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Episode: 8 iconic Malayalam films that received pan-India remakes
Description: Malayalam films have found maker takers in recent years thanks to the surge in the popularity of streaming platforms. The success of regional remakes of Malayalam films such as Manichitrathazhu, Ramji Rao Speaking, and Drishyam has also been a validation for the industry. The Telugu remake of the 2020 Malayalam film Kappela, titled Butta Bomma releases on Netflix on 4th March and the eponymous Tamil remake of The Great Indian Kitchen also releases on Zee5 on the 3rd March. With no dearth of compelling stories, Malayalam films will continue to raise the bar and the trend of remakes only proves that...