Collin D’Cunha To Direct The Hindi Remake Of “The Intouchables” For Karan Johar and Guneet Monga
The Intouchables Hindi Remake
Collin D’Cunha will direct the Hindi remake of The Intouchables. Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment are joining forces again for a Hindi adaptation of the French comedy drama “The Intouchables” (2011).
The French comedy narrates the tale of two grown men who, despite their different backgrounds, come together to help each other overcome various obstacles in their lives. The casting process for the film will be completed, and production will commence in mid-2024.
Karan Johar shared, “Working on The Intouchables presents a creative challenge and a thrilling opportunity. We are dedicated to bringing the essence of this beloved French film to the Indian audience, infused with our cultural sensibilities. Collaborating with Guneet once again is an exciting prospect, and I am confident that this project will deeply resonate with viewers across the country.”
Guneet Monga Kapoor added, “The Intouchables is an iconic and widely celebrated film worldwide. It is incredibly exciting to bring this gem to Indian and Hindi audiences. After the high-octane, action-packed KILL, we are delving into the realm of dramedy, showcasing the breadth of our collaboration with Dharma, which we are immensely thrilled about!”
Director Collin D’Cunha stated, “Directing the adaptation of ‘The Intouchables’ is an incredible honor for me as a filmmaker. The original film left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide, 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’m greatly excited for and looking forward to.”
The Intouchables Hindi Remake
The Intouchables Hindi remake will be directed by Collin D’Cunha. After KILL, Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment have collaborated again for a Hindi adaptation of the French comedy drama “The Intouchables” (2011).
The French comedy tells the story of two grown men coming together from starkly different backgrounds to help each other overcome different aspects of their lives that are holding them back. The casting process for the film will be completed as it is set to go on the floors in mid-2024.
Karan Johar shared, “Working on The Intouchables is a creative challenge and a thrilling opportunity. We are committed to bringing the essence of this beloved French film to the Indian audience while infusing it with our cultural sensibilities. Collaborating with Guneet once 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 Intouchables is iconic and one of the most celebrated films around the world. It is very exciting to be able to bring that to Indian and Hindi audiences. After a high-octane, action-packed KILL, we are laying our hands at dramedy, which signifies the range of the spectrum of our collaboration with Dharma, which we are incredibly excited about!”
Director Collin D’Cunha stated, “Directing ‘The Intouchables’ adaptation is an incredible honour for me as a filmmaker. The original film left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide, and I am honoured 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’m greatly excited for and looking forward to”.
