Bollywood Films Inspired by K-Dramas
Singh Is Bliing – Gangster 3
Akshay Kumar’s action-comedy draws surprising parallels with South Korea’s Gangster 3, blending emotions and thrills.
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo – Masquerade
Salman Khan’s royal drama mirrors the identity-swap concept of Masquerade, a popular Korean historical film.
Do Lafzon Ki Kahani – Always
This romantic Hindi film takes emotional cues from the poignant Korean movie Always, with themes of love and sacrifice.
Murder 2 – The Closer
Emraan Hashmi’s thriller was heavily influenced by The Closer, a dark Korean crime drama with a similar chilling tone.
Dhamaka – The Terror Live
Dhamaka, starring Kartik Aaryan, is an official remake of The Terror Live, packed with real-time suspense and media drama.
Silence – The Witness
Silence reimagines The Witness with an Indian lens, showcasing a gripping mystery through the eyes of a hearing-impaired
Barfi – Lovers’ Concerto
Though uniquely Indian in spirit, Barfi shares narrative elements and emotional layers with the Korean film Lovers’ Concerto.