It's official: Boney Kapoor ventures into Kollywood with a remake, Ajith Kumar to step in Amitabh Bachchan's shoes

re have been talks for a long time that one of Bollywood's most critically acclaimed films will be remade in Tamil. It was also reported that Ajith Kumar will be starring in it. w, reports and rumours have finally been confirmed as project is kicked off with blessings of Boney Kapoor, who is venturing into Tamil cinema. 

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film in question is ne or than Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Pink'. Yes, Thala will be filling in shoes of Megastar in remake and Boney Kapoor is backing project. official pooja ceremony for project was held today which Boney attended. film is tentatively titled as 'Thala 59'. In pictures that have surfaced, famed producer can be seen in a white shirt as he is holding film's clapboard. 

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'Thala 59' will be helmed by H.Vith with Nirav Shah of 2.0 fame taking care of cinematography. What's more, re are also reports that re is an emotional backstory to Boney's decision. Apparently, in a statement, he revealed that it was his late wife Sridevi's wish for Ajith to work in a film that was produced by him. When trio was discussing prospects last year, it was Thala who suggested a Pink remake and Sridevi apparently readily agreed to it. So, it looks like Boney is carrying out wishes of late actress in such a great way. For those who are unaware, Ajith already shared screen with Sridevi in 'English Vinglish' where he did a brief cameo. You can also read entire press release from Boney Kapoor here:

Coming back to Thala 59, Yuvan Shankar Raja has been roped in to compose score while rest of cast is yet to be finalised. makers are aiming for May 1, 2019 release to mark occasion of Ajith's birthday.