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  • Reliance Entertainment sells rights of 3 films to Japan

    Reliance Entertainment sells rights of 3 films to Japan

    MUMBAI: In a move that breaks the long impasse of any Indian film releasing in Japan in a big way, Reliance Entertainment has sold the distribution rights of 3 Idiots, Don 2 and Makkhi for their International release in Japan. This deal was inked at the Mumbai Film Mart held in 2012 under the aegis of Mumbai Film Festival.

    The release of India‘s highest grossing film may well mark the opening up of Japan as a significant territory in the international distribution of Hindi movies.

    Japan‘s oldest production and distribution company Nikkatsu will release the first two films in Japan in summer this year and Unplugged Inc. will release the animated creature film in autumn. The Aamir Khan-starrer will see the widest ever release for a Hindi movie in Japan on 18 May in approximately 50 screens.

    Commented Reliance Entertainment, CEO, Sanjeev Lamba, "Reliance Entertainment broke fresh ground in the international markets with a tie-up with Nikkatsu- Japan‘s oldest & century old movie studio. Nikkatsu will release Reliance Entertainment‘s top grossing film of all time internationally – 3 IDIOTS & the third ranking international grosser of all time DON-2. This initiative of Reliance Entertainment should pave the way for opening up of Japan as a major international market for Indian films in the future".

    The Japanese companies are determined to make the release of Indian films a success in order to grow the market and build long term relations. Strategizing for the same, they collaborated with the Indian Embassy in Japan and for the first time ever an international media contingent was sent to Mumbai for the promotions of these films back home.

    This contingent comprised representatives from Television, Radio, Press, Magazine and online website. They had very candid and detailed interviews with Rajkumar Hirani, Priyanka Chopra, producer Ritesh Sidhwani talking about their body of work, future projects, and specifically on the Japanese release of their films.

  • Reliance Ent to release Krishna Aur Kans in 3D on 3 August

    Reliance Ent to release Krishna Aur Kans in 3D on 3 August

    MUMBAI: Following the success of its animated TV series Little Krishna, Reliance Entertainment has made a film on Krishna, the globally revered mythological character.

    The film, titled Krishna Aur Kans, is in 3D and scheduled for release on 3 August, a week prior to Janmashtami.

    Hailed as India’s first stereoscopic animated film, Krishna Aur Kans is an exciting narrative full of action and drama. It chronicles Krishna’s early years – from his birth as the nemesis of his tyrannical uncle Kans to his combat against lethal demons till the age of 10.

    Said Reliance Entertainment CEO Sanjeev Lamba, “Krishna Aur Kans is India’s first animation film to be released in 3D and is sure to bring families together in cinemas this Janmashtami. It is a captivating story based on Lord Krishna’s early life and the victory of good over evil. We are extremely excited about bringing Krishna Aur Kans to cinemas on 3rd August and are hopeful it will add more colours to every family’s festive celebrations.”

    The riveting film, directed by Vikram Veturi, brings to life Krishna’s various adventures and miracles in an aim to fulfill his aim on earth – to put an end to evil.

    The first look trailer of the film is being shown in cinemas from 11 May.

  • Budget: Film industry reacts positively

    Budget: Film industry reacts positively

    NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: The film industry has reacted positively to the Budget for 2012-13, describing it as a special gift in 2012 that marks the beginning of the centenary year of Indian cinema.

    The exemption of the film industry from service tax on copyrights relating to recording of cinematographic films is a welcome step that would go on to support the industry that has seen many ups and downs in recent years.

    Said Reliance Entertainment CEO Sanjeev Lamba, “With no service tax now on transfer of copyrights, and entertainment becoming a part of the negative list, this is a huge positive for the industry. There will however be a negative impact due to the general increase in service tax, excise and custom duties. The determination of bringing GST from 12 August sounds quite optimistic. It will bring radical and positive changes in the taxation.”

    The Film Federation of India and film exhibitors have welcomed the announcement in the Budget taking “admission to entertainment or access to amusement services” out of the domain of service tax.

    FFI President Vinod Lamba welcomed the exemption of the film industry from service tax on copyrights relating to recording of cinematographic films.

    Producer Mukesh Bhatt is delighted with the government’s decision to exempt the film industry from service tax. He said, “There couldn’t be such a gift to the film industry that is celebrating its 100th year. With the removal of service tax on copyrights relating to recording of cinematographic films, the Finance Minister has saved us from the repercussion we had to go through passing the service tax burden from the producer to the distributor to the exhibitor. The economics of our business will definitely change.”

    Reacting to the concessions, Bharatiya Janata Party member and prominent film personality Shatrughan Sinha told indiantelevision.com that these concessions had been long overdue and the government had been turning a deaf ear to them until the industry began putting pressure.

    Film and Television Producers Guild CEO Kulmeet Makkar said in a telephonic interview that this was perhaps the first time that the Government had shown that the film industry mattered to it. He said that taking cinema out of the service tax net was a very positive development.

    He said it was also very heartening that incentives had been given to venture capitalists, and this would bring in more people to stake money on good cinema.

    It may be recalled that the Indian film industry had represented that colour, unexposed jumbo rolls of cinematographic film are not manufactured domestically and have to be imported. Heeding to their demands, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee proposed to exempt jumbo rolls of 400 feet and 1,000 feet from CVD (countervailing duty) by providing full exemption from excise duty.

    However, the raising of the service tax has grieved a few. Cinemax CEO Sunil Punjabi said, “The impact of service tax moving from 10 to 12 per cent will adversely impact profitability but the positive angle is the implementation of goods and services tax (GST) from this year. That will have a positive impact.”

  • I Me Aur Main to release on 27 July

    I Me Aur Main to release on 27 July

    MUMBAI: I, Me Aur Main, a co-production of Reliance Entertainment, Rose Movies and Pollen Entertainment, is being readied for release on 27 July.

    The film, starring John Abraham and Chitrangada Singh, is set against an urban backdrop and narrates the story of a man and his relationship with five women.

    Said Reliance Entertainment CEO Sanjeev Lamba, “I, Me Aur Main is a fun and refreshing film. It‘s a feel good story about a self obsessed man‘s relationship with the five most important women in his life, he takes for granted. We are very pleased with the way the film has shaped up and are excited about its release.”

    Said co-producer Goldie Behl, “The film is an urban commercial genre with a novel concept. It‘s a John Abraham you‘ve never seen before and the film is sure to strike a chord with today‘s youth.”

    The other four women in the film will be essayed by Prachi Desai, Raima Sen, Mini Mathur and Zareena Wahab.

  • Reliance Entertainment to release I Me Aur Main

    Reliance Entertainment to release I Me Aur Main

    MUMBAI: Reliance Entertainment has bought the distribution rights of the John Abraham starrer, I Me Aur Main.


    I Me aur Main, produced by Shrishti Behl Arya and Goldie Behl under the banner of Rose Movies, marks the directorial debut of Kapil Sharma, son of noted astronaut Rakesh Sharma.


    The film is scheduled to hit the screens early next year.
     
    I Me Aur Main has been made in an urban setting and has something for everyone, comments Goldie Behl.


    The film also stars Chitrangada Singh, Prachi Desai and Zareena Wahab.


    Avers Reliance Entertainment CEO Sanjeev Lamba, “I Me aur Main is an entertaining youthful film with a fresh and light touch.We are very pleased with the way the film is shaping and are confident it will deliver to the company’s vision of producing wholesome entertainers.”

  • Singham grosses Rs 477 mn in opening weekend, says Reliance

    Singham grosses Rs 477 mn in opening weekend, says Reliance

    MUMBAI: Singham, has grossed Rs 477 million at the box office in its opening weekend, according to data provided by the film‘s producer Reliance Entertainment.


    Released in 2000 screens worldwide on 22 July, Reliance Entertainment said Singham has the second highest opener of the year after Ready.


    While the action packed entertainer grossed Rs 442 million domestically (Rs. 309.3 million net), it collected Rs 35 million overseas. 


    Singham has achieved the tenth highest domestic opening weekend of all time, Reliance said. After Dabangg (Rs 485 million net), Ready (Rs 420 million net), 3 Idiots (Rs 400 million net), Ghajini (Rs 400 million net in 4 days), Tees Maar Khan (Rs 380 million net), Rajneeti (Rs 340 million net), My Name Is Khan (Rs 320 million net) and Housefull (Rs 315 million net). Singham with a net income of Rs 309.3 million stands at the 10th position.


    Said Reliance Entertainment CEO Sanjeev Lamba, “Singham is off to a wonderful start worldwide. The film received an overwhelming response from the audience over the weekend and we hope will continue its successful run all over the world in the weeks to come.”


    Reliance Entertainment released Singham in 38 countries internationally on 22 July. In its second phase, the film will release in additional 21 countries.


    Directed by Rohit Shetty, Singham stars Ajay Devgn, Kajal Aggarwal and Prakash Raj.