Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Hindi remake of The Intouchables goes ahead with director Collin D’Cunha

EXCLUSIVE: Top Indian producers Guneet Monga Kapoor and Karan Johar, who have previously worked together on films including critically acclaimed dramas The lunch box and TIFF 2023 title Killingcontinue with their Hindi rendition of the French hit Untouchablesby hiring director Collin D’Cunha.

The Indian filmmakers first acquired the remake rights from Gaumont almost a decade ago. In the original film starring Omar Sy and François Cluzet, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects as his caretaker after he becomes paralyzed following a paragliding accident. The film spawned a number of remakes, including a Telugu and Tamil version, as well as an American version starring Kevin Hart.

According to the makers, the Hindi adaptation aims to “recreate the magic of the original while adding a unique touch that will appeal to Indian audiences.”

The film is part of a larger creative synergy announced in May 2023 between Johar’s Dharma Productions and Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Entertainment.

Director D’Cunha is working on the Amazon series Call me Bae, which is also produced by Johar. His first and second AD films are hits Sanju, Secret superstar And PK.

Karan Johar said today, “We are working on it The untouchables is a creative challenge and an exciting opportunity. We are committed to bringing the essence of this popular French film to Indian audiences while infusing it with our cultural sensibility. Working with Guneet again is an exciting prospect and I am confident that this project will touch the hearts of viewers across the country.”

Guneet Monga Kapoor added: “The untouchables is iconic and one of the most famous films in the world. It’s really exciting to be able to bring it to Indian and Hindi audiences. After an exciting, action-packed, Killing We’re getting our hands on the drama, which shows the reach of the spectrum of our partnership with Dharma, which we’re incredibly excited about!”

Director Collin D’Cunha said: “Director The untouchables The film adaptation is an incredible honor for me as a filmmaker. The original film left an indelible impression on audiences around the world and I am honored to have the opportunity to bring this story to life for Indian viewers. Working with Karan Johar, Guneet Monga and the entire team is something I am very excited and excited about.”