Rajkummar Rao to star in Hindi remake of Telugu film Hit

Newton actor Rajkummar Rao has been roped in the Hindi remake of Telugu film investigative thriller Hit which starred Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma in the leading roles, its makers announced on Wednesday. Sailesh Kolanu who directed the original Telugu film will direct the Hindi version too.

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Talking about getting Rajkumar Rao on board for the film, Sailesh Kolanu said in a statement, "The first case of HIT tells the story of a police officer who is constantly fighting a battle with his past and his present. So it’s a troubled character. I wanted to cast someone who can bring that darkness to the role and still make the audience root for him with a matured performance."

The Hindi version will be produced by Dil Raju and Kuldeep Rathore. The director also said that he had his eyes on Rajkummar Rao and was looking forward to working with him for a long time and now he is elated to work with both Rajkummar and Dil Raju.

"I felt Raj can evoke that kind of response. I have been following Rajkummar’s work ever since I watched Shaitaan. He is a terrific actor and has managed to surprise us every time with his performances. I am really excited to be working with Rajkummar Rao and Dil Raju sir on this project".



Overjoyed to join the project, Rajkummar Rao said in the statement: "When I saw HIT, I instantly connected with it. It's an engaging story, relevant in today's environment. As an actor, I am always on the look out to play characters I haven't explored and HIT gives me a chance to do that. I'm looking forward to taking this journey with Sailesh & Dil Raju".

The original 'Hit' was released on 28 February 2020 and was produced by Prashanti Tipirineni and presented by actor Nani. Hit tells the story of a cop who is on the trail of a missing woman who mysteriously disappears in Hyderabad and Vikram has to solve the case at any cost.

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