Bollywood Is Copywood Now! Here's The List Of Upcoming Bollywood Remakes Of South Indian Movies

Remakes of popular films are often the safest way for Bollywood to produce successful films. Although as per some experts, Bollywood always lacked originality it still had some classic hits that could be called completely unique. Recently, Bollywood has been constantly making remakes of hit South Indian films like Drishyam, Jersey, Kabir Singh, & much more.

Some people have said that Bollywood has now become 'Copywood'. Whether Bollywood is Copywood or not, there is no denying that Bollywood has got multiple projects lined up that are the remakes of hit South Indian films. Here's the list of upcoming Bollywood remakes of South Indian movies- 

List Of Upcoming Bollywood Remakes Of South Indian Movies 

Vikram Vedha

Original Film: Vikram Vedha (2017) - Tamil

Vikram Vedha is a superhit Tamil film starring Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi and is based on the Indian folktale Baital Pachisi. The original film's directors, Pushkar–Gayathri, stated in 2018 that they will helm the Bollywood remake of the same name. Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan have been cast in the film, and the first look of the upcoming film has sparked a lot of interest.

Shehzada

Original Film: Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)- Telugu 

In 2020, the Telugu film starring Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde was a superhit family comedy and one of the highest-grossing Telugu films. It is planned to be remade in Hindi and will star Kartik Aryan and Kriti Sanon, with Rohit Dhawan directing. It will be released in November of this year. 

Bholaa

Original Film: Kaithi (2019)

The 1976 film Assault On Precinct 13 inspired the Tamil film Kaithi, starring Karthik Sivakumar. Kaithi will now be converted into Hindi, with Ajay Devgn and Tabu playing the key roles. The story follows an ex-convict who is trying to reunite with his daughter. 

Selfiee

Original Film: Driving Licence (2019) - Malayalam

This 2019 comedy-drama starring Prithviraj and Suraj Venjaramoodu is slated to get an official Hindi version starring Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi, titled Selfie. The film is currently being shot and will be directed by Raj Mehta. Emraan Hashmi's return to the big screen after a long absence will be intriguing.

The Great Indian Kitchen Remake 

Original Film: The Great Indian Kitchen (2021) - Malayalam

The original Malayalam film was about a married woman who strives to fit into society's preconceived notions of what a wife should be. The film gained critical acclaim as well as widespread public support, and it is now being remade in Bollywood. Sanya Malhotra will star in the film, which will be produced by Harman Baweja and Vicky Bahri.

Anniyan Remake 

Original Film: Anniyan (2005) - Tamil

The same filmmaker, Shankar, will adapt the 2005 smash-hit Anniyan, which was remade in Hindi and titled Aparichit. Ranveer Singh will portray three roles in this psychological thriller, one of which was initially performed by Vikram. The project is currently nameless, but it is scheduled to break ground soon.

Mili

Original Film: Helen (2019) - Malayali 

Helen was a Malayali survival thriller centered on a suburban girl who mysteriously vanishes. Anna Ben played the eponymous character. It is going to be remade in Hindi, starring Janhvi Kapoor, Manoj Pahwa, and Sunny Kaushal, following a Tamil adaptation. 

HIT Remake

Original Film: HIT The First Case (2020) - Telugu 

'HIT' (Homicide Intervention Team), a 2020s investigative drama starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, is being adapted in Hindi and is now in production. 

Master Remake

Original Film: Master (2020) - Tamil

During the Pandemic, this film broke various records. The action film from 2020 starring Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi will be remade in Hindi, and according to sources, Salman Khan will play the title character.