- By Piyali Bhadra
- Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:52 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ayushmann Khurrana is currently basking in the success of his recent release ‘Dream Girl 2’ helmed by Raj Shaandilya. The film is produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor, and also stars Ananya Panday, Paresh Rawal, Vijay Raaz, and Abhishek Banerjee in pivotal roles. The lead actor of the film recently revealed his wish to work in the South Film Industry. As several Bollywood actors have been venturing into South cinema , Ayushmann Khurrana doesn’t want to be left behind.
Over the years, several of his celebrated films have been remade in South including ‘Vicky Donor’ as ‘Naruda Donoruda’, ‘Andhadhun’ as ‘Maestro’, ‘Badhai Ho’ as ‘Veetla Vishesham’, and ‘Article 15’ as ‘Nenjuku Needhi.’ He is one of the only actors of this generation to have so many of his works remade in South languages, however the actor has not yet got the chance to watch any of them. Though, he expressed his feeling of being elated and validated.
View this post on Instagram
In an exclusive chat with News18, Ayushmann Khurrana opened about working with his dream cast if he opts for a South film. He said, “The aspiration has been to choose scripts that are clutter-breaking and subjects which are rare and new. It’s great validation coming from down south also. We’ve been remaking their content since time immemorial. So, whenever I go there, there’s a certain sense of respect for me as an endorser of fresh content. If I look back now, I’m proud of my filmography.” But has he been approached to be a part of them? “No, I’ve not watched them either.”
He continues, “There have been conversations but it should also excite me at the same time at the script level. If there’s something exciting and people are heavily invested into it, then I’ll go for it for sure.”
View this post on Instagram
Following the success of Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’, Ayushmann Khurrana expressed his interest to work with director Atlee. He said, “I would love to be collaborate with Atlee or Fahadh Faasil. I know they’re poles apart (in terms of their sensibilities). But my filmography is also the same… Dream Girl and Andhadhun belong to two ends of the spectrum.”
He also shedded light on his love for the Malayalam film industry. He said, “I love Malayalam cinema and its simplicity. Their films are so real, it’s almost like there’s no urgency. When you watch them, you become one with the environment in the film, you become a part of it. That’s very interesting.” Does he have a favourite film? “I love Kumbalangi Nights (2019) and its soundtrack. I wanted to be inside that film’s (world). It was just so beautiful!”
View this post on Instagram
Talking about his professional front, the actor will next be seen in Mudassar Aziz’s upcoming directorial, and also has ‘Badhai Ho 2’ in the pipeline.