It was earlier reported that Akshay Kumar will play the lead role in the remake of of Tamil hit 'Ramana', a 2002 blockbuster Tamil film which was helmed by A R Murugadoss and starred Vijayakanth and Simran. The Hindi remake will have a catchy title 'Gabbar'.

While it is confirmed Akshay Kumar would don the lead role, the leading lady is yet to decided and the official announcement is awaited. A R Murgadoss who is busy filming for the Hindi version of Thuppakki, supposedly titled 'Pistol' seems not interested in directing the remake of 'Ramana' in Hindi and so Telugu director Krish will be doing the remake.