Needless to say, some names will sound deceptive. Don’t get the wrong ideas.

[Note: These images are not photoshopped. The writer went through heaven and hell to find these.]

The desi obsession with ‘ Maut ‘

These category comprises mostly of action or horror movies. But don’t be surprised if you find a couple of rom-coms in there. Indians are obsessed with death, which is why we watch ‘Game of Thrones’.

1. Resident Evil: Maut Ka Bulawa

2. Deep Blue Sea: Maut Ka Samundar

3. The Legion: Maut Ke Farishtey

4. Cradle Of The Grave: Maut Ki Raah Par

5. Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Harry Potter aur Maut Ke Tohfe

6. The Final Destination: Maut Ki Manzil

7. Final Destination 3: Maut Ka Jhoola

8. Final Destination 5: Aakhri Mukaam Maut

9. Death Race: Maut Ki Race

10. Evil Dead: Maut Ka Saaya

Add a ‘ Maha ‘ to make things BIG

This category uses the superlative ‘Maha’ so excessively, that it loses its meaning. So much so, that even the popcorn you are munching is Maha-popcorn!

11. Ghost Rider: Mahakaal – Badle Ki Aag

12. Matrix Revolutions: Mahasangraam

13. Matrix Reloaded: Mahashaktimaan

14. Clash Of The Titans: Maha Yuddha

15. Black Hawk Down: Maha Aakraman

16. The Incredible Hulk: Mahabali Hulk

17. Captain America: Maha Dabang

Animation Movies Trolled

Animated movies are the most well written movies and sometimes, really emotional. But the Hindi versions are named so brilliantly , that the essence is lost somewhere in the title. Have a look at these.

18. Monsters Inc.: Darr Ki Dukaan

19. Rat-a-too-ee: Bindaas Bawarchi

20. Stuart Little 2: Chhote Miyaan Kya Kehna!

21. Finding Nemo: Kho Gaya Nemo

22. The Smurfs: Neele Natkhat

23. Up: Udan Chhoo

Of Wars, Destruction and Devastation

If it’s not death, it’s near death. You add words like ‘ aatank ‘, ‘ vinaashkaari ‘, ‘yoddha’, ‘darindey’ and ‘ pralaya ‘, and you have with you, a hit title. You’ll find these amusing if you’ve seen the posters at your nearest theater. Please notice that only Hindi words of the finest quality are used to create these titles.

24. John Carter: Bramhaand Ka Param Yoddha

25. Iron Man 3: Faulaadi Rakshak – “Ab tak Ka Shreshth Iron Man”

26. G.I.Joe Retaliation: G.I.Joe Pratishodh

27. Underworld Evolution: Khoonkhaar Darindey

28. Underworld Awakening: Khoonkhaar Darindon Ki Waapsi

29. Lone Survivor: Jung Ka Anjaam

30. World Invasion: Antariksh Ka Aakraman

31. Jack The Giant Killer: Rakshason Ka Vinaashak

32. Romeo Must Die: Inteqaam Ki Aag

33. Gangster Squad: Aatank Ka Ant

34. Resident Evil – Extinction: Pralaya – Ab Hoga Sarvanaash

35. Captain America – The First Avenger: Kaptaan Amrika – Pehle Pratishodhi

36. The Last Samurai: Aakhri Yoddha

37. Final Destination 2: Aakhri Manzil

38. Judgement Day: Insaaf Ka Din

39. World WarZ: Preton Ka Aatank

40. Olympus Has Fallen: Aatank Ka Ant

Yes. I know. Again.

Of deceptive names and literal translations

These movies were named either hastily, deceptively or just too simply. Whichever way, they sound funny, and they have made to the list.Cheers!

41. The Avengers: Angaarey Baney Sholey

42. Pompeii: Qayamat Ki Raat

43. Salt: Chaalbaaz Jasoos

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44. Exorcist: Shaitaani Raat

45. Not Safe For Work: Kaatilaana Raat

46. The Vampire’s Assistant: Bhoot Ka Sahaayak

47. Hellboy: Narakputra

And finally some miscellaneous ones

Well, because I did not want to miss out on these. These are either popular movies, or are named in a really desi way!

48. Inception: Chakravyuha – Sapno Ka Maayajaal

49. I am Legend: Zinda Hoon Main

50. Charlies Angels: Trishakti

51. Blood Diamond: Heeron Ka Jaal

I hope more people watch Hollywood movies dubbed in Hindi after reading this article. In the end, I’d just like to quote these beautiful lines from ‘Spiderman’ (Hindi) :

” Mai Green Goblin hoon, Spiderman ka dushman hoon, bolo mere saath Goblin, Goblin Goblin! Goblin, Goblin ! “Peace!