Acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta and producer Sahil Saigal are set to convey the Hindi-language adaptation of Ilango Ram’s “Tentigo” (initially titled “Nelum Kuluna”), the critically acclaimed Sri Lankan comedy, to Indian audiences by means of their banner True Story Films.
“Tentigo” opened in Sri Lankan theaters on March 14. The movie’s Tamil-language adaptation, “Perusu,” additionally directed by Ram, opened in India on March 14.
The Hindi-language adaptation marks celebrated casting director Mukesh Chhabra’s debut as a producer, with “Tentigo” producer Hiranya Perera connected as affiliate producer.
True Story Movies is becoming a member of forces with indie powerhouse Crawling Angel Movies, with Sanjay Gulati and Neeraj Pandey co-producing the Hindi model.
Three-time Filmfare winner Karan Vyas, recognized for his work on “Rip-off 1992,” “Rip-off 2003,” “Scoop,” and “Saas Bahu aur Flamingo,” will adapt the comedy into Hindi, promising what producers name “a contemporary madcap tackle the unique.”
“Tentigo” first gained worldwide recognition after premiering on the 2023 Tallinn Black Nights Movie Pageant, the place it gained the particular jury Award.
Whereas particulars relating to the director and forged stay below wraps, the producers have promised a lineup of expertise that can improve the venture. “I’m not normally in favor of remakes, however this one had me genuinely excited,” mentioned Mehta. “The second I noticed ‘Tentigo,’ I couldn’t cease laughing. It was sharp, irreverent, and but deeply emotional – the type of story that stays with you. I consider this adaptation will resonate with audiences throughout India.”
Chhabra, who has collaborated with Mehta as casting director since Toronto choice “Shahid,” mentioned: “Working alongside him as a producer looks like a pure extension of every little thing we’ve constructed through the years — I’m enthusiastic about this new chapter in my profession.”
Sanjay Gulati of Crawling Angel Movies, recognized for titles like Sundance winner “Ladies Will Be Ladies,” “As soon as Once more,” and “Nimtoh,” famous: “During the last 10 years, many movies I’ve been concerned with have premiered at movie festivals, however usually remained out of the general public eye. ‘Tentigo,’ as a comedy, defies the everyday ‘competition movie’ label. Via this adaptation, I purpose to interrupt free from such definitions, as what actually issues is reaching a large viewers.”
