Checklist for Fantasy Films of India: 1903 to 1999

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Indian Fantasy Films

 

1900s:

Alibaba and the Forty Thieves (1903) - fantasy

 

1910s:

Raja Harishchandra (1913, aka - King Harishchandra) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Satyavan Savitri (1914) - mythology

Lanka Dahan (1917, aka - Lanka Aflame) - mythology, Ramayana story

Raja Harishchandra (1917, aka - Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Shri Krishna Janma (1918, aka - Birth of Shri Krishna) - mythology

Kaliya Mardan (1919) - mythology

 

1920s:

Nala Damayanti (1920) - mythology

Sairandhri (1920) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Bhakta Vidur (1921, aka - Dharma Vijay) - mythology

Behula (1921) - mythology

Dhruva Charitra (1921, aka - Triumph of Devotion) - mythology

Krishna Maya (1921) - mythology

Mahasati Ansuya (1921, aka - Birth of Shri Dattatreya, Sati Ansuya) - mythology, Ramayana story

Vishnu Avatar (1921) - mythology

Bhagirathi Ganga (1922) - mythology

Ganesh Avatar (1922) - mythology

King Bhartrahari (1922) - prophecy

Krishna Tula (1922) - mythology

Ratnavali (1922, aka - Lady from Lanka) - mythology

Sukanya Savitri (1922) - mythology

Veer Abhimanyu (1922, aka - Virat Swaroop) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Krishna Arjuna Yuddha (1923) - mythology

Gul-e-Bakavali (1924) - fantasy

Krishna Kumar (1925) - mythology

Lanka Ni Laadi (1925, aka - Fairy of Ceylon) - historical fantasy

Panch Danda (1925) - fantasy

Prem Sanyas (1925, aka - Light of Asia) - Gautama story

Simantak Mani (1925, aka - Krishna Under Charge of Theft) - mythology

Bhakta Prahlad (1926) - mythology

Bulbul-e-Paristan (1926) - fantasy, fairyland

Krishna Sakha (1926) - mythology

Neera (1926, aka - Beautiful Snake of Aravalli) - mysticism

Prithvi Putra (1926) - mythology

Suvarna Kamal (1926, aka - Golden Lotus) - fantasy, giant genie

Alibaba and the Forty Thieves (1927) - fantasy

Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp (1927) - fantasy

Krishna Naradi (1927) - mythology

Krishna Sambhav (1927) - mythology

Sati Madri (1927) - mythology

Sindh Ni Sumari (1927) - mythology

Gul Sanobar (1928) - fantasy

Gopal Krishna (1929) - mythology

Hatimtai (1929, 4-part serial) - fantasy

Kapal Kundala (1929) - mythology

Khwab-e-Hasti (1929) - fantasy

 

1930s:

Ganesh Janma (1930) - mythology

Krishna Kumari (1930) - mythology

Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp (1931) - fantasy

Bhakta Prahlada (1931) - mythology

Devi Devayani (1931) - mythology

Draupadi (1931) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Kalidas (1931) - mythology

Ayodhyecha Raja (1932, aka - Ayodhya Ka Raja) - mythology

Bhutia Mahal (1932) - horror

Chalta Purza (1932) - horror

Chandidas (1932) - mythology

Gul-e-Bakavali (1932) - fantasy

Indrasabha (1932) - fantasy

Jalti Nishani (1932, aka - Agnikankan) - mythology

Maya Machhindra (1932, aka - Illusion) - miracle

Narasinh Mehta (1932) - miracle

Sati Savitri (1932) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Shyam Sundar (1932) - mythology

Lal-e-Yaman (1933, aka - Prviz Parizad) - fantasy, invisibility

Meerabai (1933, aka - Rajrani Meera) - miracle

Prithvi Putra (1933) - mythology

Puran Bhakt (1933) - mythology

Savithri (1933) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Shantaram (1933) - mythology

Akashwani (1934) - mythology

Aladdin (1934) - fantasy

Ali Baba (1934) - fantasy

Amritmanthan (1934) - mythological fantasy

Bhakta Dhruva (1934) - mythology

Bhakta Ke Bhagwan (1934) - mythology

Chand Saudagar (1934) - mythology

Daku Mansoor (1934) - mythology

Devaki (1934) - mythology

Dhruva (1934) - mythology

Gul Sanobar (1934) - Persian legend

Krishna Leela (1934) - mythology

Lavakusa (1934) - mythology, Ramayana story

Rashk-e-Laila (1934, aka - Jaaneman) - fantasy

Sair-e-Paristan (1934) - horror

Sati Sulochana (1934) - mythology, Ramayana story

Seeta (1934) - mythology

Seeta Bibaha (1934) - mythology, Ramayana story

Seeta Kalyanam (1934) - mythology

Veer Babruwahan (1934) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Ajka Alladin (1935) - fantasy

Alladin-II (1935, aka - Aaj Ka Alladin) - fantasy

Chandrasena (1935) - mythology, Ramayana story

Ghalta Putla (1935) - horror

Hunterwali (1935) - masked heroine

Kalkut (1935) - horror

Krishna Arjuna (1935) - mythology

Maut ka Toofan (1935, aka - Storm of Death) - horror

Shri Krishna Leelalu (1935) - mythology

Night Bird (1935) - horror

Usha (1935) - mythology

Zingaro (1935) - horror

Abhimanyu (1936) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Amsuya (1936) - mythology

Dhruva (1936) - mythology

Draupadhi Manasamrakshanam (1936) - mythology

Krishna Naradi (1936) - mythology

Krishna Sudama (1936) - mythology

Sampoorna Ramayanam (1936) - mythology, Ramayana story

Sant Tukaram (1936) - miracle

Alibaba (1937) - fantasy

Bhakta Tulsidas (1937) - mythology

Chamundeshwari (1937) - mythology

Dhanwan (1937) - horror

Eternal Music (1937) - horror

Gangavataran (1937) - mythology

Hurricane Hansa (1937) - masked heroine

Kausalya Parinayam (1937) - mythology

Khwab Ki Duniya (1937) - fantasy

Krishna Tulabharam (1937) - mythology

Nara Narayan (1937) - mythology

Nav Jawan (1937) - horror

Mohini Rugmangada (1937) - mythology

Savitri (1937) - mythology, Mhabharatha story

Tarzan ki Beti (1937) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Toofani Tarzan (1937) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Wahan (1937, aka - Beyond the Horizon) - ancient Aryan society

Zambo the Apeman (1937, aka - Sher-e-Jungle) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp (1938) - fantasy

Banke Sepahi (1938, aka - Desh Sevak, Patriot) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Bhakta Jayadeva (1938) - mythology

Bhedi Trishul (1938) - fantasy

Bhukailasa (1938) - mythology, Ramayana story

Devbala (1938) - fantasy

Devifullara (1938) - mythology

Dhruva (1938) - mythology

Gopal Krishna (1938) - mythology

Gul-e-Bakavali (1938) - fantasy

Kambar (1938) - mythology

Mohini Bhasmasura (1938) - mythology

Nandakumar (1938) - mythology

Prithvi Putra (1938) - mythology

Vanaraja Tarzan (1938) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Adventures of Shekhchalli (1939) - mythology

Baraji (1939) - mythology

Gul-e-Bakavali (1939) - fantasy

Leatherface (1939) - masked hero

Nara Narayan (1939) - mythology

Navjeevan (1939) - fantasy

Sant Tulsida (1939) - miracle

Shri Venkateswara Mahatyam (1939) - mythology

Son of Alladin (1939, aka - Alladin Ka Beta) - fantasy

Zambo ka Beta (1939, aka - Son of Zambo) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

 

1940s:

Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp (1940) - fantasy

Alibaba (1940) - fantasy

Anarbala (1940) - fantasy

Ardhang (1940, aka - The Better Half) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Bhukailasa (1940) - mythology, Ramayana story

Harischandra (1940) - mythology

Pagal (1940) - science fiction element, drug that causes insanity

Sant Dnyaneshwar (1940) - miracle

Suryaputri (1940) - mythology

Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1941) - fantasy

Bhaktimala (1941) - mythology

Dakshayagnam (1941) - mythology

Kamadhenu (1941) - mythology

Prahladan (aka Bhakta Prahlada, 1941) - mythology

Rishyashringar (1941) - mythology

Sant Sakhu (1941) - miracle

Venuganam (1941) - mythology

Armaan (1942) - science fiction, ray photographically records pain and pleasure

Bhakt Soordas (1942) - mythology

Bhakta Potana (1942) - mythology

Bharat (1942) - mythology, Ramayana story

Bharat Milap (1942) - mythology

Satyabhama (1942) - mythology

Chenchulakshmi (1943) - mythology

Garuda Garvabhangam (1943) - mythology

Krishna Prema (1943) - mythology

Lrishna Prema (1943) - mythology

Mahatma Vidur (1943) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Ramrajya (1943, aka - Lav Kush) - mythology, Ramayana story

Shakuntala (1943) - mythology

Shankar Parvati (1943) - mythology

Tansen (1943) - miracle

Bhartrahari (1944) - mythology

Draupadi (1944) - mythology

Maharathi Karna (1944) - mythology

Paristan (1944) - fantasy

Gokul (1945) - mythology

Hemareddy Mallamma (1945) - mythology

Kurukshetra (1945) - mythology

Nal Damayanti (1945) - mythology

Shri Krishnarjun Yuddha (1945) - mythology

Srivalli (1945) - mythology

Valmiki (1945) - mythology

Alibaba (1946) - fantasy

Bhakt Prahlad (1946) - mythology

Devkanya (1946) - mythology

Gokul (1946) - mythology

Krishna Leela (1946) - mythology

Prithviraj Samyukta (1946) - mythology

Shuravan Kumar (1946) - mythology

Subhadra (1946) - mythology

Thyagayya (1946) - mythology

Urvashi (1946) - mythology

Uttara Abhimanyu (1946) - mythology

Valmiki (1946) - mythology

Bhakta Dhruva (1947) - mythology

Geet Govind (1947) - mythology

Parashuram (1947) - mythology

Sati Toral (1947) - mythology

Abhimanyu (1948) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Ajamil (1948) - mythology

Jai Hanuman (1948) - mythology

Rambaan (1948) - mythology

Shri Rambhakt Hanuman (1948) - mythology

Bhedi Bungla (1949, aka - House of Mystery) - horror

Giridhar Gopal Ki Meera (1949) - mythology

Mahal (1949, aka - The Mansion) - horror

Nagakannika (1949) - folklore, magic, human sacrifice

Nar Narayan (1949) - mythology

Narad Muni (1949) - mythology

Raksharekha (1949) - fantasy

Ram Pratigya (1949) - mythology

Ram Vivah (1949) - mythology

Satyavan Savitri (1949) - mythology

Veer Ghatotkach (1949) - mythology

 

1950s:

Aadhi Raat (1950, aka - Midnight) - horror

Alakh Niranjan (1950) - mythology

Bhagwan Shri Krishna (1950) - mythology

Bhishma Pratigya (1950) - mythology

Har Har Mahadev (1950) - mythology

Janmashtami (1950) - mythology

Kankaal (1950) - skeleton

Ram Darshan (1950) - mythology

Sati Narmada (1950) - mythology

Shree Krishna Vivah (1950, aka - Shree Ganesh Mahima) - mythology

Shri Ganesh Mahima (1950) - mythology

Swapna Sundari (1950) - fantasy

Veer Babhruvahan (1950) - mythology

Agni Pariksha (1951) - mythology

Bhakta Tulsidas (1951) - mythology

Bhola Shankar (1951) - mythology

Dasavatar (1951) - mythology

Hanuman Patal Vijay (1951) - mythology

Jai Mahakali (1951) - mythology

Jai Shankar (1951) - mythology

Lakshmi Narayan (1951) - mythology

Luv Kush (1951) - mythology

Marmayogi (1951, aka - Mysterious Sage) - fake ghost

Nagina (1951) - fantasy

Nand Kishore (1951) - mythlogy

Patala Bhairavi (1951) - fantasy

Ram Janma (1951) - mythology

Shri Ganesh Janma (1951) - mythology

Shri Vishnu Bhagwan (1951) - mythology

Aan (1952) - fantastic dream elements

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (1952, aka - Alladin Aur Jadui Chirag) - fantasy

Bhakta Puran (1952) - mythology

Hanabari (1952) - horror

Jungle ka Jawahar (1952) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Jungle, The (1952, co-production with USA) - science fiction, mammoth

Lanka Dahan (1952) - mythology

Mahishasur Badh (1952) - mythology

Prahlad (1952) - mythology

Rajrani Damayanti (1952) - mythology

Saqi (1952) - fantasy

Shiv Shakti (1952) - mythology

Veer Arjun (1952) - mythology

Aaya Toofan (1953, aka - The Storm Came) - fantasy, giant

Alif Laila (1953) - fantasy

Aurat (1953) - superstrength

Avvaiyyar (1953) - mythology

Badshah Dampati (1953) - horror

Chandraharam (1953) - fantasy, magic necklace, gods

Dhruva (1953) - mythology

Dhuaan (1953) - fantasy

Naag Panchami (1953) - mythology

Navdurga (1953) - mythology

Alibaba and the Forty Thieves (1954, aka - Alibaba Aur Chalis Chor) - fantasy

Bahut Din Huwe (1954) - fantasy

Amar Kirtan (1954) - mythology

Bedara Kannappa (1954) - mythology

Chakradhari (1954) - mythology

Gokul Ka Raja (1954) - mythology

Mahapuja (1954) - mythology

Nagin (1954) - fantasy

Radha Krishna (1954) - mythology

Shib Shakti (1954) - mythology

Tulsidas (1954) - mythology

Abe-Hayat (1955) - fantasy, flying carpet

Alibabavum Narpatha Thirudargalum (1955) - fantasy

Bhagwar Mahima (1955) - mythology

Ekadash (1955) - mythology

Hatimtai Ki Beti (1955) - fantasy

Hoor-e-Arab (1955) - fantasy

Jai Mahadev (1955) - mythology

Kanavane Kan Kanda Daivam (1955) - mythology

Navratri (1955) - mythology

Prabhu Ki Maya (1955) - mythology

Sati Madalsa (1955) - mythology

Shiv Bhakt (1955) - mythology

Shri Ganesh Vivah (1955) - mythology

Son of Alladin (1955, aka - Alladin Ka Beta) - fantasy

Uran Khatola (1955) - city ruled by women

Vaman Avtar (1955) - mythology

Ayodhyapati (1956) - mythology

Hatimtai (1956) - fantasy

Indra Leela (1956) - mythology

Sati Anasuya (1956) - mythology

Sati Naagkanya (1956) - mythology

Sadhak Ramprasad (1956) - mythology

Sudarshan Chakra (1956) - mythology

Aadhi Raat (1957, aka - Midnight) - horror

Aaravalli (1957) - fantasy, magic

Aparadhi Kaun (1957) - ghost

Bansari Bala (1957) - mythology

Bhakta Dhruva (1957) - mythology

Chamak Chnadni (1957) - fantasy

Chinthamani (1957) - mythology

Data Karna (1957) - mythology

Karpurakarasi (1957) - fantasy

Lakshmi Pooja (1957) - mythology

Maya Bazaar (1957) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Naag Mani (1957) - mythology

Naag Padmini (1957) - mythology

Narsi Bhagat (1957) - mythology

Neel Mani (1957) - mythology

Paristan (1957) - fantasy

Pawan Putra Hanuman (1957) - mythology

Raja Vikram (1957) - mythology

Ram Hanuman Yuddha (1957) - mythology

Sant Raghu (1957) - mythology

Suvarna Sundari (1957) - fantasy

Al Hilal (1958) - fantasy

Bhakta Prahlada (1958) - mythology, Ramayana story

Bhukailasa (1958) - mythology, Ramayana story

Chenchulakshmi (1958) - mythology

Harishchandra (1958) - mythology

Madhumati (1958) - fantasy, reincarnation

Maya Bazaar (1958) - Mythology, Mahabharatha story

Raj Sinhasan (1958) - mythology

Ram Bhakti (1958) - mythology

Sampoorna Ramayana (1958) - mythology

Suvarna Sundari (1958) - fantasy

Teerth Yatra (1958) - mythology

Zimbo (1958) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Chandrasena (1959) - mythology

Charno Ki Dasi (1959) - mythology

Daivabalam (1959) - fantasy, prophesies

Gimbo ki Beti (1959) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Jungal King (1959) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Kavi Kalidas (1959) - mythology

Mahishasura Mardini (1959) - mythology

Pakshiraj (1959) - mythology

Thozhan (1959) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

 

1960s:

Alladin Ka Beta (1960) - fantasy

Angulimaal (1960) - mythology

Baghdad Thirudan (1960) - fantasy, genie, flying horse

Bhakt Raj (1960) - mythology

Dr. Shaitan (1960) - science fiction, atomic energy

Durga Maata (1960) - mythology

Nache Nagin Baje Been (1960) - fantasy

Return of Mr. Superman (1960) - science fiction, super hero

Shravan Kumar (1960) - mythology

Shri Venkateswara Mahatyam (1960) - mythology

Superman (1960) - science fiction, super hero

Zimbo Comes to Town (1960, aka - Zimbo Shaher Mein) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Bhagwan Balaji (1961) - mythology

Bhakta Kuchela (1961) - mythology

Sampurna Ramayana (1961) - mythology

Stree (1961) - mythology

Taranisen Baddha (1961) - mythology

Bees Saal Baad (1962) - horror

Durga Pooja (1962) - mythology

Gul-e-Bakavali Katha (1962) - fantasy

Hawa Mahal (1962) - fantasy

Kailashpati (1962) - mythology

King Kong (1962) sword & sandal

Madam Zorro (1962) - masked heroine

Naag Devata (1962) - mythology

Shiv Parvati (1962) - mythology

Shree Ganesh (1962) - mythology

Shri Krishnarjuna Yuddham (1962) - mythology

Tarzan Mera Saathi (1962, aka - Tarzan Goes to India) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Toofani Tarzan (1962) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Tower House (1962) - horror

Baba Ramdev (1963) - miracle

Cobra Girl (1963, aka - Naag Rani) - fantasy

Daanveer Karan (1963) - mythology

Gul-e-Bakavali (1963) - fantasy

Harishchandra Taramati (1963) - mythology

Kala Jadoo (1963) - horror

Kan Kan Men Bhagwan (1963) - mythology

Maya Mahal (1963) - fantasy

Moogamanasulu (1963) - reincarnation

Naag Devata (1963) - fantasy

Naag Mohini (1963) - fantasy

Parasmani (1963) - fantasy, giant spider, flying carpet

Pataal Nagri (1963) - horror

Rocket Tarzan (1963) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Shikari (1963) - science fiction, giant ape

Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham (1963) - mythology

Sunehri Nagin (1963) - fantasy

Tarzan aur Gorilla (1963, aka - Tarzan and Gorilla) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Tarzan aur Jadugar (1963) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Bhargavi Nilayam (1964, aka - The House Named Bhargavi) - horror

Char Dervesh (1964) - fantasy

Hercules (1964) - fantasy

Karna (1964) - mythology

Khufia Mahal (1964) - fantasy

Kohraa (1964) - horror

Magic Carpet (1964) - fantasy

Mr. X in Bombay (1964) - science fiction

Samson (1964) - fantasy, giant monster

Tarzan and Captain Kishore (1964) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Tarzan and Delilah (1964) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Tarzan aur Jalpari (1964, aka - Tarzan and Jalpari) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Tarzan's Beloved (1964) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Veer Bhimsen (1964) - mythology

Woh Kaun Thi (1964, aka -Who Was She?) - horror

Bharat Milap (1965) - mythology

Bhoot Bangla (1965) - horror

Flying Man (1965, aka - Hawai Insaan ... footage from 'Gorgo') - science fiction, alien invasion

Gopal Krishna (1965) - mythology

Gumnaam (1965) - horror

Mahabharat (1965) - mythology

Pandava Vanavasam (1965) - mythology

Poonam ki Raat (1965) - horror

Satya Harishchandra (1965) - mythology, Ramayana story

Shankar Sita Ansuya (1965) - mythology

Shree Ram Bharat Milan (1965) - mythology

Shreeman Funtoosh (1965) - science fiction

Sinbad Alibaba & Aladin (1965) - fantasy, giant monster

Tarzan and Cleopatra (1965) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Tarzan and King Kong (1965) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Tarzan and the Circus (1965) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Tarzan Delhi Mein (1965, aka - Tarzan Comes to Delhi) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Thiruvilayadal (1965) - mythology

Veera Abhimanyu (1965) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Zindagi Aur Maut (1965) - horror

Alibaba and the Forty Thieves (1966) - fantasy

Devi Saraswati (1966) - mythology

Gogola (1966) - sea monster

Husn Aur Ishq (1966) - fantasy

Saraswathi Sabatham (1966) - mythology

Tarzan and Hercules (1966) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Tarzan Aur Jadui Chirag (1966, aka - Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Tarzan ki Mehbooba (1966) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Zimbo ka Beta (1966, aka - Zimbo Finds a Son) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Anita (1967) - fantasy, ghost

Bhakt Prahlad (1967) - mythology

Farz (1967) - spy / James Bond clone

Johar in Bombay (1967) - fantasy, magic lamp

Kandan Karunai (1967) - mythology

Lav Kush (1967) - mythology

Milan (1967) - reincarnation

Ram Rajya (1967) - mythology

Shri Krishnavataram (1967) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Trip to Moon (1967, aka - Chand Par Chadayee) - science fiction, space travel, aliens

Wahan Ke Log (1967) - science fiction, flying saucer

Aadmi (1968) - miracle

Arif Laila (1968) - fantasy

Balram Shri Krishna (1968) - mythology

Goadalli CID 999 (1968) - spy / James Bond clone

Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1968) - fantasy, magic slippers, ghost

Jedara Bale (1968) - spy / James Bond clone

Tarzan Paristan Mein (1968, aka - Tarzan in Fairyland) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Uma Chandi Gauri Shankarula Kathe (1968) - mythology

Buddhimanthudu (1969) - magical power

Hanuman Chalisa (1969) - mythology

Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai (1969) - miracle

Operation Jackpot CID 999 (1969) - spy / James Bond clone

 

1970s:

Alibaba 40 Dongalu (1970) - fantasy

Bhagwan Parshuram (1970) - mythology

Shri Krishna Leela (1970) - mythology

Tarzan 303 (1970) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Veer Ghatotkach (1970) - mythology

Ashich Ek Ratra Hoti (1971, aka - Asheech Ek Ratra Hoti) - horror

Brahma Vishnu Mahesh (1971) - mythology

Ek Paheli (1971) - horror

James Bond 777 (1971) - spy / James Bond clone, trained dogs used for robbery

Saat Sawal (1971) - fantasy

Shri Krishna Arjun Yudh (1971) - mythology

Tulsi Vivah (1971) - mythology

Bees Saal Pahele (1972) - horror

Do Gaz Zameen ke Neeche (1972, aka - Six Foot Under the Ground) - horror

Hari Darshan (1972) - mythology

Kulla Agent 000 (1972) - spy / James Bond clone

Naag Panchami (1972) - mythology

Narad Leela (1972) - mythology

Parde ke Peechhey (1971) - horror

Duvidha (1973) - folktale, ghost

Maha Sati Savitri (1973) - mythology

Naag Mere Saathi (1973) - fantasy

Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973) - spy / James Bond clone, science fiction

Chorus (1974) - mythology

Har Har Mahadev (1974) - mythology

Jab Andhera Hota Hai (1974) - horror

Jai Radhey Krishna (1974) - mythology

Shaitaan (1974) - horror

Shri Ramanjaneya Yuddham (1974) - mythology, Ramayana story

Sonar Kella (1974, aka - Golden Fortress) - Sherlock Holmes pastiche, reincarnation

Alakh Niranjan (1975) - mythology

Alibaba and Forty-one Thieves (1975, aka - Alibabavum 41 Kalamarnum) - fantasy

Andhera (1975, aka - The Darkness) - horror

Balak aur Janwar (1975) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Jai Santoshi Maa (1975) - mythology

Maya Machhindra (1975) - mythology

Rani Aur Lalpari (1975) - fantasy

Shree Satya Narayan Ki Maha Pooja (1975) - mythology

Adi Manav (1976) - caveman

Alibaba (1976) - fantasy

Bajrangbali (1976) - mythology

Bhagwan Samaye Sansar Mein (1976) - mythology

Jai Mahalakshmi Maa (1976) - mythology

Nagin (1976, aka - Female Snake) - fantasy, horror

Rushya Shringa (1976) - horror

Seeta Kalyanam (1976) - mythology, Ramayana story

Sita Swayamvar (1976) - mythology

Agent Vinod (1977) - spy / James Bond clone

Alibaba Marjinaa (1977) - fantasy

Baba Taraknath (1977) - astrologer's foretelling

Behula Lakhindar (1977) - mythology

Bolo He Chakradhari (1977) - mythology

Daana Veera Shura Karna (1977) - mythology, Mahabharatha story

Haiwan (1977) - horror

Jadu Tona (1977, aka - Black Magic) - horror

Jai Ambe Maa (1977) - mythology

Kaali Raat (1977) - horror

Kanchana Seeta (1977, aka - Golden Sheeta) - mythology, Ramayana story

Panch Najuk Bote (1977) - horror

Shirdi Ke Saibaba (1977) - mythology

Shri Krishna Leela (1977) - mythology

Aadi Yug (1978, footage from 'Frankenstein Conquers the World') - caveman, dinosaur

Adventures of Aladdin (1978) - fantasy

Ashwathama (1978) - fantasy, man cursed for 3,000 years

Darwaza (1978, aka - The Door) - horror

Jagan Mohini (1978) - fantasy, ghost

Karate Kamala (1978) - fake monster

Liza (1978) - horror

Operation Diamond Racket (1978) - spy / James Bond clone

Purana Purush (1978, footage from 'Valley of Gwangi') - caveman, dinosaurs

Sati Ansuya (1978) - mythology

Shri Rama Pattabhishekham (1978) - mythology, Ramayana story

22 June 1897 (1979) - horror

Aur Kaun (1979, aka - Who Else?)- horror

Bhayaanak (1979) - horror

Estheppan (1979, aka - Stephen) - miracle

Har Har Gange (1979) - mythology

Jaani Dushman (1979, aka - Beloved Enemy) - horror

Jai Mahakali (1979) - mythology

Kummatty (1979, aka - The Bogeyman) - fantasy, evil magician

Lok Parlok (1979) - fantasy

Meera (1979) - mythology

Raja Harishchandra (1979) - mythology

Shri Tirupati Venkateshwra Kalyanam (1979) - mythology

 

1980s:

Alibaba Aur Chalis Chor (1980) - fantasy

Baba Taraknath (1980) - mythology

Badrinath Dham (1980) - mythology

Bharathi Rajaa (1980, aka - Red Rose) - horror

Chehre pe Chehre (1980) - horror, science fiction

Guru (1980) - masked hero

Gehrayee (1980, aka - Depth) - horror

Guest House (1980) - horror

Heerak Rajar Deshe (1980) - fantasy

Krishna Bhakt Sudama (1980) - mythology

Phir Wahi Raat (1980) - horror

Rajadhi Raju (1980) - fantasy, satan

Saboot (1980) - horror

Balanagamma (1981) - mythology

Chehre pe Chehra (1981, aka - Face to Face) - horror

Dahshat (1981) - horror, science fiction

Ghungroo ki Awaaz (1981) - horror

Hotel (1981) - horror

Mahabali Hanuman (1981) - mythology

Mangalsutra (1981) - horror

Phir Wahi Raat (1981) - horror

Sannata (1981) - horror

Sansani (1981) - horror

Sati Sita Luv Kush (1981) - mythology

Apradhi Kaun (1982) - horror

Dharam Kanta (1982) - fantasy

Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum (1982) - mythology

Adi Shankaracharya (1983) - mythology

Bhakta Prahlada (1983) - mythology

Kavirathna Kalidas (1983) - mythology

Sant Ravidas Ki Amar Kahani (1983) - mythology

Sati Naag Kanya (1983) - mythology

Bhoot Haveli (1984) - horror

My Dear Kuttichathan (1984) - 3-D fantasy

Purana Mandir (1984, aka - The Old Temple) - horror

Pyasa Shaitan (1984) - horror

Shravan Kumar (1984) - mythology

Shravana Banthu (1984) - fantasy, reincarnation

Shri Krishnaparanthu (1984) - mythology, horror

Bhago Bhoot Aayaa (1985) - horror

Bhagwan Shri Krishna (1985) - mythology

Bond 303 (1985) - spy / James Bond clone

Cheekh (1985, aka - The Scream) - horror

Mahasati Tulsi (1985) - mythology

Saamri (1985, aka - Satan) - horror

Shiva Ka Insaaf (1985) - masked hero

Tarzan (1985, aka - Adventures of Tarzan) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Teri Pooja Kare Sansaar (1985) - mythology

Veerana (1985, aka - Lonliness / The Wildness) - horror

Afrikadalli Sheela (1986) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Durgaa Maa (1986) - mythology

Haveli (1986) - horror

Jinda Laash (1986) - horror

Lady James Bond (1986) - spy / James Bond clone

Nagina (1986) - fantasy

Raat ke Andhere Mein (1986, aka - In the Dark of the Night) - horror

Tahkhana (1986, aka - The Dungeon) - horror

Vikram Vetal (1986) - fantasy

Dak Bangla (1987, aka - Rest House) - horror

Ek Aur Khoon (1987) - horror

Kaylug Aur Ramayan (1987) - fantasy

Khooni Mahal (1987, aka - Deadly Manor) - horror

Mr. India (1987) - science fiction, invisibility

Nigahen Nagina 2 (1987) - fantasy

Saat Saal Baad (1987) - horror

Sheela (1987) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Superman (1987) - science fiction

Tarzan and Cobra (1987) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Bees Saal Baad (1988) - horror

Bhayaanak Mahal (1988) - horror

Jungal ki Beti (1988) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Kabrastan (1988, aka - The Graveyard) - horror

Nagin Ke Do Dushman (1988) - fantasy

Pyaasi Atma (1988) - horror

Tarzan Sundhari (1988) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Woh Phir Aayegi (1988) - horror

Ajnabi Saayaa (1989) - horror

Bhutacha Bhau (1989) - horror

Khoj (1989) - horror

Khooni Murdaa (1989, aka - Deadly Corpse) - horror

Naag Nagin (1989) - fantasy

Nache Nagin Gali Gali (1989) - fantasy

Nigahen (1989) - fantasy

Purani Haveli (1989, aka - The Old Mansion) - horror

Sau Saal Baad (1989) - horror

Wohi Bhayaanak Raat (1989, aka - That Same Horrifing Night) - horror

 

1990s:

Amavas ki Raat (1990) - horror

Bandh Darwaza (1990, aka - The Closed Door) - horror

Barah Saal Baad (1990) - horror

Bungalow No-666 (1990) - horror

Haatim Tai (1990) - fantasy

Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari (1990) - fantasy

Jai Jwala Maa (1990) - mythology

Kafan (1990, aka - The Shroud) - horror

Ladies Hostel (1990) - horror

Lady Tarzan (1990) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Lekin (1990) - horror

Sabarimale Swamy Ayyappa (1990) - mythology

Shaitani Ilaaka (1990, aka - Devil's Domain) - horror

Sheshnaag (1990) - fantasy

Teri Talash Mein (1990) - fantasy

100 Days (1991) - horror

Aakhri Cheekh (1991, aka - The Final Scream) - horror

Aditya 369 (1991) - science fiction, time travel

Ajooba (1991) - fantasy, giant monster

Ajooba Kudrat Kaa (1991) - monster, abominable snowman

Goopy Bagha Phire Elo (1991, aka - Return of Gupi Bagha) - fantasy

Hatyarin (1991) - horror

House No.13 (1991) - horror

Jnan Gandharvan (1991) - fantasy, celestial lover

Jungle Beauty (1991) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Jungle Queen (1991) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Khatra (1991) - horror

Khooni Hawas (1991) - horror

Khooni Raat (1991) - horror

Naagmani (1991) - fantasy

Nayee Raat Nayee Baat (1991) - horror

Pyaar Ka Saaya (1991) - fantasy

Pyar ka Saaya (1991) - horror

Raat (1991, aka - Raatri) - horror

Roohani Taaqat (1991) - horror

Balaa (1992, aka - The Witch) - horror

Insaan Bana Shaitan (1992) - horror

Jungle ka Beta (1992) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Junoon (1992, aka - Obsession) - horror

Khooni Dracula (1992, aka - Deadly Dracula) - horror

Khooni Panja (1992, aka - Deadly Hand) - horror

Mr. Bond (1992) - spy / James Bond clone

Shiv Mahima (1992) - mythology

Son of Dracula (1992) - horror

Suryavanshi (1992) - fantasy

Alibaba Aru Dozen Dongalu (1993) - fantasy

Mahakaal (1993, aka - Time of Death) - horror

Manichithrathazhu (1993, aka - Manichithra Thazhu) - horror

Ramayana (1993, co-production with Japan) - mythology, animation

Shri Krishna Bhakta Narsi (1993) - mythology

Zakhmi Rooh (1993) - horror

Zapatelya Betawar (1993) - horror

Andhera (1994) - horror

Bhairava Dweepam (1994) - fantasy, magic potion

Karan Arjun (1994) - fantasy, reincarnation

Prem Shakti (1994) - fantasy

Ammoru (1995, aka - Amman / Maa ki Shakti) - horror

Jai Maa Karwa Chauth (1995) - mythology

Jai Maa Vaishno Devi (1995) - mythology

Lady Killer (1995) - horror

Love in Jungle (1995) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Pyasa Shaitan (1995) - horror

Taqdeerwala (1995) - fantasy

Aatank (1996) - 'Jaws' rip-off

Bhayanak Panjaa (1996) - horror

Chal Kaanwariya Shiv Ke Dham (1996) - mythology

Deyyam (1996) - horror

Jai Dakshineshwar Kaali Maa (1996) - mythology

Papi Gudiya (1996, aka - Paapi Gudiya / Papi Gudia) - horror

Phool Bani Patther (1996) - horror

Saagar Kanya (1996) - fantasy

Chudail (1997) - horror

Darawani Haveli (1997) - horror

Ishq (1997, aka - Romance) - horror

Lav Kush (1997) - mythology

Pret Atma (1997) - horror

Pyasa Darinda (1997) - horror

Sapnon Ki Rani (1997) - horror

Suryaputra Shanidev (1997) - mythology

Tirupati Shree Balaji (1997) - mythology

Bhayanak (1998) - horror

Chhota Chetan (1998) - fantasy

Daayan (1998) - horror

Eyes, the (1998) - horror

Haiwan (1998) - horror

Jungle Love Story (1998) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

Khofnaak Mahal (1998) - horror

Maharaja (1998) - fantasy

Maut (1998) - horror

Main Phir Aaoongi (1998) - horror

Purani Kabar (1998) - horror

Putuler Pratisodh (1998) - horror

Pyasi Chudail (1998) - horror

Saamri (1998) - horror

Shaitani Aatma (1998) - horror

Aakasha Ganga (1999) - horror

Aakhri Raat (1999) - horror

Benaam (1999) - horror

Bhayanaak Raatein (1999) - horror

Bhoot ka Darr (1999) - horror

Chandaal Atma (1999) - horror

Chudail No.1 (1999) - horror

Devi (1999) - fantasy, horror

Dracula (1999) - horror

Dulhan Bani Daayan (1999) - horror

Guest House (1999) - horror

Hai Kaun Woh (1999) - horror

Haveli ke Peeche (1999) - horror

Kaun? (1999, aka - Evaru / Thriller) - horror

Khaufnaak Raat (1999) - horror

Khooni Aahat (1999) - horror

Khooni Ilaaka (1999, aka - Prohibited Area) - horror

Khooni No.1 (1999) - horror

Khoonkhar Darinde (1999) - horror

Khopdi: The Skull (1999) - horror

Kissa Maut Ka (1999) - horror

Murdaa Ghar (1999) - horror

Naagmani (1999) - fantasy

Qatil Chandalini (1999) - horror

Sar Kati Laash (1999) - horror

Shaitaani Khazana (1999) - horror

Shaitan Khopdi (1999) - horror

Shaitan ki Raat (1999) - horror

Shaitan Tantrik (1999) - horror

Tower House (1999) - horror

Zameen ke Neeche (1999) - horror

Zimbo (1999) - Tarzan / jungle adventure

 

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