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Inox forays into film production
MUMBAI: Inox Leisure Ltd has ventured into film production to complete the full value chain of film exhibition and distribution.
The company has floated Inox Motion Pictures, a division that would engage in the film production business, and is releasing Morning Walk on 26 June.
Morning Walk is a heart tugging tale of two families different from one another, yet connected through a special bond. Said to be the debut film of child actor Avika Gor of Balika Vadhu fame, the film directed by Arup Dutta stars Anupam Kher, Sharmila Tagore, Rajit Kapoor, Divya Dutta and model-turned-actor Shayan Munshi.
“We launched Inox Motion Pictures with the thought of making films
that offer quality entertainment to the people at large. Though Morning Walk marks our foray into production, there are others which are in the pipeline,” says Inox Motion Pictures director Alok Tandon.
Given a situation if the film strike persists, will Inox go ahead and release the film at multiplexes besides single-screens? “Morning Walk being our own film, we will definitely release it at all our properties besides single-screens. We will talk to other multiplexes and if they agree, we will release the film at other multiplexes too,” quips Tandon.
Till date, INOX has distributed films such as Fashion, Race, Jab We Met, Heyy Babyy, Om Shanti Om, Namastey London, Rang De Basanti, Garam Masala among others.
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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
