Telugu cinema saw a small thriller film ‘HIT’, make its mark on the silver screen. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film gained acclaim for its strong screenplay, direction and performances. Many hailed it as a new ‘gem’, of South cinema.
Now, the film will get a remake in Hindi. The makers have roped in none other than, Rajkummar Rao as the lead in the film. The Telugu film, starred Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma in the lead. Director of the original film, Sailesh Kolanu is helming the remake too.
It is a film about a cop, fighting his past while investigating the case of a missing girl. Rajkummar Rao talked about the remake and said :
“It’s an engaging story, relevant in today’s environment. As an actor, I am always on the lookout to play characters I haven’t explored, and HIT gives me a chance to do that. I am looking forward to take this journey with Sailesh and Dil Raju.”
Rao is being praised by Sailesh Kolanu, who is an admirer of the actor. Kolanu, talked about the actor and said,
“I have been following Rajkummar’s work ever since I watched Shaitaan. He is a terrific actor and has managed to surprise us every time with his performances. I am really excited to be working with Rajkummar Rao and Dil Raju Sir on this project.”
Further, the director talked about turning the film into a franchise and on this, said :
“Yes, I see HIT has the potential to be a successful franchise in Bollywood too. I feel the premise of HIT is very global. Of course, I will be making very minor changes to suit the sensibilities of the audience all over India. The idea is to create a realistic world of crime and investigation and put a bunch of beautifully flawed and grey characters in that world. And then let multiple stories unfold within that world.”
The Dil Raju and Kuldeep Rathore produced film, will go on floors next year.