EMRAAN HASHMI AND RISHI KAPOOR TO TEAM UP WITH DRISHYAM'S DIRECTOR JEETHU FOR CRIME HORROR THRILLER

Malayalam director Jeethu Joseph, whose Drishyam movie was remade in Bollywood with the same name featuring Ajay Devgan is going to make his Bollywood debut. The director will be making a Crime-Horror-Thriller, which will star Emraan Hashmi and Rishi Kapoor in the lead roles.  The movie is produced by Sunir Kheterpal and Viacom18 Motion Pictures in association with Azure Entertainment.

Announcing his Bollywood debut, Jeethu Joseph commented, “Directing a Hindi feature film has been on my mind for some time and I had been waiting for the right story. This crime mystery thriller with elements of horror has excited me tremendously and we have got perfect casting for the two protagonists in the film. I am looking forward to start the film at the earliest.”

Emraan Hashmi said about the movie, “I’m really excited about this one. The film will be a riveting, nail-biting treat for fans of the genre and with Jeethu at the helm of things , I’m confident the film will be a game changer”.

Film Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh also tweeted about the same

Acclaimed filmmaker Jeethu Joseph, who has directed a number of top grossing Malayalam films, including the Mohanlal starrer #Drishyam, will direct his first Hindi film... A crime thriller with elements of horror... Stars Rishi Kapoor and Emraan Hashmi... contd.

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 19, 2018

The Rishi Kapoor - Emraan Hashmi starrer directed by Jeethu Joseph is not titled yet.. Will be presented by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and produced by Sunir Kheterpal... The film will be shot in a single schedule between May and July this year.

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 19, 2018

Currently, Emraan Hashmi is busy with his personal project Cheat India whereas, Rishi Kapoor will be seen with Amitabh Bachchan in 102 Not Out.