Reinforces Indian Footprint with a heartwarming comedy after its critically acclaimed, TE3N
MUMBAI; 30th May, 2017: Kross Pictures, the renowned international film production house, has signed an agreement to produce the official Hindi remake of Korean Blockbuster Miracle in Cell No. 7 in collaboration withIndian Film Studios.
A heartwarming comedy and family drama about a mentally challenged man wrongfully imprisoned for murder, who builds friendships with hardened criminals in his cell, and in return they reunite him with his daughter by smuggling her into the prison, is one of the top 6 highest grossing films in Korea, with a Global Box Office collection of over 500 crores (USD 80 Mn +).
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The Hindi remake will be directed by Umesh Shukla whose previous works include successful films like Oh My God. He is currently directing 102 Not Out with Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor.
An acclaimed Film & Television production company with footprints in Seoul, Los Angeles and Mumbai, Kross Pictures has built a reputation in producing high-concept cinema and proven intellectual property across different global markets. Its first foray in Hindi cinema was the critically acclaimed film, TE3N. Currently, it is also producing a web series directed by Sujoy Ghosh for Amazon India, and has a slate of 15 film and TV remake projects for the Indian market including Korean mega hits such as Tunnel, A Hard Day, and Miss Granny.
Founded in 2015, by Utpal Acharya and Ashish Wagh, two well-known names in the Indian media circuit, Indian Film Studios is one of the most progressive and indigenous film production, marketing and distribution company in India that endeavours to promote commercially viable family entertainment across all format of content- movies, television and original Web content.
Thomas Kim, CEO Kross Pictures states, “Since 2015 we have made patient and significant inroads into the Indian film and entertainment market. We are committed to maintain focus on quality and concept driven content, as we build a strong footprint here in India. It’s a delight to announce the Hindi remake of Miracle in Cell No. 7 with an acclaimed director like Umesh Shukla, as a fitting follow up to our last film TE3N. "
Co-producer and founder of Indian Film Studios, Utpal Acharya adds, “Our association with Kross Pictures for the Hindi adaptation and remake of the famous Korean Film 'Miracle in Cell number 7' along with director of 'O My God'and '102 Not Out’ Umesh Shukla is a just another new beginning and a great leap of faith. We are superbly excited to take this association to next level with Kross Pictures and looking forward to develop together in many other projects as well".
Talking about the film, Director Umesh Shukla elaborates, “We are in the process of finalising the script post which we will be speaking to some leading Hindi film actors for this film. I am excited to be working with reputed producers like Kross Pictures and Indian Film Studios who put content above all else. Miracle in Cell No. 7 is a touching, beautiful story and I am lucky to be able to tell it on celluloid for Indian audiences.”