South films being remade in Hindi were a massive trend until a few years ago. However, with the advent of OTT, that remake trend has slowed down a bit. But it looks like the trend is about to make a return in full swing. According to the latest reports, Venkatesh’s Telugu blockbuster Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is all set to be remade in Hindi, with none other than Akshay Kumar stepping into the lead role.

Sankranthiki Vasthunnam minted over Rs 250 crore

The film, which became one of the biggest Telugu hits of 2024, collected over Rs 250 crore worldwide and marked Venkatesh’s grand comeback to form. The Hindi version will be directed by Anees Bazmee, known for his blockbuster entertainers like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Welcome, and No Entry.

The remake will be produced by Dil Raju, who also backed the original Telugu version. The project is currently in its pre-production stage, and casting for the female leads is underway. The story of Sankranthiki Vasthunnam revolves around a retired cop who is forced back into action to capture a dangerous terrorist. The twist comes when he is accompanied by his wife and ex-girlfriend on the mission, leading to a hilarious roller-coaster of chaos.

Hindi version promises a lot

With Akshay Kumar’s impeccable comic timing and Anees Bazmee’s flair for family entertainers, the Hindi remake promises to be a full-fledged crowd-pleaser. Fans are already excited to see how Akshay will reinterpret the character originally played by Venkatesh. Akshay Kumar is busy with multiple films, and if all goes as planned, the remake will go on the floors in early 2026. The actor saw the original and loved it. He wanted to give his own spin to the film whilst retaining its essence. His characterization would feature typical antics and humour infused into the script.

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