'Rambo' to get a Bollywood remake with Tiger Shroff, Stallone hopes 'they don't wreck it'

MUMBAI: Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has expressed his concern over the Hindi remake of his iconic film ' Rambo', saying "hope they don't wreck it".

Stallone originally played the action character John Rambo in Hollywood film series consisting 'First Blood', 'Rambo: First Blood Part II', 'Rambo III' and 'Rambo'.

Tiger Shroff, who is known for his martial art prowess, has been finalised to reprise Stallone's role in the Indian version of the movie.


Stallone originally played the action character John Rambo in Hollywood film series consisting 'First Blood', 'Rambo: First Blood Part II', 'Rambo III' and 'Rambo'. (Image: AFP)

Taking to Twitter, Stallone wrote, "I read recently they are remaking Rambo in India!! Great character... Hope they don't wreck it."

I read recently they are remaking Rambo in India… I wish them luck .. Great character.. https://t.co/y06bRZY49w

— Sylvester Stallone (@TheSlyStallone) May 19, 2017

Tiger, in his reply to the 'Rocky' star, promised that he will not let him down.

"Humbled and blessed to be walking the road you lay down. you are irreplaceable and I hope I don't let you down sir @TheSlyStallone #RamboRemake," the 'Baaghi' star wrote.

Humbled and blessed to be walking the road u lay down 🙏❤ u r irreplaceable and I hope I don't let you down sir @TheSlyStallone #RamboRemake https://t.co/A55zcoj5Kr

— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) May 19, 2017

The Indian 'Rambo' will follow the last surviving member of an elite covert unit of the Indian Armed Forces who returns home to discover a war waging in his own land.

Tiger also shared his first look, where he appeared fierce and intense.

"Grew up on this character, humbled and blessed to step into his shoes years later. #RamboRemake," he captioned the picture.

Grew up on this character, humbled and blessed to step into his shoes years later. #RamboRemake pic.twitter.com/eQYqMw46pm

— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) May 20, 2017

The remake will be helmed by 'Bang Bang' director Siddharth Anand.