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# Indian movies 1972: every film by language
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As of 2 Nov 2026, 440 Indian films are listed for 1972.
440 films listed for 1972 across 8 languages. Each language page lists every release with date, director and cast.
| Language | Films in 1972 | Highest-grossing film | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Punjabi](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1972/punjabi/) | 207 |  |  |
| [Hindi](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1972/hindi/) | 99 |  |  |
| [Tamil](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1972/tamil/) | 56 |  |  |
| [Telugu](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1972/telugu/) | 31 |  |  |
| [Kannada](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1972/kannada/) | 23 |  |  |
| [Malayalam](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1972/malayalam/) | 17 |  |  |
| [Marathi](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1972/marathi/) | 6 |  |  |
| [Odia](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1972/odia/) | 1 |  |  |

## 1972 release calendar: month by month
Releases listed per month with the biggest three by reported gross; the language pages carry every title.
| Month | Releases | Biggest films |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | [Agathiyar](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/agathiyar-1972/), [Ashirvadham](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ashirvadham-1972/), [Dhakam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/dhakam-1972/) |
| February | 7 | [Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/dhikku-theriyadha-kaattil-1972/), [Ellai Kodu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ellai-kodu-1972/), [Enna Muthalali Sowkiyama](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/enna-muthalali-sowkiyama-1972/) |
| March | 4 | [Appa Tata](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/appa-tata-1972/), [Gnana Oli](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/gnana-oli-1972/), [Nalla Neram](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nalla-neram-1972/) |
| April | 5 | [Kurathi Magan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kurathi-magan-1972/), [Mr. Sampath](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mr-sampath-1972/), [Ponmagal Vandhal](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ponmagal-vandhal-1972/) |
| May | 5 | [Kanimuthu Paappa](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kanimuthu-paappa-1972/), [Karunthel Kannayiram](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/karunthel-kannayiram-1972/), [Kasethan Kadavulada](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kasethan-kadavulada-1972/) |
| June | 4 | [Avasara Kalyanam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/avasara-kalyanam-1972/), [Naan Yen Pirandhen](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/naan-yen-pirandhen-1972/), [Pillaiyo Pillai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/pillaiyo-pillai-1972/) |
| July | 3 | [Deiva Sankalpam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/deiva-sankalpam-1972/), [Dharmam Engey](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/dharmam-engey-1972/), [Kannamma](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kannamma-1972/) |
| August | 5 | [Delhi To Madras](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/delhi-to-madras-1972/), [Thavapudhalavan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/thavapudhalavan-1972/), [Varaverpu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/varaverpu-1972/) |
| September | 10 | [...Aval!](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aval-1972/), [Aadhyathe Katha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aadhyathe-katha-1972/), [Annamitta Kai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/annamitta-kai-1972/) |
| October | 7 | [Ananthasayanam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ananthasayanam-1972/), [Anweshanam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anweshanam-1972/), [Brahmachari](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/brahmachari-1972/) |
| November | 7 | [Annai Abirami](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/annai-abirami-1972/), [Deivam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/deivam-1972/), [Lakshyam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/lakshyam-1972/) |
| December | 7 | [Mappusakshi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mappusakshi-1972/), [Needhi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/needhi-1972/), [Postmane Kananilla](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/postmane-kananilla-1972/) |

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