Weekend Blockbusters
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| Private | |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Kerala, India, India |
Key people | Sophia Paul (founder) |
| Products |
Film production Film distribution |
| Website | www.weekendblockbusters.com |
Weekend Blockbusters is an Indian film production company based in Kerala, India. It was established in 2014 by producer Sophia Paul. Its first production was the Malayalam film Bangalore Days (2014). In 2016, they produced two films - Kaadu Pookkunna Neram and Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol.
History
Weekend Blockbusters debuted in film production in 2014 in Malayalam film industry by producing Bangalore Days, directed by Anjali Menon. The film jointly produced by Weekend Blockbusters and Anwar Rasheed Entertainments was a critical and commercial success. It collected an estimated sum close to ₹50 crore at the box office, and became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time.[1] Their second production was Dr. Biju directed Kaadu Pookkunna Neram (2016) starring Indrajith Sukumaran.[2]
The company next film was Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, Mohanlal starring film directed by Jibu Jacob. The film started production on 15 July 2016 in Kozhikode, Kerala.[3] Their commissioned upcoming film is directed by G. Marthandan and starring Fahadh Faasil.[4]
Films
| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Anjali Menon | Co-produced with Anwar Rasheed Entertainments |
| 2016 | Kaadu Pookkunna Neram | Dr. Biju | Premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival |
| 2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Jibu Jacob |
References
- ↑ IANS (19 December 2014). "2014: When little gems outclassed big guns in southern cinema". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ↑ Anu James (28 June 2016). "Indrajith Sukumaran-Rima Kallingal's 'Kaadu Pookkunna Neram' gets 'U' certificate". International Business Times. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ↑ Anu James (15 July 2016). "Mohanlal, Meena start shooting for untitled Jibu Jacob movie [PHOTOS]". International Business Times. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ↑ Deccan Chronicle (17 July 2016). "Marthandan to direct Fahadh Faasil next". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 July 2016.