Released in February this year, 'Naandhi' received critical acclaim and was a commercial success. The Hindi version will be produced by Ajay Devgn Ffilms, Dil Raju Productions, Kuldeep Rathore and Parag Desai's Mumbai Talkeez. The makers are also in the process of locking the director and the star cast for the project.
Ajay Devgn (Photo/AFP)
Devgn said the aim is to reach out to a larger audience, through a Hindi remake. "'Naandhi' is an important film, exposing certain loopholes in the administration. The original Telugu version was effective and touched a raw nerve," Devgn said in a statement.
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The 52-year-old star said the script for the remake is currently being finalised. "Once we have the cast and key talent in place, I may be able to say more," he said.
Raju said he is thrilled to have collaborated with Devgn on an important story like 'Naandhi'. "'Naandhi' is made on a very important topic and we were keen to take this story to a larger audience. We are in the preliminary stage of the film and will soon share more details," Raju said.
Released in February this year, 'Naandhi' received critical acclaim and was a commercial success.
The Hindi version will be produced by Ajay Devgn Ffilms, Dil Raju Productions, Kuldeep Rathore and Parag Desai's Mumbai Talkeez. The makers are also in the process of locking the director and the star cast for the project.
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