Sivakarthikeyan picks Rajinikanth’s ‘Annamalai’ for a possible remake

Sivakarthikeyan has named Rajinikanth’s 1992 film Annamalai as his choice for a remake, sparking a discussion among fans about revisiting celebrated Tamil cinema classics. Speaking at a recent event, the actor clarified that he generally prefers not to remake successful films but named the Rajinikanth-starrer when asked which film he would consider if he had to choose one.

His light-hearted remarks were followed by a social media post from Rajinikanth’s public relations officer, Riaz K Ahmed, opposing remakes of iconic films. The post was subsequently deleted amid the online debate.

Sivakarthikeyan wants Rajinikanth’s blessings for an ‘Annamalai’ remake

Sivakarthikeyan spoke about his admiration for 'Annamalai', which starred Rajinikanth in the lead role, and recalled its popular dialogue, “Ashok, indha naal un calendar-la kurichu vechuko” (Ashok, mark this day on your calendar).

In a playful response to a question about remaking films, he suggested that he could acquire the film’s rights and take the project forward with Rajinikanth’s blessings.The actor’s comment was not a formal announcement of a remake. He also joked about the memes circulating on social media over his reported phone call to Rajinikanth to praise 'Jailer 2'. His remarks appeared to reflect his admiration for the Superstar and the 1992 classic rather than confirm any concrete plans to revisit the film.

Rajinikanth’s PRO Riaz K Ahmed objects to remaking cult classics

Following Sivakarthikeyan’s remarks, Rajinikanth’s public relations officer, Riaz K Ahmed, shared a social media post opposing the remaking of iconic films such as Annamalai. He argued that celebrated classics should be preserved in their original form for audiences to revisit, urging producers to protect their legacy.The post triggered a debate among fans, with some supporting the view that cult films should remain untouched, while others argued that remakes have long been part of Indian cinema.

Riaz K Ahmed deletes post as fans debate ‘Annamalai’ remake

The discussion gathered momentum as fans weighed in on whether classic films should be remade for contemporary audiences. Some pointed out that Rajinikanth himself has appeared in remakes of films originally featuring Amitabh Bachchan, while others cited Ajith Kumar’s Billa as an example of a remake that found success.Several fans also argued that Sivakarthikeyan had merely answered a question in a light-hearted manner and had not announced plans to remake Annamalai. Riaz K Ahmed subsequently deleted his post amid the online debate.

Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming projects

Sivakarthikeyan is next working on 'Seyon', directed by Sivakumar Ganesan.