Remade 24 Times, Akshay's Khel Khel Mein Is An Indian Adaptation Of THIS Record-holding Italian Film

Akshay Kumar's Khel Khel Mein: trailer of much-anticipated film was launched in Mumbai today. film will hit big screens on August 15 alongside Vedaa and Stree 2. Featuring an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Ammy Virk, Vaani Kapoor and Fardeen Khan, Khel Khel Mein is official remake of film Perfect Strangers which holds a mention in Guinness Book Of World Records for being reme most number of times.

All about Perfect Stranger- an Italian film that was reme in more than 20 languages

Released in 2016, Perfetti Sconosciuti is an Italian romantic comedy-drama that seemingly breached all geographic and linguistic boundaries. film holds Guinness Book Of World Records for being reme 24 times as of January 2024. latest version to d to its merit is Akshay Kumar starrer Hindi film Khel Khel Mein.

premise of film is simple. narrative follows a group of friends who get toger for a dinner party and take on a challenging game. Every member on table is expected to keep ir phones unlocked and make all ir activities on it reon public. As evening descends texts are re aloud, calls answered on speakerphone and emails checked publically. What ensues is a series of fights, betrayal of trust and breaking up of rock-solid relationships. An unexpected twist in end holds plot toger.

DYK Perfect Strangers has alrey been reme in India twice

Akshay Kumar is no stranger to remakes. actor has helined several Hindi aptations of regional movies including Sarfira, Hera Pheri, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Rowdy Rathore. While Khel Khel Mein is first official remake of Italian flick, story has previously been apted for Malayalam movie 12th Man. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Mohanlal, film was premiered directly on OTT platform Disney Plus Hotstar. However, many remain unaware of film.

A year later, Telugu industry too used film's plot for a film titled Richie Gi Pelli. Though it did not create much impact at box office, it featured likes of Praneeta Pattnaik, Bunny Vox, SK Sathya and Kishore Marrisetty. It remains critical to see if Khel Khel Mein can replicate success of original Italian cult film. movie is of special importance for Akshay Kumar who is emerging from a string of flops at box office.