Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the entertainment capital of India and home to the country’s largest film industry. The city is home to numerous production houses, which are responsible for producing the majority of Bollywood films.
Yash Raj Films (YRF) is an Indian film production and distribution company working in Hindi cinema. Its major products are Movies, Studio, Production, Distribution, Marketing, Music,
Home Video, and many more. The company is among the top 10 production houses in India. It is also dealing into following segments-
- Talent Management
- Vfx
- Post-production
- Brand Partnerships
- Licensing
- Merchandising
- Special Effects
- Digital
Notable movies: Deewar, Mohabbatein, Veer-Zaara, DDLJ, Darr, Dhoom 3, War, etc.
Eros International was founded in the year 1977 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The public ltd company is dealing in the media and entertainment industry. It offers a wide range of services including co-production, distribution and acquisition, and film production. Eros’s major subsidiaries are Eros Now, Eros Music, and Trinity Pictures. Its offices are located in India, the UK, Australia, the United States, Dubai, Fiji, and the Isle of Man. It is one of the leading production and distribution companies in India.
Notable movies: Sholay, Mr. India, Om Shanti Om, Love Aaj Kal, Housefull, Cocktail, Rockstar, etc.
Its major subsidiaries are Viacom 18 US, Viacom 18 media, Roptanol, the Indian Film Company, and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. Viacom 18 owns and operates various channels of the Viacom group for the Indian viewers and various consumer products in India. It is one of the top 10 production houses in India. Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. is India’s fastest growing entertainment network and a house of more than 3 dozen iconic brands. Viacom18 defines entertainment in India by touching people across its core lines of businesses – broadcast, digital, experiential, filmed entertainment, and consumer products.
Notable movies: Tanu Weds Manu, Gangs of Wasseypur, OMG – Oh My God, Son of Sardaar, Padmaavat, etc.
Dharma Productions Pvt Ltd is one of the top 10 production houses in India. The company is mainly involved in the business of film production and distribution since 1979. The production house is located in Mumbai and is owned by Karan Johar. The production house has produced a huge number of hit films.
Notable movies: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dostana, My name is Khan, Student of the year, etc.
- Reliance Big Entertainment Pvt Ltd
The company was founded in the year 2005. It is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its major products are motion pictures, music, television, and games. Its parent company is Reliance Anil Dhirubhai and Ambani Group. The key content initiatives are across music, movies, Internet & mobile portals, gaming, sports, leading to direct opportunities in delivery across the emerging digital distribution platforms like digital cinema, IPTV, DTH, and mobile TV. It is one of the top 10 production houses in India.
Notable movies: Ghajini, Singham, Kites, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Holiday, etc.
T-Series was founded in the year 1983 by Gulshan Kumar. One of India’s top 10 production houses, the company is well known for Bollywood music soundtracks and Indi-pop music. T-Series is India’s largest music record label. The company is headquartered in Noida, India. The company’s line of business includes the manufacturing of phonograph records and prerecorded audio tapes and disks.
Notable movies: Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Patiala House, Aashiqui 2, Hindi Medium, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Pati Patni Aur Who, etc
Balaji Telefilms Ltd was founded in the year 1994 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. The leading production house produces Indian soap operas, comedy, game shows, entertainment, reality TV, and factual programming in several Indian languages. Balaji Telefilms is promoted by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor and is a public company listed at the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India. It is one of the top 10 production houses in India.
Notable movies: Shootout at Lokhandwala, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, Ragini MMS, The Dirty Picture, etc
Founded by Ronnie Screwvala, this production house is currently headed by Siddharth Roy Kapur who was the marketing mind behind Rang De Basanti. It was one of the leading film studios in India and one of the largest production studios in South Asia. The studio’s activities span creative development, production, marketing, distribution, licensing, merchandising and worldwide syndication of films in Indian territories. However
Notable movies: Swades, Rang De Basanti, Life In A… Metro, Fashion, Kaminey, Barfi, Chennai Express, 2 States
Red Chillies Entertainment is an Indian visual effects, production 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.
The Nadiadwala family have been in film production since 1955, continuing this legacy Sajid Nadiadwala established the company in 2005. It is a part of the Hindi film industry that is involved in Motion picture, radio, television and other entertainment activities. The Nadiadwalas have been doling out blockbusters for 3 generations, beginning with the Ashok Kumar-starrer Inspector in 1956 to the recent Salman Khan blockbuster Kick .
Notable movies: Highway, 2 States, Kick, Heropanti, 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.
These production houses are creating benchmarks in the industry, leaving no stone unturned for content. Many of these production houses are awarded nationally and internationally. These production houses also work in co-production with other Actor/Director led production houses in India.
Mumbai is the heart of the Indian film industry and is home to some of the most successful and respected production houses in the country. These companies are responsible for producing the majority of Bollywood films and have a strong reputation for quality storytelling, technical excellence, and promoting new talent. From Yash Raj Films to Red Chillies Entertainment, these production houses have left a lasting impact on the Indian film industry and continue to shape the future of Bollywood.
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 brand 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 honor 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].