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# Indian movies 1987: every film by language
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As of 2 Nov 2026, 447 Indian films are listed for 1987.
447 films listed for 1987 across 7 languages. Each language page lists every release with date, director and cast.
| Language | Films in 1987 | Highest-grossing film | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Hindi](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1987/hindi/) | 108 |  |  |
| [Tamil](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1987/tamil/) | 102 |  |  |
| [Malayalam](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1987/malayalam/) | 96 |  |  |
| [Telugu](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1987/telugu/) | 60 |  |  |
| [Kannada](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1987/kannada/) | 54 |  |  |
| [Odia](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1987/odia/) | 14 |  |  |
| [Marathi](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1987/marathi/) | 13 |  |  |

## 1987 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 | 32 | [Aatma Bandhuvulu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aatma-bandhuvulu-1987/), [America Abbayi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/america-abbayi-1987/), [Amme Bhagavathi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/amme-bhagavathi-1987/) |
| February | 17 | [Aalippazhangal](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aalippazhangal-1987/), [Allari Krishnayya](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/allari-krishnayya-1987/), [Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/chinna-thambi-periya-thambi-1987/) |
| March | 26 | [Ananda Aradhanai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ananda-aradhanai-1987/), [Aradhana](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aradhana-1987/), [Chinnari Devatha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/chinnari-devatha-1987/) |
| April | 20 | [Aalappirandhavan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aalappirandhavan-1987/), [Adimakal Udamakal](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/adimakal-udamakal-1987/), [Chinna Poove Mella Pesu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/chinna-poove-mella-pesu-1987/) |
| May | 22 | [Ajantha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ajantha-1987/), [Ajeyudu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ajeyudu-1987/), [Anbulla Appa](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anbulla-appa-1987/) |
| June | 19 | [Aankalai Nambathey](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aankalai-nambathey-1987/), [Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bhoomiyile-rajakkanmar-1987/), [Brahma Nayudu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/brahma-nayudu-1987/) |
| July | 27 | [Aadyarathrikku Munbu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aadyarathrikku-munbu-1987/), [Aattakatha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aattakatha-1987/), [Aids](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aids-1987/) |
| August | 20 | [Agni Muhurtham](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/agni-muhurtham-1987/), [Agni Putrudu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/agni-putrudu-1987/), [Anjatha Singam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anjatha-singam-1987/) |
| September | 22 | [Aankiliyude Tharattu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aankiliyude-tharattu-1987/), [Achuvettante Veedu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/achuvettante-veedu-1987/), [Avalude Katha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/avalude-katha-1987/) |
| October | 14 | [Anantharam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anantharam-1987/), [Chellakutti](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/chellakutti-1987/), [Iniya Uravu Poothathu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/iniya-uravu-poothathu-1987/) |
| November | 15 | [Aayusu Nooru](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aayusu-nooru-1987/), [Aha Naa-Pellanta!](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aha-naa-pellanta-1987/), [Anand](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anand-1987/) |
| December | 16 | [Aahuthi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aahuthi-1987/), [Aval Mella Sirithal](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aval-mella-sirithal-1987/), [Chanthayil Choodi Vilkkunna Pennu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/chanthayil-choodi-vilkkunna-pennu-1987/) |

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