Chennai, March 19 The critically acclaimed Tamil film "Aadhaar," directed by Ramnath Palanikumar and starring Yogi Babu, which was released in 2022, is now being remade in Malayalam.
It is worth noting that the Tamil film received widespread appreciation from all sections of the audience upon its release and also won international awards.
Sources say that the Malayalam remake, which will retain the title "Aadhaar," will be directed by Ramnath Palanikumar himself, with Yogi Babu playing the lead role.
Prominent actors will play key roles in the Malayalam version, and a team of leading technicians has been roped in for this new project.
Speaking about the film, director Ramnath Palanikumar said, "Although 'Aadhaar' was released around the same time as 'Ponniyin Selvan' in 2022, it managed to capture the attention of journalists, critics, members of the film industry, and audiences, earning widespread acclaim. I am extremely happy to direct its Malayalam version with Yogi Babu in the lead. I am confident that Malayalam audiences, who always appreciate quality cinema, will also welcome 'Aadhaar.'"
He further stated that "Aadhaar" realistically and grippingly portrays how ordinary people are exploited and used for the profit-driven motives of the corporate world.
For those who are unaware, director Ramnath Palanikumar is best known for having written the screenplay and dialogues for the superhit film "Dindigul Sarathy." He is also known for having directed films such as "Ambasamudram Ambani," starring Karunas, and "Thirunaal," featuring Jiiva and Nayanthara.
The Tamil version of Aadhaar, apart from Yogi Babu, also featured actors Arun Pandian, Prabhakar, Uma Riyaz Khan, Riythvika, Ineya, Dileepan, and Sridhar among others.
Sources say that the director is gearing up to start the Malayalam remake of "Aadhaar" as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the Tamil version of "Aadhaar," which was recently released on OTT platforms, continues to receive appreciation from audiences across all sections.