4 Mohanlal film remakes that Akshay Kumar owned

1) Original Film: Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing is a 1985 classic comedy written and directed by Priyadarshan. The film is about a bachelor, Shyam, played by Mohanlal, who dates three air-hostess at the same time. It is one of the best comedy films in Malayalam and was later remade in Bollywood with Akshay Kumar, titled Garam Masala. It was a Diwali 2005 release and emerged as a blockbuster and won the Best Actor in a Comic role for Akshay Kumar at Filmfare Awards.

2) Original Film: Nadodikkattu

Bollywood Remake: Bhagam Bhaag

Sathyan Anthikadu-directed Nadodikkattu is a satirical comedy about two young jobless guys, who plan to immigrate to Dubai to find a job, but get cheated and end up in Chennai.Nadodikkatu established the Mohanlal-Sreenivasan combination as one of the most memorable and bankable cinematic pairs. The story, screenplay, and characters have achieved cult status. The entire story of Nadodikkattu was used by Priyadarshan in 2006 hit film Bhagam Bhag. Akshay Kumar essayed the role of Mohanlal while Govinda portrayed Sreenivasan's role. However, the entire second half plot was taken from another Malayalam hit Mannar Mathai Speaking.

3) Original Film: Manichitrathazhu

Bollywood Remake: Bhool Bhulaiyya

Faazil's Manichitrathazhu was released in 1993. The film is considered as one of the best thrillers ever made in India. Veteran directors such as Siddique-Lal, Priyadarshan, and Sibi Malayil served as second-unit directors for the blockbuster. The content of the film was so strong that it was later remade in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. Commendably, all the remakes were met with huge success. The film bagged the National award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Manichitrathazhu also broke all the records in Malayalam cinema history till that point of time and was also the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year.

The Hindi version of the film, Bhool Bhulaiyya was also a super hit at the Bollywood Box Office. Surprisingly, Akshay Kumar won all the accolades rather than Vidya Balan, who reprised the role of Shobhana in the Hindi remake. The film was Akshay's fourth hit in a row in 2007 after Bhagam Bhaag, Namastey London, and Heyy Babyy. 

4) Original Film: Vellanakalude Nadu

Bollywood Remake: Khatta Meetha

The 1998 blockbuster, Vellanakalude Nadu remains a classic in the history of Malayalam Cinema. The film is a political satire on the municipal mafia and the ill-fated political system of governments. The film was the highest Box Office grosser in 1998. The film was later remade in Hindi, with Akshay Kumar essaying the role of Mohanlal. Unlike other Priyadrashan - Akshay Kumar flicks, Khatta Meetha was received with mixed reviews from the audience. However, the film produced by Akshay himself on a small budget of Rs.18 crore, collected Rs.52 crore at the Box Office and earned another success with his favorite director Priyadarshan.

Priyadarshan's other remakes with Akshay Kumar - Hera Pheri (Ramji Rao Speaking) and De Dana Dan (Vettam) were also Box Office hits.