While producers known for their rom-coms are planning Rajini-style action films, Hrithik Roshan has been signed on to play a 17th century warrior in a Telugu remake Suddenly, Bollywood seems tou00a0 have woken up to the box-office potential of the larger-than-life action hero. We suspect Rajinikanth has something to do with it. What took analysts by surprise was the momentum with which Robot (the Hindi dubbed version of Tamil film Endhiran) garnered popularity in North India. <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2010/oct/4123456789101112.jpg" border="5" /> Hrithik Roshan is expected to play the role of a 17th century warrior, a character that was originally played by Ram Charan Teja in the Telugu blockbuster Magadheera. Illustration/Satish Acharya According to trade analysts, from the 2,500 prints distributed worldwide, the film raked in a cool Rs 200 crores in the opening week itself. The film opened to a lukewarm response in the North, but picked up from the third show onwards. In Bihar, shows of Ranbir-Priyanka-starrer Anjaana Anjaani, which opened well, were taken off screen after the first three shows, to accommodate Robot. And now, trade pundits for the first time in many years, are seeing a clear trend. Filmmakers in Mumbai are putting their heads togetheru00a0 to come up with Rajini-style action flicks. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has signed rubberband body choreographer Prabhu Deva to direct a hardcore masala-dosa action film, after he watched what Prabhu did with Salman Khan in Wanted. Bhansali and Khan are unfortunately in the midst of a cold war, which makes Bollywood's No. 1 action hero Akshay Kumar the prime contender for flips and somersaults.Action with special effects is the new winning formula. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala who encountered unexpected competition for his much-hyped love story Anjaana Anjaani, is now planning an action film titled Kick with Salman Khan. Anees Bazmi, otherwise known for his comedies, has also signed on Khan for an action flick. Producer-director Vipul Shah, who up until now has made rom-coms with his favourite hero Akshay Kumar, will now remake Telugu blockbuster Kakha Kakha with John Abraham in the lead. Shah says Abraham's action potential is yet to be tapped. "Action is the flavour of the season. While Akshay and Salman have done several notable action films, John will have a fresh approach to action, I feel." Little wonder then that producer Madhu Mantena who gave Aamir Khan a run for his muscles in Ghajini, is making a period action film with Hrithik Roshan. Picture this: Roshan in medieval costumes fighting enemies in no man's land. Krrish 3 can wait Roshan is expected to play theu00a0 role of a 17th century warrior, a character that was originally played by Ram Charan Teja in Telugu blockbuster Magadheera.

While producers known for their rom-coms are planning Rajini-style action films, Hrithik Roshan has been signed on to play a 17th century warrior in a Telugu remake

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