Bollywood fans are used to seeing Hindi remakes of South Indian hits, but the tables have turned this week on JioHotstar. The Malayalam mystery-thriller Brahmamwhich is a remake of the 2018 Bollywood blockbuster Andhadhunis currently trending at the #4 spot in the platform’s Top 10 list as of March 4, 2026.
Despite being released a few years ago, the film has found a massive second life on OTT, proving that a solid suspense story never truly goes out of style.
The Remake of a Masterpiece
Andhadhundirected by Sriram Raghavan and starring Ayushmann Khurrana, is considered one of Bollywood’s best-ever dark comedies. Brahmam takes that same pulse-pounding premise—a blind (or is he?) piano player who gets entangled in a murder—and gives it a fresh, atmospheric Kerala twist.
The Comparison:
Andhadhun (2018): 8.2 IMDb rating Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, and Radhika Apte.
Brahmam (2021): 5.7 IMDb rating Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Mamta Mohandas, and Raashi Khanna.
Why is it Trending Now?
While the IMDb rating for Brahmam is lower than the original, the film is gaining traction on JioHotstar due to its “local flavor.” Directed by Ravi K. Chandran, it swaps the hills of Pune for the rainy, scenic backdrop of Kochi, incorporating local elements like church culture and unique character quirks that make it feel like a different experience even if you’ve seen the original.
JioHotstar Top 10: What Else is Trending?
Brahmam isn’t the only thing people are watching. Here is a quick look at the competition on the platform today:
Laughter Chefs: The reality cooking show remains the undisputed #1.
Splitsvilla 16: Hosted by Sunny Leone and Karan Kundra.
Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2: Kapil Sharma’s latest comedy venture.
Brahmam: The dark horse of the list.
If you are a fan of Andhadhun and want to see how Prithviraj Sukumaran handles the complex role of Ray Mathews, this 2-hour-32-minute thriller is the perfect weekend watch.
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