The actress who said yes went to America: Did Ekta offer Naagin film to Priyanka?
Ekta Kapoor hinted that an actor once said yes to her Naagin film but later he moved to America. Was it Priyanka Chopra? Here’s what the producer revealed about the casting.
Filmmaker Ekta Kapoor has hinted that actress Priyanka Chopra has agreed to star in a film adaptation. Naagin The project previously had Folktales re-imagined as a television series. Without naming anyone, he explained that the original plan was to make a feature film around the iconic Indian myth, but a change in circumstances led to a change in direction.
As a result, the story was eventually adapted into a television show that became one of Indian TV’s most enduring franchises.
origin of Naagin film project
in an interview with Usha Kakade ProductionsEkta shared, “I first wanted to make a film called Naagin. I went to two big stars with the story – one said yes, the other refused. Later the actress who said yes went to America. That’s when I decided to turn Naagin On a television show.”
He did not name the actors in his recent interview. However, in an earlier interview, Ekta had identified Priyanka as the agreeable actor and Katrina Kaif as the disapproving actor.
talking to film partnerEkta recalled, “Later The Dirty Picturei wanted to make Naagin As a film,” he added, “I went to Katrina and told her I wanted to do something unique. when I said NaaginHe looked at me as if I had drunk something very good. He asked, ‘Are you serious?’ will people see something with a name Naagin Today?’ Then I went to Priyanka – this was when she was going abroad.”
NaaginSuccess as a television franchise
Naagin The film was never made, but the launch of the television adaptation starring Mouni Roy in 2015 marked a turning point. The series quickly gained popularity, spawning multiple seasons and establishing itself as a staple in Indian television. Currently the show is running its seventh season.
future of Naagin suffrage
Balaji Telefilms is now exploring the possibility of adapting the Naagin franchise once again on the big screen. The source told India Today, “Given the brand’s long-standing popularity and cinematic scale, the makers are exploring the possibility of turning the franchise into a feature film with an aim to re-imagine the mythology for the big screen. Talks are in the initial stages, but with the team’s experience of making seven successful seasons, it looks like the plan will soon turn into reality.”
Other filmmakers have also shown interest in it Naagin Subject. Producer Nikhil Dwivedi had earlier made a separate announcement Naagin The film stars Shraddha Kapoor, although the project has not gone ahead yet.
Meanwhile, Karan Johar and Mahavir Jain Films are developing a fantasy comedy titled NagzillaKartik Aryan is all set to play the role of a shape-shifting snake. This film is going to be released on 14th August.