Remakes
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Why the Tamil hit ‘Vikram Vedha’ has been remade in Hindi
Pushkar-Gayatri’s Hindi debut stars Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan.
Scroll Staff
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The missing factor in the ‘Andhadhun’ remakes
Sriram Raghavan’s acclaimed crime thriller has been remade as Maestro’ in Telugu and ‘Bhramam’ in Malayalam.
Nandini Ramnath
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‘Badla’ is a remake of a twist-laden Spanish thriller that invites viewers to guess the killer
In the 2016 Spanish hit ‘The Invisible Guest’, a murderer is brought to justice through unusual means.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Why there are four ‘Queen’ remakes: ‘It is a story that deserves to be told’
Manu Kumaran has produced remakes of the Kangana Ranaut-starrer in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
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‘Sairat’ versus ‘Dhadak’: What a director’s cameo tells us about the problem with remakes
Nagraj Manjule makes a fleeting appearance in his 2016 movie, but his presence has overshadowed every attempt to retell the story of caste violence.
Nandini Ramnath
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Salman Khan’s ‘Bharat’ is a remake of a Korean hit with pop history and endless weeping
‘Ode to My Father’ conflates an individual’s experiences with the history of South Korea.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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The Marathi original of ‘Poster Boys’ is a cutting-edge comedy about a mix-up and manhood
The Hindi remake of the vasectomy-themed comedy stars Shreyas Talpade, Bobby and Sunny Deol and will be out on September 8.
Aakash Karkare
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Priyanka Chopra to produce Malayalam remake of Marathi hit ‘Ventilator’
The Marathi original, also produced by Chopra, won three National Film Awards this year.
Scroll Staff
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Pakistani remake of Mahesh Bhatt’s acclaimed ‘Arth’ will be out in December
Pakistani star Shaan Shahid has directed the movie and will play the character portrayed by Raj Kiran.
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The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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All about ‘Little Boy’, the film that inspired Salman Khan’s ‘Tubelight’
Kabir Khan’s Eid release is an official remake of a Hollywood movie about a miracle effected by an eight-year-old boy.
Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
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‘Maheshinte Prathikaram’ remake is stepping into large shoes
Priyadarshan has his work cut out retooling Dileesh Pothan’s national award winner in Tamil.
Archana Nathan
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‘Trainspotting’ sequel ‘T2’ prefers the past – and that says something about the present
Austerity, indyref, Brexit and Trump all feature in subtle ways in Danny Boyle’s sequel to his cult classic.
Robert Munro, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces