Entertainment industries remaking Tamil films is a very general thing. We will tell you the Top five Tamil movies remade from Bollywood films. Tamil films stand firm in producing unique content. Their films have such rare and superhit content that other industries like Bollywood often remake them. Kabir Singh, Wanted, Ready, and Rowdy Rathore are such examples, amongst many others.
The shocking news is that Tollywood has also remade Hindi films. These films are mostly low-budget Hindi films which are then remade into iconic super-hit Tamil movies. From ‘Annaamalai‘ to ‘Dharala Prabhu’ this list will leave you surprised.
Tamil movies remade from Bollywood films:
1- Annaamalai
The film Annaamalai was released in the year 1992 in the Tamil cinemas. It was an action-drama film of the megastar Rajinikanth. Suresh Krissna had fabulously directed the film into a super-duper hit. Annamalai is a remake of the Hindi cinema film, Khudgarz. The story of both the film revolves around two best friends. Both are raised in completely different backgrounds. They later turn into nemesis because of an unexpected twist. Along with Rajinikanth, the film also portrays Kushboo and Sarath Babu in lead roles. Radha Ravi, Nizhalgal Ravi, and Manorama are seen supporting roles.
2 – Osthi
The 2011 Tamil film, Osthi is also a remake of a Bollywood film. The action-comedy film is directed by S. Dharani. The flick features Simbu and Richa Gangopadhyay in lead roles. Ironically, the movie is a remake of Bollywood’s superstar film Dabbang. Although, Osthi didn’t do the magical numbers as Dabangg.
3- Nanban
The 2002 flick Nanban is the remake of one of the most praised Bollywood film, 3 Idiots. Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiot is remade by director Shankar. Nanban has a huge cast including Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Ileana D’Cruz, Sathyan, and Sathyaraj.
4- Nerkonda Paarvai
Nerkonda Paarvi is one of the latest films in the Tamil industry that has been remade from a Bollywood movie. Released in 2019, the film is a remake of Amitabh Bachchan’s Pink.
5- Dharalu Prabhu
The romantic comedy is a remake of the 2012’s Vicky Donor. The film recently got released in the year 2020, just before the lockdown. Directed by Krishna Marimuthu, the film features Harish Kalyan, Vivek, and Tanya Hope in lead roles.
So, these were the top five Tamil movies remade from Bollywood films. Share your thoughts with us through the comments below. Keep coming back to BollywoodHush for more highlights and updates on the entertainment industry.
