The Indian Hindi-language action comedy film Bachchhan Paandey, featuring Akshay Kumar in the lead role, is directed by Farhad Samji. This film is a remake of the Tamil blockbuster Jigarthanda. Fans on social media have pointed out that the storyline of Bachchhan Paandey closely resembles that of Jigarthanda.
Fans have drawn comparisons between Bachchhan Paandey and the Telugu film Gaddhalakonda Ganesh, both remakes of Jigarthanda with certain alterations. Following the release of Bachchhan Paandey, fans have engaged in discussions comparing Akshay Kumar and Varun Tej, who played lead roles in their respective versions, particularly in the context of their portrayals as gangsters. Fans have also compared the look and feel of Akshay and Varun’s characters in the respective films.
For those unaware, the movie revolves around Myra Devekar, an assistant director, who faces dismissal for surpassing her boss’s ideas. Undeterred, she decided to make a film about the gangster Bachchan Pandey. Despite warnings about his ruthless nature, Myra, with her friend Vishu, explores Bachchan Pandey’s village for research. Discovering the fear surrounding him, Myra attempts to get closer but uncovers betrayal within his gang.
Bachchan Pandey, learning of the betrayal, enforces ruthless justice and detects a spy. Myra and Vishu face his gang’s wrath but gain an unexpected ally when Bachchan Pandey learns of Myra’s plan to create a biopic about him. This marks the beginning of an unusual collaboration between the filmmaker and the notorious gangster.
Is Bachchhan Paandey remake of Veeram or Jigarthanda?
Bachchan Pandey is reportedly an adaption of the Tamil film Jigarthanda, with Akshay Kumar’s storyline closely mirroring the original, which starred Siddharth. The Tamil film Jigarthanda received acclaim, earning two National Awards, including the Best Actor award for Bobby Simha.
Bachchan Pandey encountered difficulties, potentially affected by its remake status or the pandemic, leading to one of Akshay Kumar’s multiple failures. Despite a production budget of $19.8 million, the film encountered box office challenges, earning only $8.8 million worldwide.
