London, Jan 21 : The original Karate Kid has slammed plans for a remake of the hit franchise - urging Hollywood producers to leave classic films alone.

Ralph Macchio played the part of Daniel LaRusso in the first Karate Kid movie.

He went on to star in two sequels before the mantle was passed to a young Hilary Swank in 1994''s `The Next Karate Kid'.

Now the role is to be taken on by Will Smith''s 10-year-old son, Jayden, in a new version of the original movie, which will be co-produced by the youngster''s famous father.