Dharma Productions has addressed the swirling rumors about the remake of their film ‘Kill’. Today, July 16, the production house posted a clear statement on their official Instagram handle to put all speculation to rest.
In their Instagram post, Dharma Productions wrote, “Clarification regarding the remake rights of our film ‘KILL’. Putting the recent speculation surrounding the remake of our film ‘Kill’ to rest – we confirm that only the English language remake rights have been sold. Indian language versions have not been acquired by any parties yet.”
This announcement confirms that only the English-language remake rights for ‘Kill’ have been sold to Lionsgate and 87Eleven Entertainment, the production companies known for the ‘John Wick’ franchise.
Excitement from Hollywood
Chad Stahelski of 87Eleven Entertainment expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “‘Kill’ is one of the best action films seen recently. Nikhil has given such action sequences that more and more audiences should see. It is a pleasure for us to remake it. We have great responsibilities, and I look forward to working with Nikhil, Karan, Apoorva, Guneet, and Achin to achieve it.”
Joint Statement from the Makers of ‘Kill’
The creators of ‘Kill’ shared their excitement in a joint statement: “When we made ‘Kill’ with Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt, we dreamed of global love, and the noise of ‘Kill’ in North American cinemas was like seeing that dream come true. As we approach our global release, we are happy that 87Eleven Entertainment will remake our film in English.”
‘Kill’ Takes the Spotlight
Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and featuring Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, and Tanya Maniktala, ‘Kill’ was released on July 5 in Indian theatres and on July 4 in US theatres. With its powerful action sequences and gripping storyline, ‘Kill’ has already made a significant impact, and the upcoming English remake is set to broaden its audience even further.
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