The 2017 Tamil superhit film, Vikram Vedha, starring superstars R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi, will be getting a Hindi remake. Reportedly, the film originally starred actors, Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan, however, the Dangal actor then backed out of the film as he was reportedly not satisfied with the script. Well, Aamir's loss has now become actor Hrithik Roshan's gain as reportedly, he will be filling in Aamir's place now in the film. The news was announced by one of the trade analysts Ramesh Bala who recently tweeted that Hrithik will be essaying the role Vijay Sethupati who played the gangster Vedha while Saif will be portraying R. Madhavan's role who played a righteous police officer Vikram in the film.
While sharing the news on Twitter, Bala wrote, "#VikramVedha Hindi casting.. @iHrithik to do @VijaySethuOffl role.. #SaifAliKhan to do @ActorMadhavan role..Fantastic casting." It is also said that the Super 30 actor has liked the script and is really keen to do something new. The Bollywood remake will be directed by Pushkar-Gayathri, who also helmed the Tamil original. The film, backed by Neeraj Panday, is expected to go on floors soon. However, an official announcement on the same is still awaited. Post the success of thriller spy film, War, Hrithik hasn't announced any new film and if the latest reports are anything to be believed then we are sure his fans will be overjoyed to know this exciting new development.
Currently, Hrithik Roshan has sci-fi, Krrish 4, reportedly, Sidharth Anand’s Fighter and War 2 on cards. On the other hand, Saif will be next seen in Tandav, Adipurush and Bhoot Police.
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