So, the rumor pe charcha is real, Sankranthiki Vasthunam’s Hindi remake is apparently (or not-so-apparently) simmering in the Bollywood rumour cooker. If you woke up to notifications about Akshay Kumar, Anees Bazmee, and a hit Telugu crime-comedy mashup, welcome to the internet’s wildest Monday plot. One minute we’re imagining seeti-maar trailers, next minute, fact-checkers are like, “fake news, bro.” Basically, it’s the masala remake of ‘expectation vs. reality’ every Bollywood group chat deserves.

1. Rumour Mill Ka Engine: Running Hot!
On 14th October 2025, the news streets went wild: reports broke that Akshay Kumar is all set to step into Venkatesh Daggubati’s shoes for a Hindi remake of Sankranthiki Vasthunam, and Anees Bazmee would direct. Major dailies jumped on the news, sprinkling just enough credibility to get everyone buzzing. It’s not an official studio drop, but “as per reports,” so half the fun is waiting to see if it sticks. Let’s be honest, when a South film crushes the box office and OTT, a Hindi remake isn’t a shocker, it’s practically standard Bollywood jugaad. If this one’s real, the meme economy’s about to go brrr.

Akshay Kumar

Image courtesy IMDb

2. But Wait, Twitter Detectives Have Entered the Chat
No, Akshay isn’t remaking SV (at least, not yet). Apparently, he watched the movie (like all of us), but he’s neck-deep in other films, think Haiwaan, Bhagam Bhaag 2, Welcome To The Jungle, Hera Pheri 3… the man never sleeps. And yeah, there might be talks with Anees Bazmee, but it’s for another project, not this. So, no official announcements, no signed contracts, just Twitter playing casting director like it always does.

3. If It Happens? Buddy, That’s Meme Gold
If (big IF) this collab ships, it’ll be pure entertainment-cinema: Akshay’s moves + Bazmee’s mayhem = family plus fun, paisa-vasool guaranteed. Look, Anees Bazmee has given us the kind of comedies you rewatch at every house party: Welcome, No Entry, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Akshay’s comic timing and action skills are iconic; nostalgia plus remake energy always breaks the internet.

Anees Bazmee

Image courtesy Telegraph India

4. The OG Telugu Film’s Boss Move
Why’s Bollywood even eyeing SV for a remake? Simple: it crushed at the box office and then broke OTT records on ZEE5 in March 2025. We’re talking ₹250 crore-plus and those “family-friendly crime-comedy” vibes that make for universal weekend watches. For the uninitiated: ex-cop, hilarious triangle-of-chaos, crime rescue, and enough “oh snap!” moments to fuel your forwards. It’s the kind of setup Bollywood loves to remix for sabka entertainment.

5. What’s Next? Your FOMO-Friendly Watchlist
Here’s your not-so-crazy checklist: keep stalking handles of the producer (Sri Venkateswara Creations) and Anees Bazmee for any formal scoop. Akshay’s 2025–26 movie slate is packed to the rafters, so scheduling could make or break the dream-cast. And honestly, if a remake is on, Twitter will lose its collective chill over who plays the two leading ladies. Set those alerts, but don’t set expectations—kabhi poster aa sakta hai, kabhi thread delete ho sakta hai.

Ab scene kya hai? As of 14th Oct 2025, yeh rumour aur fact ek hi frame mein pose maar rahe hain. Till then, who do you think should headline SV’s Hindi remake, and who’s your dream cast?