Bollywood has often drawn inspiration from South Indian cinema, recreating iconic stories with its own flair.
Here are eight popular Bollywood films adapted from South Indian blockbusters, now available on OTT platforms:
Rowdy Rathore (Netflix): A Bollywood take on the Telugu film âVikramarkuduâ, this Prabhu Deva-directed action flick features Akshay Kumar as a cop and a doppelgänger thief in a tale of revenge.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa (Disney+ Hotstar): Inspired by the Malayalam classic âManichitrathazhuâ, this horror-comedy stars Akshay Kumar as a psychiatrist unravelling eerie events in an ancestral home.
Ghajini (Netflix): Aamir Khanâs blockbuster is a faithful remake of the Tamil original of the same name. It follows a man with memory loss seeking revenge for his girlfriendâs murder.
Singham (Amazon Prime Video): Ajay Devgn stars in this remake of the Tamil hit featuring Suriya. The film follows an upright cop, Bajirao Singham, battling a powerful mafia.
Bodyguard (Amazon Prime Video): This romantic drama adapted from the Malayalam film featuring Dileep and Nayanthara tells the tale of a wealthy woman and her bodyguardâs secret romance.
Drishyam (Disney+ Hotstar): Ajay Devgn leads this thriller inspired by Mohanlalâs Malayalam masterpiece. A father goes to great lengths to shield his family after an accidental crime.
Kabir Singh (Netflix): Shahid Kapoor shines in this intense drama based on âArjun Reddyâ, chronicling a doctorâs descent into self-destruction after heartbreak.
Shehzada (Netflix): A remake of âAla Vaikunthapurramulooâ, this family drama starring Kartik Aaryan failed to match the success of Allu Arjunâs original.