Drishyam Breaks Records: Hollywood Remake After Korean Success
Explore the global journey of Drishyam, from Indian languages to Hollywood, after Korean success. Panorama Studios ventures with Gulfstream Pictures and JOAT Films for this groundbreaking move. Follow the narrative’s universal appeal and the mission to take Drishyam to 10 countries. Don’t miss the Korean release and the exciting possibilities of a two-way cultural exchange.
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After being remade in various Indian languages, receiving a Chinese adaptation, and having a Korean remake announced last May, the film Drishyam is now set to make its way to Hollywood. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala tweeted about this development, stating that the widely acclaimed Drishyam franchise is going global after achieving massive success in the Indian and Chinese markets.
Producers Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak had previously announced the Korean remake of the thriller franchise at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. Now, they have revealed a new milestone for the franchise. Panorama Studios, in collaboration with Gulfstream Pictures and JOAT Films, will bring Drishyam to Hollywood, marking a groundbreaking move for an Indian film.
Kumar Mangat Pathak, Chairman and MD of Panorama, expressed the universal appeal of Drishyam’s clever narrative and the desire to share the story with audiences worldwide. He mentioned that after Korea and Hollywood, their mission is to produce Drishyam in 10 countries over the next three to five years.
Before the Hollywood venture, the 2015 blockbuster Drishyam, starring Ajay Devgan, Tabu, Ishita Dutt, and Rishab Chadha, will be released in Korean theaters. At the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, it was announced that South Korea’s Anthology Studios and India’s Panorama Studio would collaborate to adapt the film franchise for the Korean audience. Kim Jee-woon is set to direct the movies, and Song Kang-ho, known for his role in Parasite, will play the lead in this major co-production between Korea and India.
For those unfamiliar with the story, Drishyam, originally a Malayali cult classic featuring Mohanlal and Meena, was adapted into Hindi in 2015. The crime thriller, directed by Jeetu Joseph, revolves around Georgekutty, a businessman in rural Kerala, who must protect his family and their secret after they commit an accidental crime. The popularity of the first movie paved the way for its remakes and follow-up stories in four Indian languages, as well as a Chinese version named “Sheep Without A Shepherd.”
Excitement surrounds the Korean adaptation, as it marks a first for a Hindi film and is expected to increase the reach of Indian cinema globally. The ongoing fascination of Indians with Korean culture, particularly during the pandemic, opens the door for a two-way cultural exchange, potentially kick-starting an Indian version of the Hallyu wave in Korea.
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