Top 10 Bollywood Movies That Are Remakes Of South Indian Movies

It is no secret that Bollywood is not the superior industry in India today, and South Indian industries like Tollywood, Kollywood, and Mollywood are on the rise. They have produced many excellent films up until now. Bollywood makers have realized the potential of South Indian movies and have started making remakes of them, with many big remakes coming soon. Today, we look at some of the best Bollywood movies remade from South Indian films.

1. Ghajini Click to look into! >> Read More... (Ghajini)

The Aamir Khan starring 2008 Bollywood film was a remake of the 2005 Tamil film of the same name. A.R. Murugadoss directed both films. Both films featured Asin, with the Hindi film marking her Bollywood debut. The Tamil film is an adaptation of the Hollywood film Memento, directed by Christopher Nolan Christopher Nolanwears mutliple hats. He is one of >> Read More... . Both the Tamil and Hindi versions received much praise from the audience.

2. Bhool Bhulaiyya (Manichitrathazhu)

Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu has been remade several times in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Bengali since its release in 1993. Its Hindi remake is titled Bhool Bhulaiyya, which was released in 2007. The original Malayalam film featured Mohanlal, Shobana, and Suresh Gopi Malayali by birth, Suresh Gopinath, also known as >> Read More... and is considered superior by the viewers. Shobana won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her outstanding performance.

3. Kabir Singh ( Arjun Reddy Click to look into! >> Read More... )

One of the biggest blockbusters of Bollywood in recent times, Kabir Singh, is a remake of the Telugu film Arjun Reddy, starring Vijay Deverakonda Vijay Deverakonda is a film actor of Tollywood. He >> Read More... and Shalini Pandey Shalini Pandey is an Indian film actress. She kick >> Read More... in lead roles. Shahid Kapoor Shahid Kapoor also identifies as the name Shahid K >> Read More... received much praise for his performance in Kabir Singh. Still, the original Telugu film is considered the superior one. Sandeep Reddy Vanga directed both films.

4. Drishyam (Drishyam)

This 2015 Hindi film starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu is a remake of the Malayalam film of the same name, which featured Mohanlal, Asha Sharath, and Meena, among others. The Hindi remake was a great film, but the original Malayalam film is better in many aspects and is one of the best thrillers of all time. Drishyam was also remade in Telugu as Drushyam and released in 2014.

5. Saathiya ( Alai Payuthey Click to look into! >> Read More... )

Alai Payuthey, a Tamil film, was released in 2000 and featured Shalini and R. Madhavan in his debut. It is considered one of Mani Ratnam’s best films, and the songs composed by A.R. Rahman were massive hits. It was remade in Hindi as Saathiya, with Rani Mukerji Rani Mukerji is one of the most celebrated Indian >> Read More... and Vivek Oberoi Vivek Anand Oberoi's birth was on 3rd Septembe >> Read More... in lead roles. The movie was a huge hit but couldn’t capture the original’s magic.

6. Dor Click to look into! >> Read More... (Perumazhakkalam)

Dor is one of the most heartfelt and beautiful films that Bollywood has to offer. It highlights the plight of widows in the country and explores the themes of friendship and forgiveness. Dor is the Hindi remake of the 2004 Malayalam film Perumazhakkalam, which featured Meera Jasmine Born on 15th February 1982, Meera Jasmine belongs >> Read More... , Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian artist but shines in t >> Read More... , and Dileep. Dor is one of the best Hindi remakes of any movie.

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Hera Pheri, directed by Priyadarshan, has achieved a status in Bollywood history that only a few movies have managed to achieve. It is a comedy classic and one of the most iconic movies ever. Many would be surprised to know that it takes inspiration from the 1989 Malayalam movie Ramji Rao Speaking. Both films continue to make audiences laugh even today and will continue doing so.

8. Wanted Click to look into! >> Read More... (Pokiri)

Pokiri, released in 2006, featured Mahesh Babu Born on 9 August 1975 in Chennai, Mahesh Ghattaman >> Read More... in the role of an undercover police officer working to take down a mafia boss and his gang. The Telugu film was later remade in 2009 in Hindi as Wanted and featured Salman Khan Salman Khan is a very famous Indian actor and a pr >> Read More... in the lead role. To date, Wanted remains one of Salman’s biggest box-office hits. Pokiri also got remade in Tamil and Kannada languages.

9. Chup Chup Ke Click to look into! >> Read More... (Punjabi House)

Another beloved Bollywood comedy that is a remake is the 2006 movie Chup Chup Ke, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav Rajpal Yadav, the hilarious Indian movie actor, ac >> Read More... , Paresh Rawal The Padma Shri award winner who shot to fame with >> Read More... , and others. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Punjabi House. Punjabi House enjoys a cult status in Malayalam cinema because it is a laugh riot from start to end. Chup Chup Ke is an okay movie, but the original is just a better one in so many ways.

10. Tere Naam (Sethu)

Sethu, a Tamil film released in 1999, has been remade many times in Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. The Hindi remake featured Salman Khan and Bhumika Chawla Bhumika Chawla or Rachna Chawla is an Indian actre >> Read More... in lead roles. Sethu turned out to be the breakout role of Vikram, whose performance received much appreciation. Likewise, the Hindi remake was also widely praised, and Salman gave one of his best performances in the part of Radhe.