RIGHTS FOR ARJUN REDDY'S BOLLYWOOD REMAKE STARRING SHAHID KAPOOR ACQUIRED AT 7 CRORE

Many names were getting considered for the lead role of the Hindi remake of Arjun Reddy and finally Padmaavat actor, Shahid Kapoor was officially confirmed to play the role of Vijay Devarakonda. Arjun Reddy is a Telugu based drama film which revolves around the story of Dr. Arjun Reddy Deshmukh who is a surgeon with anger management issues. Arjun is shown to be on a self destructive path after the marriage of his girlfriend, and the rest of the film focuses on his downfall and subsequent resurgence.

The movie was one of the biggest Telugu hits of 2017 and it will be very exciting to watch Shahid play this character. However, Filmakers Ashwin Varde and Murad Khetani paid a really high price to acquire the rights and bring the story to Bollywood.

According to a leading daily, a source revealed "Several filmmakers were trying to bag the film’s remake rights. Since it was a blockbuster, the project’s adaptation is highly anticipated. Ashwin Varde and Murad Khetani shelled out a cool Rs 7 crore to the producer for the Hindi version. Since Arjun Reddy was written keeping the Telugu audience’s sensibilities in mind, Sandeep and the producers are currently working on the script to ensure it appeals to the Hindi cinegoer."

“They are keen to have a fresh pairing with Shahid. They are in advanced talks with three leading ladies. An announcement can be expected next month,” the source added.

The hindi version will be directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga who also weaved magic with the original version. The movie is set to go on floors in July.

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