South Indian Films that were Remade into Bollywood Gems

Saathiya (Alaipayuthey)


A remake of the Tamil film Alaipayuthey, it portrays a couple who elope against their families' wishes, starring Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukerji

Bhool Bhulaiyaa (Manichitrathazhu)


Adapted from the Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu, this psychological thriller features an NRI and his wife dealing with mysterious occurrences in their ancestral home

Swades (Chigurida Kanasu)


A remake of the Kannada movie Chigurida Kanasu, Swades stars Shah Rukh Khan as an NRI who returns to India to reunite with his childhood nanny

Jai Ho (Stalin)


This Bollywood version of the Telugu film Stalin follows a suspended INA Major, played by Salman Khan, as he tries to inspire kindness and good deeds

Simmba (Temper)


A remake of the Telugu movie Temper, this cop drama sees Ranveer Singh in the lead, playing a corrupt officer seeking redemption after his sister's murder

Selfiee (Driving License)


Based on the Malayalam film Driving License, it tells the story of a conflict between a famous actor and an RTO inspector

Baaghi 2 (Kshanam)


A remake of the Telugu film Kshanam, this thriller follows a man's quest to solve his ex-lover's daughter's mysterious kidnapping

Wanted (Pokiri)


Based on the Telugu film Pokiri, this action-packed film stars Salman Khan as an undercover cop battling a notorious crime syndicate

Ekk Deewana Tha (Vinnaithandi Varuvaya)


A Bollywood version of the Tamil movie Vinnaithandi Varuvaya, it explores the complex love story of a filmmaker and a Christian woman

Khatta Meetha (Vellanakalude Nadu)


Remade from the Malayalam film Vellanakalude Nadu, this comedy-drama stars Akshay Kumar as a contractor facing challenges in both his personal and professional life

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