Malayalam director Haneef Adeni, who just delivered the hit Marco, is set to enter Bollywood with a bang. Popular for his hard-hitting narratives and super-quick action sequences, Adeni left everyone in awe with Marco, which features Unni Mukundan. The movie wasn’t only an overwhelming hit in Malayalam but also picked up solid box office returns in Telugu and Hindi, showcasing its worldwide appeal.
After this success, rumors cropped up as to what Adeni would do next, and recent news verifies that he is now going to direct a Bollywood film. What makes the project all the more interesting is that he is joining hands with one of the largest producers in the industry—Karan Johar. Famous for financing big-budget films, Johar is said to be producing this action venture, which is said to be produced on a big scale.
While Marco was a gritty and violent action drama, Adeni’s Bollywood debut is being designed as a full-fledged mass-action entertainer. Unlike his previous work, which had a raw and rugged tone, this new film is expected to feature slick action sequences and a high-energy narrative tailored for a pan-India audience.
With pre-production currently in process, details of the cast and technical staff of the movie are yet to be decided upon. That being said, given Karan Johar’s impact on the Bollywood sector, it is quite possible that the crème de la crème of Bollywood would be targeted for this, and that would qualify as one of the most-awaited debuts of a South Indian director in a long while.
The transition of Haneef Adeni from Malayalam cinema to Bollywood is quite a notable step in itself, aptly reflecting how Southern talents are venturing beyond their spaces. If Marco is anything to approximate, Adeni’s next Hindi venture promises to be a riveting spectacle, diversifying Bollywood’s action cinema once and for all.
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