Showing posts with label Eros International Media. Show all posts
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16 August, 2015

Mahesh Babu's 'Srimanthudu' grosses 100 crores in its first week

Eros International’s successful innings continue with Telugu smash hit, Mahesh Babu starrer Srimanthudu grossing Rs. 101.25 crore worldwide in its first week


Mumbai, Hyderabad, 14th August 2015Close on the heels of the super success of Bajrangi Bhaijaan which netted Rs. 300 crore in India last week and continues to draw in audiences, Eros International Media Limited (Eros International), a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry in collaboration with Y. Naveen, Y. Ravi Shankar and C. V. Mohan of Mythri Movie Makers have announced the phenomenal opening of their Telugu release, super star Mahesh Babu’s Srimanthudu. The much awaited Telugu drama opened to an overwhelming response on August 7 across packed theatres with very positive reviews and earned Rs. 101.25 crore worldwide at the box office in its first week.

With this outstanding opening, Srimanthudu becomes the second highest grossing Telugu release this year after Baahubali. Written and directed by Koratala Siva, the Telugu drama stars Mahesh Babu andShruti Haasan in lead roles. Eros released Srimanthudu across 2000 plus screens worldwide in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, north India and overseas. The film released in Tamil dubbed versions in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Commenting on the deal, Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd said, “It’s a proud moment to associate with Mahesh Babu once again and Mythri Movie Makers for this family entertainer that has taken audiences by storm and reports across regions continue to be extremely encouraging. The Telugu industry holds great opportunity for us and we look forward to leverage its attractive film content to strengthen our operations in south.”    

Srimanthudu has been primarily shot in Hyderabad while a few portions of the movie were filmed across Tamil Nadu and Thailand.


Eros International Media Ltd. is a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry that acquires, co-produces and distributes Indian films across all available formats such as cinema, television and digital new media. Eros International is part of Eros International Plc, which became the first Indian media Company to raise capital and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Eros International has experience of over three decades in establishing a global platform for Indian cinema. The company has a competitive advantage through its extensive and growing movie library comprising of over 2,000 films, which include Hindi, Tamil, and other regional language films for home entertainment distribution. Eros International has built a dynamic business model by combining the release of new films every year with the exploitation of its film library. For further information please visit:www.erosintl.com

Eros International to co-produce Pawan Kalyan’s Sardaar GabbarSingh with Pawan Kalyan Creative Works & Northstar Entertainment


Mumbai, Hyderabad, 14th August 2015

Eros International Media Limited (Eros International), a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry has announced its association with Pawan Kalyan Creative Worksand Northstar Entertainment for Telugu Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film, Sardaar GabbarSingh.

Directed by K. S. Ravindra, the action film features Telugu superstar and action hero, Pawan Kalyan in the lead role. The film is currently being shot across Hyderabad, Malshej Ghats, parts of Gujarat and will feature the South Superstar in a brand new look.

Commenting on the association, Mr. Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd said, “We are very excited to partner with one of the biggest stars of Telugu cinema, Pawan Kalyan ji along with Sharrath ji. Sardaar GabbarSingh promises to be bigger and better with more action and entertainment, an absolute treat for Pawan Kalyan fans. 

The Telugu film industry is going through a remarkable phase with some of the biggest recent hits in Indian cinema like Baahubali and Srimanthudu to its credit and we are very happy to be a part of this exciting phase. We hope to continue setting new trends with Sardaar GabbarSingh along with our partners”.

Mr. Sharrath Marar, Producer, Northstar Entertainment, added, “Sardaar GabbarSingh is shaping out to be one of the most exciting & entertaining films. We are truly delighted to be associated with a leading studio like Eros International, who undisputedly have the best global marketing and distribution infrastructure. 

Aligning with them will only strengthen our position by producing and releasing Telugu cinema on a global platform”.