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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
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Dhurandhar The Revenge earns Rs 761 crore in record opening
Aditya Dhar film sets new box office highs across India and overseas
MUMBAI: Dhurandhar The Revenge has stormed the global box office, raking in a staggering Rs 761 crore worldwide in its opening weekend and setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema.
Directed by Aditya Dhar and backed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the film has emerged as the biggest opening weekend performer for an Indian title, both domestically and overseas.
Fuelled by massive advance bookings and packed theatres across markets, the film delivered record-breaking numbers each day of its opening run. In India, it clocked Rs 466 crore nett and Rs 550 crore gross over four days, while overseas collections stood at Rs 211 crore.
The film opened strong with Rs 145 crore nett in India on paid previews and day one, followed by Rs 83 crore on Friday, Rs 117 crore on Saturday and Rs 121 crore on Sunday. Internationally too, the momentum held steady with consistent high returns across key markets.
The sequel builds on the success of its predecessor, pushing the franchise into uncharted territory. From the highest advance sales and paid previews to the biggest opening weekend ever, the film has ticked off milestone after milestone within days of release.
Overseas, it has not only recorded the highest opening weekend for an Indian film but also secured one of the widest releases for a Hindi title, spanning over 2,200 cinemas and 3,000 screens. The film has even travelled beyond traditional strongholds, releasing in newer markets such as Mexico, Chile, Romania and Ukraine.
Industry trackers note that the film also set records for ticket sales velocity, including the highest tickets sold per hour on BookMyShow, reflecting the scale of audience frenzy.
What makes the run particularly striking is its consistency. Rather than peaking on opening day alone, the film gathered pace through the weekend, turning strong anticipation into sustained box office muscle.
With numbers that read more like a final tally than a debut, Dhurandhar The Revenge has not just opened big, it has redrawn the ceiling for how big an Indian film can go.
