Published 13:16 IST, November 4th 2019
Bollywood: Popular Hindi films adapted from the south Indian industry
There are a few Bollywood films that were remakes of hit films from the south. Here are five popular films of Bollywood that are a remake of south films.
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India is a country kwn for its variety in langu and culture. re are a number of films that are released in regional langus that get high ratings. Here are five films from south that were reme in Bollywood owing to its popularity and plot.
1. Hera Pheri (2000)
Hera Pheri is a film that was directed by south Indian director Priyarshan. comedy film stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in significant roles. film is remake of Malayalam film titled Ramji Rao Speaking. This film stars Mukesh and Incent in important roles. According to fans, Hera Pheri is considered one of best comedy films of all time.
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2. Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)
Bhool Bhulaiyaa is considered one of funniest comedy films by film analysts. film stars Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan in pivotal roles. film was directed by Priyarshan. film was received well by audience. This film is remake of 1993 film Manichitrathzhu. Manichitrathazhu was a Malayam film starring Shobhana and Mohanlal. film is considered a classic by most movie lovers.
3. Ghajini (2008)
Ghajini was a Hindi film starring Amir Khan and Asin. film was directed by A. R. Murugoss. film is remake of a Tamil film with same title. Tamil film was a blockbuster and Hindi film was also loved by fans. Ghajini, Tamil film starring superstar Surya and Asin, h high ratings for performances and plot. Both films were directed by same person.
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4. Billu (2009)
film Billu featured actors like Irrfan Khan and Lara Dutta. film is a remake of Malayalam film Kha Parayumbol… which was written by Srinivasan, who also played le role in film. Malayalam film was a super hit. However, Hindi version of it did t do very well at box office.
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5. Drishyam (2015)
Bollywood version of Drishyam released in year 2015. film stars actors like Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, and Tabu in pivotal roles. film did exceptionally well at box office. However, original version of film was released in year 2013 in Malayalam langu. Malayalam film Drishyam starred actors like Mohanlal, Meena, and Sreekumar in pivotal roles. film was also reme in Tamil.
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11:35 IST, November 4th 2019