By: Mohnish Singh
According to reports, Cine1Studios’ Murad Khetani has acquired the remake rights of the Tamil film Master (2021), which recently released to packed houses in India. Khetani, who previously remade cult Telugu film Arjun Reddy (2017) as Kabir Singh (2019), has reportedly beaten Dharma Productions’ head honcho Karan Johar to buy the remake rights of the Tamil blockbuster, which stars Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles.
A source in the know informs an entertainment portal, “Karan Johar was also trying to get the rights to make Master in Hindi. He was trying really hard but when Murad got a hang of it, he quietly raised his price and bagged the deal.”
The source goes on to reveal that Murad Khetani shelled out more than 600 million to ensure that he gets the official rights of the film, beating other contenders. “Murad is keen on making several remakes in the next few years. There is Thadam, then there is Namak Halal and now, Master. He paid over ₹6 crore (600 million) just for the rights. He had earlier paid around ₹4-5 crore (400-500 million) for Arjun Reddy’s official rights, but the moment he heard KJo is also at the other end, he raised his amount and got it. The team is now putting it all together and reworking the script for the Hindi audience. Casting will happen only once the scripting is done,” concludes the source.
Meanwhile, Murad Khetani is presently gearing up to begin production on the Hindi remake of the super hit Tamil film Thadam (2019). The remake, which stars Sidharth Malhotra in a dual role, was originally set to get off the ground in 2020, but the sudden outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic threw all plans out of gear. Khetani has joined hands with his frequent collaborator Bhushan Kumar to co-produce the project.
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The singer jokingly texted Clairo saying, "Let's f**k her up," sparking an online frenzy
Why Charli XCX jokingly declared war on Peppa Pig after one viral comment
Highlights
What started as a playful celebrity game has turned into one of the internet's most unexpected viral moments, with Charli XCX jokingly threatening to "f**k up" Peppa Pig after the beloved cartoon character appeared to dismiss singer Clairo.
The exchange quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from fans and fellow musicians, while turning an unlikely clash between a pop star and a fictional children's character into a trending talking point.
Peppa Pig's viral remark sparked the joke
The playful exchange began during Peppa Pig's appearance in Pitchfork's Over/Under game, where the animated character rated a selection of music artists.
While expressing admiration for acts including PinkPantheress and The Beatles, Peppa responded to Clairo by saying, "I don't know her," a line widely recognised as a reference to Mariah Carey's famous response when asked about Jennifer Lopez.
The remark, accompanied by a knowing glance at the camera, quickly gained traction online.
Charli XCX rushed to Clairo's defence
After seeing the clip, Charli XCX privately messaged Clairo, writing, "Let's f**k her up," alongside a screenshot of the viral post.
Clairo later shared the exchange on social media, prompting thousands of reactions from fans, many of whom responded with pig and bacon-themed jokes.
PinkPantheress, whom Peppa had praised in the original video, also joined the conversation, posting a message supporting Clairo.
As the exchange continued, Clairo responded to the growing attention with humour, replying to posts before eventually telling followers, "ok that's enoughhhhh lolllllllllll."
Some fans joked that the viral moment was the perfect opportunity for the singer to announce new music, though Clairo replied that she did not have anything ready to share.
Her most recent album, Charm, was released in 2024, with its accompanying tour concluding in 2025.
Charli XCX keeps her focus on new music
While the online joke continued to gather momentum, Charli XCX did not publicly add to the exchange.
Instead, the singer has been focusing on promoting her upcoming album, Music, Fashion, Film, which is scheduled for release on July 24.
Although fans speculated that one of the track titles could be a playful nod to the viral exchange, there has been no indication that the album references the light-hearted social media moment.