Special 26 remake: Harish Shankar to direct the Telugu version
Director Harish Shankar of Gabbar Singh fame is set to direct and produce the Telugu version of Hindi hit Special 26.
Filmmaker Harish Shankar, who is well known for hit films such as Mirapakay and Gabbar Singh, is all set to direct as well produce the yet-untitled Telugu remake of Hindi hit Special 26.
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A source close to the actor said, "Harish is currently busy with the pre-production work of his next film with Allu Arjun. After completing this film, he will commence work on Special 26 remake, which he intends to direct as well as produce with his close friend Krishna."
Earlier, it was rumoured that Ravi Teja would star in the remake. However, the source clarified that the cast and crew are yet to be finalised. Notably, the director's Gabbar Singh was also a Telugu remake of Hindi blockbuster film Dabangg.
Inspired from 1987 Opera House heist where a group posing as Income Tax officer raided the jeweler, Special 26 starred Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher and Jimmy Shergill.
Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film was an out-and-out money spinner at the box office.