A lot of sequels and sometimes prequels to the old silver screen feature films have been released in many of the Indian languages. A film series is a collection of related films in succession. Their relationship is not fixed, but generally share a common diegetic world. The film series have been listed according to the date on which the first film of the series was released. Notes have been used to indicate relation to other films.
Only those film series with minimum 2 released films, are listed. Films without two released films can be listed only if the sequel is confirmed to be made and will be released in the near future.
Story-line / Character followup
- Dr. Bezbaruah film series (2 films)
- Local Kung Fufilm series (2 films)
Story-line / Character followup
Common diegetic world
- Calcutta trilogy by Satyajit Ray (3 films)
- Calcutta trilogy by Mrinal Sen (3 films)
- Bou film series (5 films)
- Chirodini Tumi Je Amar film series (2 films)
- Challenge film series (2 films)
- Amanush film series (2 films)
- Paglu film series (2 films)
- Khoka film series (2 films)
Story-line / Character followup
- Bairi Kangana film series (2 films)
- Bairi Kangana (1982)
- Bairi Kangana 2 (2018)
- Pandit Ji Batai Na Biyah Kab Hoi film series (2 films)
- Pandit Ji Batai Na Biyah Kab Hoi (2005)
- Pandit Ji Batai Na Biyah Kab Hoi 2 (2015)[4]
- Ganga series (2 films)
- Nirahua Rikshawala series (2 films)
- Nirahua Rickshawala (2007)
- Nirahua Rickshawala 2 (2015)[4]
- Pratigya film series (2 films)
- Darar film series (2 films)
- Sajan Chale Sasural film series (2 films)
- Sajan Chale Sasural (2011)
- Sajan Chale Sasural 2 (2016)[4]
- Truck Driver film series
- Truck Driver (2011)
- Truck Driver 2 (2016)
- Ek Duje Ke Liye film series
- Ek Duje Ke Liye (2012)
- Ek Duje Ke Liye 2 (2021)[5]
- Nirahua Hindustani film series (3 films)
- Laadla film series (2 films)
- Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se (2 films)
- Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna film series (3 films)
- Sangharsh film series
- Vivah film series (2 films)
- Vivah (2019)
- Vivah 2 (2021)
Common diegetic world
- Nirahua Chalal film series (3 films)
Story-line / Character followup
- Hainamuli film series (7 films)
- Hainamuli (2009)
- Hainamuli 2 (2010)
- Hainamuli 3 (2011)
- Hainamuli 4 (2013)
- Hainamuli 5 (2009)
- Hainamuli 6 (2014)
- Hainamuli 7 (2019)
Story-line / Character followup
- The Angrez film series (2 films)
- Hyderabad Nawabs film series (2 films)
- Stepney film series (2 films)
- Stepney (2014)
- Stepney 2 Returns (2017)
Common diegetic world
- Gullu Dada film series (7 films)
- FM Fun Aur Masti (2007)
- Gullu Dada Returns (2010)
- Gullu Dada 3 (2012)
- Gullu Dada 4 (2013)
- Gangs of Hyderabad (2015)
- Gullu Dada 5 (2017)
- Inspector Gullu (2017)
Story-line / Character followup
- Maiyar Ma Manadu Nathi Lagtu film series (2 films)
- Maiyar Ma Manadu Nathi Lagtu (2001)
- Maiyar Ma Manadu Nathi Lagtu Part II (2008)[6]
- Shikaar film series (2 films)
- Shikaar - A Murder Mystery (2012)
- Shikaar 2 (2017)[7]
- Chal Man Jeetva Jaiye film series (2 films)
- Chal Man Jeetva Jaiye (2017)[8]
- Chal Man Jeetva Jaiye 2 (2023)[9]
Common diegetic world
- Gujjubhai film series (2 films)
- Fakt Maate film series (2 films)[11]
Story-line / Character followup
- Chandrawal film series (2 films)
Common diegetic world
- Chora film series (2 films)
- Chora Jaat Ka (1985)
- Chora Haryane Ka (1987)
Story-line / Character followup
- James Bond-type series (4 Films)
- Gandhada Gudi film series (2 Films)
- Antha film series (2 Films)
- Sangliyana film series (3 Films)
- Upendra film series (2 films)
- Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu film series (4 films)
- Kotigobba film series (3 Films)
- Rakhta Kanneeru film series (2 films)
- Nagavalli film series (2 films)
- Deadly film series (2 films)
- Jogi film series (2 films)
- Mungaru Male film series (2 films)
- Gaalipata film series (2 films)
- Krishnan film series (2 films)
- Dandupalya film series (4 films)
- Rambo film series (2 films)
- Kalpana film series (2 films)
- Bhajarangi series (2 films)
- Drishya film series (2 films)
- Namo Bhootatma film series (2 films)
- K.G.F. film series (3 films)
- Bicchugatti film series
- Love Mocktail film series (2 films)
- Shivaji Surathkal film series (2 films)
- Kantara film series (2 films)
- Avatara Purusha film series (2 films)
- Totapuri film series (2 films)
- Sapta Sagaradaache Ello film series (2 films)
Common diegetic world
- Ganesha film series (6 films)[27]
- Golmaal film series (3 films)
- Police Story film series (3 films)
- Huchcha film series (2 films)
- Kariya film series (2 films)
- Savaari film series (2 films)
- Kempegowda film series (2 films)
- Kendasampige film series (2 films)
- Victory film series (2 films)
Story-line / Character followup
- Chanu IPS film series (2 films)
Story-line / Character followup
- Aana Valarthiya film series (2 films)
- Othenan film series (3 films)
- Kattuthulasi film series (2 films)
- Chemmeen film series (3 films)
- Chemmeen (1965)
- Thirakalkkappuram (1998)
- Kayamkulam Kochunni film series (2 films)
- Ashwamedham film series (2 films)
- Chellamma film series (2 films)
- C.I.D. Nazir film series (3 films)
- Lisa film series (2 films)
- Tharadas & Balram film series (4 films)
- Ninnishtam Ennishtam film series (2 films)
- Dasan and Vijayan film series (3 films)
- Sagar Alias Jacky film series (2 films)
- CBI film series (5 films)
- August 1-film series (2 films)
- Kireedam film series (2 films)
- Ramji Rao Speaking film series (3 films)
- Harihar Nagar film series (3 films)
- Samrajyam film series (3 films)
- Kilukkam film series (2 films)
- Khader Bhai film series (3 films)
- Devasuram film series (2 films)
- Dr. Sunny Joseph film series (2 films)
- Uppukandam film series (2 films)
- Akashadoothu film-TV series (1 film, 1 series)
- Mikhayel sons TV-film series (1 serial, 1 film)
- Mikhayelinte Santhathikal [TV series] (1993)
- Puthran (1994)
- Commissioner and The King film series (4 films)
- Azhagiya Ravanan-Ambujakshan film series (2 films)
- Mandrake film series (2 films)
- Kannur film series (2 films)
- Aakasha Ganga film series (2 films)
- Saathan and Don film series (2 films)
- The People film series (3 films)
- Udayananu Tharam film series (2 films)
- Lisamma film series (2 films)
- Major Mahadevan film series (4 films)
- Pokkiri Raja film series (3 films)
- Salt N' Pepper film series (2 films)
- Honey Bee film series (3 films)
- Punyalan film series (2 films)
- Drishyam film series (3 films)
- Aadu film series (3 films)
- Pretham film series (2 films)
- Lucifer film series (2 films)
Common diegetic world
- Mimics film series (2 films)
- Bharya film series (2 films)
- Husbands film series (2 films)
Story-line / Character followup
- Zapatlela film series (2 films)
- Aga Bai Arrecha film series (2 films)
- Navra Maza Navsacha film series (2 films)
- De Dhakka film series (2 films)
- Gallit Gondhal, Dillit Mujra film series (2 films)
- Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai film series (3 films)
- Agadbam film series (2 films)
- Chintoo film series (2 films)
- Timepass film series (3 films)
- Dagadi Chawl film series (2 films)
- Boyz film series (4 films)
- Ye Re Ye Re Paisa film series (2 films)
- Shri Shivraj Ashtak (6 films)
- Naal film series (2 films)
- Bhai film series (2 films)
- Takatak film series (2 films)
- Jhimma film series (2 films)
- Dharmaveer film series (2 films)
Story-line / Character followup
- Something Something film series (2 films)
- Tu Mora Sathire film series (2 films)
Story-line / Character followup
- Munde U.K. De film series (2 films)
- Yaar Annmulle film series (3 films)
- Jatt & Juliet film series (3 films)
- Carry On Jatta Trilogy (3 films)
- Sikander film series (3 films)
- Daddy Cool Munde Fool film series (2 films)
- Chaar Sahibzaade film series (2 films)
- Mr & Mrs 420 film series (3 films)
- Rupinder Gandhi film series (3 films)
- Rupinder Gandhi the Gangster..? (2015)
- Rupinder Gandhi 2: The Robinhood (2017)
- Rupinder Gandhi 3 (TBA)
- Shareek film series (2 films)
- Ardaas film series (3 films)
- Nikka Zaildar Trilogy (3 films)
- Jora film series (2 films)
- Manje Bistre Trilogy (3 films)
- Rabb Da Radio film series (2 films)
- Dakuaan Da Munda film series (2 films)
- Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua film series (2 films)
- Laung Laachi film series (2 films)
- Qismat film series (3 films)
- Raduaa film series (2 films)
- Chal Mera Putt Trilogy (3 films)
- Blackia film series (2 films)
- Teeja Punjab film series (2 films)
- Teeja Punjab (2021)
- Teeja Punjab 2 (2022)
- Warning film series (2 films)
Common diegetic world
- Yaraan Naal Baharaan film series (2 films)
- Sardaar Ji film series (2 films)
Story-line / Character followup
- Iruvar Ullam film series (2 films)
- Kalyanaraman film series (2 films)
- Manal Kayiru film series (2 films)
- Aan Pavam film series (2 films)
- Salem Vishnu film series (2 films)[lower-alpha 15]
- Krodham film series (2 films)
- Amaidhi Padai film series (2 films)
- Indian film series (2 films)
- Saamy film series (2 films)
- Sandakozhi film series (2 films)
- Chithiram Pesuthadi film series (2 films)
- Thalai Nagaram film series (3 films)
- Billa film series (2 films)
- Chennai 600028 film series (2 films)
- Sivi film series (2 films)
- Naadodigal film series (2 films)
- Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu film series (2 films)
- Singam film series (3 films)
- Enthiran film series (2 films)
- Thamizh Padam film series (2 films)
- Thani Oruvan film series (2 films)
- Kalavani film series (2 films)
- Kazhugu film series (2 films)
- Vishwaroopam film series (2 films)[lower-alpha 18]
- Chennaiyil Oru Naal film series (2 films)
- Jigarthanda film series (2 films)
- Velaiilla Pattadhari film series (2 films)
- Baahubali film Series (2 films)[lower-alpha 19]
- Demonte Colony film series (2 films)
- Maari film series (2 films)
- Devi film series (2 films)[lower-alpha 19]
- Pichaikkaran film series (2 films)
- Lokesh Cinematic Universe (7 films)
- Jiivi film series (2 films)
- Methagu film series
- Ponniyin Selvan film series (2 films)
- Viduthalai film series (2 films)
- Indru Netru Naalai film series (2 films)
- Sarpatta Parambarai film series (2 films)
- Ayalaan film series (2 films)
- Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu film series (2 films)
Common diegetic world
- Aval Appadithan film series (2 films)
- Neeya film series (3 films)
- Azhiyatha Kolangal film series (2 films)
- Aan Paavam film series (2 films)
- Manithan film series (2 films)
- Pulan Visaranai film series (2 films)
- Jai Hind film series[lower-alpha 20] (2 films)
- Chandramukhi film series (2 films)
- Jithan film series (2 films)
- Thiruttu Payale film series (2 films)
- Naan Avanillai film series (2 films)
- Muni film series (4 films)
- Pasanga film series (2 films)
- Ko film series (2 films)
- Kalakalappu film series (2 films)
- Naan franchise (3 films)
- Saattai franchise (3 films)
- Pizza film series (3 films)
- Aranmanai film series (3 films)
- Darling film series (2 films)
- Charlie Chaplin film series (2 films)
- Goli Soda film series (2 films)
- Dhilluku Dhuddu film series (3 films)
- Uriyadi film series (2 films)
- Kuththu film series (2 films)
- Soodhu Kavvum film series (2 films)
Story-line / Character followup
- Money film series (3 films)
- Yamaleela film series (2 films)
- Pelli Sandadi film series (2 films)
- Manmadhudu film series (2 films)
- Arya film series (2 films)
- Shankar Dada film series (2 films)[lower-alpha 24]
- Chandramukhi film series (2 films)[lower-alpha 25]
- Kick film series (2 films)
- Rakta Charitra film series (2 films)[lower-alpha 7]
- Gabbar Singh film series (2 films)
- Avunu film series (2 films)
- Drushyam film series (2 films)
- Karthikeya film series (2 films)
- Baahubali film series (2 films)[lower-alpha 19]
- Bangarraju film series (2 films)
- Abhinetri film series (2 films)[lower-alpha 19]
- Goodachari film series (2 films)
- NTR film series (2 films)
- Fun and Frustration Series (2 films)
- iSmart film series (2 films)
- Yatra film series (2 films)
- Mathu Vadalara film series (2 films)
- HIT Universe (2 films)
- Pushpa film series (2 films)
- Maa Oori Polimera film series (2 films)
- Bhamakalapam film series
- Tillu film series (2 films)
- Salaar film series (2 films)
Common Diegetic World
- Khaidi film series (3 films)
- Gaayam film series (2 films)
- Satya film series (2 films)[lower-alpha 30]
- Aithe film series (2 films)[lower-alpha 31]
- Aravind film series (2 films)
- Vennela film series (2 films)
- Mantra film series (2 films)
- Operation Duryodhana film series (2 films)
- Dandupalya franchise (2 films)[lower-alpha 32]
- Vinayakudu film series (2 films)
- Prema Katha Chitram film series (2 films)
- Prathinidhi film series (2 films)
- Ice Cream film series (2 films)
- Raju Gari Gadhi film series (3 films)
If the 2015 Bollywood film Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! is taken into account, the number of films in the franchisee will increase by one and the franchisee must, then, be counted under bilingual or multi-lingual heading.
If the Hindi animated film Goopi Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya is taken into account, the number of films in the franchisee will increase by one and the franchisee must, then, be counted under bilingual or multi-lingual heading.
It is the remake of the original Don film made in 1978.
Shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu languages.
It is a remake of the Tamil film Singam
A spin-off prequel to Baby.
However, the starting notifications of the film declare it as an original work and not as a sequel to any previous film.[18][19]
Street Dancer 3D (2020), originally titled ABCD 3, was planned as a sequel but later released independently after the original producers pulled out.[23]
This film is also a spin-off to the 1984 film Athirathram.
A character mentioned as brother of Keerikaadan Jose appears in 1992 film Aadhaaram.
First film is shot in Malayalam while the second film is shot in Tamil language.
A Tamil film made as a prequel to the Malayalam film New Delhi.
It is the remake of Billa (1980), which itself is the remake of the 1978 Hindi film Don.
Shot simultaneously in Hindi and Tamil lnanguages
Shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages.
The first film was shot in Tamil while the second film was shot simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages.
The film is a remake of the 2004 Hindi film Gayab.
First film is shot in Tamil while the second film is shot in Telugu language.
It is a remake of the Malayalam film Drishyam
First film is shot in Hindi while the second film is shot in Telugu and Hindi languages.
First film is shot in Telugu and Hindi languages while the second film is shot in Telugu.
First film is shot in Kannada while the second film is shot in Telugu language.
The film is a remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Pretham.
"Karan Johar on Bhoot as title for Vicky Kaushal film: RGV gave the name to me in 2 seconds". India Today. 1 February 2020 – via Press Trust of India. Bhoot was the correct title for this film but we didn't have it. I thought at maximum, I'd hear a no from him (Varma) but let me call him. And I was just blown by his generosity. I called him and I spoke to him and he was like, 'Yeah, take it and whatever paperwork you will need, just let me know'. It was like in two seconds that he gave me the title. I've been in this industry for 25 years but I haven't seen this kind of generosity before. ... This is the first of its kind. I am grateful that Vicky headlined the film with us because that gives us a lot of confidence that such films can be made. We want to take this franchise ahead.
Reddy, Y. Maheswara (6 July 2023). "Another chapter". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 13 September 2023.