Remaking South Indian films in Hindi has been common, and many have become big hits over the years. While not all remakes succeed, there is still strong demand for Hindi versions of popular Telugu films. The latest Telugu hit to get this treatment is Sankranthiki Vasthunam.

The film, released in January, was directed by Anil Ravipudi and stars Venkatesh. It became a major hit and set a record for a Telugu film that wasn’t dubbed in other languages. With around ₹280 crore at the box office, it was also the highest-grossing Telugu film of the year till September.

Now, the film is being remade in Hindi. The story is described as a triangular crime entertainer, focusing on a man, his ex-girlfriend, and his wife. Akshay Kumar will play the lead role, originally played by Venkatesh.

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