The Best Rajendra Kumar Movies

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Updated August 11, 2023 2.5K votes 817 voters 87.0K views
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List of the best Rajendra Kumar movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Rajendra Kumar's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Rajendra Kumar movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Rajendra Kumar movies will be at the top of the list. Rajendra Kumar has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Rajendra Kumar movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Rajendra Kumar films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Rajendra Kumar role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Rajendra Kumar performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

Items include everything from Gehra Daag to Mere Mehboob.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Rajendra Kumar movies?" and "What are the greatest Rajendra Kumar roles of all time?"
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  • Gora Aur Kala
    31

    Gora Aur Kala

    Hema Malini, Rekha, Prem Chopra
    47 votes
    • Released: 1972
    • Directed by: Naresh Kumar
    Gora Aur Kala is a 1972 Hindi film. Produced by Rajkumar Kohli, the film is directed by Naresh Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar in a double role, Hema Malini, Rekha, Premnath, Prem Chopra, Madan Puri and Jagdeep. The film's music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal.
  • Saajan Bina Suhagan
    32

    Saajan Bina Suhagan

    Shreeram Lagoo, Satyendra Kapoor, Nutan
    27 votes
    • Released: 1978
    • Directed by: Saawan Kumar Tak
    Saajan Bina Suhagan is a 1978 Hindi drama film produced and directed by Saawan Kumar Tak. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Nutan, Vinod Mehra, Padmini Kohlapure and Shreeram Lagoo, the films music is by Usha Khanna. It has a popular song "Madhuban Khushboo Deta Hai" sung by Yesudas, Anuradha Paudwal and Hemlata. The film was remade in Tamil as Mangalanayaki.
  • Geet
    33

    Geet

    Rajendra Kumar, Mala Sinha, Bhagwan Dada
    61 votes
    • Released: 1970
    • Directed by: Ramanand Sagar
    Geet is a 1970 Bollywood love story and family drama directed by Ramanand Sagar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Mala Sinha and Sujit Kumar. The films music is by Kalyanji Anandji.
  • Love Story
    34

    Love Story

    Aruna Irani, Rajendra Kumar, Danny Denzongpa
    26 votes
    • Released: 1981
    • Directed by: Rajendra Kumar, Rahul Rawail
    Love Story is a 1981 Indian romantic movie, produced by Rajendra Kumar and directed by Rahul Rawail. The film stars Rajendra Kumar alongside his son Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit, both making their film debut. Vidya Sinha, Amjad Khan, Danny Denzongpa and Aruna Irani also appear in supporting roles. Rajendra Kumar made Love Story to launch his son Kumar Gaurav in Bollywood. The Film became "blockbuster", making Kumar Gaurav a 'Star' overnight.
  • Phool
    35

    Phool

    Madhuri Dixit, Shakti Kapoor, Sunil Dutt
    11 votes
    • Released: 1993
    • Directed by: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
    Phool is a 1993 Bollywood film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao starring Kumar Gaurav and Madhuri Dixit in lead roles along with Sunil Dutt and Rajendra Kumar in supporting roles. The film is produced by actor Rajendra Kumar who is the father of Kumar Gaurav, both in real life and in the film.
  • Aas Ka Panchhi
    36

    Aas Ka Panchhi

    Rajendra Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Nazir Hussain
    28 votes
    • Released: 1961
    • Directed by: Mohan Kumar
    Aas Ka Panchhi is a 1961 Hindi movie produced by J. Om Prakash. It is written by Mohan Kumar and Rajinder Singh Bedi and directed by Mohan Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Vyjayanthimala and Leela Chitnis. The films music is by Shankar Jaikishan.
  • Ganwaar
    37

    Ganwaar

    Pran, Rajendra Kumar, Jeevan
    29 votes
    • Released: 1970
    • Directed by: Naresh Kumar
    Ganwaar is a 1970 Bollywood film produced and directed by Naresh Kumar. It stars Mr Naresh Kumar's favourite leading man Rajendra Kumar with Vyjayanthimala, Pran and Jeevan. The films music is by Naushad. Trivia: This is Vyjayanthimala's last film
  • Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
    38

    Shirdi Ke Sai Baba

    Sachin Pilgaonkar, Hema Malini, Madan Puri
    13 votes
    • Released: 1977
    • Directed by: Ashok V. Bhushan
    Shirdi Ke Sai Baba is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by Ashok V. Bhushan.
  • Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara
    39

    Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara

    Rekha, Lalita Pawar, Rajendra Kumar
    15 votes
    • Released: 1972
    • Directed by: Naresh Kumar
    Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara is a 1972 Bollywood romance film directed by Naresh Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar and Rekha .
  • Mendi Rang Lagyo
    40

    Mendi Rang Lagyo

    Mehmood Ali, Rajendra Kumar, Usha Kiran
    12 votes
    • Released: 1960
    • Directed by: Manhar Raskapur
    Mendi Rang Lagyo is a 1960 film directed by Manhar Raskapur.
  • Dhan Daulat
    41

    Dhan Daulat

    Rishi Kapoor, Kader Khan, Prem Chopra
    10 votes
    • Released: 1980
    • Directed by: Harish Shah
    Dhan Daulat is a 1980 Indian Bollywood film directed by Harish Shah and produced by Vinod Shah. It stars Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh in pivotal roles.
  • Sunehra Sansar
    42

    Sunehra Sansar

    Hema Malini, nm2147526, Rajendra Kumar
    11 votes
    • Released: 1975
    • Directed by: Adurthi Subba Rao
    Sunehra Sansar is a 1975 Bollywood film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Rajendra Kumar, with Mala Sinha as his wife, and Hema Malini as his past love, who has re-entered his life to seek vengeance for abandoning her years ago. The film is a remake of a Telugu film titled Pandanti Kapuram. In the annals of Hindi cinema, this movie, though not a commercial success, is unique for two reasons. First, it features music by Naushad combining for the first time with the lyricist Anand Bakshi. Secondly, this picture has for the first time Kishore Kumar singing a song
  • Talaaq
    43

    Talaaq

    Aruna Irani, Rajendra Kumar, Sajjan
    16 votes
    • Released: 1958
    • Directed by: Mahesh Kaul
    Talaq or Talaaq is a 1958 Indian Bollywood film starring Rajendra Kumar and produced by Anupam Chitra studios. Director Mahesh Kaul was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Director and it was also nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Movie. The music is by C. Ramchandra. Playback singers for the film include Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi with songs such as 'Mere jeevan me' and 'Zuk Gayi Dekho Garda' . Art direction for the film was conducted by Biren Nag and it was shot in Ranjit Studios in Bombay.
  • Dharti
    44

    Dharti

    Waheeda Rehman, Rajendra Kumar, Balraj Sahni
    16 votes
    • Released: 1970
    • Directed by: C. V. Sridhar
    Dharti is a 1970 Bollywood action film directed by C.V. Sridhar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar and Waheeda Rehman. It is a remake of the 1969 Tamil language film Sivandha Mann that starred Sivaji Ganesan.
  • Patang
    45

    Patang

    Rajendra Kumar, Mala Sinha, Leela Mishra
    15 votes
    • Released: 1960
    • Directed by: Suraj Prakash, Hargovind
    Patang is a 1960 comedy crime drama film written by Rajendra Krishan, Kadri Venkata Reddy and directed by Hargobind Duggal and Suraj Prakash.
  • Anjaana
    46

    Anjaana

    Prem Chopra, Pran, Rajendra Kumar
    26 votes
    • Released: 1969
    • Directed by: Mohan Kumar
    Anjaana is a 1969 Hindi film produced and directed by Mohan Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Babita, Pran, Prem Chopra and Nirupa Roy. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal.
  • Tangewala
    47

    Tangewala

    Rajendra Kumar, Mumtaz, Kamini Kaushal
    18 votes
    • Released: 1972
    • Directed by: Naresh Kumar
    Tangewala is a 1972 Bollywood action film directed by Naresh Kumar. The film stars Mumtaz and Rajendra Kumar.
  • Talash
    48

    Talash

    Sharmila Tagore, Madan Puri, Rajendra Kumar
    28 votes
    • Released: 1969
    • Directed by: O.P. Ralhan
    Talash is a Hindi film by O. P. Ralhan starring Rajendra Kumar and Sharmila Tagore. This movie was the first movie in Bollywood which was publicized as having a budget of Rs 1 Crore.
  • Pyaar Ka Saagar
    49

    Pyaar Ka Saagar

    Madan Puri, Rajendra Kumar, Meena Kumari
    19 votes
    • Released: 1961
    • Directed by: Devendra Goel
    Pyaar Ka Saagar is a 1961 drama family musical film written by Dhruva Chatterjee, Vrajendra Gaur and 5 others and directed by Devendra Goel.
  • Main Tere Liye
    50

    Main Tere Liye

    Gulshan Grover, Nutan, Rajendra Kumar
    16 votes
    • Released: 1988
    • Directed by: Vijayanand
    Main Tere Liye is a 1988 Indian Bollywood film directed by Vijay Anand. It stars Rajendra Kumar, Asha Parekh, Suneil Anand and Meenakshi Seshadri in pivotal roles.