Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, known as the director of Kill, has reportedly been in talks with Universal Studios to direct a superhero film for Hollywood. Notably, both sides are currently involved in negotiations, and nothing has been finalized as of now.
Although Nikhil has not addressed anything about the latest report from his side, he is already trying to explore new subjects since 2024.
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He was supposed to direct an action film featuring Vijay Deverakonda, which did not happen for unknown reasons.
Apart from this, there have been rumors of Nikhil reportedly directing Ram Charan in a mythological film. The film was in discussion for around six months and things are reportedly going fine for now. It is being produced by Madhu Mantena.
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Kill emerged as a sleeper hit last year. Despite featuring content that was similar to R-rated films in Hollywood, Kill received a positive response from critics and audiences. The action sequences were specifically praised at the time of release.
Notably, Lionsgate and 87Eleven Entertainment had already purchased the rights for a Hollywood remake, and Karan Johar, who produced Kill, clarified that the film won’t get a remake in another language except English.
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In case Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and Universal Studios sign a deal, there is a possibility that audiences might get to see a different film of the superhero genre.
Everyone is well-aware of the superhero films that are arriving from MCU and DCEU over the last 4-5 years.
Nikhil’s entry into this genre might bring freshness for those who are tired of watching the routine stories in all superhero films.
However, handling a Hollywood film as a director is not an easy task.
Hollywood films are made on a much larger scale compared to Indian films and considering Nikhil’s experience over the years, it will be interesting to see if he can handle a big film from a big production company.
