Boney Kapoor Acquires Remake Rights Of Tamil Political Satire Thailaivar Thambi Thalimaiyil

SSProducer Boney Kapoor has acquired the remake rights of the Tamil political satire Thailaivar Thambi Thalimaiyil (TTT), a Pongal release that has been running successfully in theatres receiving strong word-of-mouth for its sharp writing and rooted storytelling.

The film, set in a village milieu, revolves around a panchayat leader who finds himself caught in a spiral of chaos when a wedding and a funeral are scheduled on the same day. Using satire and humour, TTT explores local politics, power dynamics, ego clashes and family tensions, while remaining grounded in everyday rural realities.

Boney Kapoor came across the film earlier this year while he was in Coimbatore to attend the Celebrity Cricket League. During his visit, he watched Thailaivar

Thambi Thalimaiyil at a local theatre. Sources say the producer was impressed by the film’s narrative treatment, performances and its ability to balance political commentary with humour. Following the screening, Kapoor approached the film’s producers to express his interest in acquiring the remake rights.

Discussions progressed over the following weeks and culminated last Friday at the film’s success party held in Chennai. Kapoor was invited to the event, where further conversations took place with the makers. The deal was subsequently finalised, with Kapoor officially acquiring the rights to remake the film.

Over the years, Boney Kapoor has built a reputation for backing successful remakes across industries, especially adapting South Indian hits into Hindi cinema. From Woh Saat Din and Judaai to commercial successes like Sirf Tum, Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, Khushi, Run and No Entry, Kapoor has repeatedly turned proven regional stories into mainstream Bollywood entertainers. One of the most notable examples remains Wanted, the Hindi remake of the Telugu blockbuster Pokiri, which marked a major comeback phase for Salman Khan.