“Drishyam” Malayalam or Hindi? Jeethu Joseph reacts to the debate as the film prepares for its Hollywood remake

The ‘Drishyam’ franchise featuring Mohanlal is all set to get a remake in Hollywood. While this is a remarkable achievement for Malayalam cinema, many are upset that a section of media and netizens are ignoring the original version of the film which was released in 2013. Ever since the Hindi remake of the film hit theaters in 2015, it has been celebrated With the film as Ajay’s film. Devgn’s movie instead of Mohanlal’s movie.

Jeethu Joseph, who directed the original Malayalam film, has now addressed the debate while sharing his excitement about the film’s rare achievement. “As a director, I am very excited and happy that the film I created will be remade in Hollywood. The film deals with a universal theme. It is a story of love and family safety, more than just a crime thriller, which is why it has great appeal among people from all over the world,” he said. various languages.

The director, whose last film ‘Neru’ was also a hit at the box office, said it makes no sense to debate over a film whose production rights have been sold to another production house. “Some of the Hindi films, which were remade in Malayalam and other languages, were more popular than the original film. However, those who watched and loved the film know that the original film starring Mohanlal was directed by me,” he said. .

So, does he have any actor in mind who would like to see Georgekutty’s character in Hollywood? he said no”.

The Hindi film ‘Drishyam’, directed by Nishikant Kamat, stars Ajay Devgn and Tabu in the lead roles. Tabu played the character of Meena in the Hindi version. Panorama Studios has acquired the international remake rights of the Drishyam series.

‘Drishyam’ was the first Malayalam film to enter the Rs 50-crore club, paving the way for such a trend in the industry. The film has been remade in several languages, with stars from the respective industries reprising the roles of Mohanlal and Meena.