In an thrilling growth, acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta and producer Sahil Saigal are set to carry the official Hindi adaptation of Tentigo (initially Nelum Kuluna), the critically acclaimed Sri Lankan comedy, to Indian audiences. The movie might be produced beneath their banner, True Story Movies, which was introduced earlier this 12 months.
Hansal Mehta and Mukesh Chhabra be a part of palms to supply official Hindi adaptation of Ilango Ram’s acclaimed comedy Tentigo
Tentigo first garnered worldwide consideration in 2023, premiering on the prestigious Tallinn Black Nights Movie Pageant, the place it received the Particular Jury Award. The movie, produced by Hiranya Perera and the indie powerhouse Crawling Angel Movies (recognized for Ladies Will Be Ladies, As soon as Once more, and Nimtoh), was a standout on the pageant. True Story Movies will be a part of forces with Crawling Angel Movies, with the latter duo of Sanjay Gulati and Neeraj Pandey co-producing the Hindi adaptation.
Including additional pleasure to the venture, celebrated casting director and director, Mukesh Chhabra joins the workforce in his debut function as Producer. Hiranya Perera is connected as Affiliate Producer. Three-time Filmfare winner Karan Vyas, recognized for his work on Rip-off 1992, Rip-off 2003, Scoop, and Saas Bahu aur Flamingo, will adapt the irreverent and emotionally charged comedy into Hindi, promising a contemporary madcap tackle the unique.
The official announcement was made on the premiere of Tentigo in Colombo on March 12, 2025, with the whole inventive workforce in attendance. Tentigo opened in theaters on March 14, 2025, to rave important critiques and viewers acclaim, producing large pleasure for the upcoming Hindi adaptation.
Speaking about the identical Hansal Mehta shared, “I’m not normally in favor of remakes, however this one had me genuinely excited. The second I noticed Tentigo, I couldn’t cease laughing. It was sharp, irreverent, and but deeply emotional—the sort of story that stays with you. I consider this adaptation will resonate with audiences throughout India. We at True Story Movies are thrilled to carry this extremely humorous movie to a wider viewers”.
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra who has collaborated with Hansal Mehta earlier since ‘Shahid’ shared, “I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Hansal Mehta as a casting director on all his tasks since Shahid. Working alongside him as a producer looks like a pure extension of the whole lot we’ve constructed through the years — I’m enthusiastic about this new chapter in my profession and might’t look ahead to audiences to expertise this thrilling movie”.
Sanjay Gulati of Crawling Angel Movies, acknowledged for his work such because the Sundance-winning Ladies Will Be Ladies, As soon as Once more, and Nimtoh, shared,” Over the past 10 years, many movies I have been concerned with have premiered at movie festivals, however usually remained out of the general public eye. Tentigo, as a comedy, defies the everyday ‘Pageant Movie’ label and is now gaining traction past that circle. By means of this adaptation, I purpose to interrupt free from such definitions, as what really issues is reaching a large viewers. I consider True Story Movies and Hansal are the proper companions to attain this”.
Whereas particulars in regards to the director and forged are being saved beneath wraps, the producers promise a lineup of expertise that may elevate this already anticipated venture.
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