Top 7 Bollywood Remakes of South Indian Movies You Must Watch

Ghajini (2008)

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Singham (2011)

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Wanted (2009)

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Rowdy Rathore (2012)

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Drishyam (2015)

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Hera Pheri (2000)

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)

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