Superstar Rajinikanth's Bollywood Remakes
Superstar has worked in 26 remakes of Bollywood films from 1978 to 1995.
Superstar Raijinikanth, who credited Hindi film star Amitabh Bachchan as his inspiration,began playing Amitabh Bachchan's roles in Tamil remakes of his films.
This began with Shankar Salim Simon (1978), a remake of Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), followed by Naan Vazhavaippen (1979), a remake of Majboor (1974).
He was subsequently cast in a series of roles modelled after Amitabh Bachchan in Tamil remakes of his films.
Rajinikanth starred in 11 Tamil remakes of Amitabh Bachchan films, as well as a Telugu remake of Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Ram Robert Rahim (1980), alongside Sridevi, Tiger (1979) remake of Khoon Pasina (1977) and Jeevana Poratam remake of Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974).
The most successful of these were remakes of Salim–Javed films, such as Billa (1980), Padikkathavan (1985), Mr. Bharath (1986), Velaikkaaran (1987), Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988) and Panakkaran (1990).
The other successful remakes include Kuppathu Raja (1979),Thillu Mullu (1981), Naan Mahaan Alla (1984), Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985),Guru Sishyan (1988) and Annamalai (1992).
Superstar Raijinikanth, who credited Hindi film star Amitabh Bachchan as his inspiration,began playing Amitabh Bachchan's roles in Tamil remakes of his films.
This began with Shankar Salim Simon (1978), a remake of Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), followed by Naan Vazhavaippen (1979), a remake of Majboor (1974).
He was subsequently cast in a series of roles modelled after Amitabh Bachchan in Tamil remakes of his films.
Rajinikanth starred in 11 Tamil remakes of Amitabh Bachchan films, as well as a Telugu remake of Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Ram Robert Rahim (1980), alongside Sridevi, Tiger (1979) remake of Khoon Pasina (1977) and Jeevana Poratam remake of Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974).
The most successful of these were remakes of Salim–Javed films, such as Billa (1980), Padikkathavan (1985), Mr. Bharath (1986), Velaikkaaran (1987), Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988) and Panakkaran (1990).
The other successful remakes include Kuppathu Raja (1979),Thillu Mullu (1981), Naan Mahaan Alla (1984), Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985),Guru Sishyan (1988) and Annamalai (1992).
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- DirectorP. MadhavanStarsVijayakumarRajinikanthJai GaneshShankar is the son of a corrupt businessman. When his sister is married against her wishes, she escapes living with Simon, a poor man whom she loves. The society strongly objects to this union.
Shankar Salim Simon was adapted from the 1977 Hindi film Amar Akbar Anthony, but only retained the concept of the three title characters belonging to different religions of India: Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. - DirectorV.C. GuhanathanStarsVijayakumarRajinikanthSripriyaThe film was a remake of the Hindi film Rampur Ka Lakshman. When Guhanathan approached Rajinikanth to act in the film, he initially refused to act due to busy schedule, however, he later accepted and completed his work within 9 days.
- DirectorYoganandStarsShivaji GanesanK.R. VijayaRajinikanthA dying travel agent confesses to a murder he did not commit.The film was a remake of the Hindi film Majboor (1974).
Rajinikanth play supporting roles as Michael D'Souza played by Pran - DirectorRamannaStarsRajinikanthVijayakumarManjulaTwo young people, having sworn to eliminate each other travel with their own distinct goals.It is a remake of the 1972 Hindi film Do Yaar.
P. S. M. of Kalki said the film could be watched for Rajinikanth's performance. - DirectorN. RameshStarsN.T. Rama RaoRajinikanthRadha SalujaA story about the lives of two siblings who got separated during their childhood.The film is a remake of the Hindi film Khoon Pasina (1977).
It was also Rajinikanth's 50th film as an actor.
Rajinikanth played the role of Vinod Khanna. - DirectorR. ThyagaraajanStarsRajinikanthSripriyaAnjali DeviA trapper is in the business of trapping animals and selling them to circuses and zoos. His mother implores him to stop his trade but he refuses to listen.The film was a remake of the Hindi film Maa (1976)
- DirectorR. KrishnamurthyStarsRajinikanthSripriyaK. BalajiA village bumpkin poses as a Mafia don to uncover the gang.It is a remake of Don, a 1978 Hindi film written by Salim–Javed and starring Amitabh Bachchan.
He was subsequently cast in a series of roles modelled after Bachchan's "angry young man" persona, in various Tamil remakes of Hindi films written by Salim–Javed and starring Bachchan, who Rajinikanth has credited as his inspiration. - DirectorVijaya NirmalaStarsKrishnaRajinikanthChandramohanThree brothers are separated and united after many years - one is brought up a Hindu, another a Muslim and the last a Christian. Hilarity and adventure ensues.The film is a remake of the Hindi film Amar Akbar Anthony (1977).
Rajinikanth played the role of Vinod Khanna. - DirectorR. KrishnamurthyStarsRajinikanthSumanSowcar JanakiTwo brothers choose different career paths. The one becomes a smuggler and the other a policeman.It is a remake of the 1975 Hindi film Deewaar, written by Salim–Javed.
- DirectorK. BalachanderStarsRajinikanthMadhaviThengai SrinivasanChandran , a young man fools his boss and attempts to woo his boss' daughter.A remake of the 1979 Hindi film Gol Maal.
On the centenary of Indian cinema in April 2013, Forbes India included the performances of Rajinikanth and Thengai Sreenivasan in the film on its list, "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema". - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthSrideviRaveendranKannan, a small-time bounty hunter, is enlisted by the crooked members of a royal zameen to find a girl to impersonate the lost heiress to the throne, so that they can usurp the zameen's wealth.It is a remake of the 1972 Hindi film Raja Jani, which itself was loosely based on the 1956 American film Anastasia.
- DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthRadhaM.N. NambiarAn honest lawyer seeks revenge against a powerful don and decides to break the law after learning that his revenge cannot be fulfilled through due process of law. Whether he succeeds in his attempt ?It is a remake of the Hindi film Vishwanath (1978).
The film was released on 14 January 1984, Pongal day and emerged a commercial success. - DirectorRajasekarStarsRajinikanthAmbikaVijay BabuTwo brothers are ousted from their house by their stepbrother's wife. Years later, when one of the brothers is framed for a murder, his stepbrother, who is a judge, returns as a lawyer to save him.It is a remake of the Hindi film Khud-Daar (1982)
The film was a blockbuster and had a run for more than 250 days.
This film is considered one of the biggest hits for Rajinikanth during the 1980s. - DirectorS.A. ChandrashekharStarsRajinikanthBhagyarajAmbikaVijay, a Tamil professor, is in love with Uma, a lawyer. Along with Ravi, he fights to put an end to prostitution and the production of illicit liquor in their locality.The film is a remake of 1984 Hindi film Aaj Ki Awaaz.
It was a commercial success at the box office.
Vijay played a child artist role in this film. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsAmbikaGoundamaniRaghuvaranBharath, born out of wedlock, seeks revenge for his mother by making his father publicly accept him as a son. His father, now an industrialist, soon finds competition in the form of Bharath.A remake of the Hindi film Trishul.
The movie fared average at the box office. - DirectorB.S. DwarakishStarsAachi ManoramaRajinikanthSrideviVijay and Priya fall in love and get married against her father's wishes. However, when they get separated after a fight, Priya's father plots to keep them away from each other.The film was a remake of the Kannada film Nee Bareda Kadambari (1985) which itself was a remake of the Hindi film Pyar Jhukta Nahin (1985).
- DirectorRajachandraStarsSobhan BabuVijayashantiRajinikanthJeevana Poratam is a 1986 Indian Telugu film, directed by Rajachandra. The film stars Shoban Babu and Vijayashanti in lead roles.It is a remake of Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, the 1974 blockbuster Hindi film.
- DirectorK. VijayanStarsShivaji GanesanRajinikanthVishnuvardhanRaja, a thief, and Amar, a goonda, plot to settle in London with the money earned from a robbery. But when Raja gets arrested for killing gangster Sudarshan, Amar's ex-boss, he feels Amar framed him.It is a remake of the 1980 Hindi film Qurbani, which itself was based on the 1972 Italian film The Master Touch.
The film received mixed reviews, and was a box office failure. - DirectorRajasekarStarsRajinikanthAmbikaJaishankarA princess, proud of her heritage and status, is rude and snooty towards everyone around her. When she meets a simple village lad, she is initially hostile, but later warms up to him.A remake of the 1985 Hindi film Mard.
It was released on 1 November 1986, Diwali day, and became a critical and commercial failure. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsAmala AkkineniSarath BabuAchamilai GopiRagupathy, who lives with his grandfather in a village, goes to the city to find a job. Soon, he learns that his mother is living with a man named Rajkumar and decides to protect him from his enemies.It is a remake of the 1982 Hindi film Namak Halaal.
The film was released on 7 March 1987 and became a box office success. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthPrabhuGautamiOn their release from prison, two criminals join forces to prove the innocence of a wrongfully convicted fellow prisoner and in the process, also learn the truth about their own missing parents.A remake of the Hindi film Insaf Ki Pukar (1987).
It became a commercial success, running in theatres for over 175 days. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsNassarPrabhuRajinikanthDharmathin Thalaivan is a 1988 Indian Tamil film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by C. Dhandayuthapani. The film stars Rajinikanth,Prabhu,Suhasini,Nasaar and Khushboo in lead roles. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja.It is a remake of the 1978 Hindi film Kasme Vaade.
The film became a commercial success and paid off all the losses of Devar. However it became the final production of Devar Films and after that they left the industry. - DirectorAmirjanStarsSowcar JanakiRaghuvaranRajinikanthSiva is a 1989 Indian Tamil film, directed by Ameerjaan and produced by K. Balachandar. The film stars Rajinikanth, Raghuvaran, Janagaraj, Radharavi, Shobana in lead roles. The film had musical score by Ilayaraaja.The film is a remake of the 1977 film Khoon Pasina.
Rajinikanth played Raghuvaran's role in the Telugu version Tiger (1979), which starred N.T. Rama Rao.
Siva was a box office failure. - DirectorP. VasuStarsRajinikanthGowthamiJanakarajThe illegitimate son of a rich man and a singer is raised by a poor drunkard. Before he can commit to the girl he loves, he wants to find out who his parents really are. Will the drunkard help him?A remake of the Hindi film Lawaaris (1981).
The film was released on 14 January 1990, Pongal day, and ran for more than 175 days in theatres. - DirectorSuresh KrishnaStarsRajinikanthSarath BabuKhushbu SundarA class-divided friendship goes through highs and lows through several decades.A remake of the 1987 Hindi film Khudgarz, itself based on Jeffrey Archer's 1979 novel Kane and Abel.
It ran for 175 days in theatres and was the highest-grossing film in Tamil cinema until 1995 when the record was broken by Baashha.
It was remade in Telugu in 1993 as Kondapalli Raja and in Kannada in 2003 as Gokarna.
