Ali Abbas Zafar To Co-Produce and Direct Hindi Remake of 'The Transporter'

Mumbai, July 16 - A few weeks ago, it was reported that filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has acquired the Hindi remake rights of Jason Statham-fronted Hollywood actioner The Transporter (2002). And now, as per the latest reports, Ali will also direct this big-budget flick.

It is said that Ali has been wanting to make the Hindi remake of this English-language French action thriller and bought the rights from EuropaCorp some two months ago. Apart from directing the movie, Ali will co-produce it with Vishal Rana and a big studio is expected to collaborate as well, according to ETimes.



The original starred Jason Statham as Frank Martin, a driver for hire—a mercenary "transporter" who will deliver anything, anywhere, no questions asked—for the right price. It also starred Shu Qi as Lai Kwai.

Ali Zafar is currently busy with the pre-production work of "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. It will go on floors in January next year. Once Ali is done with BMCM, he will start working on "The Transporter" and is likely to bring a young actor to play the lead role.

Meanwhile, the filmmaker already has a film with Shahid Kapoor ready to release. It is an action thriller, tentatively titled "Bloody Daddy", and marks Shahid and Ali's maiden collaboration. Produced by Ali himself, the makers are currently looking for a suitable date to release the movie.

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