Anil Kapoor has been approached to remake blockbuster Red for Indian audiences, reported Hollywood Reporter.
Entertainment Company Lionsgate has teamed up with Kapoor’s studio AKFC Network to co-produce a Hindi version of the film. The film was a hit at the box office and has a stellar including Burce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Karl Urban and Mary-Louise Parker.
“This successful movie that boasts a huge multi-star cast is perfect for India as it has all the elements our audience loves – action, drama, and comedy mounted on a huge canvas,” said the Bollywood actor.
This is the first joint venture between AKFC Network and Lionsgate, however, this is the second film the Canadian-American company is co-producing a Hindi remake of in India, the first being Brother, which was a remake of Warrior.
“We’re delighted to partner with our friend Anil Kapoor, a huge brand name with Indian audiences, in the remake of our box office blockbuster Red,” said Lionsgate Executive Vice President of International Sales Wendy Reeds in a statement.
Reportedly, the film is set to start production in August 2016. AKFC Network previously signed a deal for a Hindi remakes Fox’s TV series 24. The show is now in Season 2.
