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  • Nayanthara to play Vidya Bagchi in Kahaani remake

    Nayanthara to play Vidya Bagchi in Kahaani remake

    “A State Govt. cannot ban a film cleared by the Censors, says Tewari even as Court extends stay on Vishwaroopam”MUMBAI: After roping in critically acclaimed filmmaker Sekhar Kammula to direct the remake of Sujoy Ghosh‘s Kahaani for the South Indian market, Endemol India, Logline Productions Pvt. Ltd and Select Media Holdings Pvt Ltd have finally found their Vidya Bagchi in actor Nayanthara.

    Starring as the female lead in several commercial films, Nayanthara has delivered super hit films across languages in the South and is well known for her character-driven roles.

    Nayanthara said “I am extremely delighted to be a part of this movie. The character of Vidya Bagchi was beautifully essayed by Vidya Balan and I should say I am lucky that Endemol approached me for this role. It is definitely a performance oriented role and audiences will see me in a completely different avatar!”

    Kammula said, “I am very excited to work with Nayanthara on this project. Going by her previous work, I truly feel that she can express and connect with the audiences beautifully. It‘s this endearing quality of hers that makes her our Vidya Bagchi!”

    Endemol India CEO Deepak Dhar said, “With Nayanthara on board, audiences will get to see a whole new Vidya Bagchi. Nayanthara is very well known for her power packed performances and we are certain that she will not disappoint her fans this time around as well!”

    The film is slated to go on the floors soon and the rest of the cast is currently getting finalised.

  • Endemol ropes in Sekhar Kammula for Kahaani remake in Tamil, Telugu

    Endemol ropes in Sekhar Kammula for Kahaani remake in Tamil, Telugu

    MUMBAI: Endemol India acquired the remake rights of Sujoy Ghosh’s Kahaani in Tamil and Telugu about six months ago.

    Endemol India and Select Media Holdings Pvt. Ltd have roped in critically acclaimed filmmaker Sekhar Kammula to direct the remake of Kahaani in the two south Indian languages.

    Sekhar is widely known for his cinematic excellence that culminates into path breaking films. A rare combination of aesthetic values and commercial success, his films capture the essence of the subject beautifully. From his debut film Dollar Dreams to his latest movie Life is Beautiful, this maverick director has been a recipient of awards and accolades that range from the National Film Awards to the Nandi Awards.

    Said Sekhar, “Kahaani is a brilliant work of cinema and I am delighted to be a part of this recreation along with Endemol India and Moving Pictures. It is a character driven script and the characterization will have local appeal. Our adaptation will retain the thrill and essence of the original, but will also add a unique dimension to the film.”

    Producers of popular shows like Bigg Boss, Fear Factor, Savdhaan India and The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Endemol India has tied up with Moving Pictures – the film production arm of Select Media Holdings Pvt. Ltd. to take things forward.

    Elaborating further, Deepak Dhar, CEO – Endemol India said, "We feel that Kahaani is a great film to commence our film operations in the South. We are confident that Sekhar will deliver to our audiences’ expectations. He is popularly known for his coming-of-age brand of cinema and we are certain that this movie will add yet another feather to his hat.”

    Currently both the production houses are in talks with a couple of renowned actors from South to essay the powerful characters in the film.