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Big Cinemas forays into Netherlands
MUMBAI: India‘s largest multiplex chain Big Cinemas with 202 screens across the country has partnered with Dutch firm Pathé Theatres in its bid to set up three screens in the Netherlands.
Pathé Theatres B.V. operates a chain of 12 megaplexes in the Netherlands with a total of 102 screens.
In the Netherlands, the company will roll out three Big Cinemas screens in Pathé Theatres‘ existing plexes in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Hague.
According to Adlabs Films CEO Anil Arjun, “In our global strategy, Pathé is a perfect fit to bring Indian movies to Europe and other continents. After the Netherlands, we hope to explore other countries in Europe as well.”
To cash in on the 7 lakh plus Hindi film buffs of Indian, Pakistani, Afghani, Turkish and Moroccan origin, Indian distribution houses prefer Pathé for exhibiting their films.
Hindi films like Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Singh is Kinng, Jodhaa Akbar, Dostana and Om Shanti Om have grossed $130,000-200,000 in the Netherlands. “We believe that the admissions could be over 4 lakh annually. We are confident of breaking even within a year of initiating our operations in the country,” adds Mr Arjun.
It may be interesting to note that in the last few years the R-ADAG company has acquired movie theatres in the US, Malaysia, Mauritius and Kathmandu.
Hindi
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
