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Superstar Rajinikanth's Films Remade in Hindi

by admirbeuty • Created 3 years ago • Modified 7 months ago
Seventeen Films of Superstar Rajinikanth has been remade in Hindi though few from Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam film which is the origin.

Eight of them are direct remakes of Superstar's Tamil film.

Three of the remakes had Superstar reprising his role from the Originals.

The Highest rated film is Mullum Malarum with 8.3 and the lowest rated film is Kuselan with 4.8.

2 of the film are rated 8 to 8.9 out of 10 in IMDb ratings.

8 of the films are rated 7 to 7.9 out of 10 in IMDb ratings.

7 of the films are rated 6 to 6.9 out of 10 in IMDb ratings.
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  • Kamal Haasan, Jayasudha, Nagesh, Rajinikanth, Srividya, and Major Sundarrajan in Apoorva Raagangal (1975)

    1. Apoorva Raagangal

    19752h 24mNot Rated
    7.6 (512)
    Drama and melodrama follow two relationships involving single parents.
    DirectorK. BalachanderStarsKamal HaasanMajor SundarrajanSrividya
    It was remade in Telugu as Thoorpu Padamara (1976) where Srividya reprised her role, and in Hindi by Balachander as Ek Nai Paheli (1984) where Haasan reprised his role.

    Rajinikanth's role played by Suresh Oberio.
  • Sridevi and Kamal Haasan in Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977)

    2. Pathinaru Vayathinile

    19772h 19mNot Rated
    8.0 (1.3K)
    The movie revolves around the struggle and vulnerability of 16-year old Mayil (Sridevi) when in love.
    DirectorBharathirajaStarsKamal HaasanSrideviRajinikanth
    It was remade in Telugu as Padaharella Vayasu (1978), in Hindi as Solva Sawan (1979), and in Malay as Melati Putih (1984).

    Rajinikanth's role played by Kulbhushan Kharbanda
  • Leelavathi and Rajinikanth in Kumkuma Rakshe (1977)

    3. Kumkuma Rakshe

    19772h 40m
    8.2 (17)
    A doctor finds out that the patient he is treating, is his former lover's husband. What happens next ?
    DirectorS.K. AnanthachariStarsAshokRajinikanthManjula
    Nenjil Or Aalayam was remade in Hindi as Dil Ek Mandir (1963) and in Telugu as Manase Mandiram (1966). It was also remade in Malayalam as Hridayam Oru Kshethram (1976), and in Kannada as Kumkuma Rakshe (1977).
  • Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978)

    4. Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu

    19782h 21mNot Rated
    7.1 (152)
    Best friends fall in love with the same woman.
    DirectorC.V. SridharStarsKamal HaasanRajinikanthSripriya
    Sridhar later remade the film in Telugu as Vayasu Pilichindi the same year, with the main cast reprising their roles, and in Hindi as Dil-e-Nadaan (1982).

    Rajinikanth's role played by Shatrughan Sinha.
  • Mullum Malarum (1978)

    5. Mullum Malarum

    19782h 23mNot Rated
    8.2 (1.1K)
    A boorish villager butts heads with a newly appointed engineer from the city.
    DirectorJ. MahendranStarsRajinikanthSarath BabuJayalakshmi
    The film's success inspired a Malayalam remake titled Venalil Oru Mazha in 1979, a Telugu remake titled Seethamma Pelli in 1984, and a Hindi version titled Pyari Behna in 1985.

    Rajinikanth's role played by Mithun Chakraborty.
  • Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)

    6. Anbukku Naan Adimai

    19802h 11mNot Rated
    6.7 (86)
    This is the story of a street dancer, a policeman, and a thief - and the latter two are brothers.
    DirectorR. ThyagaraajanStarsRajinikanthVijayanSridhar
    Anbukku Naan Adimai was simultaneously made in Telugu as Mayadari Krishnudu, with Sreedhar replacing Vijayan and a slightly different supporting cast that included Satyanarayana, Mohan Babu, and Allu Rama Lingaiah.

    It was remade in Hindi as Thanedaar.

    Rajinikanth's role played by Sanjay Dutt.
  • Lakshmi, Menaka, Rajinikanth, and Saritha in Netri Kann (1981)

    7. Netri Kann

    19812h 29mNot Rated
    7.3 (329)
    A God- fearing son finds a way to teach a lesson to his sex- addict father.
    DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthLakshmiSaritha
    The film was later remade in Telugu as Ahankari with Rajasekhar and was unofficially remade in Hindi as Rangeela Raja starring Govinda.

    Rajinikanth's role played by Govinda.
  • Engeyo Ketta Kural (1982)

    8. Engeyo Ketta Kural

    19822h 20m
    7.1 (116)
    Ponni wants to live a lavish life but gets married to her cousin Kumaran. Her love for worldly pleasures makes her abandon Kumaran and her daughter for a richer man.
    DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthAmbikaRadha
    The film was later remade in Telugu as Bava Maradallu in 1984, in Hindi as Suhaagan in 1986 and in Kannada as Midida Hrudayagalu in 1993.

    Rajinikanth's role played by Jeetendra.
  • Sridevi, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Rajinikanth in Pokkiri Raja (1982)

    9. Pokkiri Raja

    19822h 20m
    6.3 (199)
    Ramesh was framed for an industrialist's murder, where his look-alike helps him in finding the true killer. Can Ramesh save himself from the murder plot ?
    DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthSrideviRadhika Sarathkumar


    Chuttalunnaru Jagratha (1980) was remade in Tamil as Pokkiri Raja (1982) and in Hindi as Mawaali (1983), with Sridevi returning for both.

    Rajinikanth's role played by Jeetendra.
  • Thayi Veedu (1983)

    10. Thayi Veedu

    19832h 18mNot Rated
    7.4 (85)
    A young man has been assigned to steal a precious antique item. But fate has some other plans for him.
    DirectorR. ThyagaraajanStarsPandari BaiAnita RajRajinikanth
    Jeet Hamaari (1983) is a remake of the 1983 Tamil film Thai Veedu, with Rajinikanth, Anita Raj and Silk Smitha reprising their roles from the original Tamil version
  • Moondru Mugham (1982)

    11. Moondru Mugham

    19822h 14m
    7.4 (512)
    A sincere police officer is killed by a liquor dealer. Years later, his twin sons set out to avenge their father's death.
    DirectorA. JagannathanStarsRajinikanthRadhika SarathkumarSenthamarai
    The film was remade in Hindi as John Jani Janardhan with Rajinikanth reprising his roles, in Telugu as Mugguru Monagallu and in Kannada as Gedda Maga.
  • Mappilai (1989)

    12. Mappilai

    19892h 21m
    6.8 (375)
    After a poor man marries a rich woman, he has to contend with his rich, arrogant mother-in-law.
    DirectorRajasekarStarsRajinikanthSrividyaAmala Akkineni
    Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu was eventually remade in Tamil as Maapillai, in Hindi as Jamai Raja, in Bengali as Sasurbari Zindabad and also inspired other Indian films with similar themes.

    Rajinikanth's role played by Anil Kapoor.
  • Rajinikanth in Dharma Durai (1991)

    13. Dharma Durai

    19912h 24mNot Rated
    6.7 (417)
    A man has to negotiate his brother's antagonism before he can become a doctor.
    DirectorRajasekarStarsRajinikanthVaishnavi AravindGautami
    The film was a remake of the 1989 Kannada film Deva which was also remade in Hindi as Tyagi with Rajinikanth reprising his role
  • Mannan (1992)

    14. Mannan

    19922h 34mNot Rated
    7.2 (1K)
    Circumstances force the union leader of a factory to marry his own boss, a rich and arrogant lady who has ulterior motives. Krishnan is forced into a loveless marriage when he is really in love with Meena.
    DirectorP. VasuStarsRajinikanthVijayashantiKhushbu Sundar
    Anuraga Aralithu was later remade in six other languages – in Tamil in 1992 as Mannan, in Telugu in 1992 as Gharana Mogudu, in Hindi in 1994 as Laadla, in Bengali in 2001 as Jamaibabu Jindabad , in Odia in 2002 as Sindura Nuhein Khela Ghara and in Bangladesh in 2002 as Shami Strir Juddho.

    Rajinikanth's role played by Anil Kapoor.
  • Meena, Rajinikanth, and Roja in Veera (1994)

    15. Veera

    19942h 42m
    6.6 (768)
    A talented musician from a village migrates to a city, becomes popular and marries the daughter of a music company owner. But then his first wife, whom he presumed dead, turns up and his life becomes complicated.
    DirectorSuresh KrishnaStarsRajinikanthMeenaRoja
    Allari Mogudu (1992) was remade in Tamil as Veera, in Kannada as Gadibidi Ganda and in Hindi as Saajan Chale Sasural. The 2015 film Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu serves as a sequel to Allari Mogudu.

    Rajinikanth's role played by Govinda.
  • Jyotika, Prabhu, Rajinikanth, and Nayanthara in Chandramukhi (2005)

    16. Chandramukhi

    20052h 46m
    7.2 (7.7K)
    Creepy happenings in an abandoned mansion are attributed to the ghost of an ancient courtesan, back for revenge.
    DirectorP. VasuStarsRajinikanthJyotikaPrabhu
    Manichitrathazhu was remade in four languages – in Kannada as Apthamitra which in turn was remade in Tamil as Chandramukhi , in Bengali as Rajmohol and in Hindi as Bhool Bhulaiyaa – all being commercially successful.

    Rajinikanth's role played by Akshay Kumar.
  • Peda Rayudu (1995)

    17. Peda Rayudu

    19952h 45mNot Rated
    7.4 (667)
    Three inseparable brothers strive for the well being of their fellow villagers until one day everything changes; in a dramatic turn of events, the youngest brother is accused of murdering a teacher in the village.
    DirectorRavi Raja PinisettyStarsMohan BabuRajinikanthSoundarya
    Nattamai was later remade in Telugu as Pedarayudu, in Hindi as Bulandi and in Kannada as Simhadriya Simha (2000).

    Rajinikanth appeared in the Hindi remake reprising his role from the Tollywood Film Pedarayudu.
  • Meena, Rajinikanth, Vadivelu, Pasupathy, Nayanthara, and Santhanam in Kuselan (2008)

    18. Kuselan

    20082h 45m
    4.9 (1.3K)
    Story related to old friends ,after one being a popular actor and other being a barber and managing family.
    DirectorP. VasuStarsRajinikanthPasupathyMeena
    Katha Parayumpol was remade in Tamil as Kuselan and Telugu as Kathanayakudu. Sreenivasan's role was played by Pasupathi in Tamil and Jagapathi Babu in Telugu. Mammootty's role was played by Rajnikanth in both Tamil and in Telugu.

    Priyadarshan had screened the film to noted actor, Shah Rukh Khan, who was impressed with the film that he signed onto the Hindi remake, Billu.

    Rajinikanth's role played by Shah Rukh Khan.

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