Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment announce new project

Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment have announced their next collaboration which will be the official Hindi adaptation of the French comedy classic, The Intouchables. The film will be directed by Collin D'Cunha.

A buddy-comedy, The Intouchables follows the story of two men who come from different backgrounds, but help each other overcome different aspects of their life holding them back. Set to be directed by Collin D'Cunha, the film is part of a larger collaboration with the production houses announced in May.

The Intouchables (2011), directed by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, starred François Cluzet and Omar Sy in the lead roles.

Karan Johar, in a statement, said, "Working on The Intouchables is a creative challenge and a thrilling opportunity. We are committed to bringing the essence of this beloved French film to the Indian audience while infusing it with our cultural sensibilities."

Guneet Monga Kapoor shared her excitement, stating, “The Intouchables is iconic and one of the most celebrated films around the world. After a high-octane, action packed, KILL we are laying our hands at dramedy which signifies the range of the spectrum of our collaboration with Dharma which we are incredibly excited about!”

Collin D'Cunha shared his enthusiasm for helming this project, saying, "Directing 'The Intouchables' adaptation is an incredible honour for me as a filmmaker. The original film left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide, and I am honored to have the opportunity to bring this story to life for Indian viewers.”

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