Updated on: 03 January, 2025 04:06 PM IST |Shweta Shah
As the internet goes berserk with the Game Changer trailer release, Ram Charan and Kiara Advanis political drama promises a ride filled with drama, action, romance, and everything in between. Ahead of its release, heres a look at 6 Bollywood actors who worked in South Indian film remakes.
1. Ajay Devgn: Singham
One of the most loved cop dramas, Singham is one for action lovers. Originally starring Suriya in the Tamil blockbuster, Ajay Devgn essayed the role of Bajirao Singham, an honest police officer.Both the Tamil and Hindi versions were equally loved by the audience. Rohit Shetty went on to make an entire cop universe with Singham being the main hero of the same.
2. Shahid Kapoor: Kabir Singh
Originally Arjun Reddy, the Telugu romantic-drama starred Vijay Deverakonda in the lead. It was Shahid Kapoor to play the titular role in its Bollywood remake, Kabir Singh.
3. Kiara Advani: Kabir Singh
Joining Shahid Kapoor as his leading lady in Kabir Singh was Kiara Advani. The actress played the role of Preeti in the Bollywood remake. The role was originally played by Shalini Pandey in the Telugu blockbuster's.This film accelerated her career, making her every director's choice.
4. Akshay Kumar: Bhool Bhulaiyaa
The first part of the Bollywood psychological comedy-drama was inspired by the 1993 Malayalam blockbuster Manichitrathazhu. The South film was headlined by Mohanlal and Shobana.The Bollywood remake of the same starred Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, and Shiney Ahuja in titular roles.
5. Vivek Oberoi: Saathiya
While R. Madhavan played the part in Alaipayuthey, it was Vivek who headlined its Bollywood remake titled Saathiya. The film also starred Rani Mukerji in the lead.
