Hansal Mehta’s True Story Films Teams With Mukesh Chhabra for Remake of Sri Lankan Comedy ‘Tentigo’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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Naman Ramachandran Acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta and producer Sahil Saigal are set to bring the Hindi-language adaptation of Ilango Ram’s “Tentigo” (originally titled “Nelum Kuluna”), the critically acclaimed Sri Lankan comedy, to Indian audiences through their banner True Story Films. “Tentigo” opened in Sri Lankan theaters on March 14.

The film’s Tamil-language adaptation, “Perusu,” also directed by Ram, opened in India on March 14. The Hindi-language adaptation marks celebrated casting director Mukesh Chhabra’s debut as a producer, with “Tentigo” producer Hiranya Perera attached as associate producer.

True Story Films is joining forces with indie powerhouse Crawling Angel Films, with Sanjay Gulati and Neeraj Pandey co-producing the Hindi version.

Three-time Filmfare winner Karan Vyas, known for his work on “Scam 1992,” “Scam 2003,” “Scoop,” and “Saas Bahu aur Flamingo,” will adapt the comedy into Hindi, promising what producers call “a fresh madcap take on the original.” “Tentigo” first gained international recognition after premiering at the 2023 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, where it won the special jury Award.