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Maverick Productions ventures into Malayalam films
MUMBAI: After successfully releasing its first Hindi film Aloo Chaat that recently celebrated 50 days and also making a Kannada film Housefull, actor Anuj Saxena‘ production house Maverick Productions is to present a Malayalam film soon.
Titled Gulumaal, the film is expected to go on floors in the second half of June. It stars Jayasoorya, V.k.Prakash, Jagathy, Chackochan, Suraj, Salim Kumar and Biju Kuttan,
Says Saxena, “Maverick is a full-fledged entertainment company producing, films, ads, events and documentaries. After producing a Kannada film, foraying into Malayalam Cinema is a natural progression as regional cinema has a huge market. We will soon venture into other language films also.”
It may be noted that Maverick has till-date produced more than 20 advertising films, the prominent ones being that of Tiger Balm, Blistix Lip Care Balm, A.M. Mouth Wash and Fair One Fairness Cream.
It has also produced a TV soap Kulvaddhu for Sony, a comedy show Gupshup Coffee Shop featuring Navniit Nishan on Sab, a game show Khiladi No. 1 on Zee Smile and various documentaries.
Maverick‘s independent production titled Chase, starring Anuj Saxena and Udita Goswami and directed by Jag Mohan Mundhra, is currently on the floors.
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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
