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{{Infobox Film Movement|name=Pan-India films|image=|image_size=|caption=|yearsactive=2015–present|country=India|majorfigures=[[S. S. Rajamouli]], [[Prashanth Neel]], [[S. Shankar]]|influences=|influenced=[[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]]}}
'''Pan-India films''' is a film movement in [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]] that is primarily associated with the [[Telugu cinema]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Mehrotra|first=Suchin|date=2019-09-19|title=What Does It Take To Make A Pan-India Movie?|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/bollywood-features/what-does-it-take-to-make-a-pan-india-movie/|url-status=live|website=Film Companion}}</ref> The movement 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 language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]], [[Kannada]] and [[Hindi]] languages, with an aim to maximise the target audience and increase the revenues.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-17|title='Pan-India' films make a comeback|url=https://telanganatoday.com/pan-india-films-make-a-comeback|url-status=live|website=Telangana Today}}</ref>

== Development ==
Indian cinema is composed of various language film industries. The first pan-India film to be released is a Kannada film ''[[Mahishasura Mardini]]'' (1959). It was dubbed and released in eight languages.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Did you know? The very first pan-Indian Kannada film is this 1959 classic starring Dr. Rajkumar - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-the-very-first-pan-indian-kannada-film-is-this-1959-classic-starring-dr-rajkumar/articleshow/80664470.cms|access-date=2021-06-21|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> But, no other film was released in more than four langugaes, since then. A film made in a language was usually remade in other languages. For example, ''[[Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana]]'' (2005), directed by [[Prabhu Deva]] was remade for nine times in eight languages. [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|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.

Since 2010s, dubbing and telecasting of [[Cinema of South India|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.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Prem|title=Top 30 South Indian Movies Dubbed in Hindi|url=http://filmtimes.in/news/best-of-entertainment/top-30-south-indian-movies-dubbed-in-hindi/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=FilmTimes|language=en-US}}</ref> 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 (film)|''Dangal'']] (2016), ''[[M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story]]'' (2016), etc.).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bollywood movies dubbed in Telugu; From 'Dangal' to 'M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story'|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/boolywood-movies-dubbed-in-telugu.html|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Republic World|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=DelhiApril 12|first1=India Today Web Desk New|last2=April 12|first2=2018UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2018 19:10|title=How Baahubali changed the face of Telugu cinema worldwide|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/baahubali-telugu-cinema-abroad-1210757-2018-04-12|access-date=2021-06-21|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> The film was released 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.<ref>{{Cite web|last=admin|title=How SS Rajamouli's film changed Indian cinema forever {{!}} FR24 News English|url=https://www.fr24news.com/a/2020/07/how-ss-rajamoulis-film-changed-indian-cinema-forever.html|access-date=2021-06-21|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Growth ==
Previously most of the Hindi films were released only in Telugu and Tamil languages. Kannada film ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 1]]'' (2018) directed by [[Prashanth Neel]] improved the growth of the film movement.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF to be amultilingual, will release in five languages - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-to-be-amultilingual-will-release-in-five-languages/articleshow/60257321.cms|access-date=2021-06-21|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Success of other films like [[2.0 (film)|''2.0'']] (2018), ''[[Saaho]]'' (2019), ''[[Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy]]'' (2019) made Pan-Indian films movement widespread to other major Indian film industries.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Nanisetti|first=Serish|date=2019-10-02|title=Chiranjeevi's 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy' hits screens amid noisy welcome by fans|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/chirus-movie-hits-screens-amid-noisy-welcome-by-fans/article29577285.ece|access-date=2021-06-21|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=2.0 All India Update - Crosses 400 Crore NETT - Box Office India|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4533|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.boxofficeindia.com}}</ref> ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 1]]'' (2018) is the first major Pan-Indian film from [[Kannada cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=2018-12-21|title=KGF movie review: This is what Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam audience say about Yash starrer|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kgf-chapter-1-movie-review-rating-by-non-kannada-viewers-live-updates-788451|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea]]'' (2021) is the first major Pan-Indian film from [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=To be history, the Maraikas; Released in more than 50 countries : Cinema News|url=https://www.deepika.com/cinema/CinemaNews.aspx?Marakkar_film_release&ID=4343|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.deepika.com}}</ref>

Pan-Indian films also employ actors from different language industry to increase their visibility and bring a universal appeal.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pecheti|first=Prakash|date=2021-06-17|title=New mantra for pan-India stories|url=https://telanganatoday.com/new-mantra-for-pan-india-stories|url-status=live|website=Telangana Today}}</ref>

=== 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.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Grater|first=Tom|date=2021-05-12|title='RRR' Star Jr NTR Gives First Interview About Mega-Budget Action Pic From 'Baahubali' Director S.S. Rajamouli|url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/rrr-star-jr-ntr-first-interview-about-mega-budget-action-pic-baahubali-director-s-s-rajamouli-1234753853/|url-status=live|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

== Notable films considered to be pan-Indian ==

* ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]'' (2015): Originally made in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] languages, was dubbed into [[Hindi]] and [[Malayalam]] to cater to a wider audience. ''The Beginning'' is considered to be the first South Indian film to gain significant revenue from the [[Hindi]]-speaking markets in North India.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shashidhar|first=Ajita|date=17 July 2015|title=Baahubali shows the way for movies to go pan-India|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/opinion/perspective/story/bahubali-shows-the-way-for-movies-to-go-pan-india-53703-2015-07-17|url-status=live|website=Business Today}}</ref>
* ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]'' (2017): Sequel to the ''Baahubali: The Beginning,'' and became the first Indian film to cross the [[1000 Crore Club|1000 crore]] mark''.''<ref>{{Cite news|last=Cornelious|first=Deborah|date=2017-05-04|title=How to make a pan-India film|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/how-to-make-a-pan-india-film/article18384729.ece|access-date=2021-08-29|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=7 May 2017|title=Baahubali 2 Creates History, Becomes First Indian Movie Ever To Collect Rs 1,000 Crore|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/baahubali-2-creates-history-becomes-first-indian-movie-ever-to-collect-rs-1000-crore-1690506|url-status=live|website=NDTV}}</ref>
* ''[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]'' (2018)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-29|title='2.0' review: Shankar and Rajinikanth's sequel is visually grand but underwhelming|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/20-review-shankar-and-rajinikanths-sequel-visually-grand-underwhelming-92428|url-status=live|website=The News Minute}}</ref>
* ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 1]]'' (2018), first successful pan-Indian film from [[Kannada]] film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sharada|first=A|date=2 February 2020|title=Sandalwood aims to go pan-India, plans to release movies in multiple Indian languages|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/feb/02/sandalwood-aims-to-go-pan-india-plans-to-release-movies-in-multiple-indian-languages-2097070.html|url-status=live|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
* ''[[Saaho]]'' (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kumar R|first=Manoj|date=2019-08-29|title=Saaho will decide whether Prabhas is a two-hit wonder or bonafide pan-India superstar|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/saaho-prabhas-bonafide-pan-india-superstar-5946915/|url-status=live|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
* ''[[Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy]]'' (2019) was released in six languages simultaneously.<ref name=":0" />
* ''[[Kaadan]]'' / ''Aranya'' / ''Haathi Mere Saathi'' (2021), shot simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi language versions.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2021-03-04|title=Regional biggies go multilingual for better reach with new films|url=https://telanganatoday.com/regional-biggies-go-multilingual-for-better-reach-with-new-films|url-status=live|website=Telangana Today}}</ref>

;Upcoming films

* ''[[Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea]]'' (2021)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rajpal|first=Roktim|date=2020-01-29|title=Why has Malayalam cinema not been able to give a pan-India movie?|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/why-has-malayalam-cinema-not-been-able-to-give-a-pan-india-movie-799379.html|url-status=live|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref>
* [[Liger (film)|''Liger'']] (2021)<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Chakraborty|first=Juhi|date=22 April 2021|title=RRR, Pushpa, Liger, Radhe Shyam, Adipurush: Are pan India films the way forward?|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rrr-pushpa-liger-radhe-shyam-adipurush-are-pan-india-films-the-way-forward-101619156337557.html|url-status=live|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
* [[RRR (film)|''RRR'']] (2021), planned for release in nine Indian languages simultaneously.<ref name=":1" />
* [[Pushpa|''Pushpa: The Rise'']] (2021)<ref name=":2" />
* ''[[Radhe Shyam]]'' (2022)''<ref name=":2" />''
* ''[[Hari Hara Veera Mallu]]'' (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-11|title=Pawan Kalyan’s first look from period drama ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ is here|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-pawan-kalyan-s-first-look-period-drama-hari-hara-veera-mallu-here-145062|url-status=live|website=The News Minute}}</ref>
* ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 2]]'' (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-30|title='KGF: Chapter 2': Sanjay Dutt extremely excited for his first Pan-India film|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/node/2871836https:|url-status=live|website=DNA India}}</ref>
* ''[[Salaar]]'' (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=2020-12-02|title=Hombale Films to make pan-India movie 'Salaar' with Prabhas|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/hombale-films-to-make-pan-india-movie-salaar-with-prabhas-659693|url-status=live|website=The Hans India}}</ref>
* ''[[Adipurush]]'' (2022)''<ref name=":2" />''
* ''[[Ponniyin Selvan (2022 film)|Ponniyin Selvan]]'' (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-29|title=A major update on 'Ponniyin Selvan' drives fans crazy|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/ponniyin-selvan-update-chiyaan-vikram-shooting-over-mani-ratnam-jayam-ravi-karthi-tamil-news-294011|url-status=live|website=Indiaglitz}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Parallel cinema]]
* [[Transnational cinema]]
* [[World cinema]]

== References ==
<references />{{Film genres}}

[[Category:Movements in cinema]]
[[Category:Telugu cinema]]
[[Category:Cinema of India]]
[[Category:2010s in Indian cinema]]
[[Category:2020s in Indian cinema]]

Pan-India films - Revision history

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