Lakshay Hints at Sequel for 'Kill' Amid Global Success

Lakshay's debut action film 'Kill,' directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, is receiving widespread acclaim. The movie, featuring Raghav Juyal as the antagonist, premiered at TIFF 2023. Now, plans for a sequel and an English-language remake by Lionsgate are underway.

In a recent interview, Lakshay, fresh off the success of his debut action film 'Kill,' hinted at a possible sequel. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, the film stars Lakshay as the protagonist and Raghav Juyal as the antagonist. 'Kill' made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2023.

During a candid conversation with ANI, Lakshay expressed his gratitude and excitement. 'To all the people watching this film, thank you so much. Today is the sixth day of this film. I think it will be almost a week tomorrow, and this film is getting a lot of love. Keep this love alive. Keep supporting. You have never seen such a cinema before. And we promise you that if you make this film a hit, we will bring its part 2. And you can have this fun all over again,' he said. In an exciting development, Lionsgate and 87Eleven Entertainment, the production companies behind the 'John Wick' franchise, have announced plans to develop an English-language remake of 'Kill.'

'Kill,' which also featured at the Tribeca Film Festival, follows the gripping story of army commando Amrit, played by Lakshay, as he races against time and armed adversaries on a New Delhi-bound train to rescue his beloved Tulika, portrayed by Tanya Maniktala. Chad Stahelski, Jason Spitz, and Alex Young of 87Eleven Entertainment are set to helm the remake, inspired by the intense action sequences and compelling narrative of the original film.

'Nikhil delivers relentless action sequences that need to be seen by as wide an audience as possible,' Stahelski commented. 'It's exciting to be developing an English-language version--we have big shoes to fill.' The original film's cast, led by Lakshay and supported by Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, has garnered praise for their performances, especially in the adrenaline-pumping action sequences set against the backdrop of a tense train journey.

The Hindi-language original was released in India on July 5, 2024. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)