Guess which Bruce Willis film is getting a Hindi remake

Of course, it's Anil Kapoor who's behind the remake

Updated 18 Jun, 2016

Imagine Amitabh Bachchan playing the role of Morgan Freeman.

In the latest East-West collaboration, 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 cast 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 vp 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 remake of Fox's TV series 24. The show is now on Season 2.

Here's the trailer of the Hollywood film to get you geared up for the remake.

Comments

Muhammed Ali Jun 18, 2016 03:58pm

Can you not produce something new and original?

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Anil not Kapoor Jun 18, 2016 04:42pm

@Muhammed Ali, NO. But people will love it and that's what counts. This is business not art completion.

Ahmer Jun 18, 2016 05:19pm

Red was a boring movie so was Red 2. They banked on big names to make money but like someone said this is a business not art, we will surely see an Indian remake of it. Although Anil Kapoor with Sri Devi (probably) a song or four would be interesting.

Mo Jun 18, 2016 07:29pm

Another copy by Bollywood, no wonder they will never make anything of quality

Shujaat Khan Jun 18, 2016 08:22pm

Probably in the end will be labeled as bad comedy venture.

AXH Jun 18, 2016 08:28pm

@Anil not Kapoor - "This is business not art completion." And herein lies the problem and the reason why the Indian cinema is not able to produce originals and mostly relies on copying from Hollywood.

Changez_Khan Jun 18, 2016 08:58pm

Bollywood always copies US entertainment (Hollywood movies and TV shows), so nothing new here. Always easy route COPY the popular one.

Ash Jun 18, 2016 10:31pm

@Mo and you can not even make a copy. Outside Pakistan someone hardly knows your actors.

ripan Jun 18, 2016 11:20pm

please don't criticize for the sake of it,if you can't appreciate something its fine,just don't spill negativity. This is remake not copy there is a huge difference so please no what you are talking about.Even hollywood movies are remaked from korean thrillers.Nobody says anything,We have the budget and technology, we will make it.

Gorshkov Jun 19, 2016 12:31am

@Muhammed Ali no different from your name being shared by millions nothing original about it. People do what other people do and call it theirs .

schal Jun 19, 2016 01:14am

@AXH You seem to be aware of mostly remakes. There used to be a lot more originals in the regional Indian cinema but Bollywood has caught up of late.

Saira khan durrani Jun 19, 2016 07:44am

They at least do a remake. We do nothing and our fawaad acts on these remakes...sigh

illawarrior Jun 19, 2016 08:13am

@Ahmer To each, their own. I thought both RED and RED2 were great movies.

ripan Jun 19, 2016 11:05am

lots of people complaining about copy without knowing the meaning of it,its remake.anyhow,don't expect much from you guys

itrat khaliq Jun 19, 2016 03:52pm

@Ash You are right. But kindly take criticism positively, It's a copy not an original . So accept it , Just like i accept that people hardly know any actor from Pakistan except few . Cheers

haider Jun 20, 2016 05:40am

Pakistan should remake DIE HARD

Iqbal bhai Jun 21, 2016 12:49pm

@Muhammed Ali They have never produced new and original. Always copy!