Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Priyadarshan Discusses 'Hera Pheri' Remake Approach
Priyadarshan, the director, shared his views on remaking South Indian films.
He revealed he doesn't show the original movies to the actors to avoid imitation.
He mentioned that he adapts the scripts to suit the performers' unique styles.
Priyadarshan also noted that many remakes fail because they don't adapt culturally.
He admitted that 'Hera Pheri' was a frame-to-frame copy with translated dialogues.
He sees sequels primarily as business ventures.
Priyadarshan is directing Hera Pheri 3.
He avoids showing original films to actors to prevent imitation.
Priyadarshan changes aspects of the original films in his remakes.
Hera Pheri was a frame-to-frame remake with translated dialogues.
Sequels are often seen as a business exercise.
- Who
- Priyadarshan
- What
- Discussed his approach to remakes and the challenges of sequels.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- In an interview with Pinkvilla.
- Why
- To share his filmmaking process.
Director Priyadarshan's Approach
Public Perspective (Implied)
Sequels
Director Priyadarshan's Approach
Seen as more of a commercial exercise.
Public Perspective (Implied)
Audiences have high expectations, which are difficult to meet.
- Subject
- Filmmaking, Remakes
- Main Topic
- Priyadarshan's filmmaking
- Key Figure
- Priyadarshan
- Film Mentioned
- Hera Pheri
