Kabir Singh, Simmba have restarted the trend of South Indian remakes in Bollywood, after Wanted in 2009
5 years, 5 months ago

Kabir Singh, Simmba have restarted the trend of South Indian remakes in Bollywood, after Wanted in 2009

Firstpost  

The top grossing Indian film of 2019 so far is Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani-starrer romance drama _ Kabir Singh,_ an official remake of Telugu mega-blockbuster Arjun Reddy. Firstpost talks to renowned trade analysts and entertainment industry trackers to explore how South remakes become solid money-spinners in Bollywood, and why the Hindi filmdom is betting big on South Indian cinema. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tells Firstpost, “This trend started in the 1960s when a couple of South Indian filmmakers remade their movies in Hindi. In fact, Aamir Khan’s Ghajini was the first Indian film to gross Rs 100 crore domestically.” Trade analyst Girish Johar says, “I wouldn’t say it’s a new trend. It’s one of the main reasons why South remakes continue to mint money at the Bollywood box office.” Salman Khan’s Kick, an official remake of Telugu film Kick, was the first film for the actor to sail past Rs 400 crore in worldwide ticket sales.

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The rash of remakes of south Indian movies by the Bombay industry
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The rash of remakes of south Indian movies by the Bombay industry

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Explained: Why Korean, Hollywood and South Indian remakes should be a big no for Bollywood

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Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 9 months ago

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News 18  

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Kappela: Roshan Mathew and Anna Ben's hit Malayalam film to be remade in Telugu
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Hindustan Times  

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