'Riddick' to release in India in four languages

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Hollywood actor Vin Diesel's sci-fi action film "Riddick" will release in India Sep 6 in four languages - English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

"Riddick" is the third film in "The Chronicles of Riddick" series, starring Diesel as the title character. It will be released by PVR Pictures in India.

"The 'Riddick' series has been a glorious franchise in the west, and we thought it was the right time to bring this cult to India," Deepak Sharma, Chief Operating Officer, PVR Pictures Ltd, said in a statement.

"We are set to release the film pan India in four different languages. Owing to the fact that Vin Diesel is a name synonymous with action, we believe that the audience will definitely anticipate the release of this film," added Sharma.

Written and directed by David Twohy, "Riddick" is a dark action-packed science fiction film, packed with breathtaking battle sequences.

The last film of the franchise released in 2004.

The latest movie hits worldwide screens on Sep 6 too. It revolves around Richard Riddick fighting for survival on a planet with alien predators before eventually going back to save his entire Furyan Race from destruction.