Saif Ali Khan wraps up second schedule of Vikram Vedha remake
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has wrapped up the 19-day filming schedule in Lucknow for the upcoming film 'Vikram Vedha', which also stars Hrithik Roshan. The film shot its first schedule in Abu Dhabi.
The movie, which also features Radhika Apte in a pivotal role, is a remake of 2017 Tamil-language hit 'Vikram Vedha', directed by writer-directors Pushkar and Gayatri and starring R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi, reports variety.com.
Pushkar and Gayatri are also helming the Hindi-language Bollywood adaptation.
The film, a neo-noir action thriller based on the Indian folktale 'Vikram aur Betaal', tells the story of a tough police officer who sets out to track down and kill an equally tough gangster.
The film is produced by T-Series and Reliance Entertainment in association with Friday Filmworks and YNOT Studios.
Producers include Bhushan Kumar, S. Sashikanth and Bhushan Kumar.
Bhushan Kumar, chair and MD, T-Series, said: "The anticipation grows as the film shoot progresses. Hrithik and Saif on the big screen will be a sight to behold. This will undoubtedly be the most eagerly anticipated release of 2022."
Producer Shibasish Sarkar said: "As we wrap up the second schedule of 'Vikram Vedha' we are happy that the film is proceeding as scheduled and in accordance with all government protocols.
"Each completed schedule is another significant milestone for the film. I'm really looking forward to the film getting into excellent shape as it proceeds and releasing it to viewers all over the world."
The film will be released globally on September 30, 2022.
