Thalapathy Vijay Movies Remade in Hindi: From Holiday to Baby John
Thalapathy Vijay is a very famous actor who has now become a politician. He has been in the news recently because of his big win in the Tamil Nadu elections. While people are talking about his success in politics, many are also looking back at his amazing film career. Did you know that six of his hit Tamil movies were remade in Hindi? Bollywood has often looked at Vijay’s films to create big hits for the Hindi-speaking audience.
Below is the full list of Thalapathy Vijay’s movies that were remade in Bollywood, along with details about their stories and cast.
List of Thalapathy Vijay Movies Remade in Hindi
| Tamil Original Movie (Year) | Hindi Remake Movie (Year) | Main Hindi Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Poove Unakkaga (1996) | Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002) | Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Keerthi Reddy |
| Love Today (1997) | Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai (2002) | Aftab Shivdasani, Amisha Patel |
| Priyamudan (1998) | Deewana Main Deewana (2013) | Govinda, Priyanka Chopra |
| Thuppakki (2012) | Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014) | Akshay Kumar |
| Ghilli (2004) | Tevar (2015) | Arjun Rampal, Sonakshi Sinha |
| Theri (2016) | Baby John (2024) | Varun Dhawan |
1. Poove Unakkaga / Badhaai Ho Badhaai
The Tamil film Poove Unakkaga was released in 1996. The story is about two families who are fighting with each other. Both families try to claim their grandson. This grandson was born to their children who had eloped in the past. In 2002, this movie was remade in Hindi as Badhaai Ho Badhaai. The Hindi version stars Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, and Keerthi Reddy. This remake is known for being a social comedy-drama.
2. Love Today / Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
Vijay’s film Love Today came out in 1997. It was remade in Hindi in 2002 with the title Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai. The Hindi movie stars Aftab Shivdasani and Amisha Patel. The story of this film focuses on a one-sided romantic obsession.
3. Priyamudan / Deewana Main Deewana
Priyamudan was a hit film released in 1998. Its Hindi remake, Deewana Main Deewana, was released much later in 2013. The Hindi movie features Govinda and Priyanka Chopra. The plot is about a very rich man who falls deeply in love with a woman. He is willing to do anything and go to any extent to make her his partner.
4. Thuppakki / Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty
Thuppakki is one of Vijay’s most famous action movies from 2012. It was remade in Hindi as Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty in 2014. A. R. Murugadoss directed both the Tamil and Hindi versions. The Hindi film stars Akshay Kumar. Interestingly, the Hindi remake was planned to be made before the Tamil original. However, it was delayed because of Akshay Kumar’s busy schedule. The Hindi version has a larger national scale but keeps the same intense action as the original.
5. Ghilli / Tevar
The movie Ghilli was released in 2004 and is a fan favorite. It was remade in Hindi as Tevar in 2015. The Hindi version stars Arjun Rampal and Sonakshi Sinha. The story follows a Kabaddi player who saves a girl. He rescues her from a dangerous politician who is obsessed with her and trying to force her into marriage.
6. Theri / Baby John
Theri was a blockbuster released in 2016. Its Hindi remake is titled Baby John, which is set for a 2024 release. The film stars Varun Dhawan in the lead role. Baby John is a fast-paced movie that features stylish action scenes. It also focuses on the emotional relationship between a father and his daughter.
Conclusion
Thalapathy Vijay has given many hits to the Indian film industry. These six remakes show how much Bollywood values his work. From romantic dramas to high-octane action films, Vijay’s stories continue to entertain people across different languages. As he moves forward in his political career, his legacy in cinema remains very strong.
FAQs
Which Hindi movie is a remake of Vijay’s Thuppakki?
The Hindi movie Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, starring Akshay Kumar, is the remake of Thuppakki.
Who stars in the Hindi remake of the movie Theri?
Varun Dhawan stars in the Hindi remake of Theri, which is titled Baby John.
Which movie features Govinda and Priyanka Chopra as a remake of a Vijay film?
The movie Deewana Main Deewana is a remake of Vijay’s 1998 film Priyamudan.
What is the plot of the movie Tevar?
Tevar is about a Kabaddi player who rescues a girl from a dangerous politician who wants to marry her by force.