MUMBAI: Ghajini producer Madhu Mantena has announced the Hindi remake of the 2009 Telugu blockbuster Magadheera.

Set in the 17th century when the Mughals ruled parts of North India, the film is about a warrior who protects the princess of his kingdom, only to be killed and born again 400 years later to take his revenge on his enemy. The plot is based on reincarnation, a belief that after death the soul will return in a new body. With reincarnation as the central theme, it is set in contemporary times and in medieval times as well.

The film will star Ranbir Kapoor in a double role and be directed by S S Rajamouli, the director of the original fare.

Incidentally, Magadheera rewrote the records of the Telugu film industry in many ways. The film, dubbed in Malayalam as Dheeran, is set to release soon.