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Published 15:39 IST, July 27th 2020

Can 'John wick' Keanu be perfect as Nivin Pauly's 'Bhai' in Moothon's English remake?

Nivin Pauly's Moothon is praised for its amazing story and performances. Here is a look at Moothon cast if the movie is ever made in Hollywood.

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The 2019 movie Moothon is one of the most popular movies of actor Nivin Pauly. The movie is also known as The Elder One internationally. The South Indian crime drama was written and directed by Geetu Mohandas. The plot of Moothon revolves around the life of a transgender kid who sets off on a journey from Lakshadweep islands to Mumbai. He is in search of his elder brother Akbar AKA Bhai. Akbar had left the islands to make a living for himself in Mumbai. Moothon featured a bilingual narrative in Malayalam and in Hindi.

Moothon cast featured a team of talented actors like Nivin Pauly, Shashank Arora, Sobhita Dhulipala, Melissa Raju Thomas, Sanjana Dipu and Roshan Mathew among others in key roles. The movie was praised for its unique plot and amazing performances by the actors.

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Moothon premiered at 2019 Toronto International Film Festival where it received a positive response from the audience. The movie received great praises from audience and critics alike but what if the movie is ever made in Hollywood? Here is a look at Moothon cast if the movie is ever made in Hollywood.

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Keanu Reeves as Akbar/Bhai

Nivin Pauly's Moothon cast, Keanu Reeves

Nivin Pauly had played one of the lead roles of Akbar AKA Bhai in Moothon. Keanu Reeves with his years of experience in acting and action becomes the perfect actor to do justice to this role.

Image Credits: Nivin Pauly Instagram and keanueevees Instagram

Also Read | Nivin Pauly Starrer 'Moothon' Now Available For Streaming On ZEE5

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Emma Watson as Mulla

Nivin Pauly's Moothon cast, Keanu Reeves

The complex character of Mulla was played by Sanjana Dipu in the movie which was also her debut movie. If the movie gets a Hollywood remake, Emma Watson can play this role to perfection.

Image Credits: Sanjana Dipu Instagram and _emma_wats0nn Instagram

Also Read | Can Ranveer Singh Match Swag Of Nivin Pauly's 'Bhai' In Bollywood's Remake Of 'Moothon'?

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Noah Centineo as Salim

Nivin Pauly's Moothon cast, Keanu Reeves

Shashank Arora had played the role of Akbar’s assistant, Salim in Moothonn. Noah Centineo might be the ideal choice to play Keanu Reeves’ assistant in Hollywood’s Moothon.

Image Credits: Shashank Arora Instagram and Noah Centineo Instagram

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Amanda Seyfried as Rosy

Nivin Pauly's Moothon cast, Keanu Reeves

The role of Rosy was played by Shobhita Dhulipala in Moothon. If the movie I sever made in Hollywood, Amanda Seyfried can breathe life into this role.

Image Credits: Sobhita Dhulipala Instagram and Amanda Seyfried Instagram

Tom Hardy as Moosa

Nivin Pauly's Moothon cast, Keanu Reeves

Child’s guardian was played by Dileesh Pothan in the movie. Tom Hardy with his rugged looks and amazing acting skills becomes the natural choice to play this role.

Image Credits: Dileesh Pothan Instagram and _tomhardy_ Instagram

KJ Apa as Ameer

Nivin Pauly's Moothon cast, Keanu Reeves

Roshan Mathew had portrayed the role of Ameer in the movie. If the movie is ever made in Hollywood, KJ Apa can play this role with ease.

Image Credits: Roshan Mathew Instagram and KJ Apa Instagram

Promo Image Credits: Nivin Pauly Instagram and keanueevees Instagram

15:39 IST, July 27th 2020