Drishyam Hollywood Remake: Mohanlal’s film goes global
Famous Indian thriller film series, Drishyam, is preparing to conquer international audiences. After massive success in the Indian and Chinese markets, Mohanlal’s classic is now gearing up Hollywood remake in English. The project is a collaborative effort between Panorama Studios, Gulfstream Pictures and JOAT Films, heralding a new era for Drishyam’s legacy.
After the Korean remake, Drishyam bagged a Hollywood film
The Drishyam saga began in 2013 with the Malayalam version, featuring the acclaimed performances of Mohanlal and Meena. Since then, it has developed into a multilingual phenomenon. After all, its Hindi and Chinese adaptations have captured the attention of diverse audiences. The upcoming Hollywood remake indicates the intention of the series to attract global viewers with its interesting story.
Kumar Mangat Pathak, Chairman and Managing Director, Panorama, expressed the global appeal of Drishyam’s clever narrative. “We are eager to celebrate this story with audiences around the world,” he said. After Korea and Hollywood, our mission is to produce Drishyam in 10 countries in the next three to five years.
The English remake of Drishyam is a collaboration between Panorama Studios, Gulfstream Pictures and JOAT Films. The film’s timeless thriller elements have enchanted audiences globally, making it a compelling choice for a Hollywood adaptation. The joint statement from Cars and Gulfstream’s Pendley highlights their expectations in bringing this compelling story to American audiences.
Additionally, Jack Nguyen, founder of JOAT Films and former production executive at Warner Bros., added: in Asia, saying, “Drishyam has a unique yet enduring story. It combines drama with emotional highs and lows in an intriguing cat-and-mouse story, and our adaptation will undoubtedly keep audiences on the edge of their seats.”
On the whole, Drishyam’s journey from her Malayalam roots to Hollywood is a testament to its global resonance. The film has already been remade in several languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Sinhala and Chinese. With a Korean remake already in the works and a Spanish version in its final stages, Drishyam is poised to cross cultural boundaries.
