The Kannada film industry has always voiced strong objections to dubbing — the main reason is that the industry already faces huge competition with other language films releasing in the state in high numbers.
However, the remake culture has always existed, and is as old as the history of cinema itself. It is an essential commercial part of the industry, and any sensible remake of a good movie has always won hearts, and some have even created box office records. Bengaluru Chronicle reports on the recent remakes that have been successful.
Kiccha Sudeep, who shot to fame with Huccha, a remake directed by Om Prakash Rao, was a remake of Tamil film Sethu directed by Bala and starring Vikram. He most recently gave two back-to-back hits — one directed by him — Maanikya, and another starring him under the direction of Nanda Kishore in Ranna. Kiccha has been one of the most prominent actors in recent times who does not shy away from remaking a good film. His earlier directorial My Autograph and Shanti Nivasa were also remakes as were Veera Madakari.
For Rocking Yash who shot to fame with Kirataka directed by Pradeep Raj, this remake of Tamil film Kalavani created quite a buzz. His other popular film Rajahuli was also a remake.
Golden Star Ganesh made a comeback with the remake film Cheluvina Chittara. Upendra’s Raktha Kanneeru was also the remake of Tamil movie Ratha Kanneer. And Power Star Puneeth too has had his share of remake films which included his most recent Power***.
The most successful recent remakes
DRISHYA: One of the most recent successful remakes in the true sense was Drishya directed by P Vasu starring Crazy Star V Ravichandran and Navya Nair in the lead role. It is the remake of the 2013 Malayalam film Drishyam, directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal and Meena. The Crazy Star received appreciation for his portrayal of a family man who does his best to save his family.
MAANIKYA: Kiccha Sudeep’s comeback directorial Maanikya was the remake of Telugu film Mirchi. The Crazy Star played the role of a father to Sudeep in this multi-starrer hit venture.
RANNA: A remake of Telugu blockbuster Attarintiki Daredi, the Kannada version is about a hero-centric family drama. Nanda Kishore came up with another hit remake after Sharan’s Adykasha, which was a remake of the Tamil film Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam.
KALPANA: Kalpana, the comedy horror film starring Upendra, Saikumar and Lakshmi Rai in the lead is a remake of the 2011 Tamil film Kanchana.
PUSHPAKA VIMANA: An official remake of South Korean film Miracle in Cell No 7 marks the 100th film of Ramesh Aravind in Sandalwood.
CHANDRALEKHA: Chandralekha, a horror-comedy directed by Om Prakash Rao starring Chiranjeevi Sarja and Shanvi in the lead is a remake of Telugu film Prema Katha Chitram (2013).
Through history
AAPTHAMITRA: Aapthamitra ran to full houses for several months, and it had Dr Vishnuvardhan, it was a remake of the 1993 Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu.
KEMPE GOWDA: Kempe Gowda, is a remake of the Tamil blockbuster Singham. Sudeep and Ragini play the lead roles. It was remade in Hindi as well and is about an honest cop who fights against the mafia to protect law and order.
RAMA SHAMA BHAMA: This movie is the remake of Tamil movie, Sathi Leelavathi. Kamal Hassan played the lead along with Ramesh, etc. The movie was a commercial success.
HUDUGARU: Hudugaru is a remake of the successful Tamil film Naadodigal. The movie performed well at the box office and earned a lot of praise. Puneeth Rajkumar, Yogesh, Srinagar Kitty and Radhika Pandit play the lead roles.
