South Remakes: Bollywood Films That Found New Life

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Andhadhun (2018)

This dark comedy thriller about a piano player who witnesses a murder was remade in Telugu as Maestro (2021), Tamil as Andhagan (2022), and Malayalam as Bhramam (2021).

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Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)

This comedy film following a gangster who decides to become a doctor was remade in Telugu as Shankar Dada MBBS (2004).

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A Wednesday (2008)

This suspense thriller about a man who calls the police commissioner threatening multiple bombings across Mumbai was remade in Tamil as Vaanam (2011).  

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3 Idiots (2009)

This comedy-drama following three engineering students who find a unique way to succeed in college was remade in Tamil as Nanban (2012) and Telugu as Snehitudu (2012).

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Band Baaja Baaraat (2010)

This romantic comedy about two event management graduates who fall in love while competing against each other was remade in Telugu as Band Baaja (2010) and Tamil as Kaalai (2010).

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Delhi Belly (2011)

This adult comedy following three roommates who fall victim to a series of unfortunate events after eating bad take-out was remade in Telugu as Preemante Inte Genre (2013).

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