Remake Fever is driving buzz—and backlash—in Bollywood. The loudest chatter ties it to nostalgia and a single force: Dharma's alleged obsession with remaking old songs. From Saat Samundar Par to fresh versions aimed at virality, fans say these moves elevate chatter but rarely guarantee tickets [1].
Remake Mania: Kartik and Ananya are often linked to remade songs, a nostalgia chorus that stirs online chatter around their forthcoming films. Critics argue these remixes, tied to Dharma, boost virality but don’t always translate to box-office wins [1].
Budget talk is heated. A post claims Dharma’s Tu meri budget sits around 80 crore while Kartik reportedly commands 50 crore; chatter even raises questions about shooting wrapped in 30 crore. The math sparks debates about profitability [4].
Priyadarshan's Reboot Rampage: Priyadarshan was on a high-speed directing streak in Hindi cinema from 2005 to 2013, pumping out 2-3 films a year. The era’s pace has fans re-watching how remakes fueled his comedy blocks [2].
Heat Telugu Remake Talk: In Telugu cinema, chatter about a remake of Heat (1995) with Nagarjuna and Jagapathi Babu or with Suriya and Chiyaan Vikram is simmering. The casting debates underscore the industry’s balancing act between prestige and audience draw [3].
Nostalgia is driving buzz, but budgets, pay scales, and real star power will decide which remakes actually land.
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Can they for the love of GOD stop remaking old songs!! Especially Dharma
Discontent over remaking classics; names Kartik, Ananya, Badshah; critiques Dharma, Karan Johar, Remo; questions virality versus success in Bollywood films.
View sourceDamn! Priyadarshan was on such a high speed roll as a director in Hindi movies from 2005 to 2013
Discusses Priyadarshan's high-volume 2005–2013 Hindi films, Malayalam work, casting debates, remakes, and memes with Neeraj Vora, Akshay Khanna, Saif.
View sourceHeat (1995) - mana TFI lo who could be a great fit in telugu remake ?
Discusses Telugu remake of Heat; suggests Nagarjuna, Jagapathi Babu, Surya, Chiyaan Vikram, Balayya, Rajasekhar; debates ego and director choice options.
View sourceBudget of dharma movie Tu meri is apparently 80 crore while Kartik is charging 50 cr. How did they shoot the entire movie in 30 crs!
Debate over Kartik Aryan's 50 crore fee, film budgets, profitability, and Karan Johar’s role; many claim exaggeration or misreporting rumors
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