Bodyguard: A Successful Malayalam Movie with Multi-Language Remakes

 The movie's success also led to the launch of numerous remakes, showcasing the enduring popularity of the original Malayalam movie. The success of Bodyguard demonstrates the impact of regional cinema on the Indian film industry and the potential for well-made regional movies to reach a national audience.

The Malayalam film "Bodyguard," directed and written by Siddique and produced by Johnny Sagariga, was released on January 23, 2010. The film starred Dileep, Nayanthara, Mithra Kurian, and Thiagarajan, and had a budget of ₹4 crore, with a box office collection of ₹46 crore.

The film's success prompted several remakes in different languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. These remakes not only helped to popularize the original Malayalam film but also showcased the versatility and appeal of its storyline.

The Hindi remake, also titled "Bodyguard," was directed by Siddique and produced by Atul Agnihotri, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, and Reliance Entertainment. The film starred Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor, with Hazel Keech as the narrator. The cinematography was done by Sejal Shah, and the music was composed by Himesh Reshammiya, with guest composer Pritam Chakraborty and background score by Sandeep Shirodkar. The film had a budget of ₹60 crore and collected ₹252.99 crore at the box office.

The Tamil remake, titled "Kaavalan," was directed by Siddique and produced by C. Romesh Babu. The film starred Vijay, Asin, and Mithra Kurian, with N. K. Ekambaram as the cinematographer and Vidyasagar as the music composer. The film was released on January 14, 2011, and earned an estimated ₹102 crore at the box office.

The Telugu remake, directed by Gopichand Malineni and produced by Bellamkonda Suresh, starred Venkatesh and Trisha. The film had Shyam K. Naidu as the cinematographer and S. Thaman as the music composer. It was released on January 14, 2012, and collected ₹55 crore at the box office.

The Kannada remake, directed by Isaiah Gama and produced by Parimala Jaggesh and Jaggesh, starred Jaggesh, Daisy Shah, Spoorthi Suresh, and Gurudutt. The cinematography was done by Ashok V Raman, and the music was composed by Vinayachandra. The film was released on November 4, 2011, and had a budget of ₹30 lakh.

The success of "Bodyguard" and its remakes shows that a good storyline can transcend language barriers and be appreciated by audiences across different regions. Each remake has its unique elements that cater to the sensibilities of the audience in that particular region. It is a testament to the creativity and vision of the filmmakers who were able to adapt the original story to suit their audience's tastes and preferences. Overall, "Bodyguard" and its remakes are a fine example of how a good film can inspire and entertain people across languages and cultures.

Bodyguard : malayalam original version

Kaavalan : Tamil remake version

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Bodyguard : Hindi remake version

Bodyguard : Kannada remake version

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