Thiruvananthapuram: Reports circulating about the Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Shaktimaan,’ directed by Basil Joseph, being put on hold have been addressed by Lada Singh, the General Manager and Head of Sony Pictures. The news suggested that Sony had abandoned the film due to concerns about potential massive losses with a budget of around Rs. 550 crore. However, film tracker , Let’s Cinema, took to social media to dispel the rumours, asserting that the information is false and the ‘Shaktimaan’ project is still in progress.
#LetsCinema EXCLUSIVE: #RanveerSingh – Basil Joseph & Sony Pictures decide to put the most ambitious superhero film, #Shaktimaan on hold. Our source informs that the script warranted budget of Rs 550 crore, which Sony feels is not feasible in today's market.#RanveerSingh loved… pic.twitter.com/roZWxfscw8
— LetsCinema (@letscinema) January 15, 2024
‘Shaktimaan,’ a popular series played on TV in the 90s, is making a comeback on the big screen, sparking debate among movie enthusiasts. Basil Joseph, known for his successful ventures in Malayalam cinema, is set to make his Bollywood debut with this project, featuring Ravi Varman as the cinematographer.
The original ‘Shaktimaan’ series, starring Mukesh Khanna and airing on Doordarshan, was a massive success, running for 450 episodes. Fans who were captivated by the supernatural hero in the nineties are eagerly awaiting his return to the big screen.
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