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'Drishyam 2' Hindi Cast To Reunite For 'Drishyam 3' Bollywood
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'Drishyam 2' Hindi Cast To Reunite For 'Drishyam 3'

Mumbai, July 9 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is gearing up for the final chapter of the crime suspense thriller franchise, Drishyam, which begins filming this October and releases in theatres worldwide on October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. ## Directed by Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam 3 will reunite the cast of Drishyam 2. According to the report by Pinkvilla, actress Tabu, who has been a big part of the movie and featured in the first two movies, will return alongside Akshaye Khan, who featured in the second movie, for the third film. ## It is said that director Pathak recently discussed the idea of Drishyam 3 with Tabu and Khanna, and the actors were bowled over by the unpredictability of the screenplay, and instantly agreed to come on board the upcoming film. ## The report further stated that Drishyam 3 will most likely be the final film of the franchise, centring on the three main characters portrayed by Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Akshaye Khanna. The story picks up directly after the second film. ## Apart from Tabu and Akshaye Khan, Drishyam 3 is also confirmed to feature Shriya Saran, who played Ajay Devgn's wife. Other family members of Ajay Devgn in the movie are also expected to make a comeback to the Drishyam saga. ## Stay tuned...

Top 10 Bollywood Remake Movies That Outgrossed Their Originals (India Net Collection) Bollywood
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Top 10 Bollywood Remake Movies That Outgrossed Their Originals (India Net Collection)

Mumbai, February 21 - Bollywood has a long-standing tradition of adapting successful films from regional Indian cinema or international markets, often turning them into massive box-office hits. Many of these remakes have not only replicated the success of their originals but surpassed them significantly in terms of India net collection. Here’s a list of the top 10 Bollywood remake movies that earned more than their original counterparts in India net collection. ## 1. Kabir Singh (2019) – ₹278.24 Crore## Origin: Remake of Arjun Reddy (Telugu, 2017) ## Shahid Kapoor’s intense portrayal of a self-destructive surgeon in love made Kabir Singh a cultural phenomenon. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga (who also helmed the original), it earned ₹278.24 crore, dwarfing Arjun Reddy’s ₹51 crore. Its emotional depth and chart-topping music propelled it to the top.## 2. Simmba (2018) – ₹240.22 Crore## Origin: Remake of Temper (Telugu, 2015) ## Ranveer Singh’s flamboyant cop in Rohit Shetty’s Simmba collected ₹240.22 crore. Adapted from Temper (₹74.3 crore), this remake added Shetty’s signature action-comedy flair and tied it into his cop universe, making it a box-office beast.## 3. Drishyam 2 (2022) – ₹239.67 Crore## Origin: Adapted from Drishyam 2 (Malayalam, 2021) ## Technically a sequel to Drishyam (2015), itself a remake, Drishyam 2 with Ajay Devgn earned ₹239.67 crore. Based on the Malayalam sequel (₹70 crore globally, India net lower), it’s not a standalone remake but an adaptation of a follow-up story. Its gripping suspense kept audiences hooked.## 4. Kick (2014) – ₹231.85 Crore## Origin: Remake of Kick (Telugu, 2009) ## Salman Khan’s adrenaline-pumping Kick raked in ₹231.85 crore, far surpassing the Telugu original’s ₹25 crore (approx.). Directed by Sajid Nadiadwala, this tale of a thrill-seeker turned do-gooder became a fan favorite with its larger-than-life action.## 5. Baaghi 2 (2018) – ₹165.5 Crore## Origin: Inspired by Kshanam (Telugu, 2016) ## Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 2 earned ₹165.5 crore, loosely adapting Kshanam (₹11 crore approx.) into an action-packed sequel to Baaghi (2016). While not a direct remake, its core plot of a man searching for a missing child, combined with Shroff’s stunts, made it a hit.## 6. Bodyguard (2011) – ₹148.52 Crore## Origin: Remake of Bodyguard (Malayalam, 2010) ## Salman Khan’s Bodyguard grossed ₹148.52 crore, a massive leap from the Malayalam original’s ₹10 crore (approx.). The story of a protector falling for his charge was spiced up with Bollywood romance and action, cementing its success.## 7. Shaitaan (2024) – ₹148.21 Crore## Origin: Remake of Vash (Gujarati, 2023) ## Featuring Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan, Shaitaan earned ₹148.21 crore. This supernatural thriller, adapted from Vash (₹6 crore approx.), turned a regional hit into a pan-Indian sensation with its chilling narrative and star power.## 8. Judwaa 2 (2017) – ₹138.55 Crore## Origin: Remake of Judwaa (Hindi, 1997) ## Varun Dhawan’s Judwaa 2 collected ₹138.55 crore, rebooting the 1997 Salman Khan classic (₹22.09 crore, unadjusted). This twin-brother comedy got a modern makeover, outgrossing its predecessor’s unadjusted earnings with updated humor.## 9. Rowdy Rathore (2012) – ₹133.25 Crore## Origin: Remake of Vikramarkudu (Telugu, 2006) ## Akshay Kumar’s Rowdy Rathore amassed ₹133.25 crore, adapting Vikramarkudu (₹25 crore). Directed by Prabhu Deva, its mix of action and mass appeal turned this cop-conman story into a crowd-pleaser.## 10. Ready (2011) – ₹120.9 Crore## Origin: Remake of Ready (Telugu, 2008) ## Salman Khan’s Ready earned ₹120.9 crore, outperforming the Telugu original’s ₹19 crore (approx.). This lighthearted tale of a man aiding his girlfriend’s escape from an unwanted marriage thrived on Khan’s charm and comic timing.## These remakes showcase Bollywood’s knack for amplifying regional or older successes through star power, larger budgets, and mass-appeal elements like action, comedy, and music. Films like Kabir Singh, Kick, and Bodyguard grew exponentially over their originals, often exceeding them by 5–14 times due to wider distribution and celebrity draw. Data from Sacnilk highlights their entry into the 100-crore club, a benchmark of success in Bollywood.## Stay tuned...

Mohanlal announces his upcoming crime-thriller movie Drishyam 2 Mollywood
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Mohanlal announces his upcoming crime-thriller movie Drishyam 2

On his 60th birthday, the Malayalam film superstar, Mohanlal has announced his one of the most anticipated movies 'Drishyam 2' which is the sequel of his 2013 blockbuster Malayalam movie 'Drishyam' directed by Jeetu Joseph. As per reports, the shooting will commence post lockdown.## #Drishyam #Drishyam2 pic.twitter.com/OHnue7P5uw— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) May 21, 2020 ## FYI, Mohanlal and Jeetu Joseph recently came together for another Malayalam thriller 'Ram' that was officially announced in December last year. The makers of 'Ram' even released the first title poster when the movie was announced. However, in a media interaction a few weeks ago, Jeetu Joseph had revealed that he is going to put a hold on 'Ram'. Instead, he is working on another project that will be 'Drishyam 2' as per the latest reports. ## Talking about the 'Drishyam 2', it is the sequel of the 2013 Malayalam drama-thriller film 'Drishyam' that starred Mohanlal along with Meena in lead roles. It was written and directed by Jeetu Joseph and was produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner Aashirvad Cinemas. The film was a blockbuster at the box office. ## Drishyam was remade in several other Indian and foreign languages including Hindi and Chinese. The Hindi remake was made in 2015, which starred Ajay Devgn and Shriya Saran along with Tabu, Ishita Dutta, and Mrunal Jadhav in pivotal roles. It was directed by Nishikant Kamat and was hit at the box office. ## Stay tuned...