Mumbai: Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is about to headline the Hindi adaptation of Tamil blockbuster “Anniyan”, to be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Shankar who additionally helmed the unique.
The 2005 psychological motion thriller featured South star Vikram within the lead and chronicled the story of a person who suffers from a number of character disorder- working as a lawyer by day and a vigilante at night time.
The adaptation billed as a pan-India mission might be produced by Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios.
Ranveer Singh, 35, mentioned he’s blessed to be a component of the “spectacular cinematic vision” of Shankar, recognized for directing blockbusters like Rajinikanth’s “Enthiran”, “2.0” and “Sivaji The Boss”.
Proudly saying my collaboration with the pioneering visionary of Indian cinema, the maverick grasp craftsman SHANKAR @shankarshanmugh powered by veteran movie producer Dr. Jayantilal Gada @jayantilalgada @PenMovies  pic.twitter.com/cI2Thzxu55
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) April 14, 2021
The “Gully Boy” actor described the filmmaker as a “true disruptor” who has proved with his movies that no imaginative and prescient is massive sufficient to attain on display screen.
“To lead a movie like ‘Anniyan’ is a dream come true for any artiste. Vikram sir, one of our nation’s best abilities, an artiste who I massively admire, gave a colossal efficiency within the authentic, one that may by no means be matched.
“I can only hope that my interpretation and rendition of the part also connects with audiences in the same way. It’s undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime performance piece, and I am ready to give this role every single ounce of my being,” Singh mentioned in a press release.
Shankar, 57, mentioned the Hindi adaptation of “Anniyan” wanted a “maverick, charismatic showman” which he present in Singh.
“I’m thrilled to make ‘Anniyan’ for the pan-Indian audience and I’m confident that this powerful story will strike a chord in the hearts of all. In Dr Gada, Ranveer and I have found an ideal producer who believes in the vision we have to change the nativity of content for audiences across the country,” the director mentioned.
Gada, chairman and MD of Pen Studios mentioned the movie might be one of the largest cinematic occasions within the nation.
Pen may also be the worldwide distributors of the movie.
“We are confident that their collaboration will write a new chapter in the history of Indian cinema. We are announcing the film during a very significant time of Baisakhi and Puthandu to signify Shankar and Ranveer’s intent to make a truly pan-Indian entertainer,” Gada mentioned.
The film, co-produced by God Bless Entertainment, is slated to go on the flooring in mid-2022. The movie’s music might be obtainable on Saregama.Â
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