Bollywood
Ranveer Singh Lauds Robot Director Shankar As One Of The Finest Minds In Cinema
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and ace filmmaker, S. Shankar have joined hands for their first project together which is going to be the Hindi adaptation of Tamil cult classic "Anniyan". It is believed the Ranveer himself approached Shankar as he has been a big fan of the director's cinematic vision. ## "I am blessed to have this opportunity to be a part of the spectacular cinematic vision of Shankar sir. He is an exception to the norm, a true disruptor. I had always hoped and dreamed that I would get a chance to collaborate with him. To lead a film like 'Anniyan' is a dream come true for any artist. Vikram sir, one of our country's finest talents, an artist who I hugely admire, gave a colossal performance in the original, one that can never be matched. I can only hope that my interpretation and rendition of the part also connect with audiences in the same way", Ranveer said in a statement. ## The original "Anniyan" was also directed by Shankar which became one of the biggest cult blockbusters of the Tamil cinema. The psychological action thriller starred Chiyaan Vikram as a disillusioned man, whose frustration at the corruption, social apathy, and public negligence all around leads to a split personality that attempts to right the system.## "For it to be made into a Hindi film, 'Anniyan' needed a maverick, charismatic showman like no other to play the part. I found this in the mercurial Ranveer Singh because he is a once-in-a-generation actor who has shown us that he can immortalize a character through his stellar performance. I'm thrilled to make 'Anniyan' for the pan-Indian audience and I'm confident that this powerful story will strike a chord in the hearts of all", Shankar said who is making his comeback in Hindi cinema 20 years his only Hindi directorial, Nayak (2001) that starred Anil Kapoor in the lead. ## Ranveer, on Wednesday (April 14), took to social media and shared a string of pictures having a discussion with the man of the moment himself director Shankar. "What an honour.... to be under the tutelage of one of the finest minds in cinema.... @shanmughamshankar", Ranveer wrote.## What an honour.... to be under the tutelage of one of the finest minds in cinema.... 🎥 🎞 🙏🏽🧿 @shankarshanmugh pic.twitter.com/UAR2F4y7jT— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) April 14, 2021 ## The Hindi remake will be produced by Dr. Jayantilal Gada under his banner Pen Studios and co-produced by God Bless Entertainment, with the soundtrack on the Saregama label. The movie is expected to go on floors around April next year for which the script is being rewritten to give it a fresh pan India touch. ## Stay tuned...
