Emraan Hashmi has recently been roped in for Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak's Hindi remake of the Prithviraj starrer horror film Erza. This is the second time Panorama Studios is remaking a top-grossing Malayalam film, the first being Dhrishyam. The movie is being directed by Jay Krishnan who has also directed the original Malayalam film as well.
Hashmi is excited to make a comeback to the genre and said, "Horror is a genre with immense potential, a well-made horror film will always draw audiences in huge numbers to cinema halls. With Ezra, we hope to push the boundaries further and give the audience an experience that they will never forget. I'm happy to be associating with Kumarji and Abhishek on this film and with Jay Krishnan at the helm of things all I can say is be prepared for one hell of a spooky ride.”
Producer Abhishek Pathak added, "Ezra was a success story in Malayalam and a good story is always universal and hence we were convinced that it has the potential to appeal to the pan-India audience as it has a perfect blend of horror, story and emotion."
All set to direct the Hindi remake, Jay Krishnan stated, "When Kumarji and Abhishek watched Ezra they were convinced that it needs to be retold to a wider audience and in a bigger canvas. The fresh approach to the horror genre showcased in Ezra was well received down south and the film was a blockbuster. I hope to push the envelope further with the backing of Panorama studios and the presence of an actor like Emraan Hashmi."
Even though the casting of the female lead is underway, the film will be shot in Mumbai and Mauritius.
Source: IANS
