Pan-Indian film

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Pan-Indian film
Years active2015–present
CountryIndia
Major figuresS. S. Rajamouli, Prashanth Neel, S. Shankar, Sukumar
InfluencedIndian cinema

Pan-Indian film is a term related to Indian cinema that started off with the Telugu cinema.[1] The term gained popularity since 2015, post the success of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015). The term "Pan-Indian film" is used for a film that is simultaneously released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi languages, with an aim to maximize the target audience and increase the revenues.[2]

Development[]

Indian cinema is composed of various language film industries. A film made in a language was usually remade in other languages. Dubbing of a film into other language is not a regular practice in Indian cinema. Few films such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Enthiran, etc. were dubbed in other Indian languages and were released along with their original versions, but only in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil.[citation needed]

According to The Times of India. the first pan-Indian film from Kannada cinema is Dr. Rajkumar-starrer Mahishasura Mardini released in 1959.[3] It was dubbed and released in seven other languages. But, no other film was released in more than four languages, since then.

Since 2010s, dubbing and telecasting of South Indian films (primarily Telugu and Tamil) in Hindi became a regular practice by which films from Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema gained popularity nationwide. Majority of the films were dubbed after few weeks or months of the original version release.[4] Similarly, Hindi films were frequently dubbed in Telugu and Tamil languages, but didn't gain as much popularity as Telugu/Tamil films received, expect a few (Dangal (2016), M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), etc.).[5] Over the time, Kannada and Malayalam films were also been dubbed.

Two Telugu films Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), directed by S. S. Rajamouli changed the face of Indian cinema.[6] The film was released in various languages across the world. Filmmakers started a new film movement, that is, rather than remaking the same film in various languages, they are dubbing the same film in various languages.[7] Srivatsan S of The Hindu wrote that Telugu cinema has excelled in marketing Pan-Indian films. It primarily employed two strategies - promoting the film outside their home territory and collaborating with other regional stars for more visibility.[8]

Growth[]

Kannada film K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018) directed by Prashanth Neel also released in five languages, thereby becoming the first major Pan-Indian film from Kannada cinema.[9][10] Success of other films like 2.0 (2018), Saaho (2019), Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) made Pan-Indian films widespread to other major Indian film industries.[11][12] Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021) is the first major Pan-Indian film from Malayalam cinema.[13]

Pan-Indian films also employ actors from different language industry to increase their visibility and bring a universal appeal.[14] Rajamouli, however, says, "A pan Indian film does not mean that actors from different languages come together. That's all part of it. A pan Indian film means a story and emotion that connects to everyone irrespective of the language."[15] In an interview with Film Companion, filmmaker Karan Johar said: "Pan-India is a phenomenon we cannot diminish or dilute."[16]

Criticism[]

In an interview with Deadline Hollywood, actor N. T. Rama Rao Jr. expressed his disapproval for the term. "I hate referring to it as 'pan-Indian', it sounds like a frying pan. We just mean it is a film that can travel into all the Indian languages," he stated.[17] Tracking portal Box Office India opined that the term "pan India" means nothing in Hindi film circuits and it is only Hollywood films that cater to all of India.[18]

Notable films considered to be pan-Indian[]

This is a list of Pan-Indian films which are notable. Since 2020, there are many films that are releasing in multiple languages.

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Director Original language(s) Ref.
2015 Baahubali: The Beginning S. S. Rajamouli Telugu, Tamil [19]
2017 Baahubali 2: The Conclusion S. S. Rajamouli Telugu, Tamil [20]
2018 2.0 S. Shankar Tamil [21]
K.G.F: Chapter 1 Prashanth Neel Kannada [22]
2019 Saaho Sujeeth Hindi, Tamil, Telugu [23]
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy Surender Reddy Telugu [24]
2021 Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea Priyadarshan Malayalam [citation needed]
Pushpa: The Rise Sukumar Telugu [23]
2022 Radhe Shyam Radha Krishna Kumar Telugu, Hindi [25]
RRR S. S. Rajamouli Telugu [26]
K.G.F: Chapter 2 Films that have not yet been released Prashanth Neel Kannada [26]
Ponniyin Selvan: I Films that have not yet been released Mani Ratnam Tamil [27]
Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva Films that have not yet been released Ayan Mukerji Hindi [28]
Salaar Films that have not yet been released Prashanth Neel Telugu, Kannada [29]
Hari Hara Veera Mallu Films that have not yet been released Krish Jagarlamudi Telugu [30]
2023 Adipurush Films that have not yet been released Om Raut Telugu, Hindi [25]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Mehrotra, Suchin (19 September 2019). "What Does It Take To Make A Pan-India Movie?". Film Companion.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "'Pan-India' films make a comeback". Telangana Today. 17 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Did you know? The very first pan-Indian Kannada film is this 1959 classic starring Dr. Rajkumar". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 3 February 2021.
  4. ^ Prem. "Top 30 South Indian Movies Dubbed in Hindi". FilmTimes. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  5. ^ "MS Dhoni biopic to release in 4,500 screens across 60 countries". indianexpress.com. 25 September 2016.
  6. ^ DelhiApril 12, India Today Web Desk New; April 12, 2018UPDATED; Ist, 2018 19:10. "How Baahubali changed the face of Telugu cinema worldwide". India Today. Retrieved 21 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  8. ^ S, Srivatsan (7 January 2022). "The 'pan-Indian' strategy of Telugu cinema". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.
  9. ^ Hooli, Shekhar H. (21 December 2018). "KGF movie review: This is what Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam audience say about Yash starrer". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
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  11. ^ Nanisetti, Serish (2 October 2019). "Chiranjeevi's 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy' hits screens amid noisy welcome by fans". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  12. ^ "2.0 All India Update - Crosses 400 Crore NETT - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
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  15. ^ "Allu Arjun, Tovino Thomas, Fahadh Faasil added southern spice to Indian cinematic fare in 2021". The Economic Times. 31 December 2021.
  16. ^ "Allu Arjun's Pushpa shows Telugu films have pan-India audience. Step aside, Bollywood". ThePrint. 16 January 2022.
  17. ^ Grater, Tom (12 May 2021). "'RRR' Star Jr NTR Gives First Interview About Mega-Budget Action Pic From 'Baahubali' Director S.S. Rajamouli". Deadline Hollywood.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  20. ^ Cornelious, Deborah (4 May 2017). "How to make a pan-India film". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  21. ^ "Indian 2 and 2.0 director Shankar to collaborate with THIS Tollywood star for his next pan-India project?". Bollywood Life. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  22. ^ Otv, News Desk. "KGF Chapter 1 Revisit: Yash Took KGF Pan India, Was Treated As Salesman". KGF Chapter 1 Revisit: Yash Took KGF Pan India, Was Treated As Salesman. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  23. ^ a b "RRR, Pushpa, Liger, Radhe Shyam, Adipurush: Are pan India films the way forward?". Hindustan Times. 23 April 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  24. ^ "Making of Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy: How the Chiranjeevi, Tamannaah-starrer became a pan-Indian film-Entertainment News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  25. ^ a b "5 Gigantic & sensational upcoming Pan-Indian films of Prabhas!". The Times of India. 4 October 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  26. ^ a b "'RRR', 'Radhe Shyam', 'KGF: Chapter 2': Pan-India multilingual movies to look forward to". The Times of India. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  27. ^ "Will Ponniyin Selvan get a solo release in Summer 2022?". Sify. 21 September 2021.
  28. ^ "Brahmastra Confirmed To Release On A Pan India Level! See How". binged.in. 18 December 2021.
  29. ^ Vyas (2 December 2020). "Hombale Films to make pan-India movie 'Salaar' with Prabhas". The Hans India.
  30. ^ "Director Krish and Pawan Kalyan to take Harihara Veeramallu to another level". The Times of India. 21 July 2021.
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