Fans On Twitter Angry After Announcement Of 'Omkara', 'Desi Boyz' Sequels
Anand Pandit Motion Pictures has joined hands with Eros International and Parag Sanghvi to produce the sequels for 'Desi Boyz' and re-make of 'Omkara'.
Anand Pandit is joining hands with Eros International and Parag Sanghvi to produce sequels and remake two of the most loved films from the year gone by -- 'Omkara' and 'Desi Boyz'. Desi Boyz was a romantic-comedy that released in 2011 and it was directed by Rohit Dhawan, son of director David Dhawan. The film had stared Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone and Chitrangada Singh in lead roles, while Sanjay Dutt featured in an extended cameo.
On the other hand, 'Omkara' released in 2006 and it was adapted from William Shakespeare's ‘Othello’. The movie was co-written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. It was headlined by Bollywood’s top stars including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vivek Oberoi and Bipasha Basu.
However, the news of the sequels of these two movies being made, has not gone down well with the fans and they are expressing their displeasure on Twitter.
Happy with the news of #DesiBoyz sequel.. would be fun to watch @akshaykumar & @TheJohnAbraham back together
— PRD (@Cinema_With_PRD) December 22, 2022
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But but..
What’s wrong with people.. #Omkara remake? I mean a spin off or a sequel would’ve still be okay but a remake?
How would you replace that legendary casting? pic.twitter.com/E7qmabvkOx
What's there to remake in Omkara? https://t.co/Ulgp4Y79t1
— (@enganche_010) December 22, 2022
A remake of Omkara. Why remake a classic? It shouldn’t be touched. #Bollywood #BollywoodGossips https://t.co/9VmgXDsqXA pic.twitter.com/HQavYETbLt
— BollywoodSnapped (@BakwasIndia) December 22, 2022
Omkara Doesn't need a remake and Desi Boyz doesnt warrant a sequel.I pray that both these projects get shelved. https://t.co/hJmyxmjTMT
— Vishesh Koul (@visheshkoul) December 22, 2022
Why does Omkara needs a remake.
— Shivangi (@Shivangiyadav) December 22, 2022
Next thing you know they will be remaking movies released a year earlier.
Omkara ka remake ? Yaar kuch original kab banaoge. https://t.co/puSedyLDb0
— Talented Rohit (@MaaKi_Aankh) December 22, 2022
While talking about the sequels, Anand Pandit in a statement said: "Yes, it is true that I have collaborated with Eros International & Parag Sanghvi to make a sequel and a re-make of two iconic films. Each of these two films - 'Omkara' and 'Desi Boyz' were trailblazers in their respective eras for their storytelling, star cast, and music. They still remain unforgettable for their command over their respective genres."
"They have a cult following for different reasons and it seemed like the perfect time to revisit these hits and take their stories forward for a new generation of viewers," he added.
Parag Sanghvi said, "I am really thrilled to be a part of these amazing projects. It will be exciting to take the legacy of these classic hits forward. The partnership with Eros International is very strategic, as Eros Motion Pictures is best placed is India to maximize distribution and marketing including on digital platforms globally.”
