Malayalam crime thriller 'Anjaam Pathiraa' to get a Hindi remake

Malayalam crime thriller Anjaam Pathiraa, which released earlier this year, is all set to get a remake in Hindi. Reliance Entertainment, Ashiq Usman Productions and AP International have joined hands for the remake. Anjaam Pathiraa, produced by Ashiq Usman, has been written and directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas.

The film, starring Kunchacko Boban, Sharaf U Dheen, Unnimaya Prasad, Jinu Joseph and Sreenath Bhasi, revolves around a serial killer who is on a rampage, killing policemen mercilessly.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh also tweeted, "IT'S OFFICIAL... Reliance Entertainment, Ashiq Usman Productions and AP International join hands for #Hindi remake of #Malayalam crime thriller #AnjaamPathiraa [released in 2020]... Midhun Manuel Thomas directed the #Malayalam film, which was a commercial and critical success."

 August 31, 2020

"Anjaam Pathiraa is one of those slick thrillers that keep you on the edge of the seat! We are happy to remake the cult film for audiences across the country and the globe," said Shibasish Sarkar, Group CEO, Reliance Entertainment.

Ashiq Usman, Managing Partner, Ashiq Usman Productions, calls Anjaam Pathiraa a riveting psycho murder thriller. "I am proud to say it was the biggest blockbuster of the year," he added.

The film aired for the first time during the festival of Onam and has become one of the most widely watched films on TV during the weekend.

Even the viewership for Anjaam Pathiraa on streaming platforms is absolutely high in demand. 

Sanjay Wadhwa, Managing Partner, AP International, is happy to showcase "this gem from the Malayalam film industry to the world audience".