'JOHN WICK' MAKERS BUY HOLLYWOOD REMAKE RIGHTS OF KARAN JOHAR'S 'KILL'

Ahead of the release of Karan Johar's 'Kill' on June 5, the makers announced on Tuesday that the Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt directorial is set to be remade in Hollywood.

87Eleven Entertainment Company, known for backing the hit Keanu Reeves starrer 'John Wick' series, will helm the Hollywood adaptation of the Indian action film. According to various media reports, Chad Stahelski of 87Eleven Entertainment praised 'Kill' as one of the best action films he has seen recently. He said in a statement, that the team is "thrilled to remake it" and to collaborate with Nikhil, Karan Johar, Guneet Monga and the rest of the team.

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The makers of 'Kill' also shared the same sentiments saying, "When we created 'Kill' with Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt, we dreamed of global recognition. The enthusiasm for 'Kill' in North American cinemas is a dream come true. As we approach our global release, we are delighted that 87Eleven Entertainment will remake our film in English."

'Kill' features Lakshya in the lead with Tanya Maniktala, and Raghav Juyal in pivotal roles. After multiple delays, the film, written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt, will finally hit screens world wide on Friday. While the film is expected to have a wide release in India, according to boxofficemojo, it will have a limited release in North America.