Telugu producers vie for ‘Kaththi’ remake rights

Following the stupendous success of Vijay-starrer Tamil actioner “Kaththi”, which raked in over Rs. 30 crore in the opening weekend worldwide, producers from Telugu filmdom have shown keen interest to remake the film with a top star in the language.

Actor Pawan Kalyan is being considered for the film’s Telugu remake.. Apparently, several producers have expressed interest to remake ‘Kaththi’ in Telugu. Pawan Kalyan is the top contender in the list of actors to play the lead in the remake as the story is very apt for his social and political image. But the makers of the original haven’t yet sold the remake rights.

Apparently, Vijay is not happy with the idea of a remake. He wants “Kaththi” to be dubbed and released in Telugu.Directed by A.R Murugadoss, “Kaththi” features Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Neil Nitin Mukesh in the lead roles. The Kaththi team will celebrate the film’s success today in Coimbatore. Vijay is also expected to join the team for the celebrations.