Did you know Tiger Shroff-starrer 'Heropanti' was a remake of an Allu Arjun movie?

Tiger is working on 'Heropanti 2' while Allu Arjun will soon be seen in 'Pushpa: The Rise'

There's no denying the fact that Tiger Shroff is one of the most talented 'Gen Y' stars in the film industry. The Bollywood heartthrob enjoys a strong fan following due to his impressive screen presence and dancing abilities. The actor has headlined blockbusters such as Baaghi and War, proving that he is a synonym for success. While almost everyone is aware of his talents, not many may know that he shares a special connection with Telugu star Allu Arjun

Heropanti, which marked Tiger's big screen debut, was a remake of Bunny's 2008 hit Parugu. The Telugu movie was directed by 'Bommarillu' Bhaskar and revolved around what happens when the protagonist falls in love with a charming young woman under unexpected circumstances. It starred Sheela Kaur and Poonam Bajwa as the leading ladies.

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The Hindi remake, touted to be more stylish than the original one, hit the screens in 2014 and emerged as a blockbuster despite facing competition from Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan. It starred Kriti Sanon as the female protagonist and marked her Bollywood debut. The Sajid Nadiadwala-backed movie was directed by Sabbir Khan, who previously wielded the microphone for Kambakkht Ishq. Post Heropanti, Tiger consolidated his standing in the industry. He, however, suffered setbacks when A Flying Jatt and Student of the Year 2 bombed at the box office.

Tiger is awaiting the release of Heropanti 2, a sequel to Heropanti. It has been directed by Ahmad Khan and features Tara Sutaria as his love interest. He is set to collaborate with Akshay Kumar for the action-packed movie Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.

Allun Arjun, on the other hand, was last seen in Pushpa: The Rise which opened to a phenomenal response at the box office in December. It featured the 'Stylish Star' in the role of a lorry driver and dealt with Red Sanders smuggling in Andhra Pradesh. The cast included Rashmika Mandanna, Sunil, Fahadh Faasil and Dhananjay. Allu Arjun will next be seen in Pushpa: The Rule.