A Sequel To 'Desi Boyz' And A Remake of 'Omkara' Is In The Development

Mumbai, December 22 - Bollywood film producer Anand Pandit joins hands with Eros International and Parag Sanghvi to produce the sequel to Desi Boyz and the remake of Omkara. Interestingly, both the original films underperformed but gained viewership on television and have a cult following for some reasons.

Sharing the news, Anand Pandit said in a statement, "Yes, it is true that I have collaborated with Eros International & Parag Sanghvi to make a sequel and a re-make of two iconic films. Each of these two films Omkara and Desi Boyz were trailblazers in their respective eras for their storytelling, star cast, and music. They have a cult following for different reasons and it seemed like the perfect time to revisit these hits and take their stories forward for a new generation of viewers".



The star cast of both movies is yet to be announced. Both, "Desi Boyz 2" and "Omkara" remake are currently in the scripting stage and are likely to roll out by the end of next year.

"We are excited to collaborate with Anand Bhai to revive the magic of these films that have remained indelible in our memories. We have often wondered what happened to our favorite cinematic characters and if their journey took them in surprising directions. We will work together to ensure that the essence of these classics remains untouched even as we infuse new energy and fresh vibrance in them", said Sunil Lulla, Chairman of Eros Motion Pictures.

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, "Omkara" is adapted from William Shakespeare's classic drama Othello and it starred Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Bipasha Basu. The movie was released in 2006 and made over 42 crores at the global box office.

On the other hand, "Desi Boyz" is a romantic comedy film, starring Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, and Chitrangada Singh in lead roles. The film marked the directorial debut of Rohit Dhawan, son of director David Dhawan. It was released in 2011 and grossed approx. 80 crores at the worldwide box office.

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