Is a Slumdog Millionaire sequel finally happening?

Is a Slumdog Millionaire sequel finally happening?


New Delhi:

Los Angeles-based production company Bridge7 has acquired sequel and TV rights to the film Slumdog MillionaireThe newly launched banner is run by producer Swati Shetty and veteran CAA agent Grant Caseman. The rights were secured from UK-based Celador, which produced the Oscar-winning hit in partnership with Film4. “Some stories stay with us long after the credits roll, and Slumdog Millionaire Undoubtedly one of them. Its narrative is universal, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries and it embodies the kind of stories we love – one that connects entertainment with deeply human experiences,” Swati Shetty and Grant Caseman said in a statement. as quoted Hollywood Reporter.

Released in 2008, Slumdog Millionaire It is directed by Danny Boyle. The entertaining drama is based on Vikas Swarup’s 2005 novel Questions and AnswersThe film centers on 18-year-old Jamal Malik (played by Dev Patel), a young man from the Juhu slums of Mumbai. as a contestant Who wants to be a millionaireJamal surprised everyone by answering all the questions correctly, winning ₹1 crore, and being just one question away from the grand prize of ₹2 crore. Suspected of fraud, Jamal tells his life story to the police, revealing how his experiences provided answers to each question.

Slumdog Millionaire Dev Patel’s acting debut. Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor and Irrfan Khan also gave remarkable performances in it.

Slumdog Millionaire Achieved notable success at major award ceremonies. It won eight Oscars at the 81st Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, and Best Sound Mixing. At the 62nd BAFTA Awards, the film won seven trophies, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Film Music, Best Editing and Best Sound. The project won four awards at the 66th Golden Globe Awards, including Best Director, Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Original Score. Oh!

Before its theatrical release, Slumdog Millionaire Its world premiere was at the Telluride Film Festival. It was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and the London Film Festival.



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