Telugu cinema superstar Venkatesh Daggubati's blockbuster film "Sankranthiki Vasthanam" is set to be remade in Hindi. The film created a stir at the South Indian box office, and now Bollywood's Khiladi Akshay Kumar is bringing it to the big screen in a new avatar.

Hindi Remake of Action-Comedy Film
According to a report by OTT Play, preparations are in full swing for a Hindi remake of Venkatesh's groundbreaking action-comedy film. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film became the second-highest-grossing Telugu film of the year. According to reports, the film grossed between ₹250 and ₹300 crore worldwide.

Akshay Kumar Becomes the New Face for Venkatesh's Character
Reports suggest that Akshay Kumar has agreed to the remake. A source stated that Akshay was so impressed with the concept and screenplay of the Telugu film that he immediately decided to make the Hindi remake. The film's producer, Dil Raju, who also produced the original, will now be responsible for the Hindi adaptation.

However, the lead actress has not yet been finalized. The casting team is currently working on the project. It is reported that the shooting was originally scheduled to begin, but was postponed due to Akshay's busy schedule.

Film Story
In "Sankranthiki Vasthunam," an Indian CEO, Aakalla (Avasarla Srinivas), is kidnapped while visiting the world's number one tech company in Hyderabad. This then leads to the entry of YD Raju (Venkatesh), a suspended police officer. His wife, Bhagyalakshmi (Aishwarya Rajesh), and former girlfriend, Meenakshi (Meenakshi Chaudhary), become involved in the events. The three of them work together to solve the mysterious kidnapping.

Akshay Kumar's Upcoming Films
On the work front, Akshay's recent film "Jolly LLB 3" was released in September. Next year, he will be seen in "Bhoot Bangla" alongside Paresh Rawal, Tabu, and Vamika Gabbi. Akshay also has "Welcome to the Jungle," a multi-starrer comedy, in the pipeline. He is also busy shooting for "Haiwaan," starring alongside Saif Ali Khan, Saiyami Kher, and Shriya Pilgaonkar.

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