If you think remaking successful South Indian films in Bollywood, which is the easiest formula to rake in money, has come to the stage to a large extent, then hold it. Our reader Arindam Kar says the inspiration has been reversed lately but there was a time when our Hindi Film industry was an inspiration for South Indian cinema.
As earlier we had presented a compilation of 60 films, we now present to you more 40 films that were remade in down south. So here is a trip down the memory lane recalling the Hindi films that were remade in South Indian film Industry.
Do Anjaane (1976) – Maavari Manchitanam (1979) Telugu, Aaseya Bale (1987) Kannada

Nagin (1976) – Devathalara Deevinchandi (1977) Telugu, Neeya (Tamil)
Adalat (1976) – Sivamettina Satyam (1980) Telugu, Vishwaroopam (1980) Tamil
Daag: A Poem of Love (1973) – Vichitra Jeevitham (1978) Telugu
Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973) – Uthaman (1976) Tamil, Manchi Manushulu (1974) Telugu
Anamika (1973) – Kalpana (1977) Telugu
Anuraag (1973) – Raagam (1975) Malayalam
Kati Patang (1971) – Punnami Chandrudu (1987) Telugu
Geet (1970) – Aradhana (1976) Telugu
Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957) – Maa Daivam (1976) Telugu, Pallandu Vazhga (1975) Tamil
Chhoti Bahen (1959) – Aada Paduchu (1967) Telugu
Paigham (1959) – Irumbu Thirai (1960) Tamil
Hum Dono (1961) – Ramuni Mechina Ramudu (1977) Telugu
Gunga Jumna (1961) – Iru Thuruvam (1971) Tamil
Junglee (1961) – Saradaa Ramudu (1980) Telugu
China Town (1962) – Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968) Tamil, Bhale Tammudu (1969) Telugu
Professor (1962) – Nadigan (1990) Tamil, Gopi Krishna (1992) Kannada, Peddainti Alludu (Telugu), Bhale Masteru (Telugu)
Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) – Srungara Ramudu (1979) Telugu
Woh Kaun Thi? (1964) – Yaar Nee (1966) Tamil, Ame Evaru? (1966) Telugu
Himalay Ki Godmein (1965) – Dr. Babu (1973) Telugu
Waqt (1965) – Bhale Abbayilu (1969) Telugu, Kolilakkam (1981) Malayalam
Phool Aur Patthar (1966) – Oli Vilakku (1968) Tamil
Brahmachari (1968) – Enga Mama (1970) Tamil, Devudu Mamayya (1981) Telugu
Sachaa Jhutha (1970) – Ninaithadhai Mudippavan (1975) Tamil, Muthanna (1994) Kannada
Mastana (1970) – Manku Thimma (1980) Kannada
Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) – Nalla Neram (1972) Tamil
Do Yaar (1972) – Iddaru Iddare (1976) Telugu, Kuppathu Raja (1979) Tamil
Vishwanath (1978) – Lawyer Vishwanath (Telugu), Naan Mahaan Alla (1984) Tamil
Zanjeer (1973) – Sirithu Vazha Vendum (1974) Tamil, Nippulanti Manishi (1974) Telugu, Naayattu (1980) Malayalam
Roti (1974) – Neram Nadi Kadu Akalidi (1976) Telugu
Chor Machaye Shor (1974) – Bhale Dongalu (1976) Telugu
Benaam (1974) – Thirugu Baana (Kannada)
Mausam (1975) – Vasandhathil or Naal (1982) Tamil
Mili (1975) – Jyothi (1976) Telugu
Amanush (1975) – Edureeta (1977) Telugu, Thyagam (1978) Tamil, Ithaa Oru Manushyan (1978) Malayalam
Fakira (1976) – Dongalaku Donga (1978) Telugu
Chitchor (1976) – Ammayi Manasu (Telugu), Mindappoochaykku Kalyanam (1990) Malayalam
Dus Numbri (1976) – KD No. 1 (1978) Telugu
Ek Se Badhkar Ek (1976) – Mugguru Muggure (Telugu)
Khoon Pasina (1977) – Siva (1989) Tamil, Tiger (1979) Telugu
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