Remaking Ramji Rao Speaking: The Success Story of Hera Pheri

The remake of the Malayalam film "Ramji Rao Speaking" in Hindi as "Hera Pheri" in 2000:

Remake films have always been a part of the Indian cinema industry. While some have been successful, others have failed to leave a mark. One such successful remake was the Hindi film "Hera Pheri" which was a remake of the Malayalam film "Ramji Rao Speaking".

Directed by Priyadarshan and produced by A.G. Nadiadwala, "Hera Pheri" starred Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, and Tabu. The film was released on 31st March 2000 and was a major commercial success, grossing over ₹17.8 crore at the box office.

The original Malayalam film "Ramji Rao Speaking" was released in 1989 and was directed by Siddique-Lal. It was produced by Fazil and starred Sai Kumar, Mukesh, Innocent, Vijayaraghavan, and Devan in pivotal roles. The film was a comedy-drama and was well-received by both critics and audiences. The story revolved around three men who find a ransom call on their wrong-number phone call service and decide to collect the money for themselves. The film was a huge commercial success and is considered a cult classic in Malayalam cinema.

When the idea of remaking "Ramji Rao Speaking" was proposed, Priyadarshan, who had earlier directed successful comedies like "Hera Pheri" and "Hungama", was roped in to direct the film. The director decided to keep the core story of the film intact but made several changes to suit the Hindi audience. The film was set in Mumbai and the characters were given a North Indian touch. The cast included popular actors like Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal who had previously worked together in "Mohra" and "Waqt Hamara Hai".

"Hera Pheri" was not only a commercial success but also received critical acclaim. The performances of the three lead actors were praised and the film's dialogues and comic timing became popular with the audience. The film's success led to a sequel "Phir Hera Pheri" in 2006 and a third installment "Hera Pheri 3" was announced in 2019.

the success of "Hera Pheri" proved that a well-made remake can be just as successful as the original film. With the right script, cast, and direction, a remake can appeal to a wider audience and create m1a legacy of its own.

Ramji Rao Speaking malayalam original version

Hera pheri Hindi remake version