Source: https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1997/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Box Office Index

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# Indian movies 1997: every film by language
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As of 2 Nov 2026, 341 Indian films are listed for 1997.
341 films listed for 1997 across 7 languages. Each language page lists every release with date, director and cast.
| Language | Films in 1997 | Highest-grossing film | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Hindi](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1997/hindi/) | 100 |  |  |
| [Tamil](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1997/tamil/) | 77 |  |  |
| [Kannada](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1997/kannada/) | 72 |  |  |
| [Telugu](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1997/telugu/) | 41 |  |  |
| [Malayalam](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1997/malayalam/) | 36 |  |  |
| [Odia](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1997/odia/) | 8 |  |  |
| [Marathi](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1997/marathi/) | 7 |  |  |

## 1997 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 | 16 | [Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/arjunan-pillayum-anchu-makkalum-1997/), [Bharathi Kannamma](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bharathi-kannamma-1997/), [Dharma Chakkaram](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/dharma-chakkaram-1997/) |
| February | 13 | [Adhipathi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/adhipathi-1997/), [Aravindhan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aravindhan-1997/), [Ettupatti Rasa](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ettupatti-rasa-1997/) |
| March | 1 | [Vivasaayi Magan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/vivasaayi-magan-1997/) |
| April | 11 | [Arunachalam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/arunachalam-1997/), [Bhoopathi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bhoopathi-1997/), [Bhoothakannadi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bhoothakannadi-1997/) |
| May | 11 | [Adimai Changili](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/adimai-changili-1997/), [Gajaraja Manthram](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/gajaraja-manthram-1997/), [Gangothri](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/gangothri-1997/) |
| June | 5 | [Devathai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/devathai-1997/), [Kilukil Pambaram](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kilukil-pambaram-1997/), [Mayaponman](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mayaponman-1997/) |
| July | 8 | [Hitler Brothers](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/hitler-brothers-1997/), [Kaadhali](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kaadhali-1997/), [Kalyanappittannu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kalyanappittannu-1997/) |
| August | 7 | [Anubhavam Pudhumai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anubhavam-pudhumai-1997/), [Kadhal Palli](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kadhal-palli-1997/), [Kaliyattam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kaliyattam-1997/) |
| September | 13 | [Aahaa Enna Porutham](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aahaa-enna-porutham-1997/), [Abhimanyu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/abhimanyu-1997/), [Adrasakkai Adrasakkai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/adrasakkai-adrasakkai-1997/) |
| October | 14 | [Aahaa..!](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aahaa-1997/), [Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadi Paattu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/adukkala-rahasyam-angaadi-paattu-1997/), [Guru](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/guru-1997/) |
| November | 2 | [Thadayam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/thadayam-1997/), [Veerapandi Kottayiley](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/veerapandi-kottayiley-1997/) |
| December | 11 | [Anubhoothi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anubhoothi-1997/), [Arasiyal](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/arasiyal-1997/), [Kadavul](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kadavul-1997/) |

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