Bollywood's Iconic Hits Inspire Hollywood: From 'Kill' To 'Kill Bill'
English Films Inspired From Bollywood Hits: Starring Lakshya and Raghav Juyal in the lead role, Kill premiered at Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2024. The movie is now set to make theatrical release on July 5, 2024. Ahead of its theatrical release, it has been revealed that Kill will be adapted by the makers of John Wick and a Hollywood version of it will be made. Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment's co-produced movie will be remade in Hollywood by 87Eleven Entertainment, production company that is behind Keanu Reeves' famed John Wick franchise. As we eagerly wait for the Hollywood version of Kill, let us take a look at some of the Hollywood movies that were inspired by Bollywood.
Shah Rukh Khan's popular film Darr inspired a Hollywood adaptation named Fear. The movie stars Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in the lead roles. Similar to Darr, Mark's character in Fear writes Nicole's name on his chest.
Naseeruddin Shah's A Wednesday inspired Sri Lankan filmmaker Chandran Rutnam to create an English film titled A Common Man. This adaptation features Ben Kingsley and Ben Cross in the main roles.
Leap Year (Jab We Met)
Anand Tucker directed Leap Year, which drew inspiration from Imtiaz Ali's romantic drama Jab We Met. Amy Adams and Matthew Goode play the lead roles in this Hollywood adaptation.
Delivery Man (Vicky Donor)
The Hollywood film Delivery Man is said to be inspired by Ayushmann Khurrana's debut film Vicky Donor. Both movies are also influenced by the Canadian film Starbuck.
Kill Bill (Abhay)
Quentin Tarantino admitted that his famous movie Kill Bill was inspired by Kamal Haasan's 2001 Bollywood hit Abhay.
The trend of Hollywood drawing inspiration from Bollywood continues with these notable examples. Fans eagerly await more cross-cultural adaptations that bring diverse stories to global audiences.
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