These films aired frequently on channels like Sony Max, Star Movies, and Zee Cinema. They are the easiest to find on streaming platforms or DVD.
The popularity of Jet Li in India can be attributed to two distinct factors: the universal language of martial arts choreography and the localization strategies of Indian distributors.
| Year | Original Title | Hindi Title | Notes | |------|----------------|------------:|-------| | 1996 | Tai Chi Master (太极张三丰) | Tai Chi Master / Twin Warriors (Hindi) | Dubbed releases on VCD/DVD/TV. | | 1998 | Lethal Weapon-like titles (not applicable) | — | — |
Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) – Hindi Title: China Gate Warrior Returns
Once Upon a Time in China III (1993) – Hindi Title: China Gate Warrior vs. The Master Jet Li All Movies In Hindi Dubbed List
Once Upon a Time in China & America (1997) – Hindi Title: Wong Fei-Hung in America
Jet Li’s star power in India stems from three strengths: spectacular, well-choreographed martial arts; clear heroic/antihero archetypes that translate culturally; and memorable setpieces that work without relying heavily on dialogue. Hindi dubbing typically emphasizes punchy dialogue, simplified plot cues, and heightened music to match local TV and VHS/DVD conventions. For Hindi audiences, his early Chinese/Hong Kong films showcase classical martial arts and mythic heroes, while later Hollywood titles bring slick visual effects and contemporary action beats. This list focuses on films widely known to have Hindi-dubbed prints or frequent Hindi TV showings.
| English Title | Hindi Dubbed Title | Availability | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Romeo Must Die (2000) | Romeo Must Die | Official DVD dub. | | The One (2001) | The One / Maut Ka Dushman | Very popular on TV. | | Kiss of the Dragon (2001) | Kiss of the Dragon | Official Hindi dub exists. | | Hero (2002) | Hero - Yoddha | Official TV dub (UTV). | | Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) | Cradle 2 the Grave | Co-starring DMX. | | Danny the Dog (2005) | Unleashed | Released as Unleashed. | | Fearless (2006) | Fearless | Official Hindi dub (Reliance). | | The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) | The Forbidden Kingdom | Co-starring Jackie Chan. | | The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) | The Mummy 3 | Official theatrical dub in India. | | War (2007) | War / Rash | Co-starring Jason Statham. |
These films were originally in Cantonese or Mandarin. While they have English dubs, the Hindi dubs exist mostly for the TV market and are considered cult classics by 90s kids. These films aired frequently on channels like Sony
The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk II (1993) – Hindi Title: Sherni Returns
Tai Chi Master (1993) – Hindi Title: China Striker
The New Legend of Shaolin (1994) – Hindi Title: Shaolon Ka Sultan
Fist of Legend (1994) – Hindi Title: Fist of Fury 2 / Chen Zhen The Expendables 2 (2012) & The Expendables 3 (2014)
The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994) – Hindi Title: The Bodyguard
My Father is a Hero (1995) – Hindi Title: Main Hoon Fighter
Drunken Master II (1994 – released in US 2000) – Hindi Title: Sharaabi Sherni
Black Mask (1996) – Hindi Title: Black Mask / The Invisible Fighter
Once Upon a Time in China & America (1997) – Listed above
Hitman (1998) – Hindi Title: Hatyara / Killer Force