AA Films
Appearance
Company type | Private Limited Company |
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Industry | Film and entertainment |
Founded | 1993 in Mumbai, India |
Founder | Anil Thadani |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people |
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Services | Film distribution |
Owner | Anil Thadani |
Subsidiaries | Cinestaan AA Distributors |
AA Films is an Indian motion picture distribution company, owned by Anil Thadani. It mainly distributes Hindi films and Hindi-dubbed films.
Background
[edit]AA Films was founded by Anil Thadani in 1993. It independently distributes films in India. The company entered on a joint venture with Cineestan Film Company; the JV is named "Cineestan AA Distributors". Anil Thadani is managing Director and CEO of the JV and Rohit Khattar, founder Chairman of Cinestaan, is Chairman of the JV.[1]
Films distributed
[edit]† | Denotes films that have not been released yet |
Year | Film | Language | Notes | Ref. |
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1992 | Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama | Hindi | Distributed along with Excel Entertainment and Geek Pictures | |
1994 | Yeh Dillagi | |||
1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | |||
2000 | Mela | |||
2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | |||
2003 | Stumped | |||
Chalte Chalte | ||||
Munna Bhai MBBS | ||||
2004 | Lakshya | Re Release Only | ||
2005 | Black | |||
Pehchaan | ||||
2006 | Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | |||
Don | ||||
2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | |||
2011 | The Dirty Picture | |||
2012 | Agneepath | |||
Student of the Year | ||||
2013 | Jackpot | |||
Aashiqui 2 | ||||
Fukrey | ||||
Issaq | ||||
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein! | ||||
2014 | Creature 3D | |||
Yaariyan | ||||
Hasee Toh Phasee | ||||
O Teri | ||||
Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans | ||||
Children of War | ||||
The Xposé | ||||
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | ||||
Bhoothnath Returns | ||||
Hate Story 2 | ||||
Ek Villain | ||||
Ungli | ||||
The Shaukeens | ||||
2015 | I | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | |
Roy | Hindi | |||
Ek Paheli Leela | ||||
Baahubali: The Beginning | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version of Telugu film |
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Dil Dhadakne Do | Hindi | |||
Bangistan | ||||
Welcome 2 Karachi | ||||
Bhaag Johnny | ||||
Talvar | ||||
Hate Story 3 | ||||
2016 | Kaik Karne Yaar | Gujarati | ||
Zorawar | Punjabi | |||
Love Games | Hindi | |||
Veerappan | ||||
Mirzya | [2] | |||
Tum Bin 2 | ||||
Wajah Tum Ho | ||||
2017 | The Ghazi Attack | [3] | ||
Noor | ||||
Maatr | ||||
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version of Telugu film |
[4] | |
Hindi Medium | Hindi | |||
Sachin: A Billion Dreams | Trilingual film | [5] | ||
Marathi | ||||
English | ||||
FU: Friendship Unlimited | Marathi | |||
Hrudayantar | ||||
Behen Hogi Teri | Hindi | |||
Raabta | ||||
Bareilly Ki Barfi | ||||
Babumoshai Bandookbaaz | ||||
Haseena Parkar | ||||
Chef | ||||
Spyder | Tamil Telugu |
Only North India Release | ||
Ittefaq | Hindi | |||
Tumhari Sulu | ||||
Firangi | ||||
Fukrey Returns | ||||
2018 | Hostel Days | Marathi | ||
Kaalakaandi | Hindi | |||
Vodka Diaries | ||||
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety | ||||
Hate Story 4 | ||||
3 Storeys | ||||
Raazi | [6] | |||
Bucket List | Marathi | |||
Phamous | Hindi | |||
Kaala | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Lyca Productions Dubbed version of Tamil film |
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Nawabzaade | Hindi | |||
Chumbak | Marathi | |||
Reva | Gujarati | |||
Fanney Khan | Hindi | |||
Gold | ||||
Stree | [7] | |||
Badhaai Ho | ||||
Mulshi Pattern | Marathi | |||
Madhuri | ||||
Mauli | ||||
2.0 | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version of Tamil film |
[8] | |
K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Distributed along with Excel Entertainment Dubbed version of Kannada film |
[9] | ||
2019 | Ek Nirnay | Marathi | ||
Sarva Line Vyasta Ahet | ||||
Why Cheat India | Hindi | |||
Amavas | ||||
Ashi Hi Aashiqui | ||||
Gully Boy | ||||
Luka Chuppi | ||||
Badla | ||||
Photograph | Hindi | |||
English | ||||
Junglee | Hindi | |||
De De Pyaar De | ||||
Bharat | ||||
Kabir Singh | ||||
Arjun Patiala | ||||
Girlfriend | Marathi | |||
Batla House | Hindi | |||
Saaho | ||||
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Excel Entertainment Dubbed version of Telugu film |
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Daaka | Punjabi | |||
Triple Seat | Marathi | |||
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir | Hindi | |||
English | ||||
Made in China | Hindi | |||
Bala | ||||
Fatteshikast | Marathi | |||
Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande | ||||
Pati Patni Aur Woh | Hindi | |||
2020 | Tanhaji | |||
Man Fakira | Marathi | |||
Street Dancer 3D | Hindi | |||
Prawaas | Marathi | |||
Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Hindi | |||
Thappad | ||||
Indoo Ki Jawani | ||||
2021 | Madam Chief Minister | |||
Kaanbhatt | Marathi | |||
Tuesdays And Fridays | Hindi | |||
Time to Dance | ||||
Mumbai Saga | ||||
Saina | ||||
Koi Jaane Na | ||||
Satyameva Jayate 2 | ||||
Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | ||||
Pushpa: The Rise | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Goldmines Telefilms Dubbed version of Telugu film |
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2022 | Pawankhind | Marathi | ||
Zombivli | ||||
143 | ||||
Toolsidas Junior | Hindi | |||
Radhe Shyam | ||||
Bachchhan Paandey | ||||
Vishu | Marathi | |||
Hurdang | Hindi | |||
K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Excel Entertainment Dubbed version of Kannada film |
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Heropanti 2 | Hindi | |||
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | ||||
Anek | ||||
Sarsenapati Hambirrao | Marathi | |||
Yare Yare Pavasa | ||||
Aathva Rang Premacha | ||||
Y | ||||
Ek Villain Returns | Hindi | |||
Daagadi Chawl 2 | Marathi | |||
Liger | Hindi Telugu |
Distributed in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada apart from Hindi, Telugu | ||
Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey | Marathi | |||
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Tamil | Only North India Distribution | ||
Dhokha: Round D Corner | Hindi | |||
Shivpratap Garudjhep | Marathi | |||
Nazar Andaaz | Hindi | |||
Kantara | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Hombale Films Dubbed version of Kannada film |
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The Ghost | Distributed along with Goldmines Telefilms Dubbed version of Telugu film | |||
Thank God | Hindi | |||
Honeymoon | Punjabi Hindi |
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Phone Bhoot | Hindi | |||
Double XL | ||||
Tara vs Bilal | ||||
An Action Hero | ||||
Goshta Eka Paithanichi | Marathi | |||
Connect | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | ||
2023 | Varisu | Dubbed version of Tamil film | ||
Surya | Marathi | |||
Sarla Ek Koti | ||||
Tiger 24 | English | Documentary | ||
Faraaz | Hindi | |||
Shehzada | ||||
Jaggu Ani Juliet | Marathi | |||
Bheed | Hindi | |||
Operation Mayfair | ||||
Dasara | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Telugu film | ||
Gurudev Hoysala | Kannada | |||
Shaakuntalam | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Telugu film | ||
Circuitt | Marathi | |||
Chengiz | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Bengali film | ||
Afwaah | Hindi | |||
Jogira Sara Ra Ra | ||||
Adipurush | Distributed in Tamil & Malayalam apart from Hindi | |||
Dhoomam | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Malayalam film | ||
Valatty | Dubbed version of Malayalam film | |||
Aflatoon | Marathi | |||
Aani Baani | ||||
Subhedar | ||||
Fukrey 3 | Hindi | |||
Chandramukhi 2 | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | ||
Leo | Dubbed version of Tamil film | |||
Yaariyan 2 | Hindi | |||
The Lady Killer | ||||
Starfish | ||||
Animal | ||||
Manush: Child of Destiny | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Bengali film | ||
Salaar | Dubbed version of Telugu film | |||
Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande | Marathi | |||
2024 | Captain Miller | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | |
Hanu Man | Dubbed version of Telugu film | |||
Shivrayancha Chhava | Marathi | |||
Dange | Hindi | |||
Yodha | ||||
UT69 | ||||
Madgaon Express | ||||
Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay | ||||
The Goat Life | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Malayalam film | ||
Sridevi Prasanna | Marathi | |||
Kanni | ||||
Juna Furniture | ||||
Do Aur Do Pyaar | Hindi | |||
Srikanth | ||||
Savi | ||||
Kalki 2898 AD | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed Version of Telugu film | ||
Kill | Hindi | |||
Raayan | Hindi (dubbed) | |||
Ghuspaithiya | Hindi | |||
Khel Khel Mein | Only International Distribution | |||
Yudhra | ||||
Babu† | Marathi | |||
Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktai† | ||||
Kanguva† | Hindi (dubbed) | Original distributor | ||
Pushpa 2: The Rule† | ||||
Devara: Part 1† | Distributed along with Dharma Productions | |||
ARM† | ||||
Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video† | Hindi | |||
Ramshej† | Marathi | |||
2025 | The Raja Saab† | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Telugu film |
Film soundtracks released
[edit]Year | Film |
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2003 | Stumped |
2014 | Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans |
2022 | Kantara |
2023 | Chengiz |
Chandramukhi 2 | |
Manush: Child of Destiny |
Films presented
[edit]Year | Film | Original Language | Note | Ref. |
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2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Telugu | Presented along with Dharma Productions
Dubbed version |
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2017 | The Ghazi Attack | |||
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ||||
2018 | Bucket List | Marathi | ||
2.0 | Tamil | |||
K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Kannada | Presented along with Excel Entertainment
Dubbed version |
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2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Telugu | ||
2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Kannada | ||
Connect | Tamil | |||
2023 | Chengiz | Bengali | ||
Manush - Child of Destiny | ||||
2024 | Devara: Part 1 | Telugu | Presented along with Dharma Productions
Dubbed version |
References
[edit]- ^ "Cinestaan, Anil Thadani form overseas film distribution JV – The Financial Express". 15 September 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- ^ "Cinestaan, Anil Thadani form overseas film distribution JV". Press Trust of India. 15 September 2016 – via Business Standard.
- ^ "Karan Johar's Dharma Productions teams up with AA Films to produce 'The Ghazi Attack'". Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- ^ "'Baahubali 2' shatters myths and box-office records in Bollywood". Reuters. 3 May 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- ^ "Cinestaan AA Distributors To Distribute Sachin: A Billion Dreams In All Overseas Markets – Businessofcinema.com". 11 May 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- ^ "As Raazi wows audiences, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, KJo and team celebrate". 17 May 2018.
- ^ "Is Anil Thadani Under-Reporting The Box-Office Collections Of Stree Because Of Raazi?". www.koimoi.com.
- ^ "Anil Thadani's AA Films partners with Lyca to distribute '2.O' in Hindi". Archived from the original on June 15, 2017.
- ^ NewsKarnataka. "Yash's "KGF" to be distributed pan-India by AA Films?". NewsKarnataka.