The director behind theJohn Wickfranchise,Chad Stahelski, will continueto cement his action movie legacy as he is now set to produce the English-language remake of the acclaimed Indian Hindi-language action outingKill. As per a report byDeadline, Stahelski and his production company 87Eleven Entertainment will produce theKillremake for Lionsgate, with theJohn Wickdirector praising the original as “one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies” he’s seen.
You can check out Chad Stahelski’s statement below.
“’Kill’ is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently. Nikhil delivers relentless action sequences that need to be seen by as wide an audience as possible. It’s exciting to be developing an English-language version — we have big shoes to fill and I’m looking forward to working with Nikhil, Karan, Apoorva, Guneet, and Achin to achieve that.”
Killsounds likethe perfect action movie projectfor Stahelski to watch over, and centers on an army commando who must fight his way through a train after a gang of knife-wielding thieves begin to terrorize passengers. Written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, and starring Indian actor Lakshya, you can check out the official synopsis forKillbelow.
“When army commando Amrit (Lakshya) finds out his true love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) is engaged against her will, he boards a New Delhi-bound train in a daring quest to derail the arranged marriage. But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the ruthless Fani (Raghav Juyal) begin to terrorize innocent passengers on his train, Amrit takes them on himself in a death-defying kill-spree to save those around him – turning what should have been a typical commute into an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride.”
Kill Stands at an Impressive 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
During a train trip to New Delhi, a pair of commandos face an army of invading bandits.
In a joint statement, the producers behind the original, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions, and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment, called the news a “big win for Indian cinema.”
“When we made ‘Kill’ with Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, we dreamed of global love, and seeing North American theaters chant ‘Kill! Kill! Kill!’ was like seeing that vision come alive. This announcement coming before the original film’s release is unprecedented and a big win for Indian cinema. We are truly honored.”
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Killhas been met with much acclaim from critics, and currently stands at 92% on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.MovieWeb’s own Will Sayresays, “Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s new filmKillis a wild ride (quite literally, you’ll see) from start to finish. Watch it with your martial arts-obsessed pals, as an added bonus. You’ll shriek, wince, laugh, cry, and more — all the ingredients of a successful big-screen effort,” while Nate Richard ofColliderdeclared that “Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s aggressively violent action flick is destined to become a cult classic."
After debuting during the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival back in September last year, the originalKillis due to hit theaters in India on June 22, 2025. Alongside the remake, the original has now been picked up by Lionsgate for release in North America and the United Kingdom, which marks the first time a Hollywood studio has acquireda Hindi-language moviefor release in the United States.
The originalKillwill land in theaters in the U.S. on July 22, 2025.
