List of Indian film series

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 films already released have been listed.

Bengali

Story-line / Character followup

The Apu Trilogy (3 films)
- Pather Panchali (1955)
- Aparajito (1956)
- The World of Apu (1959)
Byomkesh Bakshi film series (13 films)^{[lower-alpha 1]}
- With Uttam Kumar as Byomkesh Bakshi (1 film)
  - Chiriyakhana (1967)
- With Satindra Bhattacharya as Byomkesh Bakshi (1 film)
  - Shajarur Kanta (1974)
- With Subhrajit Dutta as Byomkesh Bakshi (1 film)
  - Magno Mainak (2009)
- With Abir Chatterjee as Byomkesh Bakshi (5 films)
  - Byomkesh Bakshi (2010)
  - Abar Byomkesh (2012)
  - Byomkesh Phire Elo (2014)
  - Har Har Byomkesh (2015)
  - Byomkesh Pawrbo (2016)
- With Sujoy Ghosh as Byomkesh Bakshi (1 film)
  - Satyanweshi (2013)
- With Soumitra Chatterjee as Byomkesh Bakshi (1 film)
  - Doorbeen (2014)^{[lower-alpha 2]}
- With Dhritiman Chatterjee as Byomkesh Bakshi (1 film)
  - Shajarur Kanta (2015)
- With Jisshu Sengupta as Byomkesh Bakshi (2 films)
  - Byomkesh Bakshi (2015)
  - Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana (2016)
Anthony Firingee film series (2 films)
- Antony Firingee (1967)
- Jaatishwar (2014)
Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne trilogy (3 films)^{[lower-alpha 3]}
- Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1969)
- Hirak Rajar Deshe (1980)
- Goopy Bagha Phire Elo (1992)
Aranye film series (2 films)
- Aranyer Din Ratri (1970)
- Abar Aranye (2003)
Feluda film series (11 films)
- With Soumitra Chatterjee as Feluda (2 films)
  - Sonar Kella (1974)
  - Joi Baba Felunath (1979)
- With Sabyasachi Chakrabarty as Feluda (8 films)
  - Baksho Rahashya (2001)^{[lower-alpha 4]}
  - Bombaiyer Bombete (2003)
  - Kailashey Kelenkari (2007)
  - Tintorettor Jishu (2008)
  - Gorosthaney Sabdhan (2010)
  - Royal Bengal Rohosso (2011)
  - Doorbeen (2014)^{[lower-alpha 2]}
  - Double Feluda (2016)
- With Abir Chatterjee as Feluda (1 film)
  - Badshahi Angti (2014)
Kakababu film series (5 films)
- With Samit Bhanja as Kakababu (1 film)
  - Sabuj Dwiper Raja (1979)
- With Sabyasachi Chakrabarty as Kakababu (2 films)
  - Kakababu Here Gelen? (1996)
  - Ek Tukro Chand (2003)
- With Prosenjit Chatterjee as Kakababu (2 films)
  - Mishor Rohoshyo (2013)
  - Yeti Obhijaan (2017)
Banchha film series (2 films)
- Banchharamer Bagan (1980)
- Banchha Elo Phire (2016)
Agantuk film series (2 films)
- Agantuk (1991)
- Agantuker Pore (2016)
Fatakeshto film series (2 films)
- MLA Fatakeshto (2006)
- Minister Fatakeshto (2007)
The Bongs film series (2 films)
- The Bong Connection (2006)
- The Bongs Again (2017)
Cross Connection film series (2 films)
- Cross Connection (2009)
- Cross Connection 2 (2015)
Gogol film series (2 films)
- Goyenda Gogol (2013)
- Gogoler Kirti (2014)
Boss film series (2 films)
- Boss: Born To Rule (2013)
- Boss 2: Back To Rule (2017)
Chander Pahar film series (2 films)
- Chander Pahar (2013)
- Amazon Obhijaan (2017)
Game film series (2 films)
- Game: He Plays To Win (2014)
- Game: Once Again (2017)
Shabor film series (2 films)
- Ebar Shabor (2015)
- Eagoler Chokh (2016)
Kiriti Roy film series (2 films)
- With Indraneil Sengupta as Kiriti Roy (1 film)
  - Kiriti O Kalo Bhromor (2016)
- With Chiranjeet Chakraborty as Kiriti Roy (1 film)
  - Kiriti Roy (2016)

Common diegetic world

Calcutta trilogy by Satyajit Ray (3 films)
- Pratidwandi (1970)
- Seemabaddha (1971)
- Jana Aranya (1976)
Calcutta trilogy by Mrinal Sen (3 films)
- Interview (1971)
- Calcutta 71 (1971)
- Padatik (1973)
Bou film series (5 films)
- Choto Bou (1988)
- Mejo Bou (1995)
- Boro Bou (1997)
- Sundar Bou (1999)
- Sejo Bou (2003)
Chirodini Tumi Je Amar film series (2 films)
- Chirodini Tumi Je Amar (2008)
- Chirodini Tumi Je Amar 2 (2014)
Challenge film series (2 films)
- Challenge (2009)
- Challenge 2 (2012)
Amanush film series (2 films)
- Amanush (2010)
- Amanush 2 (2015)
Paglu film series (2 films)
- Paglu (2011)
- Paglu 2 (2012)
Khoka film series (2 films)
- Khokababu (2012)
- Khoka 420 (2013)

Gujarati / Dhollywood

Story-line / Character followup

Maiyar Ma Manadu Nathi Lagtu series (2 films)
- Maiyar Ma Manadu Nathi Lagtu (2001)
- Maiyar Ma Manadu Nathi Lagtu Part II (2008)^[1]

Hindi / Bollywood

Story-line / Character followup

Hunterwali film series (2 films)
- Hunterwali (1935)
- Hunterwali Ki Beti (1943)
Jewel Thief film series (2 films)
- Jewel Thief (1967)
- Return of Jewel Thief (1996)
Arun film series (2 films)
- Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978)
- Jaana Pehchana (2011)
Gunmaster G9 film series (2 films)
- Surakksha (1979)
- Wardat (1981)
Nagin film series (2 films)
- Nagina (1986)
- Nigahen: Nagina Part II (1989)
Ghayal film series (2 films)
- Ghayal (1990)
- Ghayal: Once Again (2016)
Hyderabad Blues film series (2 films)
- Hyderabad Blues (1998)
- Hyderabad Blues 2 (2004)
Raghu film series (2 films)
- Vaastav (1999)
- Hathyar (2002)
Hera Pheri film series (2 films)
- Hera Pheri (2000)
- Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
Style-Xcuse Me film series (2 films)
- Style (2001)
- Xcuse Me (2003)
Krrish film series (3 films)
- Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
- Krrish (2006)
- Krrish 3 (2013)
Munna Bhai film series (2 films)
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S (2003)
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
Ab Tak Chhappan film series (2 films)
- Ab Tak Chhappan (2004)
- Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (2015)
Dhoom film series (3 films)
- Dhoom (2004)
- Dhoom 2 (2006)
- Dhoom 3 (2013)
Masti film series (3 films)
- Masti (2004)
- Grand Masti (2013)
- Great Grand Masti (2016)
Sarkar film series (3 films)
- Sarkar (2005)
- Sarkar Raj (2008)
- Sarkar 3 (2017)
Hanuman film series (3 films)
- Hanuman (2005)
- Return of Hanuman (2007)^{[lower-alpha 5]}
- Hanuman: Da' Damdaar (2017)^[4]
Don film series (2 films)
- Don (2006)^{[lower-alpha 6]}
- Don 2 (2011)
Golmaal film series (4 films)
- Golmaal (2006)
- Golmaal Returns (2008)
- Golmaal 3 (2010)
- Golmaal Again (2017)
Tom, Dick, and Harry film series (3 films)
- Tom, Dick, and Harry (2006)
- Tom, Dick, and Harry: Rock Again... (2009)
- Tom, Dick, and Harry 2 (2017)
Malamaal film series (2 films)
- Malamaal Weekly (2006)
- Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal (2012)
Side Effects film series (2 films)
- Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006)
- Shaadi Ke Side Effects (2014)
Bheja Fry film series (2 films)
- Bheja Fry (2007)
- Bheja Fry 2 (2011)
Bal Ganesh film series (2 films)
- Bal Ganesh (2007)
- Bal Ganesh 2 (2009)
My Friend Ganesha film series (3 films)
- My Friend Ganesha (2007)
- My Friend Ganesha 2 (2009)
- My Friend Ganesha 3 (2010)
Dhamaal film series (2 films)
- Dhamaal (2007)
- Double Dhamaal (2011)
Welcome film series (2 films)
- Welcome (2007)
- Welcome Back (2015)
Bhoothnath film series (2 films)
- Bhoothnath (2008)
- Bhoothnath Returns (2014)
Phoonk film series (2 films)
- Phoonk (2008)
- Phoonk 2 (2010)
Rock On!! film series (2 films)
- Rock On!! (2008)
- Rock On 2 (2016)
Race film series (2 films)
- Race (2008)
- Race 2 (2013)
Aankhen film series (2 films)
- Aankhen (2008)
- Aankhen 2 (2017)
Rakta Charitra film series (2 films)
- Rakta Charitra: Part I (2010)
- Rakta Charitra: Part II (2010)
Dabangg film series (2 films)
- Dabangg (2010)
- Dabangg 2 (2012)
Ishqiya film series (2 films)
- Ishqiya (2010)
- Dedh Ishqiya (2014)
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai film series (2 films)
- Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010)
- Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! (2013)
Atithi film series (2 films)
- Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? (2010)
- Guest Iin London (2017)
Yamla Pagla Deewana film series (2 films)
- Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011)
- Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013)
- Yamla Pagla Deewana 3 (2018)^[5]
Tanu Weds Manu film series (2 films)
- Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
- Tanu Weds Manu: Returns (2015)
Ragini MMS film series (2 films)
- Ragini MMS (2011)
- Ragini MMS 2 (2014)
Pyaar Ka Punchnama film series (2 films)
- Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011)
- Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015)
Singham film series (2 films)
- Singham (2011)
- Singham Returns (2014)
Saheb Aur Gangster film series (2 films)
- Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster (2011)
- Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns (2013)
- Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 (2018)^[6]
Force film series (2 films)
- Force (2011)
- Force 2 (2016)
Gangs of Wasseypur film series (3 films)
- Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 (2012)
- Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2 (2012)
- Gangs of Wasseypur 1.5 (2017)
Tiger film series (2 films)
- Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
- Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)
Commando film series (2 films)
- Commando: A One Man Army (2013)
- Commando 2: The Black Money Trail (2017)
Jolly LLB film series (2 films)
- Jolly LLB (2013)
- Jolly LLB 2 (2017)
Bang Bang! film series (2 films)
- Bang Bang! (2014)
- A Gentleman (2017)
Fukrey film series (2 films)
- Fukrey (2013)
- Fukrey Returns (2017)
Baby film series (2 films)
- Baby (2015)
- Naam Shabana (2017)^{[lower-alpha 7]}
Baaghi film series (2 films)
- Baaghi (2016)
- Baaghi 2 (2018)^[7]

Common diegetic world

Love in trilogy (3 films)
- Love in Simla (1960)
- Love in Tokyo (1966)
- Love in Bombay (2013)
Aashiqui film series (2 films)
- Aashiqui (1990)
- Aashiqui 2 (2013)
Khiladi film series (8 films)
- Khiladi (1992)
- Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994)
- Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995)
- Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996)
- Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
- International Khiladi (1999)
- Khiladi 420 (2000)
- Khiladi 786 (2012)
No. 1 (film series) (8 films)
- Starring Govinda (6 films)
  - Coolie No. 1 (1995)
  - Hero No. 1 (1997)
  - Aunty No. 1 (1998)
  - Anari No. 1 (1999)
  - Beti No. 1 (2000)
  - Jodi No. 1 (2001)
- Directed by David Dhawan (5 films)
  - Coolie No. 1 (1995)
  - Hero No. 1 (1997)
  - Biwi No.1 (1999)
  - Jodi No. 1 (2001)
  - Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
- Produced by Vashu Bhagnani (5 films)
  - Coolie No. 1 (1995)
  - Hero No. 1 (1997)
  - Anari No.1 (1999)
  - Biwi No.1 (1999)
  - Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
Judwaa film series (2 films)
- Judwaa (1997)
- Judwaa 2 (2017)
Gangster film series (4 films)
- Satya (1998)
- Company (2002)
- D (2005)
- Satya 2 (2013)
Tum Bin film series (2 films)
- Tum Bin (2001)
- Tum Bin II (2016)
Raaz film series (4 films)
- Raaz (2002)
- Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009)
- Raaz 3D (2012)
- Raaz: Reboot (2016)
Darna Mana/Zaroori Hai film series (2 films)
- Darna Mana Hai (2003)
- Darna Zaroori Hai (2006)
Bhoot film series (2 films)
- Bhoot (2003)
- Bhoot Returns (2012)
Jism film series (2 films)
- Jism (2003)
- Jism 2 (2012)
Gangaajal film series (2 films)
- Gangaajal (2003)
- Jai Gangaajal (2016)
Vishal Bhardwaj's Shakespeare trilogy (3 films)
- Maqbool (2004)
- Omkara (2006)
- Haider (2014)
Murder film series (3 films)
- Murder (2004)
- Murder 2 (2011)
- Murder 3 (2013)
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum film series (3 films)
- Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005)
- Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012)
- Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 (2016)
Aksar film series (2 films)
- Aksar (2006)
- Aksar 2 (2017)
Shootout film series (2 films)
- Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)
- Shootout at Wadala (2013)^{[lower-alpha 8]}
Surroor film series (2 films)
- Aap Kaa Surroor (2007)
- Teraa Surroor (2016)
1920 film series (3 films)
- 1920 (2008)
- 1920: Evil Returns (2012)
- 1920: London (2016)
Jannat film series (2 films)
- Jannat (2008)
- Jannat 2 (2012)
Housefull film series (3 films)
- Housefull (2010)
- Housefull 2 (2012)
- Housefull 3 (2016)
Tere Bin Laden film series (2 films)
- Tere Bin Laden (2010)
- Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive (2016)
Hate Story film series (4 films)
- Hate Story (2012)
- Hate Story 2 (2014)
- Hate Story 3 (2015)
- Hate Story 4 (2017)
Kahaani film series (2 films)
- Kahaani (2012)
- Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh (2016)
ABCD film series (2 films)
- ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (2013)
- ABCD 2 (2015)
Dulhania film series (2 films)
- Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)
- Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)
MSG film series (4 films)
- The Messenger films (2 films)
  - MSG: The Messenger (2015)
  - MSG-2 The Messenger (2015)
- The Lion Heart films (2 film)
  - MSG: The Warrior Lion Heart (2016)
  - Hind Ka Napak Ko Jawab: MSG Lion Heart 2 (2017)

Kannada / Sandalwood

Story-line / Character followup

James Bond Type series (5 Films)
- Jedara Bale (1968)
- Goa Dalli CID 999 (1968)
- Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 (1969)
- Operation Diamond Racket (1978)
Gandhada Gudi film series (2 Films)
- Gandhada Gudi (1973)
- Gandhada Gudi Part 2 (1994)
Antha series (2 Films)
- Antha (1981)
- Operation Antha (1995)
Sangliyana film series (3 Films)
- Sangliyana (1988)
- S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 (1988)
- Sangliyana Part 3 (1997)
Upendra film series (2 films)
- Upendra (1999)
- Uppi 2 (2015)
Nagavalli film series (2 films)
- Apthamitra (2004)
- Aptharakshaka (2010)
Saar series (4 films)
- Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu (2001)
- Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu (2001)
- Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu (2002)
- Chatrigalu Saar Chatrigalu (2013)
Deadly film series (2 films)
- Deadly Soma (2005)
- Deadly-2 (2010)
Jogi film series (2 films)
- Jogi (2005)
- Jogayya (2011)
Krishnan film series (2 films)
- Krishnan Love Story (2010)
- Krishnan Marriage Story (2011)
Mungaru Male film series (2 films)
- Mungaru Male (2006)
- Mungaru Male 2 (2016)

Common diegetic world

Police Story film series (3 films)
- Police Story (1996)
- Police Story 2 (2007)
- Police Story 3 (2011)
Savaari film series (2 films)
- Savaari (2009)
- Savaari 2 (2014)

Malayalam / Mollywood

Story-line / Character followup

Aana Valarthiya film series (2 films)
- Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi (1959)
- Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan (1971)
Othenan film series (3 films)
- Thacholi Othenan (1964)
- Othenante Makan (1970)
- Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990)
Kattuthulasi film series (2 films)
- Kattuthulasi (1965)
- Thenaruvi (1973)
Kayamkulam Kochunni film series (2 films)
- Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966)
- Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan (1976)
Chemmeen film series (3 films)
- Chemmeen (1965)
- Thirakalkkappuram (1998)
Ashwamedham film series (2 films)
- Ashwamedham (1967)
- Sharashayya (1971)
Chellamma film series (2 films)
- Kalli Chellamma (1969)
- Arikkari Ammu (1981)
C.I.D. Nazir film series (3 films)
- C.I.D. Nazir (1971)
- Taxi Car (1972)
- Preathangalude Thazhvaram (1973)
Lisa film series (2 films)
- Lisa (1978)
- Veendum Lisa (1987)
Balram film series (3 films)
- Aavanazhi (1986)
- Inspector Balram (1991)
- Balram vs. Tharadas (2006)^{[lower-alpha 9]}
Ninnishtam Ennishtam film series (2 films)
- Ninnishtam Ennishtam (1986)
- Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 (2011)
Dasan and Vijayan film series (3 films)
- Nadodikkattu (1987)
- Pattanapravesham (1988)
- Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990)
Sagar Alias Jacky film series (2 films)
- Irupatham Noottandu (1987)
- Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded (2009)
CBI film series (4 films)
- Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988)
- Jagratha (1989)
- Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004)
- Nerariyan CBI (2005)
August film series (2 films)
- August 1? (1988)
- August 15 (2011)
Kireedam film series (2 films)
- Kireedam (1989)^{[lower-alpha 10]}
- Chenkol (1993)
Ramji Rao Speaking film series (3 films)
- Ramji Rao Speaking (1989)
- Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995)
- Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (2014)
Harihar Nagar film series (3 films)
- In Harihar Nagar (1990)
- 2 Harihar Nagar (2009)
- In Ghost House Inn (2010)
Samrajyam film series (2 films)
- Samrajyam (1990)
- Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander (2015)
Kilukkam film series (2 films)
- Kilukkam (1991)
- Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006)
Khader Bhai film series (3 films)
- Mimics Parade (1991)
- Kasargod Khader Bhai (1992)
- Again Kasargod Khader Bhai (2010)
Mangalaserry film series (2 films)
- Devasuram (1993)
- Raavanaprabhu (2001)
Manichitrathazhu film series (2 films)
- Manichitrathazhu (1993)
- Geethaanjali (2013)
Uppukandam film series (2 films)
- Uppukandam Brothers (1993)^{[lower-alpha 11]}
- Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action (2011)
Commissioner and The King film series (4 films)
- Commissioner (1994)
- The King (1995)
- Bharathchandran I.P.S. (2005)
- The King & the Commissioner (2012)
Azhagiya Ravanan-Ambujakshan film series (2 films)
- Azhakiya Ravanan (1996)
- Chirakodinja Kinavukal (2015)
Mandrake film series (2 films)
- Junior Mandrake (1997)
- Senior Mandrake (2010)
Kannur film series (2 films)
- Kannur (1997)
- Veendum Kannur (2012)
Saathan and Don film series (2 films)
- Stop Violence (2002)
- Asuravithu (2012)
The People film series (3 films)
- 4 the People (2004)
- By the People (2005)
- Of the People (2008)
Rajappan film series (2 films)
- Udayananu Tharam (2005)
- Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar (2012)
Major Mahadevan film series (4 films)
- Keerthi Chakra (2006)
- Kurukshetra (2008)
- Kandahar (2010)
- 1971 Beyond Borders (2017)
Lisamma film series (2 films)
- Achanurangatha Veedu (2006)
- Lisammayude Veedu (2013)

Common diegetic world

Mimics film series (2 films)
- Mimics Action 500 (1995)
- Mimics Super 1000 (1996)
Bharya film series (2 films)
- Veruthe Oru Bharya (2008)
- Bharya Athra Pora (2013)
Husbands film series (2 films)
- Happy Husbands (2010)
- Husbands in Goa (2012)

Marathi

Story-line / Character followup

Zapatlela film series (2 films)
- Zapatlela (1993)
- Zapatlela 2 (2013)
Timepass film series (2 films)
- Timepass (2014)
- Timepass 2 (2015)

Oriya / Ollywood

Story-line / Character followup

Something Something film series (2 films)
- Something Something (2011)
- Something Something 2 (2014)

Punjabi / Pollywood

Story-line / Character followup

Jatt & Juliet film series (2 films)
- Jatt & Juliet (2012)
- Jatt & Juliet 2 (2013)
Chaar Sahibzaade film series (2 films)
- Chaar Sahibzaade (2014)
- Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur (2016)
Sardaar Ji film series (2 films)
- Sardaar Ji (2015)
- Sardaar Ji 2 (2016)

Tamil / Kollywood

Story-line / Character followup

Kalyanaraman film series (2 films)
- Kalyanaraman (1979)
- Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985)
Krodham film series (2 films)
- Krodham (1989)
- Krodham–2 (2000)
Jai Hind film series (2 films)
- Jai Hind (1994)
- Jai Hind 2 (2014)
Billa film series (2 films)
- Billa (2007)^{[lower-alpha 12]}
- Billa II (2012)
Chennai 600028 film series (2 films)
- Chennai 600028 (2007)
- Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings (2016)
Singam film series (3 films)
- Singam (2010)
- Singam II (2013)
- Si3 (2017)
Velaiilla Pattadhari (VIP) film series (2 films)
- Velaiilla Pattadhari (2013)
- Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 (2017)
Enthiran film series (2 films)
- Enthiran (2010)
- 2.0 (2017)

Common diegetic world

Neeya film series (2 films)
- Neeya (1979)
- Naane Varuven (1992)
Manithan film series (2 films)
- Nalaya Manithan (1989)
- Adhisaya Manithan (1990)
Naan Avanillai film series (2 films)
- Naan Avanillai (2007)^{[lower-alpha 13]}
- Naan Avanillai 2 (2009)
Pasanga film series (2 films)
- Pasanga (2009)
- Pasanga 2: Haiku (2015)
Muni film series (3 films)
- Muni (2007)
- Muni 2: Kanchana (2011)
- Kanchana 2 (2015)
Ko film series (2 films)
- Ko (2011)
- Ko 2 (2016)
Pizza film series (2 films)
- Pizza (2012 film) (2012)
- Pizza 2: The Villa (2013)
Jithan film series (2 films)
- Jithan (2005)
- Jithan 2 (2016)
Aranmanai film series (2 films)
- Aranmanai (2014)
- Aranmanai 2 (2016)
Darling film series (2 films)
- Darling (2005)
- Darling 2 (2016)
- Dasavathaaram (2007)

Telugu / Tollywood

Story-line / Character followup

Money film series (3 films)
- Money (1993)
- Money Money (1995)
- Money Money, More Money (2011)
Gaayam film series (2 films)
- Gaayam (1993)
- Gaayam 2 (2010)
Kick film series (2 films)
- Kick (2009)
- kick 2 (2015)

Common diegetic world

Shankar Dada film series (2 films)^{[lower-alpha 14]}
- Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. (2004)
- Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007)
Arya film series (2 films)
- Arya (2004)
- Arya 2 (2009)

Multilingual

Story-line / Character followup

Salem Vishnu film series (2 films)
- New Delhi (1987)
- Salem Vishnu (1990)^{[lower-alpha 15]}
Angrez film series
- The Angrez (2005)
- The Angrez 2 (2015)
Balaram film series (2 films)
- Dasavathaaram (2008)
- Sabaash Naidu (2017)^{[lower-alpha 16]}
Enthiran film series (2 films)
- Enthiran (2010)
- 2.0 (2017)
Chota Bheem film series^{[lower-alpha 17]} (2 films)
- Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan (2012)
- Chhota Bheem and the Throne of Bali (2013)
Vishwaroopam film series (2 films)
- Vishwaroopam (2013)
- Vishwaroopam II (2017)
Baahubali film series
- Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
- Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017)

Common diegetic world

Terrorism trilogy by Mani Ratnam (3 films)
- Roja (1992)
- Bombay (1995)
- Dil Se.. (1998)
Elements trilogy by Deepa Mehta (3 films)
- Fire (1996)
- Earth (1998)
- Water (2005)

Notes

↑ 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.
1 2 Unofficial film; crossover film featuring both Byomkesh Bakshi (played by Soumitra Chatterjee) and Feluda (played by Sabyasachi Chakrabarty).
↑ 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.
↑ Initially it was a Television film made for the Feluda 30 TV Series which aired on DD Bangla in 1996. Later it was released in Nandan Complex and as DVD & VCD in 2001. Click here and here for further details.
↑ However, the starting notifications of the film declare it as an original work and not as a sequel to any previous film.^[2]^[3]
↑ It is the remake of the original Don film made in 1978.
↑ A prequel to Baby.
↑ Prequel to Shootout at Lokhandwala.
↑ 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.
↑ This film is a spin-off to the 1990 film Kottayam Kunjachan.
↑ It is the remake of Billa (1980), which itself is the remake of the 1978 Hindi film Don.
↑ It is the remake of Naan Avanillai (1974).
↑ The film series is a remake of Bollywood's Munna Bhai film series.
↑ A Tamil film made as a prequel to the Malayalam film New Delhi.
↑ It is a spin-off to the 2008 film Dasavathaaram.
↑ Most of the films in the series were released on TV and were not silver screen releases.

References

↑ "Surat filmmaker bags Dada Saheb Phalke Academy Award". Indian Express. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
↑ Return of Hanuman
↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1169841/
↑ http://www.perceptindia.in/percept_news_inner.aspx?id=1742
↑ "Yamla Pagla Deewana 3 to roll in August!". BollywoodMDB.com. July 4th, 2017. Check date values in: |date= (help)
↑ "Sanjay Dutt to play gangster in ‘Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3’". The Hindu. 22/05/2017. Retrieved 22/05/2017. Check date values in: |access-date=, |date= (help)
↑ "Tiger Shroff's Baaghi 2 to go on floors in August". Pinkvilla. June 19th, 2017. Check date values in: |date= (help)

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