Published 17:58 IST, July 13th 2020

Rajinikanth's 'Chandramukhi' and Akshay Kumar's 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' differences you missed

Akshay Kumar starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa & Rajinikanth's Chandramukhi both were remakes of Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu, however, the film had few differences.

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Tamil superstar Rajinikanth and Bollywood megastar Akshay Kumar were both seen in a horror-comedy movie which was a remake of 1993 released Malayalam movie. While Rajinikanth's Chandramukhi released in year 2005, Akshay Kumar's Bhool Bhulaiyaa was released in 2007. Re on to see main differences between se two blockbuster movies. 

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Rajinikanth's Chandramukhi

movie Chandramukhi starring Rajinikanth, Jyotika, Prabhu, and Nayanthara narrates tale of a couple who suffer wrath of a spirit after y return to ir ancestral home. Chandramukhi was an official remake of  Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, and Shobana starrer Manichitrathazhu (1993). Tamil horror-comedy movie was directed by P. Vasu and featured Rajinikanth in double roles as Vettaiyan and Saravanan. 

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Akshay Kumar's Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Bhool Bhulaiya was a horror-comedy film released in 2007. With Akshay Kumar in le role, film was an instant hit amongst critics and audience alike. Akshay Kumar played role of Dr itya Shrivastav, a psychiatrist who comes to India to solve a mystery and help a friend’s wife suffering from a psychological disorder. A spiritual sequel to Akshay Kumar’s original Bhool Bhulaiyaa is also being filmed featuring Kartik Aaryan, Tabu and Kiara vani in le roles. 

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Rajinikanth's Chandramukhi and Akshay Kumar's Bhool Bhulaiyaa differences

  • Akshay Kumar's Bhool Bhulaiyaa is official Hindi remake of 1993 Malayalam film, Manichitrathazhu. However, Chandramukhi was a Tamil remake of 1993 Malayalam film. 
  • Chandramukhi was directed by P. Vasu and Bhool Bhulaiyaa was directed by Priyarshan. 
  • Box office - Chandramukhi earned a gross of ₹750 million (US$16.6 million in 2005) according to Business Today. While Bhool Bhulaiyaa collected worldwide collections of ₹840.4 million (US$12 million). 
  • In Chandramukhi, character Akhilandeshwari (played by Sheela) is shown to be jealous of Saravanan (Rajinkanths' character) and intends to kill him using Oomaiyan (Sonu Sood). While such characters are introduced in Bhool Bhulaiyaa. 
  • characters Swarna (played by Suvarna Maw) and Murugesan (Vivelu) who are shown as a couple in Chandramukhi and are blessed with a child at end of movie are t shown in plot of Bhool Bhulaiyaa. 

 

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Promo Im courtesy: A still from Chandramukhi & Bhool Bhulaiyaa trailer

17:58 IST, July 13th 2020