Filmmaker Chad Stahelski, best known for directing the Hollywood blockbuster franchise john wickStarring Keanu Reeves, the upcoming Indian action film is set to have an English-language remake Strike,
The announcement came on Friday, days ahead of the release of the Hindi language film directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat.
Strike It received rave reviews following its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. Touted as “the most violent film made in India”, the film is produced by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment.
Stahelski, who will back the film for Lionsgate through his banner 87Eleven Entertainment, told Strike He described it as “one of the most vibrant, wild and creative action films I’ve seen recently.”
“Nikhil has delivered some amazing action sequences that should be seen by a wider audience. It’s exciting to be making an English language version – we face huge challenges and I am looking forward to working with Nikhil, Karan, Apoorva, Guneet and Achin,” the filmmaker said in a statement. Diversity,
According to Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions, Strike This is a rare project where the makers of a mainstream Hindi film are collaborating with a Hollywood studio for a theatrical release in North America and the UK.
The film is the story of Indian Army commando Amrit (Lakshya), who finds his love in Tulika (Tanya Maniktala). However, things change when the couple finds themselves stranded on a train, which is taken over by Phani (Raghav Juyal) and his gang, who begin killing passengers.
It is produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achint Jain for Sikhya Entertainment.
“When we made ‘Kill’ with Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt, we dreamt of global love, and to see the film chanting ‘Kill! Kill! Kill!’ in North American cinemas was like seeing that dream come alive. This announcement before the release of the original film is unprecedented and a huge win for Indian cinema. We are truly honoured,” the makers of the original film said in a joint statement.
Jason Spitz and Alex Young will also produce the remake for 87Eleven Entertainment.
It also stars Ashish Vidyarthi and Harsh Chhaya in pivotal roles. Strike Emerged as the first runner-up for the People’s Choice Award: Midnight Madness at TIFF 2023.
