film Mudhalvan. Through repeated television airings, it has become a cult classic.
BHAIRAV (2001) – GURUPAARVAI (1998 – TAMIL)
Bhairav is a remake of the Tamil film Guru Paarvai.
KHUSHI (2003) – KUSHI (2000 – TAMIL)
Khushi is a remake of the Tamil film Kushi.
HERA PHERI (2000) – RAMJI RAO SPEAKING (1989 – MALAYALAM)
Hera Pheri is a cult classic comedy film which is considered one of the finest comedy films ever made in India. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking which achieved a cult classic status in the 1990s.
GARAM MASALA (2005) – BOEING BOEING (1985 – MALAYALAM)
This hit comedy film is a remake of Director Priyadarshan’s own Malayalam film Boeing Boeing, a cult classic comic capers in Malayalam cinema.
HUM TUMHARE HAIN SANAM (2002) – THOTTA CHINUNGI (1995 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Theta Chinungi.
SAATHIYA (2002) – ALAIPAYUTHEY (2000 – TAMIL)
This multi-award winning Superhit film is an official remake of Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film Alaipayuthey.
BHAGAM BHAAAG (2006) – MANNAR MATHAI SPEAKING (1995 – MALAYALAM)
Another classical comedy film by Priyadarshan, this one is based on one of his own Malayalam hit film Mannar Mathai Speaking.
KAMBAKHHT ISHQ (2009) – PAMMAL K. SAMBANDAM (2002 – TAMIL)
Hollywood actors Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards, Brandon Routh & Holly Valance appeared in this film based on the Tamil film Pammal K. Sambandam.
DE DANA DAN (2009) – VETTAM (2004 – MALAYALAM)
It’s based on Priyadarshan’s Malayalam comedy Vettam.
KYON KI (2005) – THALAVATTAM (1986 – MALAYALAM)
The film is a remake of Priyadarshan’s Thalavattam.
EKK DEEWANA THHA (2012) – VINNAITHAANDI VARUVAAYAA (2010 – TAMIL)
Prateik Babbar‘s debut film was a remake of the Tamil film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa.
TULSI (2008) – AKASHADOOTHU (1993 – MALAYALAM)
This Drama film is a remake of the National Award-winning Malayalam blockbuster film Akashadoothu.
HULCHUL 2004 – GODFATHER (1991 – MALAYALAM)
This film is a remake of the Malayalam film Godfather which was an instant Blockbuster and remade in several other languages.
SUNDAY (2007) – ANUKOKUNDA OKA ROJU (2005 – TELUGU)
Sunday is a remake of the Telugu film Anukokunda Oka Roju.
DHOL (2007) – IN HARIHAR NAGAR (1990 – MALAYALAM)
Dhol is a remake of the Malayalam film In Harihar Nagar which was already remade in 1992 as Parda Hai Parda (Chunky Pandey). Over the years In Harihar Nagar gained a cult following and is widely celebrated as one of the most popular Malayalam comedy films.
BILLU BARBER (2009) – KADHA PARAYUMBOL (2007 – MALAYALAM)
This film is based on the Malayalam film Kadha Parayumbol.
NO ENTRY (2005) – CHARLIE CHAPLIN (2002 – TAMIL)
This Blockbuster is an official remake of the Tamil film Charlie Chaplin which was remade in several other languages. Its spiritual sequel No Entry Mein Entry is in the works.
SHART: THE CHALLENGE 2004 – BADRI (2000 – TELUGU)
Shart is a remake of the Cult Telugu blockbuster Badri.
TUJHE MERI KASAM (2003) – NIRAM (1999 – MALAYALAM)
This film starring the debutants Riteish Deshmukh & Genelia D’Souza is a remake of the Malayalam Superhit film Niram.
BOLO RAAM (2009) – RAAM (2005 – TAMIL)
This thriller is a remake of the Tamil sleeper hit film Raam.
MY WIFE’S MURDER (2005) – MADHYANAM HATHY (2005 – TELUGU)
This thriller is a remake of Ram Gopal Varma’s Telugu film Madhyanam Hathya.
CHUP CHUPKE (2006) – PUNJABI HOUSE (1998 – MALAYALAM)
This film is adapted from the Blockbuster Malayalam film Punjabi House (many dialogues from this film turned into popular catchphrases) directed by Priyadarshan.
EK: THE POWER (2009) – ATHADU (2005 – TELUGU)
This film is a remake of the Telugu Blockbuster film Athadu (Mahesh Babu).
MERE BAAP PEHLE AAP (2008) – ISHTAM (2001 – MALAYALAM)
The story of this film is adapted from the Malayalam film Ishtam.
SHORT KUT (2009) – UDAYANANUBTHARAM (2005 – MALAYALAM)
t’s a remake of the Malayalam film Udayananu Tharam which is based on the financial and artistic crisis faced by the Malayalam film Industry in the 1990s. The film made the biggest opening ever in the history of Malayalam cinema when it released.
SHAADI NO. 1 (2005) – KOTHIGALU SAAR KOTHIGALU (2001 – KANNADA)
The film is a remake of the Kannada film Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu.
ROCKY (2006) – RAGHAVENDRA (2003 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of Telugu film Raghavendra.
VAADA (2005) – SABHASH (2000 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Sabhash.
ZAMEER (2005) – MAZHAYETHUM MUNPE (1995 – MALAYALAM)
Zameer is a remake of the Malayalam Superhit film Mazhayethum Munpe.
RAMJI LONDONWAALE (2005) – NALA DAMAYANTHI (2003 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Madhavan’s Tamil comedy film Nala Damayaanthi.
INSAN (2005) – KHADGAAM (2002 – TELUGU)
Insan is a remake of the Telugu film Khadgam.
CALCUTTA MAIL (2003) – CHOODALANI VUNDI (1998 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu Superhit action thriller Choodalani Vundi (Chiranjeevi).
MERI BIWI KA JAWAB NAHI (2004) – MONDI MOGUDU PENKI PELLAM (1992 – TELUGU)
Delayed by 10 years, this film was a remake of the Telugu film Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam.
BADHAAI HO BADHAAI (2002) – POOVE UNAKKAGA (1996 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the critically acclaimed Tamil film Poove Unakkaga which was Vijay’s first blockbuster.
KYA DIL NE KAHA (2002) – SWAYAMVARAM (1999 – TELUGU)
Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa is a remake of the comedy film Swayamvaram.
INDIAN (2001) – VALLARASU (2000 – TAMIL)
Indian is a remake of the blockbuster action thriller Tamil film Vallarasu.
PYAR ZINDAGI HAI (2001) – AASAI (1995 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Aasai.
KUCHH TUM KAHO KUCHH HUM KAHEIN (2002) – KALISUNDAM RAA (2000 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the National Award winning Telugu film Kalisundram Raa which became the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time upon its release in 2000.
KYA YEHI PYAR HAI (2002) – LOVE TODAY (1997 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Love Today.
JEENA SIRF MERRE LIYE (2002) – MANASANTHA NUVVE (2001 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the telugu blockbuster Manasantha Nuvve.
HUM HO GAYE AAPKE (2001) – GOKULATHI SEETHAI (1996 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Gokulathi Seethai.
AAMDANI ATHHANNI KHARCHA RUPAIYA (2001) – VIRALUKKETHA VEEKKAM (1999 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Tamil film Viralukketha Veekaam.
MUJHE KUCHH KEHNA HAI (2001) – THOLI PREMA (1998 – TELUGU)
This debut film of Tusshar Kapoor is an official remake of the National Award winning Telugu film Tholi Prema.
YE TERAA GHAR YE MERAA GHAR (2001) – SANMANASSULLAVARKKU SAMADHANAM (1986 – MALAYALAM)
This comedy film is a remake of the Malayalam film Sanmanassullavaarkku Samadhanam.
HAR DIL JO PYAR KAREGA (2000) – CHANDRALEKHA (1997 – MALAYALAM)
This film is a remake of the Malayalam romantic comedy Chandralekha.
PYAR DIWANA HOTA HAI (2002) – SOLLAMALE (1998 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Sollamale.
YEH DIL (2003) – NUVVU NENU (2001 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Superhit Telugu film Nuvvu Nenu.
SULTAAN (2000) – SULTAN (1992 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Sultan.
PAPA THE GREAT (2000) – VAETTIYA MADICHU KATTU (1998 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Vaettiya Madichu Kattu.
AAGHAAZ (2000) – SIVAYYA (1998 – TELUGU)
Aaghaaz is a remake of the Telugu film Sivayya.
KUNWARA (2000) – BAVAGARU BAGUNNARA (1998 – TELUGU)
Kunwara is a remake of Chiranjeevi’s superhit Telugu film Bavagaru Bagunnara.
KRODH (2000) – HITLER (1996 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of Mammootty’s record-breaking Malayalam film Hitler.
JIS DESH MEIN GANGA REHTA HAI (2000) – BANGAARADA PANJARA (1974 – KANNADA)
This film is a remake of Dr. Rajkumar’s silver jubilee Kannada hit film Bangaarada Panjara.
BETI NO. 1 (2000) – AADYATHE KANMANI (1995 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the Malayalam film Aadyathe Kanmani.
BULANDI (2000) – NATTAMAI (1994 – TAMIL)
Bulandi is a remake of the Tamil trendsetting award-winning film Nattamai.
HUMARA DIL AAPKE PAAS HAI (2000) – PELLI CHESUKUNDAM (1997 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Pelli Chesukundam.
SOORYAVANSHAM (1999) – SURYAVAMSAM (1997 – TAMIL)
Sooryavansham has been frequently telecasted on Indian Television in spite of failing at the Box Office and is a remake of the Tamil Blockbuster film Suryavamsam.
HASEENA MAAN JAAYEGI (1999) – KADHALIKKA NERAMILLAI (1964 – TAMIL)
This Hit comedy film is a remake of the Classic Trendsetting Tamil comedy film Kadhalikka Neramillai which was remade previously in 1966 as Pyar Kiye Jaa (Rajasree, Kishore Kumar, Shashi Kapoor & Mehmood).
HUM AAPKE DIL MEIN REHTE HAIN (1999) – PAVITRA BANDHAM (1996 – TELUGU)
This film is a remake of Venkatesh’s blockbuster Telugu film Pavitra Bandham.
HELLO BROTHER (1999) – AAYUSHKALAM (1992 – MALAYALAM)
This film is a remake of the Malayalam film Aayushkalam.
DOLI SAJA KE RAKHNA (1998) – ANIYATHIPRAAVU(1997 – MALAYALAM)
The story of this film was adapted from the Malayalam film Aniyathipraavu.
DAUD (1997) – KSHANA KSHANAM (1991 – TELUGU)
Daud is a road adventure film directed by Ram Gopal Varma based on his own Telugu cult classic film Kshana Kshanam. He experimented with close-to-life performances by the actors providing a sense of authenticity at a time when unnecessary fillers were added to films. Sridevi won the Best Actress Award for the original.
BANARASI BABU (1997) – PATTIKADA PATTANAMA (1972 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the National Award winning Tamil film Pattikada Pattanama starring Jayalalithaa & Sivaji Ganesan which is the only Black & White Tamil film to cross the 1 crore mark in collections.
BIWI NO. 1 (1999) – SATHI LEELAVATHI (1995 – TAMIL)
Biwi No. 1 is the remake of Superhit Tamil film Sathi Leelavathi.
SOLDIER (1998) – THAAI NAADU (1989 – TAMIL)
Soldier is based on the story of the Tamil film Thaai Naadu.
GHARWALI BAHARWALI (1998) – THAIKULAME THAIKULAME (1995 – TAMIL)
it’s a remake of the Tamil film Thaikulame Thaikulame.
BANDHAN (1998) – PANDITHURAI (1992 – TAMIL)
Bandhan is a remake of the Tamil film Pandithurai.
PHOOL AUR AAG (1999) – MARU MALARCHI (1998 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Mammootty’s Superhit film Maru Malarchi.
JUDAAI (1997) – SHUBHALAGNAM (1994 – TELUGU)
Judaai is a remake of the Telugu film Shubhalagnam. This was the last major film in which Sridevi starred before her sabbatical and received accolades for her performance along with Urmila Matondkar.
BHAI (1997) – ANNA (1994 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Anna.
SAAT RANG KE SAPNE (1997) – THENMAVIN KOMBATH (1994 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the Superhit National Award winning Malayalam film Thenmavin Kombath (Shobana & Mohanlal).
AASHIQ (2001) – GULABI (1995 – TELUGU)
Aashiq is a remake of the Telugu film Gulabi.
JUDWAA (1997) – HELLO BROTHER (1994 – TELUGU)
Salman Khan’s Judwaa is a remake of the Telugu film Hello brother starring Nagarjuna. Both the films were Major hits at the Box Office.
MR. & MRS. KHILADI (1997) – AA OKKATI ADAKKU (1992 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu comedy film Aa Okkati Adakku.
VIRASAT (1997) – THEVAR MAGAN (1992 – TAMIL)
Virasat is a remake of the National Award-winning film written by Kamal Hassan Thevar Magan which is considered one of the finest Cult films ever made in Tamil. It is also considered amongst Kamal Hassan’s best performances ever on Screen. Tabu is remembered for her Award winning act and the Beatboxing for the song Payalay Chunmun Chunmun in Virasat.
MERE SAPNON KI RANI (1997) – PELLI SANDADI (1996 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Hit Telugu film Pelli Sandadi.
GHULAM-E-MUSTAFA (1997) – MUSTHAFFAA (1996 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Musthaffaa.
SAUTELA (1999) – CHERAN PANDIYAN (1991 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Cheran Pandiyan.
MR. BECHARA (1996) – VEETLA VISHESHANGA (1994 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Veetla Visheshanga.
RAKSHAK (1996) – HONEST RAJ (1994 – TAMIL)
Rakshak is a remake of the Tamil blockbuster film Honest Raj.
VISHWAVIDHAATA (1997) – PUDHIYA MUGAM (1993 – TAMIL)
Vishwavidhaata is a remake of the Tamil film Pudhiya Mugam.
SAAJAN CHALE SASURAL (1996) – AALLARI MOGUDU (1992 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu romantic comedy Aallari Mogudu.
TAQDEERWALA (1995) – YAMALEELA (1994 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu fantasy comedy film Yamaleela.
RAAVAN RAAJ: A TRUE STORY (1995) – PULAN VISARANAI (1990 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil blockbuster action thriller film Pulan Visaranai.
GAMBLER (1995) – AANAVAL MOTHIRAM (1991 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the Malayalam film Aanaval Mothiram.
COOLIE NO. 1 (1995) – COOLIE NO. 1 (1991 – TELUGU)
Coolie No. 1 is the remake of the Tamil comedy film Chinna Mapillai. Both films were Instant Blockbusters.
MEHERBAAN (1993) – NAAN PUDICHA MAPPILLAI (1991 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Naan Pudicha Mappillai.
BAAZ (1992) – JEEVA (1988 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Jeeva.
JODIDAR (1997) – RAJENDRUDU GAJENDRUDU (1993 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Rajendrudu Gajendrudu.
PARAMATMA (1994) – BUDHHIMANTUDU (1969 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Budhhimantudu.
BRAHMA (1994) – BRAMMA (1991 – TAMIL)
Brahma is a remake of the Tamil film Bramma.
I LOVE YOU (1992) – VAIGASI PORANTHACHU (1990 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Vaigasi Poranthachu with Prashanth acting in both the films.
KHUDDAR (1994) – WALTER VETRIVEL (1993 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Walter Vetrivel.
RAJA BABU (1994) – RASUKUTTY (1992 – TAMIL)
Raja Babu is a remake of the Tamil film Rasukutty.
GOPI KISHAN (1994) – AVASARA POLICE 100 (1990 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil action comedy film Avasara Police 100.
AAG (1994) – MARUTHU PANDI (1990 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Superhit Tamil action drama film Maruthu Pandi.
LOAFER (1996) – VELAI KIDAICHUDUCHU (1990 – TAMIL)
Loafer is the remake of the Superhit Tamil film Velai Kidaichuduchu.
JALLAAD (1995) – AMAITHI PADAI (1994 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil Political action blockbuster film Amaithi Padai.
ANDAZ (1994) – SUNDARA KANDAM (1992 – TAMIL)
Andaz is a remake of the Tamil film Sundar Kandam.
MUQABLA (1993) – POLICE BROTHERS (1992 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Police Brothers.
LAADLA (1994) – ANURAGA ARALITHU (1986) KANNADA
Laadla is a remake of the Golden Jubilee Kannada film Anuraga Aralithu which was made in 6 other languages.
VIJETA (1996) – SATHRUVU (1990 – TELUGU)
It was a remake of Venkatesh’s Telugu film Sathruvu.
UDHAR KI ZINDAGI (1994) – SEETHARAMAYYA GARI MANAVAARALU (1991 – TELUGU)
It was a remake of the Telugu film Seetharamayya Gari Manavaaralu.
TEESRA KAUN (1994) – NO. 20 MADRAS MAIL (1990 – MALAYALAM)
It was a remake of the Hit Malayalam film No.20 Madras Mail (almost half of the film was shot inside a train).
TAHQIQAT (1993) – POST MORTEM (1982 – MALAYALAM)
It was a remake of the Hit Malayalam film Post Mortem.
AANKHEN (1993) – KITTU PUTTU (1977 – KANNADA)
This Superhit film was inspired by the Kannada film Kittu Pittu.
MUSKURAHAT (1992) – KILUKKAM (1991 – MALAYALAM)
This is a remake of Mohanlal & Priyadarshan’s Blockbuster Malayalam film Kilukkam.
ANARI (1993) – CHINNA THAMBI (1991 – TAMIL)
Venkatesh’s debut Hindi film was a remake of the Tamil superhit film Chinna Thambi.
SANTAAN (1993) – SURIGAADU (1992 – TELUGU)
It was a remake of the Telugu film Surigaadu.
VANSH (1992) – AGNI NATCHATHIRAM (1988 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Mani Ratnam’s superhit film Agni Natchathiram.
LOVE (1991) – PREMA (1989 – TELUGU)
Revathi’s Hindi debut film Love is a remake of the Telugu film Prema.
MERA DIL TERE LIYE (1992) – NANBARGAL (1991 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the telugu film Nanbargal.
MERE SAJNA SAATH NIBHANA (1992) – KIZHAKKU VASAL(1990 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Kizhakku Vasal.
AAJ KA GOONDA RAJ (1992) – GANG LEADER (1991 – TELUGU)
This Film is a remake of Chiranjeevi’s own Superhit Telugu film Gang Leader.
PARDA HAI PARDA (1992) – IN HARIHAR NAGAR (1990 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of Superhit Malayalam film In Harihar Nagar.
100 DAYS (1991) – NOORAVATHU NAAL (1984 – TAMIL)
This psychological thriller is a remake of the Tamil film Nooravathu Naal.
GARDISH (1993) – KIREEDAM (1989 – MALAYALAM)
The Classical Malayalam blockbuster Kireedam was remade as Gardish by Priyadarshan. It received widespread critical acclaim for Mohanlal’s performance.
THANEDAAR (1990) – ANBUKKU NAAN ADIMAI (1980 – TAMIL)
The Superhit film is a remake of Rajnikanth’s Tamil film Anbukku Naan Adimai. This is the 23rd film in which Jaya Prada & Jeetendra acted together.
AAJ KA ARJUN (1990) – EN THANGACHI PADICHAVA (1988 – TAMIL)
This Blockbuster is a remake of Tamil film En Thangachi Padichava.
KASAK (1992) – MOUNA RAGAM (1986 – TAMIL)
This romantic drama film is a remake of Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film Mouna Ragam.
HOUSE NO 13 (1991) – PATHIMOONAM NUMBER VEEDU (1990 – TAMIL)
This horror film is a remake of Tamil film Pathimoonam Number Veedu.
PHOOL AUR KAANTE (1991) – PARAMPARA (1990 – MALAYALAM)
Ajay Devgan made his debut with this blockbuster film which is a remake of Mammootty’s Superhit Malayalam film Parampara.
BAHARON KI MANZIL (1991) – PUDHU VASANTHAM (1990 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of the Tamil musical drama film Pudhu Vasanthaam.
PATHAR KE INSAN (1990) – VIDIYUM VARAI KAATHIRU (1981 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru.
SHIVA (1990) – SIVA (1989 – TELUGU)
Ram Gopal Verma’s Telugu film Siva has attained cult status over the years and is considered Nagarjuna’s breakthrough film. He introduced new sound recording techniques in the Telugu film industry and completed the film in 55 days. He remade the film as Shiva with Nagarjuna making his debut in Hindi films.
BETA (1992) – ENGA CHINNA RASA (1987 – TAMIL)
This award-winning blockbuster film is an official remake of the Tamil film Enga Chinna Rasa.
YAAD RAKHEGI DUNIYA (1992) – GEETHANJALI (1989 – TELUGU)
This film is a remake of Mani Ratnam’s Telugu National Award winning blockbuster film Geethanjali.
PREM QAIDI (1991) – PREMA KHAIDI (1990 – TELUGU)
Karisma Kapoor made her debut with this film which is a remake of the Telugu superhit film Prem Khaidi.
BENAAM BADSHA (1991) – PUDHEA PAADHAI (1989 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Pudhea Paadhai.
SAILAAB (1990) – KAN SIMITTUM NERAM (1988 – TAMIL)
Sailaab is a remake of Tamil thriller film Kan Simittum Neram.
PRATIBANDH (1990) – ANKUSAM (1989 – TELUGU)
Chiranjeevi made his debut in Hindi films with Pratibandh which is a remake of the Telugu action film Ankusam.
PYAR HUA CHORI CHORI (1991) – CHITHRAM (1998 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of Priyadarshan & Mohanlal’s screwball comedy superhit film Chithram.
POLICE PUBLIC (1990) – ORU CBI DIARY KURIPPU (1988 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the Malayalam mystery thriller film Kurippu.
AZAAD DESH KE GULAM (1990) – SUDHANTHIRA NAATTIN ADIMAIGAL (1988 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Sudhanthira Naaattin Adimaigal.
RAKHWALA (1989) – MICHAEL RAJ (1987 – TAMIL)
Rakhwala is a remake of the Tamil film Michael Raj.
JAMAI RAJA (1990) – ATTAKU YAMUDU AMMAYIKI MOGUDU (1989 – TELUGU)
Jamai Raja is a remake of Chiranjeevi’s Telugu masala film Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu.
MERA PATI SIRF MERA HAI (1990) – EN PURUSHANTHAAN ENAKKU MATTUMTHAAN (1989 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan.
EESHWAR (1989) – SWATI MUTYAM (1986 – TELUGU)
Eeshwar is the remake of Kamal Hassan’s cult classic National Award winning film Swati Mutyam.
GHAR GHAR KI KAHANI (1988) – SHANTHI NIVASAM (1960 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Shanthi Nivasam which was earlier remade as Gharana in 1962.
ABHIMANYU (1989) – SAKALAKALA VALLAVAN (1982 – TAMIL)
it’s a remake of Kamal Hassan’s Tamil movie Sakalakala Vallavan.
GHAR MEIN RAM GALI MEIN SHYAM (1988) – INTLO RAMAYYA VEEDHILO KRISHNAYYA (1982 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of Chiranjeevi’s blockbuster Telugu film Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya.
WAQT KI AWAAZ (1988) – KHAIDI RUDRAIAH (1986 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of Sridevi’s blockbuster Telugu film Khaidi Rudraiah.
CHARNON KI SAUGANDH (1988) – SAVAALE SAMALI (1971 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of Sivaji Ganesan’s 150th Film Savaale Samali.
HATYA (1988) – POOVINU PUTHIYA POONTHENNAL (1986 – MALAYALAM)
This hit film is a remake of Mammootty’s Malayalam film Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal which is the first Malayalam film to be remade into 6 languages.
AMIRI GARIBI (1990) – MAKUTAMLENI MAHARAJU (1987 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu superhit film Makutamleni Maharaju.
DAV PECH (1989) – ROSHAGADU (1983 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Roshagadu.
GURU (1989) – KAAKKI SATTAI (1985 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of Kamal Hassan’s blockbuster film Kaakki Sattai.
DAYAVAAN (1988) – NAYAKAN (1987 – TAMIL)
Dayavaan is a remake of cult classical gangster Tamil film Nayakan by Mani Ratnam. Nayakan is included in TIME’s “All-Time 100 Best Films” and won multiple National Awards.
HUM BHI INSAN HAIN (1989) – MUTHAL VASANTHAM (1986 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Muthal Vasantham.
KANOON APNA APNA (1989) – COLLECTOR GARI ABBAI (1987 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Superhit Telugu film Collector Gari Abbai starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao & Nagarjuna.
KANWARLAL (1988) – RAJAVINTE MAKAN (1986 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the Blockbuster Malayalam film Rajavinte Makan. The film was a milestone in the Malayalam film industry, achieving cult status in Kerala and was significant in heightening the stardom of Mohanlal. His character became a Cult figure and his dialogues became popular among the youth.
PRATIGHAAT (1987) – PRATIGHATANA (1985 – TELUGU)
This feminist drama film is a remake of the Telugu film Pratighatana. Both films were superhits.
HIMMAT AUR MEHANAT (1987) – PACHANI SAMSARAM (1970 – TELUGU)
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It’s a remake of the Telugu film Pachani Samsaram.
PREM PRATIGYAA (1989) – VANDICHAKKARAM (1980 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of the Tamil blockbuster Vandichakkaram which was Sivakumar’s 101st film and also marked the debut of Silk Smitha.
NEW DELHI (1988) – NEW DELHI (1987 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the superhit Malayalam film New Delhi which rose Mammootty to megastar status.
SANSAR (1987) – SAMSARAM ADHU MINSARAM (1986 – TAMIL)
This family drama is the remake of the Tamil film Samsaram Adhu Minsaram.
AULAD (1987) – MAA BABU (1960 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Maa Babu.
SATYAMEV JAYATE (1987) – AAVANAZHI (1986 – MALAYALAM)
Vinod Khanna’s comeback film Satyamev Jayate is a a remake of the Malayalam film Aavanazhi.
MAJAAL (1987) – SRAVANA SANDHYA (1986 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Sravana Sandhya.
NAACHE MAYURI (1986) – MAYURI (1984 – TELUGU)
This biographical film is a remake of the Telugu film Mayuri starring Sudha Chandran.
NASEEB APNA APNA (1986)- GOPURANGAL SAIVATHILLAI (1982 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Gopurangal Saivathillai.
ITIHAAS (1987) – ITHIHASAM (1981 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the Malayalam film Ithihasama.
SINDOOR (1987) – UNNAI NAAN SANTHITHEN (1984 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Unnai Naan Santhithen.
AAG AUR SHOLA (1986) – UYIRULLAVARAI USHA (1983 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Uyirullavarai Usha.
INSAAF KI AWAAZ (1986) – PRATIDHWANI (1986 – TELUGU)
This film is a remake of the Telugu film Pratidhwani.
INSAAF MAIN KAROONGA (1985) – THUSHAARAM (1981 – MALAYALAM)
Rajesh Khanna’s Golden jubilee film Insaaf Main Karoonga is a remake of the Malayalam film Thushaaram.
SANJOG (1985) – JEEVANA JYOTHI (1975 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Jeevana Jyothi.
SWATI (1986) – SWATHI (1984 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Swathi.
MARD KI ZABAAN (1987) – YUGA PURUSHUDU (1978 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of N. T. Rama Rao’s Telugu film Yuga Purushudu.
DILWAALA (1986) – KATHANAYAKUDU (1984 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Kathanayakudu.
AISA PYAR KAHAN (1986) – RAKTA SAMBANDHAM (1962 – TELUGU)
This film is a remake of N.T. Rama Rao’s Telugu film Rakta Sambandham.
MULZIM (1988) – MUDDAYI (1987 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Muddayi.
SADAA SUHAGAN (1986) – DHEERGA SUMANGALI (1974 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Dheerga Sumangali.
DOSTI DUSHMNI (1986) – CHAKRAVARTHY (1977 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Chakravarthy.
HAQEEQAT (1985) – NETI BHARATAM (1983 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Neti Bharatam
GHAR SANSAR (1986) – MAGA MAHARAJU (1983 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of Chiranjeevi’s Telugu film Maga Maharaju.
SWARG SE SUNDAR (1986) – THALLI PREMA (1968 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of N.T. Rama Rao’s Telugu film Thalli Prema.
MUDDAT (1986) – CHATTAMTHO PORATAM (1985 – TELUGU)
Muddat is a remake of Chiranjeevi’s Telugu film Chattamtho Poratam.
AAKHREE RAASTA (1986) – ORU KAIDHIYIN DIARY (1985 – TAMIL)
This film was a remake of Kamal Hassan’s blockbuster Tamil film Oru Kaidhiyin Diary.
DHARAM ADHIKARI (1986) BOBBILI BRAHMANNA (1984 – TELUGU)
This film is a remake of the Telugu film Bobbili Brahmanna.
SARFAROSH (1985) – SARDAR PAPA RAYUDU (1980 – TELUGU)
Sarfarosh is a remake of N.T. Rama Rao’s Telugu film Sardar Papa Rayudu.
HOSHIYAR (1985) – KIRAYI ROWDYLU (1981 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of Chiranjeevi’s Telugu film Kirayi Rowdylu.
NAYA KADAM (1984) – TRISHULAM (1982 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Trishulam. Sridevi acted in both the films.
TERI MEHERBANIYAN (1985) – THALIYA BHAGYA (1984 – KANNADA)
This film is a remake of the Kannada film Thaliya Bhagya.
HAISIYAT (1984) – KANAVAN MANAIVI (1976 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Kanavan Manaivi.
PATAAL BHAIRAVI (1985) – PATALA BHAIRAVI (1951 – TELUGU)
It is a remake of N.T. Rama Rao’s Telugu film Patala Bhairavi.
MERA SAATHI (1985) – DHARMAATMUDU (1983 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Dharmaatmudu.
MOHABBAT (1985) – THOORAL NINNU POCHCHU (1982 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of the Tamil film Ninnu Pochchu.
KARISHMAA (1984) – TIK TIK TIK (1981 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Kamal Hassan’s Tamil film Tik Tik.
BABU (1985) – ODAYIL NINNU (1965 – MALAYALAM)
Babu is a remake of the Malayalam film Odayil Ninnu.
SINGHASAN (1986) – SIMHASANAM (1986 – TELUGU)
This Telugu film was simultaneously made in Hindi and is based on a folklore tale.
HUM DONO (1985) – SOMMOKADIDI SOKOKADIDI (1979 – TAMIL)
Hum Dono is a remake of Kamal Hassan’s superhit Tamil film Sommokadidi Sokokadidi.
MASTERJI (1985) – MUNDHANAI MUDICHU (1983 – TAMIL)
This romantic comedy is a remake of the Tamil film Mundhanai Mudichu.
BALIDAN (1985) – RAKHTAM (1981 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the Malayalam film Rakhtam.
DHARM AUR QANOON (1984) – AARAMBHAM (1982 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the super hit Malayalam film Aarambham.
ASHA JYOTI (1984) – SRIVARI MUCHATLU (1981 – TELUGU)
Asha Jyoti is a remake of the Telugu film Srivari Muchatlu.
SAVERAY WALI GAADI (1986) – KIZHAKKE POGUM RAIL (1978 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the blockbuster Tamil romantic drama film Kizhakke Pogum Rail.
JOHN JANI JANARDHAN (1984) – MOONDRU MUGAM (1982 – TAMIL)
Rajnikanth played a triple role in this film which is a remake of his Blockbuster Tamil film John Jani Janardhan.
AAJ KA MLA (1984) – MLA YEDUKONDALU (1983 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the political satire Telugu film MLA Yedukondalu.
ZAKHMI SHER (1984) – BOBBILI PULI (1982 – TELUGU)
Zakhmi Sher marks the return of Dimple Kapadia to cinema after Bobby and is a remake of the Telugu film Bobbili Puli.
MAQSAD (1984) – MUNDADUGU (1983 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Mundadugu. Sridevi & Jaya Prada were featured in both the films.
RAM TERE KITNE NAM (1985) – RAMAN ETHANAI RAMANADI (1970 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the National Award winning Tamil film Raman Ethanai Ramanadi.
TOHFA (1984) – DEVATHA (1982 – TELUGU)
This blockbuster film is a remake of the Telugu film Devatha with Sridevi & Jaya Prada reprising their roles.
MERI ADALAT (1984) – AASHA (1983 – KANNADA)
It’s a remake of Ambareesh’s hit Kannada film Aasha.
EK NAI PAHELI (1984) – APOORVA RAAGANGAL (1975 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Kamal Haasan’s Tamil film Apoorva Raagangal which was the debut film of Rajnikanth.
AAJ KA DAUR (1985) – KUDUMBAM ORU KADAMBAM (1981 – TAMIL)
Aaj Ka Daur is a remake of the Tamil film Kudumbam Oru Kadambam.
MAANG BHARO SAJNA (1980) – KARTHIKA DEEPAM (1979 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Karthika Deepam.
JAAG UTHA INSAN (1984) – SAPTAPADI (1981 – TELUGU)
Its a remake of the National Award-winning Telugu film Saptapadi.
BEKARAAR (1983) – NALUGU STAMBHALATA (1982 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu drama film Nalugu Stambhalata.
LOVERS (1983) – ALAIGAL OIVATHILLAO (1981 – TAMIL)
Lovers is a remake of the blockbuster cult romantic film Alaigal Oivathillai.
JEET HAMARI (1983) – THAI VEEDU (1983 – TAMIL)
Jeet Hamari was simultaneously shot in Tamil as Thai Veedu with Rajnikanth reprising his role from the original version.
ANDHAA KAANOON (1983) – SATTAM ORU IRUTTARAI (1981 – TAMIL)
Rajnikanth’s Andhaa Kanoon is a remake of the Tamil film Sattam Oru Iruttarai.
MAWAALI (1983) – CHUTTALUNNARU JAGRATHA (1980 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu masala film Chuttalunnaru Jagratha which was remade in Tamil as Pokkiri Raja. Sridevi returned for the remakes.
FARZ AUR KAANOON (1982) – KONDAVEETI SIMHAM (1981 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of N. T. Rama Rao & Sridevi’s blockbuster film Kondaveeti Simham.
JUSTICE CHAUDHURY (1983) – JUSTICE CHOWDARY (1982 – TELUGU)
N. T. Rama Rao & Sridevi’s Telugu blockbuster film Justice Chowdary was remade as Justice Chaudhary which also stars Sridevi in the same role.
QAIDI (1984) – KHAIDI (1983 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of Chiranjeevi’s blockbuster Telugu film Khaidi.
YEH DESH (1984) – EE NADU (1982 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the Malayalam political film Ee Nadu which was based on The Vypeen alcohol poisoning starring Mammootty.
KAAMYAB (1984) – SHAKTI (1983 – TELUGU)
Kaamyab is a remake of the Telugu film Shakti.
KALAAKAR (1983) – PAYANANGAL MUDIVATHILLAI (1982 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the superhit Tamil film Payanangal.
RAASTE PYAR KE (1982) – DASARA BULLODU (1971 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu blockbuster film Dasara Bullodu.
PYARI BEHNA (1985) – MULLUM MALARUN (1978 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil classic film Mullum Malarum which became a breakthrough for Rajnikanth as an actor. This film is also a milestone in Tamil cinema for focusing primarily on visuals & realism without the formulaic Tamil cinema conventions.
MUJHE INSAF CHAHIYE (1983) – NYAYAM KAVALI (1981 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Nyayam Kavali.
PYAASA SAWAN (1981) – YEDANTHASTHULA MEDA (1980 – TELUGU)
Pyaasa Saawan is a remake of the Telugu film Yedanthasthula Meda.
PREM TAPASYA (1983) – PREMABHISHEKAM (1981 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of Akkineni Nageshwar Rao & Sridevi’s Telugu blockbuster film Premabhishekam.
HIMMATWALA (1983) – OORIKI MONAGADU (1981 – TELUGU)
Himmatwala proved to be a breakthrough for Sridevi in Bollywood. This hugely successful film is a remake of the Telugu film Ooruki Monagadu.
MAHAAN (1983) – SHANKAR GURU (1978 – KANNADA)
Mahaan is a remake of Dr Rajkumar’s record-breaking Kannada film Thirisoolam.
ZARA SI ZINDAGI (1983) – VAARUMAAYIN NIRAM SIVAPPU (1980 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Sridevi & Kamal Haasan’s Tamil film Varumayin Sivappu.
SADMA (1983) – MOONDRAM PIRAI (1982 – TAMIL)
Sadma has gained a cult status over the years & Sridevi’s acting in the film has been widely praised. It is a remake of the National Award-winning Tamil film Moondram Pirai.
GANGVAA (1984) – MALAIYOOR MAMBATTIYAN (1984 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Malaiyoor Mambattiyan.
SUHAAGAN (1986) – ENKEYO KETTA KURAL (1982 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Rajnikanth’s Tamil film Enkeyo Ketta Kural.
YEH TOH KAMAL HO GAYA (1982) – SATTAM EN KAIYIL (1978 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Kamal Haasan’s own film Sattam En Kaiyil.
KAAMCHOR (1982) – SUBHODAYAM (1980 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Subhodayam.
WOH SAAT DIN (1983) – ANDHA 7 NAATKAL (1981 – TAMIL)
Who 7 Din is a remake of the Tamil film Andha 7 Naatkal which became a trendsetter for highlighting the importance of traditional values in society.
GHAZAB (1982) – KALYANARAMAN (1979 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Sridevi & Kamal Haasan’s superhit Tamil film Kalyanaraman.
SHAKTI (1982) THANGAPPATHAKAM (1974 – TAMIL)
Shakti is inspired by the Tamil drama film Thangappathakkam which stars Sivaji Ganesan.
BAAWRI (1982) – BHADRAKALI (1976 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Bhadrakali.
JEEVAN DHAARA (1982) – AVAL ORU THODAR KATHAI (1974 – TAMIL)
Jeevan Dhaara is a remake of the Tamil film Aval Oru Thodar.
MEHENDI RANG LAYEGI (1982) – GORINTAKU (1979 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu blockbuster film Gorintaku.
SHRIMAN SHRIMATI (1982) – TAAYARAMMA BANGARAYYA (1979 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Tayaramma Bangarayya.
BEZUBAAN (1982) – MAYANGUKIRAL ORU MAADHU (1975 – TAMIL)
Bezubaan is a remake of the Tamil film Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu.
DIL-E-NADAAN (1982) – ILAMAI OONJAL AADURIRATHU (1978 – TAMIL)
Its a remake of Kamal Haasan & Rajnikanth’s Tamil film Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu.
EK HI BHOOL (1981) – MOUNA GEETHANGAL (1981 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Mouna Geethangal.
EK DUUJE KE LIYE (1981) – MARO CHARITRA (1978 – TELUGU)
The Classic romantic tragedy film Ek Duuje Ke Liye is a remake of the Telugu film Maro Charitra.
TAKKAR (1980) – DEVUDU CHESINA MANUSHULU (1973 – TELUGU)
Takkar is a remake of Jayalalitha & N. T. Rama Rao’s Tamil film Devudu Chesina Manushulu.
BANDISH (1980) – CHILIPI KRISHNUDU (1978 – TELUGU)
Bandish is a remake of the Telugu film Chilipi Krishnudu.
NISHANA (1980) – VETAGADU (1979 – TELUGU)
Nishana is a remake of Sridevi & N. T. Rama Rao’s Telugu action film Vetagadu.
JYOTI BANE JWALA (1980) – KATAKATALA RUDRAYYA (1978 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Katakatala Rudrayya.
HUM PANCH (1980) – PADUVAARALLI PANDAVARU (1978 – KANNADA)
This multi-starrer is a remake of the Kannada film Paduvaaralli Pandavaru.
RED ROSE (1980) – SIGAPPU ROJAKKAL (1978 – TAMIL
This film is a remake of Sridevi & Kamal Haasan’s Tamil film Sigappu Rojakkal.
SITARA (1980) – SEETAMALAKSHMI (1978 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Seetamalakshmi.
JUDAAI (1980) – AALU MAGALU (1977 – TELUGU)
Judaai is a remake of the Telugu film Aalu Magalu.
LOK PARLOK (1979) – YAMAGOLA (1977 – TELUGU)
This fantasy film is a remake of Jaya Prada & N. T. Rama Rao’s Telugu film Yamagola.
AMARDEEP (1979) – THEEKKANAL (1976 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of the Malayalam film Theekkanal.
SARGAM (1979) – SIRI SIRI MUVVA (1976 – TELUGU)
Sargam is a remake of the National Award-winning Telugu film Siri Siri Muvva which made Jaya Prada a superstar in the South Indian Film Industry.
JAY VEJAY (1977) – CHIKKADU DORAKADU (1967 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of Jayalalithaa & N. T. Rama Rao’s Telugu film Chikkadu Dorakadu.
SOLVA SAAWAN (1979) – 16 VAYATHINILE (1977 – TAMIL)
This film marked Sridevi’s debut as a leading actress in Hindi films which was a remake of her own Tamil film 16 Vayathinile.
SWARG NARK (1978) – SWARGAM NARAKAM (1975 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Swargam Narakam.
DEVATA (1978) – GNANA OLI (1972 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Sivaji Ganesan’s Tamil film Gnana Oli.
SHIKSHAA (1979) – NERAMU SIKSHA (1973 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Neramu Siksha.
DIL AUR DEEWAR (1978) – JEEVAN TARANGALU (1973 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Jeevan Tarangalu.
YEHI HAI ZINDAGI (1977) – KALIYUGA KANNAN (1974 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Kaliyuga Kannan.
ADHA DIN ADHI RAAT (1977) – MANAVUDU DANAVUDU (1972 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Manavudu Danavudu.
AAINA (1977) – ARANGETRAM (1973 – TAMIL)
Aina was the last film in which Mumtaz featured before her 13 year sabbatical from films and it is a remake of the Tamil film Arangetram.
DILDAR (1977) – SOGGADU (1975 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu superhit film Soggadu.
SUNEHRA SANSAR (1975) – PAANDANTI KAPURAM (1972 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu blockbuster film Paandanti Kapuram.
BIDAAAI (1974) – THALLA? PELLAMA? (1970 – TELUGU)
Bidaai is a remake of the N. T. Rama Rao’s superhit Telugu film Thalla? Pellama?
IMTIHAN (1974) – NOOTRUKKU NOORU (1971 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Nootrukku Nooru.
PREM NAGAR (1974) – PREMA NAGAR (1971 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of Telugu film Prema Nagar.
UDHAR KA SINDOOR (1976) – MANUSHULLO DEVUDU (1974 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of N. T. Rama Rao’s hit Telugu film Manushullo Devudu.
NAYA DIN NAYI RAT (1974) – NAVARATHRI (1966 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Navarathri (Sivaji Ganesan).
JWAAR BHATA (1973) – DAGUDU MOOTHALU (1964 – TELUGU)
This film is a remake of N. T. Rama Rao’s Telugu film Dagudu Moothalu.
GAAI AUR GORI (1973) – KOMATHA EN KULAMATHA (1973 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Komatha En Kulamatha.
SHEHZADA (1972) – IDHU SATHIYAM (1963 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam.
GORA AUR KALA (1972) – NEERUM NERUPPUM (1971 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Jayalalithaa & M. G. Ramachandran’s Tamil film Neerum Neruppum.
RICKSHAWALA (1973) – RICKSHAWKARAN (1971 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of M. G. Ramachandran’s Tamil film Rickshawkaran.
HAAR JEET (1972) – THAMARAI NENJAM (1968 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Gemini Ganesan’s Tamil film Thamarai Nenjam.
RANI MERA NAAM (1972) – ROWDY RANI (1970 – TELUGU)
This film marks the debut of Sridevi in a Hindi film as a child artist and is a remake of the Telugu film Rowdy Rani.
DO PHOOL (1973) – ANUBAVI RAAJA ANUBAVI (1967 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil comedy film Anubavi Raaja Anubavi.
BOMBAY TO GOA (1972) – MADRAS TO PONDICHERRY (1966 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of the Tamil road film Madras To Pondicherry.
KANGAN (1971) – EEDU JODU (1963 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Eedu Jodu.
PYAR KI KAHANI (1971) – KAI KODUTHA DEIVAM (1964 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Sivaji Ganesan’s Award-winning Tamil film Kai Kodutha Deivam.
LAKHON MEI EK (1971) – ETHIR NEECHAL (1968 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Ethir Neechal.
BHAI HO TOH AISAA (1971) – AASTIPARULU (1966 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Aastiparulu.
APNA DESH (1972) – KATHANAYAKUDU (1969 – TELUGU)
Apna Desh is a remake of Jayalalithaa & N. T. Rama Rao’s Telugu film Kathanayakudu.
DIL KA RAJA (1972) – ENGA OOR RAJA (1968 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Jayalalithaa & Sivaji Ganesan’s Tamil film Enga Oor Raja.
HULCHUL (1971) – ANUBAVAM PUDHUMAI (1967 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Anubavam Pudhumai.
EK NARI EK BRAHMACHARI (1971) – BRAHMACHARI (1968 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Brahmachari.
CHHOTI BAHU (1971) – MUDDU BIDDA (1956 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Muddu Bidda.
RAKHWALA (1971) – KAAVALKAARAN (1967 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Jayalalithaa & M.G. Ramachandran’s Tamil film Kaavalkaaran.
JAWAB (1970) – PERUYA IDATHU PENN (1963 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of MGR’s Tamil film Peruya Idathu Penn.
HUMJOLI (1970) – PANAKKARA KUDUMBAM (1970 – TAMIL)
Humjoli is a remake of MGR’s superhit Tamil film Panakkara Kudumbam.
KHILONA (1970) – PUNARJANMA (1963 – TELUGU)
Khilona is a blockbuster film which is the remake of the Telugu film Punarjanma.
AANSOO AUR MUSKAN (1970) – KANNE PAPPA (1969 – TAMIL)
This film is Padmini’s final film as a heroine which is a remake of the Tamil film Kanne Pappa.
HIMMAT (1970) – ADRUSHTAVANTHULU (1968 – TELUGU)
Himmat is a remake of Jayalalithaa & Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s hit Telugu film Adrushtavanthulu.
JULIE (1975) – CHATTAKARI (1974 – MALAYALAM)
This blockbuster musical is a remake of the Malayalam film Chattakari which won multiple awards and was a superhit.
AAP KI KASAM (1974) – VAAZHVE MAAYAM (1970 – MALAYALAM)
This romantic film is a remake of the Malayalam film Vaazhve Maayam.
RISHTE NAATE (1965) – KARPAGAM (1963 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of Savitri & Gemini Ganesan’s Tamil film Karpagam.
MAALIK (1972) – THUNAIVAN (1969 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Sridevi’s Tamil film Thunaivan which is the first leading film role of her career.
MAIN SUNDER HOON (1971) – SERVER SUNDARAM (1964 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of the Tamil film Server Sundaram.
MASTANA (1970) – SATTEKALAPU SATTEYA (1969 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Sattekalapu Satteya.
SAAS BHI KABHI BAHU THI (1970) – ATHA OKINTI KODALE (1958 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Atha Okinti Kodale.
SANJOG (1971) – IRU KODUGAL (1969 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Gemini Ganesan’s Tamil film Iru Kodugal.
DHARTI (1970) – SIVANDHA MANN (1969) TAMIL
It’s a remake of Sivaji Ganesan’s Tamil film Sivandha Mann.
SAMAJ KO BADAL DALO (1970) THULABHARAM (1968 – MALAYALAM)
It’s a remake of Prem Nazir’s Malayalam film Thulabharam.
THE TRAIN (1970) – COCHIN EXPRESS (1967 – MALAYALAM)
This thriller is a remake of Malayalam film Cochin Express.
WARIS (1969) – NAAN (1967 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Naan.
TEEN BAHURANIYAN (1968) – BAMA VIJAYAM (1967 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Bami Vijayam.
SADHU AAUR SHAITAN (1968) – SADHU MIRANDAL (1966 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Sadhu Miranda.
SAATHI (1968) – PALUM PAZHAMUM (1961 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Sivaji Ganesan’s Tamil film Palum Pazhamum.
PAISA YA PYAR (1969) – PANAMA PASAMA (1968 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Panama Pasama.
JEENE KI RAAH (1969) – BRATUKU TERUVU (1953 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Bratuku Teruvu.
RAM AUR SHYAM (1967) – RAMUDU BHEEMUDU (1964 – TELUGU)
This classic film is a remake of N.T. Ramarao’s Telugu film Ramudu Bheemudu.
AADMI (1968) – AALAYAMANI (1962 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Aalayamani.
PYAR KIYE JAA (1966) – KADHALIKKA NERAMILLAI (1964 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Kadhalikka Neramillai.
AURAT (1967) – CHITHHI (1966 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Chithhi.
BAHURANI (1963) – ARDHANGI (1955 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Ardhangi.
BINDYA (1960) – DEIVAPIRAVI (1960 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Deivapiravi.
DO KALIYAAN (1968) – KUZHNDAIYUM DEIVAMUM (1965 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Kuzhndaiyum Deivamum.
DOLI (1969) – THENE MANASULU (1965 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Thene Manasulu.
GAURI (1968) – SANTHI (1965 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Santhi.
FARZ (1967) – GUDACHARI 116 (1966 – TELUGU)
This film is a remake of the first Spy-film in Telugu Gudachari.
KHANDAN (1965) – BHAAGA PIRIVINAI (1959 – TAMIL)
This hit film is a remake of Sivaji Ganesan’s superhit film Bhaaga Pirivinai.
POOJA KE PHOOL (1964) – KUMUDHAM (1961 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Kumudham.
MAIN BHI LADKI HOON (1964) – NAANUM ORU PENN (1963 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Naanum Oru Penn.
MAIN CHUP RAHUNGI (1962) – KALATHUR KANNAMMA (1960 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma.
MAN-MAUJI (1962) – DONGA RAMUDU (1955 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the telugu film Donga Ramudu.
NAZRANA (1961) – KALYANU PARISU (1959 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of Gemini Ganesan’s Tamil film Kalyanu Parisu.
SHAADI (1962) – OREY VAZHI (1959 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of the Tamil film Orey Vazhi.
SASURAL (1961) – ILLARIKAM (1959 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Illarikam.
GHARANA (1961) – SHANTHI NIVASAM (1960 – TELUGU)
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Shanthi Nivasam.
DIL TERA DIWANA (1962) – SABAASH MEENA (1958 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of Tamil film Sabaash Meena.
CHHOTI BAHEN (1959) – EN THANGAI (1952 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of MGR’s Tamil film En Thangai.
MISS MARY (1957) – MISSAMMA (1955 – TELUGU)
Gemini Ganesan was introduced in Miss Mary which is a remake of the Telugu film Missamma.
SHARADA (1957) – EDHIR PARADHATHU (1954 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Edhir Paradhathu.
BARKHA (1959) – THAI PIRANDHAL VAZHI PIRAKKUM (1958 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Vazhi Pirakkum.
PAYAL (1957) – MALLIKA (1957 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Padmini & Gemini Ganesan’s Tamil Mallika.
BHAI BHAI (1956) – RATHA PAASAM (1954 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of the Tamil film Ratha Paasam.
DEVTA (1956) – KANAVANE KANKANDA DEIVAM (1955 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of Tamil film Kanavane Kankanda Deivam.
AZAAD (1955) – MALAIKKALLAN (1955 – TAMIL)
It’s a remake of MGR’s Tamil film Malaikkallan.
INSANIYAT (1955) – PALLETOORI PILLA (1950) TELUGU
It’s a remake of the Telugu film Palletoori Pilla.
BAHUT DIN HUWE (1954) – BALA NAGAMMA (1942 – TELUGU)
This film is a remake of the Telugu film Bala Nagamma.
BAHAR (1951) – VAZHKAI (1949 – TAMIL)
This film is a remake of Vyjayanthimala’s own Tamil film Vazhkai.
