Actor Nithin to play Ayushmann Khurrana's role in Andhadhun Telugu remake

Sriram Raghavan directorial Andhadhun turned out to be a critical and commercial success in Bollywood following which its remake rights were lapped up by Sudhakar Reddy, father of Tollywood actor Nithiin. While there were various speculations on who would be playing the lead role in the remake, it has now been confirmed that Nithiin himself will be playing the lead role.

As per the latest news, it has been confirmed that Merlapaka Gandhi will be helming the remake as its director with Nithiin’s home banner Sresht Movies bankrolling it. The shooting will commence in a few months with the team planning for its release for Christmas 2020. 

It may be noted here that noted actor and filmmaker Thiagarajan has bagged the Tamil remake rights for Andhadhun and will be bankrolling the film under his banner with Mohan Raja, the king of remakes, wielding the megaphone. Mohan Raja also knows as Jayam Raja has directed several hit remakes in Tamil so far. Thiagarajan’s son and actor Prashanth will be reprising Ayushmann Khurrana’s role in the Tamil remake and is preparing himself well for the role, we hear.