Murad Khetani, Aditya Roy Kapur, Bhushan Kumar and Vardhan Ketkar

BOMBAY TIMES (July 29, 2021)

After the grand success of Kabir Singh, producers Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani have announced multiple projects. After Kartik Aaryan-starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial Animal starring Ranbir Kapoor, now they are all set to collaborate for the Hindi remake of the Tamil hit Thadam. Aditya Roy Kapur has been signed to play the lead role in this action thriller. Based on true events, this untitled film will see him in a double role for the first time, in two completely different avatars. Helmed by debutant director Vardhan Ketkar, the film is tentatively scheduled to go on floors in September this year.

Aditya says, “I am inspired and excited to be a part of telling such an interesting story. The original film was incredibly riveting and entertaining, and it left a lasting impression on me. As an actor, getting a chance to do a double role is double the preparation and double the challenge, and I’m certainly up for it. I look forward to collaborating with Bhushan ji, Murad bhai and Vardhan to bring this exciting thriller to the screen soon.”

Bhushan Kumar shares, “When Murad bhai shared the idea of the Hindi remake of Thadam, I was excited as it had received a lot of acclaim down south. Working with like-minded people is always fun, that is why I like collaborating with Murad bhai. The last film we did with Aditya was an action film (Malang) and everyone loved him in that role. We all mutually agreed he would fit the characters in this as well.”

Murad Khetani says, “When I watched Thadam, I instantly knew that this story needs to reach the masses. Soon after, I reached out to the makers and acquired the rights. When I shared the story with Bhushan ji, he came on board immediately. Aditya is doing great work and his image as an action hero has been highly appreciated. Since our movie needed a strong personality like his, we reached out to him and he instantly agreed to come on board.”

The film is being produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Murad Khetani’s Cine1 Studios.