The following is a list of films produced in the Kannada film industry in India in 2003, presented in alphabetical order. A total of 99 films were released that year, 74 of which were said to be remakes. The Hindu called 2003 a "flop for Kannada cinema", with an investment of ₹47 crore returning only ₹11.20 crore. The report stated that only 11 films "brought substantial returns to the investors." They included Kariya, Kutumba, Raktha Kanneeru, Preethi Prema Pranaya, Excuse Me, Chandra Chakori, Khushi, Laali Haadu, Sri Ram and Don.[1]