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PVR Pictures to distribute Aloo Chaat
MUMBAI: PVR Pictures has taken the India distribution rights of Aloo Chaat, a movie produced by Mirchi Movies and Maverick Productions.
Aloo Chaat, a complete masala movie, will release on 20 March across 200 screens in India. PVR will distribute the movie across the Mumbai circuit (Mumbai, Pune, and Gujarat), Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, eastern Punjab, central India, Nizam and Mysore.
Says PVR Pictures head distribution (all India) Gaurav Verma, “Going by Robby Grewal‘s track record and backing provided by Mirchi Movies and Maverick Productions, we decided to distribute Aloo Chaat. The movie will be distributed on a commission basis.”
When asked if PVR would be handling the movie‘s overseas distribution, Verma replies, “We are not aware about the movie‘s release overseas or its overseas distribution rights. We are only managing the Indian distribution of the movie.”
On being queried about the other projects for distribution, Verma says, “We are not distributing any other movie as of now. We are following a very cautious step and plan to distribute only select content.”
Aloo Chaat is directed by Robby Grewal and stars Aftab Shivdasani and Aamna Shariff in title roles.
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Marico founder Harsh Mariwala’s book Harsh Realities set for film adaptation
Almighty Motion Picture taps Karan Vyas to script Marico story
MUMBAI: Almighty Motion Picture is turning its lens on India Inc., with plans to adapt Harsh Realities: The Making of Marico into a screen project. The story charts the rise of Harsh Mariwala, the chairman and founder of Marico, and is currently in early development, according to a report by Variety.
Writer Karan Vyas, known for his work on Scam 1992, Scoop and Made in India – A Titan Story, is attached to pen the screenplay. The project continues the studio’s growing interest in real-life Indian narratives that blend business with human drama.
At the heart of the story lies a defining moment in 1987, when Mariwala chose to step away from the family-run Bombay Oil Industries and strike out on his own. What followed was not just the creation of a company, but the reinvention of a legacy. Marico would go on to become a global FMCG player, with brands like Parachute, Saffola, Set Wet and Livon becoming household names, reaching nearly one in three Indians.
The source material, co-authored by Mariwala and renowned business strategist Ram Charan, offers more than a boardroom chronicle. It captures the grit behind the growth, the risks behind the rewards and the leadership lessons forged along the way.
The adaptation aims to move beyond balance sheets and brand milestones, focusing instead on the person behind the enterprise. Expect a narrative that leans into the emotional stakes of entrepreneurship, where decisions are as personal as they are professional.
Today, Marico draws about a quarter of its revenue from international markets across Asia and Africa, reflecting its steady transformation from a domestic player into a multinational force. Yet, if the makers have their way, the screen version will remind audiences that every global success story begins with a leap of faith.
With development set to begin soon, this is one business story that may just trade spreadsheets for storytelling, and profit margins for moments that linger
