Ajay Devgan and Shriya Saran, starring Drishyam, the cult franchise, is set to expand internationally following its enormous success in Indian and Chinese markets. The makers of the film have now revealed the new milestone for the franchise following the Korean adaptation.

To make Drishyam in Hollywood, Panorama Studios has partnered with Gulfstream Pictures and JOAT Films. The romantic comedy Blended, which reunited Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore back together, was produced by Gulfstream Pictures, which Bill Bindley and Mike Karz co-founded.

The international remake rights to the first and second installments of Drishyam have been acquired by Panorama Studios from Aashirvad Cinemas, the original producers. A production arrangement for a Spanish-language version of the popular film is currently being finalised, and it will soon be released in the US and Korea.

Chairman and Managing Director of Panorama Studios, Kumar Mangat Pathak, who has acquired the rights to the franchise, expressed his thoughts in a press release, saying, they are excited to celebrate this story with audiences worldwide because Drishyam’s clever narrative has a universal appeal. They are thrilled to be working together with JOAT Films and Gulfstream Pictures to adapt this story into English for the Hollywood market. The release also said that their goal is to develop Drishyam in 10 countries over the next three to five years, after Korea and Hollywood.

Gulfstream Pictures’ Bill Bindley and Mike Karz jointly released the following statement, saying they are thrilled to be working with Panorama Studios and JOAT Films on an English-language adaptation of Drishyam. The film is a classic thriller that has captured the attention of viewers everywhere. They are eager to release the film to American audiences, the statement said.

The Malayalam film’s remake has been a hit in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Sinhala, and Chinese, while its Korean and English versions are currently under production.

Vikrant Massey took to his Instagram handle on Wednesday and posted the teaser of his upcoming film The Sabarmati Report. The film also stars Ridhi Dogra, Rashi Khanna in important roles. Vikrant Massey is seen playing the role of a journalist, Samar Kumar who is sitting in a studio as he announces the news on February 27, 2002 when the Godhra train burning occurred.

At the end of the teaser the text that reads 27^th February 2002. Godhra, Gujarat. A homage to the 59 innocent lives burned to death. The Sabarmati Report is scheduled to be released in cinemas on 3^rd May 2024. The film narrates the story of the events that took place in the Sabarmati Express on the morning of 27^th February 2002, near the Godhra Railway station in the state of Gujarat.

The film has been produced by Ektaa Kapoor. It has been co-produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Amul V Mohan and Anshul Mohan. The film has been directed by Ranjan Chandel. The Sabarmati Express fire not only consumed Gujarat but also shook the nation. On February  27, 2002, a bogie of the Sabarmati Express train leaving from Godhra station in Gujarat was set on fire by a frenzied mob.

In this incident 59 people returning from Ayodhya were killed, after which riots broke out across Gujarat. An FIR was registered against 1500 people in the Godhra incident. After this incident, communal violence broke out across Gujarat and there was huge loss of life and property. According to government reports, 1200 people died in the riots. The Sabarmati report is based on this incident.

Vikrant Massey has been basking in the success of his last release 12^th Fail. The film directed by Vidu Vinod Chopra, is a biographical drama based on the life of the Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame poverty to achieve the position of an IPS officer.

Karan Johar thanked Anant Ambani for his new initiative, Vantara, on his Instagram post today. KJo discussed the program and the Ambani family’s deep-rooted passion for animals in this post.

Taking to Instagram, the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-director shared a video and said, with its foundation in a profound love for animals and wildlife in general, Anant Ambani’s Vantara effort only serves to confirm his faith in his compassion and commitment for the cause. Karan Johar also said Anant Ambani never dose anything half-hearted as he gave the world a more heart-ful space.

The Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani director said Vantara is not only about saving and caring for animals; it also strives to give them the greatest possible rehabilitation. The Vantara initiative, recently introduced by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation, is dedicated to the rescue, medical attention, and rehabilitation of hurt, mistreated, and endangered animals, both domestically and overseas. The filmmaker extended his love and support to the entire Reliance group and also thanked them again for providing a safe space for wildlife.

What is Vantara Initiative?

On Monday, Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation announced the launch of Vantara, a broad program designed to save, caring for, treat, and rehabilitate wounded abused, and threatened animals both domestically and worldwide.

The project is regarded as the largest animal rescue and rehabilitation center in the world. It was the idea of Anant Ambani,who is on the boards of Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation.

Located across 3,000 acres, the animal refuge is situated in the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex and features a jungle-like environment that mimics the natural, enriching, lush and verdant habitat for the rescued species to thrive in. It is said that more than 2,000 rescued animals have been transported to the facility from all around the world and the country.

Meanwhile, Anant Ambani soon-to-be wife Radhika Merchant is also involved in this initiative.