After the phenomenal success of Baahubali franchise across India, especially in Hindi circuit where the second part emerged as the highest grosser of All Time, Bollywood filmmakers are keenly watching at potential South films that have pan-India appeal. Besides Superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘2,0’, Mahesh Babu’s ‘SPYder’ has been identified as one such film that has the capability of breaking the language barrier.

AA Films, the noted Bollywood distribution firm owed by Anil Thadani, which hit a goldmine by distributing Baahubali 2’s Hindi version, has now acquired the Hindi rights of Spyder, as per a leading national media house. It may be noted that the same firm had earlier came on board to distribute ‘2.0’ across North India.

For the unknown, Anil Thadani of AA Films is a business partner and close friend of Karan Johar, which itself is an explanation enough for his interest in South biggies. Karan Johar’s brand image and acumen in promoting films, coupled with Thadani’s grip on distribution side, will surely help the aforementioned Bollywood biggies in having a wider release as well as grabbing attention of Bollywood folks.

SPYder is on its way to hit screens on September 27, 2017.