16 Bollywood Movies That Are Actually Remake Of South Indian Movies

Bollywood movies are the best thing that we have in our life as it not only gives us entertainment but it teaches us a lot about our changing society. Mostly, Bollywood movies are based on fictitious stories and some of them even inspired by Hollywood counterparts. But over the years, we have witnessed that an array of big Bollywood movies is inspired by South Indian Movies. We have collated a list of South Indian movies that are being remade in Bollywood and turned successful Here’s the list of 16 Superhit Bollywood Movies That Are Actually South Movie Remakes: 'Ghajini' was inspired by the Tamil film of the same name Aamir Khan starrer ‘Ghajini’ was mainly inspired by a Tamil film starring Suriya. Interestingly, both the film has actress Asin as the leading lady. The south movie was also the remake of Hollywood movie Memento. Aamir Khan’s ‘Ghajini’ is the first Hindi movie to cross 100 Crore mark at the Box-Office. 'Singham' is yet another Tamil Film remake titled ‘Singam’ Ajay Devgn starrer ‘Singham’ has kept us at the edge of our seat till the end of the movie. It is one of the rare movies that Villain’s acting was praised a lot more than the protagonist. This Tamil movie has even remade in Kannada and Bengali language. Tere Naam was inspired by a National Award winning film Sethu Salman Khan’s ‘Tere Naam’ has literally left the audience in shock at the end of the movie. It was one of the best performance of Salman Khan as lover ‘Radhe’. This film was also a remake of Tamil film ‘Sethu’ starring Vikram, which even won a National award. 'Wanted' was inspired by the Tamil movie 'Pokkiri' Salman Khan’s ‘Wanted’ had worked wonders at the Box-Office and within a week the film is declared superhit. 'Wanted' was actually a remake of Vijay starrer movie ‘Pokkiri’ which was also a remake of Telugu movie of the same name. 'Hera Pheri' is a remake of the Malayalam movie ‘Ramji Rao Speaking’ It is hard to believe that Hera Pheri movie was actually a remake of Malayalam film but it is utterly true. Even, those who have seen both the Hindi and Malayalam version believes that the latter version is more hilarious. Anyways, 'Hera Pheri' still remains as one of the cult comedy movies of all time. 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein' is a Remake of ‘Minnale’ 'RHTDM' is still considered as one of the best romantic movies of all time. The songs have made the movie more classy and soulful. It is also inspired by Tamil movie ‘Minnale’. Interestingly, R Madhavan played the lead in both the movies. 'Sooryavansham' is Remake of Tamil movie 'Suryavamsam' You will never forget this movie of Amitabh Bachchan, as you must have seen it several times directly or indirectly. This movie was inspired by Tamil movie 'Suryavamsam' starring R. Sarathkumar. This movie was also remade in the Telugu language. 'Drishyam' is a remake of Malayalam movies of the same name. No doubt, 'Drishyam' is one of the most thrilling movie of all time. Ajay Devgn performance in the movie was at the apex and the climax is apparently worth applauding. The film was a remake of Malayalam movie ‘Drishyam’ starring Mohanlal. 'Ek Duje Ke Liye' was the remake of movie 'Maro Charitra' Kamal Haasan and Rati Agnihotri’s Love drama 'Ek Duje Ke Liye' was well received by the audience and the film was turned into superhit film. It was a remake of Telugu movie ‘Maro Charitra’. Interestingly, the Hindi remake of the movie won a national award. Bhool Bhulaiya was remake of movie Manichitrathazhu Akshay Kumar starrer 'Bhool Bhulaiya' has well received by the audience and Vidya Balan’s role was critically acclaimed. This movie was also a remake of Malayalam super hit movie ‘Manichitrathazhu’. Interestingly the movie went on to win two national awards in South. 'Sadma' is a remake of 'Moondram Pirai' The name of the Kamal Haasan starrer Hindi movie ‘Sadma’ is apt if you see the movie till the end. It is one of the emotionally shocking movies I have ever seen. ‘Sadma’ was also a remake of Tamil film ‘Moondram Pirai’. Coincidently, Sridevi and Kamal Hassan played the lead in the both the languages. Nayak was a remake of a Tamil hit 'Mudhalvan' The story of the ‘Nayak’ movie is certainly one of the most socially relevant stories of all time. 'Anil Kapoor' acting is the movie was worth commendable. This movie was also a remake of Tamil movie ‘Mudhalvan’. The movie was directed by Shankar in both the languages. 'Yuva' was shot simultaneously in both the Language by Mani Ratnam Abhishek Bachchan starrer ‘Yuva’ was also a remake of Tamil movie ‘Aaytha Ezhuthu’. Director Mani Ratnam has directed the movie simultaneously in both the languages. The Hindi version of the movie tanked at Box-Office 'Rowdy Rathore' is the remake of ‘Vikramakudu’ Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Rowdy Rathore’ has worked wonders when it released in the Hindi language. This movie is also a remake of the Telugu film ‘Vikramakudu’ starring Ravi Teja. 'Saathiya' is a remake of ‘Alaipayuthey’ movie The musical hit film ‘Saathiya’ is also a remake of Tamil movie ‘Alaipayuthey’. Interestingly, AR Rahman has composed the song in both the languages. Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukerji’s Jodi worked wonders at the Box-Office and the film turned as one of the biggest hit. 'Virasat' is a textbook remake of the Tamil movie ‘Thevar Magan’ Anil Kapoor starrer ‘Virasat’ was one of the best movies of the year 1997. It was also a remake of Tamil movie ‘Thevar Magan’ starring Kamal Haasan. The movie received both critical and commercial success.

Suryakant Singh

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