Kill to Get Hollywood Remake: John Wick Producers Partner with Lionsgate for Nagesh Bhatt Directorial

Ziya Khan 2 days agoLast Updated: July 2, 2024

Lionsgate and 87Eleven Entertainment, the renowned production company responsible for the beloved John Wick franchise, have joined forces to develop an English-language remake of the highly anticipated Indian action film, Kill.The Original Kill Hits Theaters This Week Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the original Hindi-language version of Kill is set to hit theaters in the US on July 4th. The film has already generated international buzz, having been screened at prestigious events such as the Toronto International Film Festival (Midnight Madness) and the Tribeca Film Festival. Kill tells the story of star-crossed lovers, Amrit (Lakshya) and Tulika (Tanya Maniktala), whose relationship is jeopardized by an arranged marriage. Determined to win back Tulika, Amrit embarks on a daring rescue mission with his friend Viresh.

High Praise for the Original Film Kill has garnered praise from veterans of the action movie genre, with Chad Stahelski, producer for 87Eleven Entertainment, describing it as “one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently.” Stahelski commended director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat for his relentless action sequences and expressed his excitement about bringing the story to a wider audience through the English remake.

A Collaboration Between Renowned Studios The English-language remake will be a collaborative effort between 87Eleven Entertainment and the original production companies, Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment. Dharma Productions, led by Karan Johar and known for its global presence, and Sikhya Entertainment, the award-winning studio behind India’s first Oscar win for The Elephant Whisperers, are both thrilled about the project. In a joint statement, the producers expressed their excitement that 87Eleven Entertainment will be producing the English remake of their film. They see this collaboration as a significant achievement for Indian cinema and a testament to the film’s potential for international appeal. Details about the casting and release date for the remake are still under wraps, leaving fans eagerly anticipating further updates on this exciting collaboration between renowned studios.