Film remaking features new versions of previously released movies with different casts, settings, and sometimes even different themes.
There are many movies in Bollywood that are remakes of famous Hollywood, foreign, and regional movies. South Indian films also saw a significant adaptation into Bollywood flicks.
So, let’s explore some of the best Bollywood gems that are actually remakes of South Indian movies.
Saathiya - Alai Payuthey: The Shaad Ali directorial drama romance, 'Saathiya' (2002), starring Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukerji, and Shah Rukh Khan is an adaptation of the Tamil film 'Alai Payuthey' (2000).
Bhool Bhulaiyaa - Manichithrathazhu: Director Fazil’s 1993 comedy horror thriller 'Manichithrathazhu', inspired Bollywood’s Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan starrer 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' (2007).
Jai Ho - Stalin: The Salman Khan and Daisy Shah starrer 2014’s action drama ‘Jai Ho’ is a remake of the Telugu film 'Stalin' (2006), starring Chiranjeevi and Trisha Krishnan.
Selfiee - Driving Licence: The 2023 Bollywood action comedy thriller, ‘Selfiee’ starring Akshay Kumar closely follows Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Malayalam action comedy flick ‘Driving Licence' (2019).
Wanted - Pokiri: The Prabhu Deva directorial action crime thriller ‘Wanted' (2009) starring Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia is the remake of the Telugu movie ‘Pokiri' (2006) starring Mahesh Babu and Ileana D'Cruz.
Khatta Meetha - Vellanakalude Naadu: Akshay Kumar’s satire comedy ‘Khatta Meetha' (2010) is a remake of the Mohanlal starrer Malayalam flick ‘Vellanakalude Naadu' (1988).
Swades - Chigurida Kanasu: Ashutosh Gowariker’s 2004 drama ‘Swades’ starring Shah Rukh Khan, is based on the story of the Kannada flick ‘Chigurida Kanasu’ (2003). However, the plot was a little modified to appeal to the global audience.