As Bollywood was having a rough patch with consistent remakes at the box office, in comes Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par to break this trend.
While fans were still not convinced that remakes would work, in comes Saiyaara, which bolsters the box office with large numbers.
Aamir Khan’s comeback at the box office was decent and opened a window for remakes to work, but Saiyaara’s trajectory blew off the charts, showcasing that with proper talent and marketing, even remakes can become blockbusters in this era of Bollywood.
As remakes look to get revived at the box office, all eyes would be on Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan, featuring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar.
The film is an official remake of Priyadarshan’s Oppam, which featured Mohanlal and Samuthirakani in prominent roles.
While fans doubted the remake, the performances put on by Sitaare Zameen Par and Saiyaara might provide some good news for Haiwaan.
While Aamir Khan’s motivational drama has garnered over 160 crores at the box office, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s love saga has crossed 100 crores at the box office in just four days.
This shows that viewers would love to watch a remake if the performances and overall marketing of the film are top-notch.
Having a star-studded cast involving Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, Priyadarshan has a chance to hit the jackpot and provide fans a top-tier viewing experience with Haiwaan.
Only time will tell if this remake saga at the box office will continue for Haiwaan or not in the upcoming months ahead.
