Akshay Kumar to star in remake of Suriya’s Tamil hit ‘Soorarai Pottru’?

Akshay Kumar has reportedly been signed as the lead in the Hindi remake rights of Suriya’s Tamil blockbuster ‘Soorarai Pottru’.

PeepingMoon reports that Sudha Kongara Prasad, who directed the original 2020 film, will be helming the remake too. The film will be produced by Abundantia Entertainment’s Vikram Malhotra.

A source said, “Akshay Kumar has been in talks for this film for the last six months, and although he had given his verbal nod last year itself, he signed on the dotted line just recently. The Hindi screenplay has been written as terrifically as the original, and Akshay loved how it has been adapted into a North India setting without taking away the emotional and inspirational core of it. The makers are going big with the Hindi remake to reach out to a wider audience and inspire young entrepreneurs, especially from rural towns and villages with meager resources, to chase their dreams and passions. Soorarai Pottru left an everlasting impact on the audiences, and the Hindi makers are hoping to get the same love and appreciation as the original.”

Kumar is expected to commence shooting for the film after wrapping up ‘Selfiee’ produced by Dharma Productions.

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