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Jackie Chan reaches milestone, bags 100th film
MUMBAI: Hong Kong-based action hero Jackie Chan will soon star and co-direct Chinese Zodiac, an action caper with a budget set at 250 million yuan ($37 million). In addition to the 100-picture milestone, the film marks Chan‘s return to direction since Who Am I? in 1998.
Produced by Emperor Dragon Movies, a subsidiary of Emperor Motion Pictures, the film will have Chan on a series of treasure hunts across the globe, linked intricately with one of the major events in Chinese history.
The idea for Zodiac came to Chan six years ago but his busy schedule did not allow him to work on the story until this year. Chan will co-direct the film with five-time collaborator Stanley Tong who helmed such Chan starrers as Rumble in the Bronx, The Myth and the third and fourth part of the Police Story series.
The film will be shot on location in France, Vienna, Hong Kong, Beijing and Kazakhstan.
Before Chinese Zodiac, Chan will begin shooting for Kung Fu Kid (inspired by The Karate Kid) that co-stars Jaden Smith, (son of Will Smith) who is also the producer of the film.
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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
