Priyadarshan is reuniting with Akshay Kumar after 14 years for Bhooth Bangla. While the film is not a remake, let's revisit Priyadarshan classics inspired from Malayalam and Hollywood films.

Dhol (2007), directed by Priyadarshan, is a Hindi remake inspired by the Malayalam film In Harihar Nagar (1990). The film follows four friends who become obsessed with a wealthy girl, leading them into a web of lies, misunderstandings, and unexpected danger.

Bhagam Bhag (2006), directed by Priyadarshan, is a Hindi remake inspired by the Malayalam film Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995), which itself was a sequel to Ramji Rao Speaking. It starred Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Paresh Rawal, Lara Dutta, and Jackie Shroff in key roles.

Khatta Meetha (2010), directed by Priyadarshan, is a Hindi remake inspired by Mohanlal's Malayalam film Vellanakalude Nadu (1988). The satirical black comedy revolves around corruption in the construction industry and the struggles of an honest contractor.

Hungama (2003), directed by Priyadarshan, is a Hindi remake inspired by his own Malayalam film Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984). The film is a madcap comedy of errors driven by misunderstandings, lies, and mistaken identities. It starred Akshaye Khanna, Aftab Shivdasani, Rimi Sen, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Shoma Anand in key roles.

Tezz (2012), directed by Priyadarshan, is loosely inspired by the Hollywood disaster thriller The Cassandra Crossing (1976). The film features Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Zayed Khan, Sameera Reddy, and Mohanlal in pivotal roles.

Chup Chup Ke (2006), directed by Priyadarshan, is a Hindi remake inspired by the Malayalam film Punjabi House (1998). The film follows a young man who fakes his death due to financial troubles but ends up entangled in a series of comedic misunderstandings after being rescued by a mute fisherman. It starred Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Neha Dhupia, Suniel Shetty, Rajpal Yadav, and Paresh Rawal in key roles. 

Hulchul (2004), directed by Priyadarshan, is a Hindi remake of the Malayalam film Godfather (1991). The film is a romantic comedy woven around a long-standing family feud and mistaken identities that lead to chaos and laughter. It starred Akshaye Khanna, Kareena Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Amrish Puri, and Paresh Rawal in key roles. 

Hera Pheri (2000), directed by Priyadarshan, is a Hindi remake inspired by the Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking (1989), which itself was influenced by the American TV film See the Man Run. The Hindi version starred Akshay Kumar as Raju, Suniel Shetty as Shyam, and Paresh Rawal as Baburao Ganpatrao Apte.

De Dana Dan is a Hindi remake of Vettam, which draws inspiration from Hollywood comedies like French Kiss and Screwed, blending elements of mistaken identities, ransom chaos, and slapstick humour.

Garam Masala (2005), directed by Priyadarshan, is a Hindi remake inspired by the Malayalam film Boeing Boeing (1985), which itself was based on the French-Italian film Boeing Boeing (1965). It starred Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Paresh Rawal, Rimi Sen, Daisy Bopanna, and Neetu Chandra in key roles. Known for its situational comedy and Priyadarshan’s signature chaos-driven humour, Garam Masala became a box office success.

The upcoming film Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, is reportedly a Hindi remake of the Malayalam thriller Oppam (2016), directed by Priyadarshan. The original film featured Mohanlal in the lead role and was known for its gripping storyline about a visually impaired man who becomes entangled in a murder mystery.