Is Venky in two minds over ‘Vikram Vedha’?

Even though seasoned star Venkatesh is keen to remake the Tamil blockbuster ‘Vikram Vedha’ which garnered big bucks as well as critical acclaim, he is yet to find the right setting (read slum dwellings) to take up the project. “These kind of cult and realistic movies need to be remade with proper homework and not to be rushed in,” says a source, close to the actor.

In fact, Venky had appreciated lead actors Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi and praised directors Pushkar and Gayathri for making a hard-hitting action adventure. “It is true that he watched the Tamil version a couple of times. He also wanted to remake it, provided he gets the right setting. Actually, the whole film revolves a slum lord and Tamil movie buffs connect with such settings.

Whereas, the Telugu viewers are unfamiliar with such surroundings, so Venkatesh is in two minds. He doesn’t want to repeat the mistake he has done 15 years ago with ‘Gemini’ (remake of Tamil film ‘Gemini).

He will find a solution sooner than later,” adds the source. Undeniably, the 50-plus-stars are looking beyond their comfort zone and ‘Vikram Vedha’ is another step for ‘Mallishwari’ star to chart a new path.

By BVS Prakash