The 2009 Bollywood film "Wanted" is actually a remake of a South Indian movie! Here's a breakdown of the original film and the remake:

Original South Indian Movie:

Pokkiri (2006): This Telugu-language action thriller film directed by Puri Jagannadh was a massive success. It starred Mahesh Babu as a ruthless undercover cop and Ileana D'Cruz as his love interest. The film's story revolves around a cop who infiltrates a gang to take them down from within.

Key elements:

High-octane action sequences
A morally grey protagonist who walks the line between cop and criminal
A romantic subplot
Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and justice

Remake - Bollywood's Wanted (2009):

Directed by: Prabhu Deva (who also directed the Tamil remake of Pokkiri)
Starring: Salman Khan, Ayesha Takia, Prakash Raj, Vinod Khanna
Retained the core plot: The basic story of an undercover cop remains the same, with some adjustments for the Hindi audience.

Changes in the remake:

Focus on Salman Khan's stardom: The film was tailored to fit Salman Khan's larger-than-life persona, with more emphasis on action sequences and his character's charisma.
Music and dance numbers: As with most Bollywood films, Wanted featured elaborate song-and-dance routines, adding another layer of entertainment.
Supporting cast: The remake featured a star-studded supporting cast, including veteran actors like Prakash Raj and Vinod Khanna.

Reception:

Both Pokkiri and Wanted were commercially successful films, appealing to fans of action-packed thrillers.
Pokkiri was praised for its originality and Mahesh Babu's performance.
Wanted was a blockbuster hit in India, solidifying Salman Khan's position as a leading action star. However, it received some criticism for its over-the-top action sequences and lack of depth compared to the original.

Legacy:

While the 2009 Wanted wasn't the first remake of Pokkiri, it remains the most well-known version for Hindi audiences. The success of both films highlights the popularity of action thrillers and the potential for remakes to cater to different regional tastes within the Indian film industry.

Additional Notes:

Pokkiri itself was inspired by the 1988 Tamil film "Dharmathin Thalaivan" which featured similar themes of an undercover cop infiltrating a gang.
There have been remakes of Pokkiri in other South Indian languages like Kannada (Porki) and Tamil (also titled Pokkiri).
If you're interested, you might want to explore the original Pokkiri film to see how it compares to the Bollywood remake


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