Thai caper Bad Genius ('Chalat Kem Kong') is all set for a Bollywood remake.
Based on recent real-life scandals in Asia in the international college-admission SATs, Bad Genius was Thailand's biggest hit last year, collecting over $3 million locally. But it played gangbusters in China, where the movie grossed $41 million and has sparked Chinese distributors' interest in Thai filmmakers.
In its review, THR described the film as "a cleverly executed thriller that passes the test." Bad Genius was directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya and produced by leading Thai studio Gdh. At Cannes this year, Gdh sold its latest title,...
Based on recent real-life scandals in Asia in the international college-admission SATs, Bad Genius was Thailand's biggest hit last year, collecting over $3 million locally. But it played gangbusters in China, where the movie grossed $41 million and has sparked Chinese distributors' interest in Thai filmmakers.
In its review, THR described the film as "a cleverly executed thriller that passes the test." Bad Genius was directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya and produced by leading Thai studio Gdh. At Cannes this year, Gdh sold its latest title,...
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