The Economic Times

No stars, no hype, yet this Telugu film ran for 100 days in theatres, became most remade movie in Indian history

A modest Telugu film, released in 2005, defied expectations to become a massive hit. Directed by Prabhu Deva and starring Siddharth and Trisha Krishnan, its heartfelt love story about overcoming family disapproval resonated deeply. The movie's success led to an astonishing number of remakes in various Indian languages, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon.