This film was made 7 times in 7 years, every time became hit, even Sri Lanka and China remade it, the movie is...
This film was made 7 times in 7 years, every time became hit, even Sri Lanka and China remade it, the movie is...
Only few films in the cinema industry have such an intriguing storyline, that one will bite their nails in order to know what happened next and this film is one them.
Some movies captivate audiences so deeply that filmmakers are compelled to create sequels or remakes. Every time this particular film hit the box office, it turned out to be a blockbuster. Here's the story of the widely acclaimed Drishyam franchise.
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Drishyam
The movie revolutionized South Indian cinema and raked in massive profits at the box office. The film was first made in Malayalam in 2013, starring Mohanlal in the lead role. Produced on a modest budget of ₹5 crores, the film earned a staggering Rs 75 crores.
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Kannada and Telugu Remakes of Drishyam
In 2014, remakes of the film were released in Kannada and Telugu. The Kannada version featured Navya Nair and Asha Sharath in pivotal roles, while the Telugu version starred Venkatesh, Meena, and Nadia in key roles.
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Drishyam Stayed in Theaters for 100 Days
Interestingly, the original Drishyam remained in theatres for an impressive 100 days. Following this success, the Tamil remake, titled Papanasam, was released in 2015, with Kamal Haasan taking on the lead role.
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Sri Lankan Remake
After its phenomenal success in India, Drishyam was remade in Sri Lanka in 2017. The Sinhalese version was titled Dharma Yuddha and received widespread acclaim.
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Chinese Remake
Not stopping at the Indian subcontinent, the film’s success inspired a Chinese remake titled Sheep Without a Shepherd, which was released in 2019. The movie carried forward the legacy of Drishyam and further cemented its international appeal.
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Drishyam Bollywood Remake
In 2015, Bollywood also adapted the movie under the same name. The Hindi remake starred Ajay Devgn in the lead role. Produced on a budget of Rs 48 crores, the film earned approximately Rs 110.40 crores worldwide. A sequel of the film was also made.
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