Chiranjeevi’s Remake Telugu movies: A Journey Through Hits and Misses in Telugu Cinema

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Megastar Chiranjeevi has acted in nearly 50 remake films throughout his career, delivering numerous super hits and blockbusters in Telugu cinema. These remakes have been a significant factor in his rise to megastar status. Looking at the importance of remakes in his career, some were disasters, while others became industry hits.

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1 . Khaidi(October 28 , 1983)

A|157 minutes|Action

Suryam, a poor farmer's son, falls in love with a cruel landlord's daughter. This leads the landlord to destroy Suryam's family and life.

Remake of - First Blood

2 . Chattaniki Kallu Levu(October 30 , 1981)

A|141 minutes|Action,Thriller

Chattaniki Kallu Levu is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Madhavi, Lakshmi, Hema Sundar and Kannada Prabhakar in important roles. It is a remake of the 1981 Tamil film Sattam Oru Iruttarai. The film was released on 30 October 1981 and became a commercial success.

Remake of - Sattam Oru Iruttarai

3 . Manavoori Pandavulu(November 09 , 1978)

UA|Drama

Five young men stand against the village head who oppresses the villagers and causes them suffering.

Remake of - Paaduvaaralli Pandavaru

4 . Idi Katha Kaadu(June 27 , 1979)

U|Drama

After divorce, Suhasini lives alone but is loved by two men who decide to marry her. This leads to problems in Suhasini's life.

Remake of - Aavargal

5 . Punnami Naagu(June 13 , 1980)

U|Drama,Romance

Starring Chiranjeevi as Nagulu, a snake charmer with a unique connection to snakes, this film unfolds a mysterious and tragic tale.

Remake of - Hunnimeya Ratriyalli

6 . Prema Tarangalu(October 24 , 1980)

U|Action,Drama

Corrupt Dharmaraju is shocked when he discovers his daughter's lover, Ramu, resembles Paparayudu, a man he wronged years ago.

Remake of - Muqaddar Ka Sikandar

7 . Mosagadu (May 22 , 1980)

U|Action,Drama

On his wedding day, Jagan's fiancée is assaulted by a rowdy sheeter. Unable to bear the humiliation, she commits suicide, prompting Jagan to seek revenge against the rowdy sheeter.

Remake of - Khan Dost

8 . Mogudu Kaavali(October 15 , 1980)

U|Comedy,Drama

Krishna, disinterested in marriage, must wed to claim his inheritance. He arranges a fake marriage with a man through an agreement.

Remake of - Manchali

9 . 47 Rojulu(July 17 , 1981)

A|Drama

Actress Saritha comes to a small town to talk to Vaishali, because she is about to play her in a film based on her life. Vaishali suffers from hysteria and angrily shuts out Saritha. The story is now told in flashback form, when Vaishali's brother tells Saritha about her marriage to Kumar, lasting for only 47 days.

Remake of - 47 Natkal

10 . Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu(October 01 , 1982)

U|Action,Drama

Two married women dream of living in the city. Despite their husbands' disapproval, they secretly escape to the city.

Remake of - Patnakké Bandha Patniyar

11 . Yamudiki Mogudu(April 29 , 1988)

U|Action,Drama,Fantasy

Kaali loves a girl but her father kills him. He goes to the underworld, confronts Yama, and reincarnates in another person's body to avenge his murder.

12 . Manchu Pallaki(November 19 , 1982)

U|132 minutes|Drama

The unemployed youth living in a colony develop a liking for Geetha, their new neighbor. However, Geetha, unaffected by their charms, teaches them a lesson and makes them realize their responsibilities.

Remake of - Paalaivana Solai

13 . Bandhalu Anubandhalu(November 26 , 1982)

U|Drama

An inspector brings an amnesia patient to a psychiatrist. However, the patient dies, leading the inspector to suspect the psychiatrist's wife and compounder in the murder case.

Remake of - Aval Hejje

14 . Prema Pichollu(January 14 , 1983)

U|Drama,Romance

Ravi and Prema are deeply in love with each other. However, the situation turns upside down when three other individuals try to woo her.

Remake of - Shaukeen

15 . Abhilasha(March 11 , 1983)

A|145 minutes|Horror,Thriller

A lawyer intentionally gets arrested in a murder case to abolish capital punishment. However, proving his innocence leads him to confront a significant problem.

Remake of - The Man Who Dared

16 . Hero(March 23 , 1984)

UA|129 minutes|Action,Adventure

Krishna, an archaeologist specializing in unearthing hidden treasures, travels to a village to discover its hidden treasures. However, his friend Vikram is murdered in the same village. Who is behind his friend's death? Did Krishna find the hidden treasures or not? The rest of the story follows.

Remake of - Raiders of the Lost Ark

17 . Devanthakudu(April 12 , 1984)

U|Action,Drama

Vijay, who enjoys accepting challenges, is dared by his friend Chanti to kill a professor. The professor is indeed killed, and Vijay becomes the prime suspect.

Remake of - Gelupu Nannede

18 . Intiguttu(September 14 , 1984)

U|Action,Drama

Chakrapani plots to marry his wife’s sister, planning to kill his wife and daughter for this purpose. Upon discovering his scheme, Chakrapani's wife and daughter decide to teach him a lesson.

Remake of - Panakkara Kudumbam

19 . Naagu(October 11 , 1984)

U|Action,Drama

Nagu, a small-time criminal, gets entangled in his girlfriend's murder case. He and his mother discover that Jagapathi Rao is involved in the crime. Nagu starts collecting evidence against Jagapathi Rao.

Remake of - Teesri Manzil

20 . Chiranjeevi(undefined 00 , 1985)

A|Crime,Drama

Chiranjeevi is a Tollywood film which released on 18 April 1985. This film was directed by C. V. Rajendran. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti with Bhanupriya in a small role. The film was a remake of Kannada film Naane Raja (1984).

Remake of - Nane Raja

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