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Have you heard? Ashutosh Gowariker says classics should be appreciated, not remade

Have you heard? Ashutosh Gowariker says classics should be appreciated, not remade

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‘Classics should be left untouched’ No matter how many remakes are made, the original always comes out on top. So why bother remaking a classic in the first place? Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, who is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lagaan (2001), certainly agrees. He has made it clear that he has no intention of remaking his iconic film to suit modern sensibilities. At the celebration, he said, “I don’t think you should try and remake a film. I think you should appreciate a film that is a classic, I mean, not Lagaan, I am saying any film that you see and you find it to be a classic, you appreciate it.” And appreciation, according to him, can take many forms. “You don’t have to emulate it. Try and create your own new idea for a film, because you are trying to create your own voice, your own story,” he added. Did you know?Aamir Khan had refused to take up the 2001 blockbuster ‘Lagaan’ twice before finally giving his nod. Disclaimer: We do not own any …

Why Drishyam 3 won’t be remade in Telugu, Kannada, and is getting a major twist in Hindi | Malayalam News

Why Drishyam 3 won’t be remade in Telugu, Kannada, and is getting a major twist in Hindi | Malayalam News

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4 min readKochiJun 9, 2026 07:04 PM IST Despite opening to largely mixed reviews, director Jeethu Joseph’s Mohanlal-led Drishyam 3 has emerged as a massive blockbuster. It has thus far grossed Rs 235.55 crore worldwide, according to industry tracker Sacnilk, and has dethroned Vaazha 2 (Rs 235.26 crore) to become the fourth-highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, trailing only behind Manjummel Boys (Rs 241.03 crore), L2: Empuraan (Rs 266.81 crore), and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (Rs 303.86 crore). The third instalment in one of the most successful film franchises in the country, Drishyam 3 is currently being remade into Hindi under the same title, with actor Ajay Devgn once again reprising the role originally played by Mohanlal. Although both Drishyam (2013) and Drishyam 2 (2021) were remade into Telugu and Kannada, Jeethu recently revealed that this will unlikely be the case this time. Don’t Miss | Veerappan’s single TV interview derailed 90s star Sukanya’s soaring film career Why Drishyam 3 will skip Telugu and Kannada remakes While Telugu movies Drushyam (2014) and Drushyam 2 (2021) …

‘He saw I was upset’: A lunch with Rajinikanth led to Ekta Kapoor’s first show, later remade as Ghar Ek Mandir | Television News

‘He saw I was upset’: A lunch with Rajinikanth led to Ekta Kapoor’s first show, later remade as Ghar Ek Mandir | Television News

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4 min readNew DelhiApr 11, 2026 06:08 PM IST We all know Ekta Kapoor today as one of the most influential showrunners in Indian television, but there was a time when she was struggling to find work. Interestingly, it was Rajinikanth who played a key role in giving her first break. Ekta began her journey not in Hindi television, but in the South Indian industry. When Rajinikanth helped Ekta in getting work In a recent conversation with MK Talks, Ekta recalled how a chance meeting with Rajinikanth changed her life. She said, “Once Rajinikanth came to my house for lunch. He is good friends with my father. He saw I was upset. When he asked me what I wanted to do, I said, ‘I just want to work.’ I was upset because I didn’t have work. He liked it. He then said, ‘Fine, I can help you arrange a meeting with someone, not anything more than that.’” She went on to reveal that Rajinikanth connected her with Kalanidhi, the granddaughter of M Karunanidhi. “After that …

9 Remakes, 1 Record: How Prabhu Deva’s ‘accidental’ directorial debut became the most remade film in Indian history | Telugu News

9 Remakes, 1 Record: How Prabhu Deva’s ‘accidental’ directorial debut became the most remade film in Indian history | Telugu News

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21 years ago, Prabhu Deva refused to direct it, till producer M.S. Raju convinced him to step behind the camera for the first time. The budget was Rs 10 crore, the hero was a young actor most people knew from a single film, and the heroine was making her Telugu debut. Nothing about Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana suggested it was about to become the most remade Indian film in history. And then the remakes began, one language at a time, until nine different film industries made their own version of the film. Producer M.S. Raju brought in Prabhu Deva, who had choreographed the song “Nuvvostanante” in his earlier production Varsham, to direct the film, even though Deva was hesitant to take on a directorial role. Siddharth was cast after Raju admired his debut performance in Boys and wanted someone who was underexposed in the industry. The screenplay was written by Raju himself, and what he gave the film was a structure that never stayed still for too long. The story follows Santosh, a wealthy NRI raised in …

Not Parineeti Chopra, Shraddha Kapoor is Saina Nehwal`s pick if biopic remade

Not Parineeti Chopra, Shraddha Kapoor is Saina Nehwal`s pick if biopic remade

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After Parineeti Chopra essayed the role of badminton star Saina Nehwal in her 2021 biopic titled Saina, the duo made headlines suddely recently after netizens noticed that the actress had unfollowed Saina on Instagram. Meanwhile, the latter continues to follow her. Now, Saina has reacted to the ongoing drama. Additionally, when asked, the athlete without a thought picked Shraddha Kapoor to portray her role if her biopic was ever made again. Saina Nehwal picks Shraddha Kapoor for her biopic During a recent interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani, Saina was asked who she would want to cast in her role for a biopic if it were ever made again. The 35-year-old quickly responded with Shraddha’s name. For the unversed, Shraddha was initially cast for the role; however, had to reportedly withdraw due to health issues just before the film went on floors. Saina highlighted that the Stree actress was always her first choice for the role. She shared, “We are still in touch and I’ve met her many times. She’s a very sweet girl. She had …

Urmila Matondkar reveals if Rangeela with Aamir Khan can be remade: ‘Movie doesn’t belong to you…’

Urmila Matondkar reveals if Rangeela with Aamir Khan can be remade: ‘Movie doesn’t belong to you…’

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All the Rangeela fans are in for a treat as the 1995 Ram Gopal Varma directorial has been re-released. The Aamir Khan, Urmila Matondkar, and Jackie Shroff starrer hit the theatres on November 28, 2025, i.e., three decades. The film’s leading lady spoke about what makes Rangeela a special film and whether the cult classic film can ever have a remake. Urmila Matondkar on what makes Rangeela specialIn an interview with Hindustan Times, Urmila Matondkar mentioned how the film almost made time stand still at the point when it was released, and that very few movies get that place in people’s hearts. She said, “It’s unbelievable how people remember the name of my character. When I’m at the airport, they call me by my character’s name. It comes out from the relatability factor that the characters had in the movie.” If Rangeela can be remadeThe 90’s star believes that she is open to the idea of a remake of the cult film despite many fans considering Rangeela sacred. Urmila Matondkar went on to say, “Each …

Interview || Urmila Matondkar on whether Rangeela can be remade: ‘It’s silly and childish to think…’

Interview || Urmila Matondkar on whether Rangeela can be remade: ‘It’s silly and childish to think…’

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Actor Urmila Matondkar is all smiles as her much-loved classic Rangeela makes its way back to the big screen, nearly three decades after its release. For her, the film’s return is more than just nostalgia. It’s a reminder that a solid story never goes out of style. Urmila Matondkar rose to fame with her role in the iconic film, Rangeela.(Instagram) Today, the Ram Gopal Varma directorial, which also stars Aamir Khan and Jackie Shroff, enjoys a cult status. The film was re-released on Friday. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Urmila recalls how Rangeela was made on a minimal budget at a time when Bollywood was obsessed with extravagant song shoots in Switzerland. On Rangeela memories Rangeela revolves around Urmila’s character Mili who dreams of becoming a star. However, things take a turn when Raj Kamal, an actor, and Munna , her childhood friend, both fall in love with her. “Instead of memories, it’s a big flash of happiness, excitement, thrill… Everything just comes to your mind the minute you say Rangeela,” an excited Urmila …

Remember Nagarjuna’s cult romantic film Geethanjali and its O Priya Priya song which was remade with Aamir Khan? Check out movie’s OTT details

Remember Nagarjuna’s cult romantic film Geethanjali and its O Priya Priya song which was remade with Aamir Khan? Check out movie’s OTT details

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Geethanjali is one of Nagarjuna’s most iconic films, released in 1989. Directed by Mani Ratnam, the movie ran for over 100 days in theaters and became a massive hit at the time. It even won a National Film Award, along with several other accolades. If you haven’t watched this classic yet, don’t worry—it is now available for streaming online. Where to watch Geethanjali The Nagarjuna starrer is currently streaming on ETV Win. Making the announcement, the OTT giant wrote on X, “Better picture!! But same emotion. Watch Now #Geethanjali only on @etvwin.” Take a look at the post below: Official trailer and plot of Geethanjali The story of Geethanjali revolves around Prakash, a carefree young man who learns he has chronic myeloid leukemia after a minor accident. Shattered, he retreats to his family’s vacation home in Ooty. There, he meets Geethanjali, a lively girl who loves pulling pranks. When she tries to scare Prakash, he turns the tables. Upset, she falsely accuses him of misbehaving, leading to public embarrassment. In retaliation, Prakash leaves her stranded …

When Gautham Menon, Ajith Kumar almost remade a Saif Ali Khan film: ‘I wanted to make Yennai Arindhaal instead’ | Tamil News

When Gautham Menon, Ajith Kumar almost remade a Saif Ali Khan film: ‘I wanted to make Yennai Arindhaal instead’ | Tamil News

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There is no doubt that many Ajith Kumar fans would pick Yennai Arindhaal as their favourite film starring their matinee idol. In fact, Ajith’s Good Bad Ugly director Adhik Ravichandran mentioned the Gautham Menon directorial as one of his favourites too. However, not many know that this wasn’t the film Ajith and Gautham were originally set to collaborate on. In an interview with Cue Studio, Gautham revealed that he was called by team Ajith Kumar to work on a completely different movie. “In fact, I was approached to do the remake of the Hindi film, Race. While I didn’t want to do a remake, I didn’t want to let go off the opportunity. So, I took a month’s time to work on the script, and I gave him another story,” said Gautham. ALSO READ | From Dheena to Billa and Mankatha, Ajith Kumar-Adhik Ravichandran’s Good Bad Ugly makes multiple stops in the trip down memory lane Story continues below this ad Recalling how he narrated the story of Yennai Arindhaal to Ajith, Gautham Menon said, “I …

The Raja Saab: Songs for Prabhas starrer got scrapped and then remade; composer makes BIG revelation amid buzz of delay

The Raja Saab: Songs for Prabhas starrer got scrapped and then remade; composer makes BIG revelation amid buzz of delay

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Prabhas’ debut into the genre of horror romantic comedy with Maruthi-directed The Raja Saab has been a topic of much buzz amongst fans. As per the reports, several of his forthcoming movies have been delayed, including The Raja Saab. Amid all of it, the music composer for the Prabhas starrer recently made a big revelation, citing how the tracks composed for the film were trashed and then remade. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter India, Thaman said, “For The Raja Saab, we started composing the songs now. The makers finished the whole film and Prabhas Garu is coming up with commercial songs after a very long time.” He went on to add that the actor is getting a “melody song, introduction song, special crazy dance song” with three actresses in the movie. Not just that, Thaman shared that another love song has also been incorporated into the film. He said, “So we are releasing each song at an appropriate time so that it looks fresh.” Moving on, the artist threw light on why the initial tracks …