Big Pictures, Motion Pictures brand of Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd unveiled the Fist Look of ‘Kites’, its tent pole International production at a press conference held in Cannes. Present at the conference were Indian Superstar Hrithik Roshan, Mexican Actress Barbara Mori, Director Anurag Basu, and writer producer, Rakesh Roshan. The cast and crew also unveiled trailer and also some key posters of the film.
On unveiling the first look, Hrithik Roshan said, "Kites is a story of love that goes beyond barriers, boundaries and cultures. With an Internationally renowned crew and crisp story telling we have attempted to create a film which we feel has a scope to reach wider world audiences and set new benchmarks." Director Anurag Basu added, "I am glad Rakesh Roshan and Hrithik Roshan entrusted me with an opportunity to direct Kites. It has been an enriching experience to shoot the film with an International team across world cities. I am happy Kites is getting such great exposure at Cannes Film Festival, the world’s biggest film market."
‘Kites’ also stars Kangana Ranaut, Nick Brown and Kabir Bedi in pivotal roles. Two versions of the film are getting ready for release in the last quarter of 2009. In the International markets, ‘Kites’ will release in the English version while in India the film will release in the Hindi version, which has been shot simultaneously.
