Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has expressed his concern over the Hindi remake of his iconic film Rambo, saying "hope they don't wreck it".

Stallone originally played the action character John Rambo in Hollywood film series consisting First Blood, Rambo: First Blood Part II, Rambo IIIand Rambo.

Tiger Shroff, who is known for his martial art prowess, has been finalised to reprise Stallone's role in the Indian version of the movie.

Taking to Twitter, Stallone wrote, "I read recently they are remaking Rambo in India!! Great character... Hope they don't wreck it."

Tiger, in his reply to the Rocky star, promised that he will not let him down.

"Humbled and blessed to be walking the road you lay down. you are irreplaceable and I hope I don't let you down sir @TheSlyStallone #RamboRemake," the Baaghi star wrote.

The Indian Rambo will follow the last surviving member of an elite covert unit of the Indian Armed Forces who returns home to discover a war waging in his own land.

Tiger also shared his first look, where he appeared fierce and intense.

"Grew up on this character, humbled and blessed to step into his shoes years later. #RamboRemake," he captioned the picture.

The remake will be helmed by Bang Bang director Siddharth Anand.