Sanjay Leela Bhansali trades 'Gabbar' and Mary Kom biopic in Rs. 124 crore
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has sold out his two films - 'Gabbar' and Mary Kom biopic to a leading production house for whopping amount of Rs. 124 crores.
Friday Release Team | Updated On: Jun 20, 2013 11:23 AM
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The director Sanjay Leela Bhansali seems to be on a riding wave as a filmmaker and a producer. Post the grand success of blockbuster ' Rowdy Rathore ' directed by Prabhu Deva , Sanjay Leela Bhansali is all geared up with his two fresh forthcoming ventures. These projects of Bhansali got sold to a leading production house for a whopping price.
The latest reports say that the two movies produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Mary Kom biopic and 'Gabbar' have been purchased by Viacom Motion Pictures for Rs. 124 crore tentatively. Post the debate and discussion, Viacom sealed the deal. Viacom is well-known for backing various types of cinema. An assortment of recent movies were released under the banner of Viacom, such as ' Gangs Of Wasseypur ', ' Tanu Weds Manu ', ' Kahaani ' and ' OMG Oh My God! '. Also the upcoming sports-flick ' Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ' will be releasing under the same banner.
The COO of Viacom Motion Pictures, Ajit Andhare verified the news saying that they always hunt for content-enriched films. Working together and performing something exciting matters a lot than the actual deal, says the COO.
Akshay Kumar will be featuring in lead role in the film 'Gabbar'. After ' OMG Oh My God! ', this would be second association between Akki and Sanjay Leela Bhansali . Yet untitled Mary Kom biopic staring Priyanka Chopra will see the actress enacting the character of eminent international boxing champion.
