Rana, Venkatesh in talks for 'Vikram Vedha' Telugu remake
Chennai
July 30, 2017
R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi
starrer Tamil gangster drama "Vikram Vedha", which struck gold at the
box-office domestically as well as outside India, will soon be remade
in Telugu, a source said.
"Talks have been initiated with Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh for Telugu
remake. They were the first choice even before the release of 'Vikram
Vedha'. However, nothing has been finalised yet and the process might
take a few more months," a source from the film's unit told IANS.
Directed by Pushkar-Gayatri, the film has grossed over Rs 40 crore
worldwide in its first week in cinemas.
Released in cinemas last week, the film has turned out to be a
blockbuster, earning praise from critics and audiences alike.
Inspired from the popular folklore "Vikram Betaal", its morality
riddles are applied to a police-gangster backdrop.
While Madhavan plays an encounter specialist, Vijay essays the role of
a gangster, whose role unanimously won over audiences.
"Vikram Vedha" producer Sashikanth told IANS: "Too early to talk about
the remake. But yes, talks are on for the remake. But nothing has been
confirmed yet."
The film also stars Shraddha Srinath, Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar and Kathir.
Chennai
July 30, 2017
R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi
starrer Tamil gangster drama "Vikram Vedha", which struck gold at the
box-office domestically as well as outside India, will soon be remade
in Telugu, a source said.
"Talks have been initiated with Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh for Telugu
remake. They were the first choice even before the release of 'Vikram
Vedha'. However, nothing has been finalised yet and the process might
take a few more months," a source from the film's unit told IANS.
Directed by Pushkar-Gayatri, the film has grossed over Rs 40 crore
worldwide in its first week in cinemas.
Released in cinemas last week, the film has turned out to be a
blockbuster, earning praise from critics and audiences alike.
Inspired from the popular folklore "Vikram Betaal", its morality
riddles are applied to a police-gangster backdrop.
While Madhavan plays an encounter specialist, Vijay essays the role of
a gangster, whose role unanimously won over audiences.
"Vikram Vedha" producer Sashikanth told IANS: "Too early to talk about
the remake. But yes, talks are on for the remake. But nothing has been
confirmed yet."
The film also stars Shraddha Srinath, Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar and Kathir.
Tags: Rana DaggubatiVenkateshMadhavanVijay SethupathiVaralaxmi SarathkumarShraddha SrinathVikram Vedha