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Multivision Multimedia to distribute 34 Hollywood films, plans foray into Hindi movies
MUMBAI: Multivision Multimedia India Ltd has acquired 34 Hollywood movies for an estimated $1 million to distribute in India.
The plan is to have a release every month, says Multivision India director Ajoy Guptaa who was earlier with Essel; Group’s E-City Entertainment and E-City Films as chief officer (reporting in to CEO Atul Goel). Already released is Monster In Law, starring Jane Fonda, Jennifer Lopez and Michael Vartan. On 25 November After the Sunset (Pierce Brosnan and Salma Hayek) will be released, followed by Hostage (23 December) and Crash (20 January).
The company also plans to dub some of these movies into Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. “We plan to dub around 8-10 movies from the current portfolio, mainly in the action genre,” says Guptaa.
Other movies in the line-up include 88 Minutes (Al Pacino), 16 Blocks (Bruce Willis, Mos Def), End Game (Cuba Gooding Jr, James Woods and Angei Horman) and other big ventures like Contract (John Travolta, James Ganddolfini, Salma Hayek) and Edison (Nicholas Cage).
With the major Hollywood studios having aligned with different companies for distribution in India, Multivision Multimedia aims to tap independent Hollywood producers.
“We plan to source good Hollywood movies across the genres for distribution in India. There isn’t just one Harry Potter or Spider-Man released every year. There is a large segment of independent producers to tap,” says Guptaa.
Is Multivision Multimedia ready to distribute Hindi movies as well? “We are definitely looking at that market,” says Guptaa. But aren’t prices too high? “Overseas prices for Hindi movies are particularly high and not so realistic,” he adds.
The company also plans to foray into Hindi movie production. “It is definitely on the cards but we haven’t decided when. It is a logical progression to our existing line of business activity,” says Guptaa.
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Dhurandhar returns to theatres worldwide on March 13 ahead of Dhurandhar The Revenge release
Jio Studios re-releases blockbuster across 500 screens globally before sequel
MUMBAI: The spy saga of Dhurandhar is gearing up for a big-screen encore before its next chapter arrives.
Ahead of the release of Dhurandhar The Revenge on March 19, Jio Studios and B62 Studios are bringing the original Dhurandhar back to cinemas worldwide in a rare international theatrical re-release.
The global blockbuster is returning across nearly 500 screens, including around 250 in India from March 12 and another 250 overseas beginning March 13.
For fans of the franchise, the move offers a chance to revisit the film that ignited the high-octane spy-action universe just days before the sequel lands in theatres. It also sets up a rare back-to-back big-screen experience, allowing audiences to relive the original before diving straight into the next chapter.
While re-releases of popular films are occasionally seen in India, international re-runs of Hindi films remain uncommon. The scale of the rollout reflects the growing global appetite for the franchise.
In North America alone, Dhurandhar will return to theatres across nearly 185 screens, highlighting the strong anticipation surrounding the upcoming sequel.
The excitement is set to build further with special Wednesday premiere shows of Dhurandhar The Revenge scheduled across the US and Canada on March 18, a day ahead of its global release. Many of these premieres will be hosted on premium large format screens, featuring wall-to-wall displays, immersive sound systems such as Dolby Atmos, enhanced projection and luxury seating.
These formats are typically reserved for major Hollywood event films, and early bookings suggest strong demand with several shows already sold out.
The recently released trailer of Dhurandhar The Revenge has also sparked buzz among exhibitors and trade circles, with expectations running high for the film’s international performance.
Dhurandhar The Revenge is written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar. The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.
Jio Studios presents a B62 Studios production, an Aditya Dhar film.
The spy-action thriller will release worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
The film arrives in theatres globally on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, just ahead of Eid, setting the stage for a festive box office run.
