Bollywood remakes of popular South Indian and international films are struggling at the box office due to changing audience preferences, oversaturation of remakes, and the easy accessibility of original films on OTT platforms. Films featuring star power without strong narratives and failure to adapt remakes to Bollywood sensibilities further contribute to their decline in success.
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