South Indian movies that got a Hollywood makeover

Apr 10, 2025

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​'Alavandhan'

This movie, released in 2001, is a psychological action thriller starring Kamal Haasan that revolves around identical brothers. One of them is a mad killer and the other one is a military officer.

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​'Kill Bill: Volume 1'

An action-packed revenge thriller, directed by Quentin Tarantino is a remake of 'Alavandhan' movie. Particularly its most iconic anime-style action scenes were inspired by the South movie.

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​'Aahvaanam'

'Aahvaanam' is a Telugu romantic movie, directed by Siva Nageswara Rao. This film focuses on the complexities of love and marriage, it also portrays the emotional struggles faced by a couple due to misunderstandings and many societal expectations.

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​'Divorce Invitation'

This Hollywood drama adapted its storyline from the Telugu romantic drama ' Aahvaanam'. They kept the core themes of relationships as it is while conveying them beautifully to the Western audience.

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'Drishyam'

'Drishyam,’ directed by Jeethu Joseph, is a suspenseful thriller. Where a man uses his knowledge and courage in order to defend his family after an accidental crime.

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​'Sheep Without a Shepherd'

'Sheep Without a Shepherd,' the 2019 Chinese remake, maintains the suspenseful plot of the original while changing the scenario to fit a different cultural setting.

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​'U-Turn'

The Kannada thriller 'U-Turn' is a suspenseful supernatural mystery that revolves around a female journalist, who is investigating a series of mysterious accidents that happened on a flyover.

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​'U-Turn' 2020

This film is a Filipino remake of the Kannada drama 'U-Turn' that was released in 2016. It precisely adapts the story while conserving its suspenseful atmosphere.

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'Oththa Serppu Size 7'

'Oththa Seruppu Size 7'This movie is an experimental Tamil thriller, featuring a single-actor performance by R. Parthiban. This film follows the murder suspect under intense police investigation and interrogation. The same compelling plot was adapted for the Indonesian version of the movie, demonstrating the international attraction of experimental filmmaking.

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