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EXCLUSIVE: Indian producers Guneet Monga Kapoor and Karan Johar, who have previously collaborated on films, including acclaimed dramas. Launch Box and title TIFF 2023 Murdercontinue to work on adapting the French hit in Hindi. The Untouchableshiring director Collin D’Cunha.
Indian filmmakers first acquired the remake rights from Gaumont almost a decade ago. In the original sensation film starring Omar Sy and Francois Cluzet, a young man from the project is hired by an aristocrat to be his guardian after he becomes paralyzed in a paragliding accident. The film spawned a number of remakes, including a Telugu and Tamil version, as well as a US version starring Kevin Hart.
According to the producers, the Hindi adaptation “aims to recreate the magic of the original while adding a unique touch that resonates with the Indian audience.”
The film is part of a larger creative collaboration announced in May 2023 between Johar’s Dharma Productions and Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Entertainment.
Director D’Cunha takes over the helm of the Amazon series. Call me Bay, which is also produced by Dzhokhar. His film credits include hits as first and second commercials. Sanju, Secret superstar And PC.
Karan Johar said today: “We are working on The Untouchables it’s a creative challenge and an exciting opportunity. We strive to bring the essence of this beloved French film to the Indian audience while infusing it with our cultural touches. This new collaboration with Guneet is an exciting prospect and I am confident that this project will touch the hearts of audiences across the country.”
Guneet Monga Kapoor added: “The Untouchables is iconic and one of the most famous films all over the world. It’s very exciting to be able to bring this to Indian and Hindi audiences. After high-octane, intense action, Murder we lay our hands on the drama, which signifies the range of our cooperation with the Dharma, which we are incredibly inspired by!”
Director Collin D’Cunha commented: “The direction The Untouchables film adaptation is an incredible honor for me as a director. The original film left an indelible mark on audiences around the world and I am honored to have the opportunity to bring this story to life for Indian audiences. I am very excited and looking forward to working with Karan Johar, Guneet Monga and the entire team.”