Unlike other production houses, these organizations have something unique about them. Where it is led by the creative maverick who either directs the film or acts in it. These production houses have given us more blockbusters than traditional production houses.
Moreover, each of these production houses is a boombox of storytelling, entertainment and business!
- Red Chillies Entertainment
Red Chillies Entertainment is an Indian production, visual effects and distribution company established by actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan in 2002. [3] It was transformed from the defunct Dreamz Unlimited. Based in Mumbai, the studio’s activities span across creative development, production, marketing, distribution, licensing, merchandising and syndication of films in India and worldwide.
Notable movies: Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, Ra.One, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, etc.
- Cape of Good Films
Cape of Good Films is a production company established in 2008. The founders are actor Akshay Kumar, his mother Aruna Bhatia and wife Twinkle Khanna.
Notable movies: Patiala House, Rowdy Rathore, Rustom, Pad Man, etc
- Salman Khan Films
Salman Khan Films (SKF) is an Indian film production and distribution company established by Bollywood actor Salman Khan in 2011. Based in Mumbai, it mainly produces and distributes Hindi films
Notable movies: Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Race 3, Dabangg 3, etc
- Ajay Devgn Ffilms
Ajay Devgn FFilms is an Indian film production and distribution company established by actor Ajay Devgn & his father Veeru Devgan in 2000. Based in Mumbai, it mainly produces and distributes Hindi films. In 2000, ADFF released its first film, Raju Chacha. The film starred Devgn and Kajol.
Notable movies: All the Best: Fun Begins, Bol Bachchan, Singham, Runway 34, etc
- Aamir Khan Productions
Aamir Khan Productions (AKP) is an Indian motion picture production and distribution company based in Mumbai. The company was founded in 1999 by actor Aamir Khan; its first production was Academy Award nominated film Lagaan (2001).
Notable movies: Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par, Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, Dangal and his recent Laal Singh Chaddha, etc. - Bhansali Productions
Notable movies: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam , Padmaavat, Gangubai Kathiawadi, etc. - Phantom Films
Phantom Films was an Indian film production and distribution company established by Anurag Kashyap, director Vikramaditya Motwane, producer Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl. It was founded in 2011 by all four of them, and is cited as the “directors’ company”. In March 2015, Reliance Entertainment picked up 50% stake in the company.
Notable movies: Lootera, Ugly, Queen, Udta Punjab, Super 30, etc. - Excel Entertainment
Excel Entertainment is an Indian production company, founded by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar in 1999. Based in Mumbai, they mainly produce Hindi films. In 2017, they released India’s first original series for Amazon Prime Video – Inside Edge, which was nominated for the International Emmy Awards for Best Drama Series.
Notable movies: Dil Chahta Hai, Don, Rock On!!, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Fukrey, etc - Rajkumar Hirani Films
In over 20 years in the Hindi film industry, Hirani may only have six films to his credit as a director, but he is often hailed as one of the best filmmakers of his time. Hirani’s last directorial venture came in 2018 with Sanju, a biopic based on actor Sanjay Dutt’s controversial life.
Notable movies: Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, etc.
- Rohit Shetty Productions
Incorporated in 2016, Rohit Shetty Picturez LPP is a Reliance joint venture with film director, producer, and television personality Rohit Shetty. He is one of the most successful and sought-after film directors in the contemporary Indian film industry and currently has the highest number of movies in the coveted Rs.100 cr
Notable movies: Golmaal Again, Dilwale, Singham Returns, etc.
(Disclaimer): The intention of writing this article is to give recognition to some of the prominent video production companies in Mumbai. The list is not in any particular order.
About “Banyan Media & Films International”
Banyan Media & Films International is a production house based in Mumbai. We tell stories that are unconventional, fresh and unique!
We work with our clients to produce creative film production solutions for their brands or idea.
We deal in the making of ad films (TVC/DVC), promos, corporate films, audio-visuals, feature films, line production, and much more…!
We at Banyan Media & Films International, thrive on quality work to be delivered to our clients, and we have had the honour to collaborate with brands such as Reliance, Emami, Standard Chartered, Bajaj, Makemytrip, etc.; and agencies like Fulcro, Scarecrow, Lowe Lintas, R.K. Swamy Hansa, etc. and many more.
Banyan Media & Films International was named amongst the best “Content companies & startups” in Mumbai, by Beststartup.asia [2022]