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Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal; Southern Film stars with highest no. of remake films!
Ten South Indian Film Stars/Actors with the highest no.of remake films!
Remaking or adapting a film right from the beginning of its logline, plot, scenes, dialogues, songs, and other technical things such as action/vfx sequences is an easy way of making a film than just sitting and writing everything all alone with all the detailing. Sometimes it may also take years to complete a movie.
Where remaking a film may not take so much time and it is also a guaranteed material as that has already worked elsewhere and can be made in no time by acquiring its legal rites....!
This is the topic of our photo feature today, below is the South Superstars with their list of remakes from other languages that they have done through the ups and downs of their film career. Read on...!
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Kamal Haasan (Tamil) – 60 + Movies
After Rajinikanth, the majority of remake movies ranked in India goes to Tamil actor and Universal star Kamal Haasan, who has adapted more than 60 films from various languages, some of them including his movies from Tamil to other languages and others from other Indian languages as well as foreign films. He has acted in over 230 films that have 60+ remakes and is currently busy filming for ‘Indian 2’ and ‘KH234’.
- 1.Kalathur Kannamma
- 2.Paruva Kaalam
- 3.Panathukkaga
- 4.Cinema Paithiyam
- 5.Raasaleela
- 6.Mattoru Seetha
- 7.Appooppan
- 8.Lalitha (film)
- 9.Moondru Mudichu
- 10.Kuttavum Shikshayum (1976 film)
- 11.Aruthu
- 12.Uyarnthavargal
- 13.Madhura Swapanam
- 14.Aaina (1977 film)
- 15.Kabita
- 16.Nirakudam
- 17.Aanandham Paramaanandham
- 18.Aadhya Paadam
- 19.Madanolsavam
- 20.Nizhal Nijamagiradhu
- 21.Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya
- 22.Neeya?
- 23.Kalyanaraman (1979 film)
- 24.Guppedu Manasu
- 25.Neela Malargal
- 26.Natchathiram
- 27.Guru (1980 film)
- 28.Thillu Mullu
- 29.Kadal Meengal
- 30.Ek Duuje Ke Liye
- 31.Savaal
- 32.Vaazhvey Maayam
- 33.Rani Theni
- 34.Zara Si Zindagi
- 35.Sattam
- 36.Sadma
- 37.Enakkul Oruvan (1984 film)
- 38.Karishmaa
- 39.Mangamma Sabadham (1985 film)
- 40.Yeh Desh
- 41.Ek Nai Paheli
- 42.Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu
- 43.Per Sollum Pillai
- 44.Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
- 45.Sathyaa
- 46.Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
- 47.Indrudu Chandrudu
- 48.Kuruthipunal (film)
- 49.Sathi Leelavathi (1995 film)
- 50.Nammavar
- 51.Avvai Shanmugi
- 52.Thenali
- 53.Anbe Sivam – Planes, Trains and Automobiles
- 54.Nala Damayanthi' (2003) – 'Green Card' (1990)
- 55.Vasool Raja MBBS
- 56.Rama Shama Bhama
- 57.Unnaipol Oruvan (2009 film)
- 58.Manmadan Ambu
- 59.Papanasam (film)
- 60.Thoongaa Vanam
- 61.Kadaram Kondan
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Rajinikanth (Tamil) – 60 Remakes
Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth who appeared in over 260+ films in his career has more than 60 remakes from various languages. Currently, he is filming for ‘Jailer’ under the direction of Nelson which is said to be a multi-starrer slated to release later this year is a Pan-South Film like his few other films. Below is the complete list of his remake films list right from the beginning.
- Anthuleni Katha
- Moondru Mudichu
- Baalu Jenu
- Chilakamma Cheppindi
- Kumkuma Rakshe
- Galate Samsara
- Shankar Salim Simon
- Annadammula Savaal
- Aayiram Jenmangal
- Mangudi Minor
- Vayasu Pilichindi
- Naan Vazhavaippen
- Tiger (1979 film)
- Annai Oru Aalayam
- Billa (1980 film)
- Natchathiram
- Ram Robert Rahim
- Polladhavan (1980 film)
- Thee (1981 film)
- Kazhugu (1981 film)
- Thillu Mullu
- Pokkiri Raja (1982 film)
- Puthukavithai
- Uruvangal Maralam
- Andhaa Kaanoon
- Adutha Varisu
- Naan Mahaan Alla (1984 film)
- Gangvaa
- Nallavanukku Nallavan
- John Jani Janardhan
- Nyayam Meere Cheppali
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985 film)
- Padikkadavan (1985 film)
- Mr. Bharath
- Naan Adimai Illai
- Viduthalai (1986 film)
- Dosti Dushmani
- Maaveeran
- Velaikkaran (1987 film)
- Guru Sishyan (1988 film)
- Dharmathin Thalaivan
- Siva (1989 Tamil film)
- Mappillai (1989 film)
- ChaalBaaz
- Panakkaran
- Athisaya Piravi
- Dharma Durai (1991 film)
- Mannan (film)
- Tyagi (film)
- Annaamalai
- Pandian (film)
- Veera (1994 film)
- Baashha
- Pedarayudu
- Aatank Hi Aatank
- Muthu (film)
- Arunachalam (film)
- Bulandi (2000 film)
- Chandramukhi
- Kuselan
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Megastar Chiranjeevi (Telugu) – 38 remakes
Telugu Megastar Chiranjeevi, who made his acting debut with the 1978 film ‘Punadirallu’ has come a long way over the years as a Megastar in Indian Telugu cinema and has shot for more than 150 movies in the lead role of which 38+ movies were remakes from other language industries and he is currently busy filming for his 155th film ‘Bhola Shankar’ which is a remake of Tamil film ‘Vedalam’. Below is his complete list of remake movies.....!
- Mana Voori Pandavulu
- Idi Katha Kaadu
- Punnami Naagu (1980 film)
- Prema Tarangalu
- Chattaniki Kallu Levu
- Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu
- Yamakinkarudu
- Manchu Pallaki
- Bandhalu Anubandhalu
- Billa Ranga
- Prema Pichollu
- Palletoori Monagadu
- Abhilasha (1983 film)
- Khaidi (1983 film)
- Devanthakudu (1984 film)
- Intiguttu (1984 film)
- Chiranjeevi (1985 film)
- Vijetha
- Kirathakudu
- Aradhana (1987 film)
- Pasivadi Pranam
- Khaidi No. 786
- Trinetrudu
- Raja Vikramarka (1990 film)
- Gharana Mogudu
- S. P. Parasuram
- Hitler (1997 film)
- Sneham Kosam
- Tagore (film)
- Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.
- Shankar Dada Zindabad
- Khaidi No. 150
- Godfather (2022 film)
- The Gentleman (film)
- Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj
- Pratibandh
- Bhola Shankar
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Mohan Lal (Malayalam)– 34 movies
Like Mammootty, Mohan Lal is yet another Malayali superstar actor who has acted in more than 350+ films (mostly in the lead roles) and has more than 30 remake films in his career as a lead actor in Kerala cinema. He is currently busy filming for Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer’ besides making his directional debut with 'Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure' and below is his complete remake list.
Guru Dakshina (1983 film)
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
Pathamudayam
Boeing Boeing (1985 film)
Parayanumvayya
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku
Ninnistham Ennishtam
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
Kariyilakkattu Pole
Hello My Dear Wrong Number
Shobhraj
Thalavattam
Cheppu
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
Naduvazhikal
Vandanam
Uncle Bun
Kilukkam
Vietnam Colony
Nirnayam (1995 film)
Chandralekha (1997 film)
Summer in Bethlehem
Olympian Anthony Adam
Life Is Beautiful (2000 film)
Kakkakuyil
Wanted (2004 film)
Udayananu Tharam
Hallo (film)
Alexander the Great (2010 film)
Pranayam
Oru Marubhoomikkadha
12th Man (film)
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Venkatesh Daggubati (Telugu) – 32 remakes
Daggubati Venkatesh who made his film acting debut with the 1986 film ‘Kaliyuga Pandavulu’, acted in over 70+ movies later in Telugu and Hindi languages. Most of his movies were remakes from other language industries and is currently busy shooting for a Hindi film ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ which is a remake of the 2014 Tamil film ‘Veeram’ besides filming for ‘Saindhav’ a new film.
- Bharatamlo Arjunudu
- Trimurtulu
- Raktha Tilakam
- Brahma Puthrudu
- Varasudochadu
- Two Town Rowdy
- Chanti (1992 film)
- Chinarayudu
- Sundarakanda (1992 film)
- Anari (1993 film)
- Kondapalli Raja
- Abbayigaru
- Pokiri Raja
- Taqdeerwala
- Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu
- Suryavamsam (1998 film)
- Raja (1999 Indian film)
- Seenu (1999 film)
- Gemeni (film)
- Vasantam
- Gharshana
- Sankranti (film)
- Unnaipol Oruvan (2009 film)
- Nagavalli (film)
- Bodyguard (2012 film)
- Masala (2013 film)
- Drushyam
- Gopala Gopala (2015 film)
- Guru (2017 film)
- Narappa
- Drushyam 2
- Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
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Shiva Rajkumar (Kannada) - 28 remakes
Yet another Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar who made more than 100 films as an actor in the lead role in a career spanning over 35 years has remade 25+ films from other language industries and below is the complete list of his remake movies. He currently has a huge list of new movies on film sets that includes Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer’ in which he is playing a key role.
- Shiva Mecchida Kannappa
- Aasegobba Meesegobba
- Aralida Hoovugalu
- Modada Mareyalli
- Mutthanna
- Ganga Yamuna
- Muddina Kanmani
- Gadibidi Krishna
- Janumadatha
- Chandrodaya
- Vishwa (film)
- Yare Nee Abhimani
- Preethse
- Krishna Leele
- Galate Aliyandru
- Maduve Aagona Baa
- Asura (2001 film)
- Bahala Chennagide
- Baava Baamaida
- Yuvaraja (film)
- Kodanda Rama
- Ninne Preethisuve
- Chigurida Kanasu
- No 73, Shanthi Nivasa
- Sugreeva (film)
- Kavacha
- Drona (2020 film)
- Bairagee
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Upendra (Kannada) – 27 movies
Kannada actor and superstar Upendra who made his film acting debut with the 1989 film ‘Anantana Avantara’ went on to get success both as a film director and actor and is currently busy with more than 5 films in his kitty as an actor. Below is the complete list of his remakes from various language industries.
1.Omkaram
2.Preethse
3.Super Star (2002 film)
4.I Love You (2019 film)
5.Upendra Matte Baa
6.Mukunda Murari
7.Kalpana 2
8.Super Ranga
9.Kalpana (2012 film)
10.Godfather (2012 film)
11.Arakshaka
12.Shrimathi
13.Rajani (film)
14.Dubai Babu
15.Mast Maja Maadi
16.Buddhivantha
17.Anatharu
18.Parodi (film)
19.Aishwarya (film)
20.Thandege Thakka Maga
21.Uppi Dada M.B.B.S.
22.News (film)
23.Gokarna (film)
24.Raktha Kanneeru
25.Kutumba
26.Naanu Naane
27.Nagarahavu (2002 film)
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Mammootty (Malayalam) – 26 Films
Malayalam actor Mammootty who has acted in 400+ films in his career so far in various languages in varieties of roles (most of them are as a lead) went on to do 26 remake films from various languages across the world. . He also has a record of having more than 35 releases a year and is currently filming for a Pan-India Telugu film ‘Agent’ with Akhil Akkineni that is slated for summer release this year, below is his complete remake list.
Munnettam
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
John Jaffer Janardhanan
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
Guru Dakshina (1983 film)
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha
Alakadalinakkare
Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam
Oru Sandesam Koodi
Yathra
Shyama (film)
Ithile Iniyum Varu
Aayiram Kannukal
Ee Kaikalil
Dhinarathrangal
Charithram
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu
Kaazhcha
Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam
Big B (film)
Best of Luck (2010 film)
The King & the Commissioner
Silence (2013 film)
Madhura Raja
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Nagarjuna Akkineni (Telugu) - 20+ remakes
Telugu actor Nagarjuna who has acted in over 100 films in the lead role started his acting career with 1986 'Vikram' which was a remake of the 1983 Hindi film ‘Hero’ and he had two releases last year with ‘Bangarraju’ and ‘The Ghost’ and is yet to announce his new film this year. He has remade more than 20 remakes in his career so far and he is rumoured to remake a Malayalam film on his next...!
- Vikram (1986 Telugu film)
- Kirayi Dada
- Janaki Ramudu
- Neti Siddhartha
- Nirnayam (1991 film
- Varasudu
- Hello Brother
- Sisindri
- Vajram (1995 film)
- Chandralekha (1998 film)
- Ravoyi Chandamama
- Ninne Premistha
- Nuvvu Vastavani
- Adhipathi
- Snehamante Idera
- Sivamani (film)
- Criminal
- Oopiri
- Raju Gari Gadhi 2
- Devadas (2018 film)
- Manmadhudu 2
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