The original Malayalam version of Drishyam had Mohanlal in the title role.
With an official Korean adaptation, Ajay Devgn's Drishyam will go international. Anthology Studios, a South Korean production company, and Panorama Studios, who created Drishyam, have established a partnership for the adaptation of the thriller series. The studious at the 76th Cannes Film Festival's India Pavilion officially announced the news.
BIGGG NEWS… ‘DRISHYAM’ TO BE REMADE IN KOREAN LANGUAGE: PANORAMA STUDIOS - ANTHOLOGY STUDIOS MAKE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AT CANNES… #KumarMangatPathak’s #PanoramaStudios and #AnthologyStudios announce a partnership for the remake of #Drishyam franchise in #Korea.
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— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 21, 2023
Speaking to the portal about the upcoming collaboration, Panorama Studios’ Kumar Mangat Pathak said that he was very excited about the Korean remake of the successful franchise. “This will not only increase its reach outside India but will also put Hindi cinema on the global map. All these years, we have been inspired by Korean fare, now they have found a muse in one of our films,” he was quoted as saying.
Jay Choi, from the Anthology Studios, expressed excitement to make this successful film with some touches of Korean cinema traits. “The remake has greater significance as the first major co-production between Korea and India. Through our partnership, we will be able to bring the best of both Indian and Korean cinema and make a meaningful remake that is as excellent as the original,” he said.