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Company type | Private Limited Company |
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| Industry | Film and entertainment |
| Founded | 1993 in Mumbai, India |
| Founder | Anil Thadani |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people |
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| Services | Film distribution |
| Owner | Anil Thadani |
| Subsidiaries | Cinestaan AA Distributors |
| Website | aafilms |
AA Films is an Indian motion picture distribution company, owned by Anil Thadani and Raveena Tandon. It mainly distributes Hindi films and Hindi-dubbed films.
Background
AA Films was founded by Anil Thadani in 1993. It independently distributes films in India. The company entered on a joint venture with Cineestan Film Company; the JV is named "Cineestan AA Distributors". Anil Thadani is managing Director and CEO of the JV and Rohit Khattar, founder Chairman of Cinestaan, is Chairman of the JV.1
Films distributed
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama | Hindi | Distributed along with Excel Entertainment and Geek Pictures | |
| 1994 | Yeh Dillagi | |||
| 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | |||
| 2000 | Mela | |||
| 2001 | Tum Bin | |||
| Dil Chahta Hai | ||||
| 2003 | Stumped | |||
| Chalte Chalte | ||||
| Munna Bhai MBBS | ||||
| 2004 | Lakshya | Re-release Only | ||
| Rakht | ||||
| 2005 | Black | |||
| Pehchaan | ||||
| 2006 | Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | |||
| Don | ||||
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | |||
| 2011 | The Dirty Picture | |||
| 2012 | Agneepath | |||
| Student of the Year | ||||
| 2013 | Jackpot | |||
| Aashiqui 2 | ||||
| Fukrey | ||||
| Issaq | ||||
| Gori Tere Pyaar Mein! | ||||
| 2014 | Creature 3D | |||
| Yaariyan | ||||
| Hasee Toh Phasee | ||||
| O Teri | ||||
| Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans | ||||
| Children of War | ||||
| The Xposé | ||||
| Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | ||||
| Bhoothnath Returns | ||||
| Hate Story 2 | ||||
| Ek Villain | ||||
| Ungli | ||||
| The Shaukeens | ||||
| 2015 | I | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | |
| Roy | Hindi | |||
| Ek Paheli Leela | ||||
| Baahubali: The Beginning | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version of Telugu film |
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| Dil Dhadakne Do | Hindi | |||
| Bangistan | ||||
| Welcome 2 Karachi | ||||
| Bhaag Johnny | ||||
| Talvar | ||||
| Hate Story 3 | ||||
| Masaan | ||||
| 2016 | Kaik Karne Yaar | Gujarati | ||
| Zorawar | Punjabi | |||
| Love Games | Hindi | |||
| Veerappan | ||||
| Mirzya | 2 | |||
| Tum Bin 2 | ||||
| Wajah Tum Ho | ||||
| 2017 | The Ghazi Attack | 3 | ||
| Noor | ||||
| Maatr | ||||
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version of Telugu film |
4 | |
| Hindi Medium | Hindi | |||
| Sachin: A Billion Dreams | Trilingual film | 5 | ||
| Marathi | ||||
| English | ||||
| FU: Friendship Unlimited | Marathi | |||
| Hrudayantar | ||||
| Behen Hogi Teri | Hindi | |||
| Raabta | ||||
| Bareilly Ki Barfi | ||||
| Babumoshai Bandookbaaz | ||||
| Haseena Parkar | ||||
| Chef | ||||
| Spyder | Tamil Telugu |
Only North India Release | ||
| Ittefaq | Hindi | |||
| Tumhari Sulu | ||||
| Firangi | ||||
| Fukrey Returns | ||||
| 2018 | Hostel Days | Marathi | ||
| Kaalakaandi | Hindi | |||
| Vodka Diaries | ||||
| Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety | ||||
| Hate Story 4 | ||||
| 3 Storeys | ||||
| Raazi | 6 | |||
| Bucket List | Marathi | |||
| Phamous | Hindi | |||
| Kaala | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Lyca Productions Dubbed version of Tamil film |
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| Nawabzaade | Hindi | |||
| Chumbak | Marathi | |||
| Reva | Gujarati | |||
| Fanney Khan | Hindi | |||
| Gold | ||||
| Stree | 7 | |||
| Badhaai Ho | ||||
| Mulshi Pattern | Marathi | |||
| Madhuri | ||||
| Mauli | ||||
| 2.0 | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version of Tamil film |
8 | |
| K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Distributed along with Excel Entertainment
Dubbed version of Kannada film |
9 | ||
| 2019 | Ek Nirnay | Marathi | ||
| Sarva Line Vyasta Ahet | ||||
| Why Cheat India | Hindi | |||
| Amavas | ||||
| Ashi Hi Aashiqui | ||||
| Gully Boy | ||||
| Luka Chuppi | ||||
| Badla | ||||
| Photograph | Hindi | |||
| English | ||||
| Junglee | Hindi | |||
| De De Pyaar De | ||||
| Bharat | ||||
| Kabir Singh | ||||
| Arjun Patiala | ||||
| Girlfriend | Marathi | |||
| Batla House | Hindi | |||
| Saaho | ||||
| Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Excel Entertainment Dubbed version of Telugu film |
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| Daaka | Punjabi | |||
| Triple Seat | Marathi | |||
| The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir | Hindi | |||
| English | ||||
| Made in China | Hindi | |||
| Bala | ||||
| Fatteshikast | Marathi | |||
| Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande | ||||
| Pati Patni Aur Woh | Hindi | |||
| 2020 | Tanhaji | |||
| Man Fakira | Marathi | |||
| Street Dancer 3D | Hindi | |||
| Prawaas | Marathi | |||
| Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Hindi | |||
| Thappad | ||||
| Indoo Ki Jawani | ||||
| 2021 | Madam Chief Minister | |||
| Kaanbhatt | Marathi | |||
| Tuesdays and Fridays | Hindi | |||
| Time to Dance | ||||
| Mumbai Saga | ||||
| Saina | ||||
| Koi Jaane Na | ||||
| Satyameva Jayate 2 | ||||
| Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | ||||
| Pushpa: The Rise | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Goldmines Telefilms Dubbed version of Telugu film |
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| 2022 | Pawankhind | Marathi | ||
| Zombivli | ||||
| 143 | ||||
| Toolsidas Junior | Hindi | |||
| Radhe Shyam | ||||
| Bachchhan Paandey | ||||
| Vishu | Marathi | |||
| Hurdang | Hindi | |||
| K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Excel Entertainment Dubbed version of Kannada film |
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| Heropanti 2 | Hindi | |||
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | ||||
| Anek | ||||
| Sarsenapati Hambirrao | Marathi | |||
| Yare Yare Pavasa | ||||
| Aathva Rang Premacha | ||||
| Y | ||||
| Ek Villain Returns | Hindi | |||
| Daagadi Chawl 2 | Marathi | |||
| Liger | Hindi Telugu |
Distributed in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada apart from Hindi, Telugu | ||
| Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey | Marathi | |||
| Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Tamil | Only North India Distribution | ||
| Dhokha: Round D Corner | Hindi | |||
| Shivpratap Garudjhep | Marathi | |||
| Nazar Andaaz | Hindi | |||
| Kantara | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Hombale Films Dubbed version of Kannada film |
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| The Ghost | Distributed along with Goldmines Telefilms Dubbed version of Telugu film | |||
| Thank God | Hindi | |||
| Honeymoon | Punjabi Hindi |
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| Phone Bhoot | Hindi | |||
| Double XL | ||||
| Tara vs Bilal | ||||
| An Action Hero | ||||
| Goshta Eka Paithanichi | Marathi | |||
| Connect | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | ||
| 2023 | Varisu | Dubbed version of Tamil film | ||
| Surya | Marathi | |||
| Sarla Ek Koti | ||||
| Tiger 24 | English | Documentary | ||
| Faraaz | Hindi | |||
| Shehzada | ||||
| Jaggu Ani Juliet | Marathi | |||
| Bheed | Hindi | |||
| Operation Mayfair | ||||
| Dasara | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Telugu film | ||
| Gurudev Hoysala | Kannada | |||
| Shaakuntalam | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Telugu film | ||
| Circuitt | Marathi | |||
| Chengiz | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Bengali film | ||
| Afwaah | Hindi | |||
| Jogira Sara Ra Ra | ||||
| Adipurush | Distributed in Tamil & Malayalam apart from Hindi | |||
| Dhoomam | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Malayalam film | ||
| Valatty | Dubbed version of Malayalam film | |||
| Aflatoon | Marathi | |||
| Aani Baani | ||||
| Subhedar | ||||
| Fukrey 3 | Hindi | |||
| Chandramukhi 2 | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | ||
| Leo | Dubbed version of Tamil film | |||
| Yaariyan 2 | Hindi | |||
| The Lady Killer | ||||
| Starfish | ||||
| Animal | ||||
| Manush: Child of Destiny | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Bengali film | ||
| Salaar | Dubbed version of Telugu film | |||
| Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande | Marathi | |||
| 2024 | Captain Miller | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | |
| Hanu Man | Dubbed version of Telugu film | |||
| Shivrayancha Chhava | Marathi | |||
| Dange | Hindi | |||
| Yodha | ||||
| UT69 | ||||
| Madgaon Express | ||||
| Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay | ||||
| The Goat Life | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Malayalam film | ||
| Sridevi Prasanna | Marathi | |||
| Kanni | ||||
| Juna Furniture | ||||
| Do Aur Do Pyaar | Hindi | |||
| Srikanth | ||||
| Savi | ||||
| Kalki 2898 AD | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed Version of Telugu film | ||
| Kill | Hindi | |||
| Raayan | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | ||
| Ghuspaithiya | Hindi | |||
| Yudhra | ||||
| Babu | Marathi | Original distributor | ||
| Kanguva | Hindi (dubbed) | |||
| Pushpa 2: The Rule | also United Kingdom Distribution | |||
| Devara: Part 1 | Distributed along with Dharma Productions | |||
| ARM | Dubbed Version of Malayalam film | . | ||
| Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video | Hindi | |||
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | 10 | |||
| 2025 | Azaad | |||
| Badass Ravi Kumar | 11 | |||
| Dragon | Hindi (dubbed) | |||
| Jaat | Hindi | Distributed along with Zee Studios | ||
| Ground Zero | ||||
| Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktai | Marathi | |||
| Raid 2 | Hindi | Only International Distribution | ||
| April May 99 | Marathi | |||
| Saunkan Saunkanay 2 | Punjabi | |||
| Sitaare Zameen Par | Hindi | Only International Distribution | 12 | |
| Metro... In Dino | 12 | |||
| Tanvi the Great | Distributed along with Excel Entertainment | |||
| Hari Hara Veera Mallu | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed Version of Telugu film | ||
| Game Changer | ||||
| Mahavatar Narsimha | Hindi Kannada Tamil Telugu |
Distributor of Hindi version | ||
| Kingdom | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed Version of Telugu film | ||
| Kantara: Chapter 1 | ||||
| Baahubali: The Epic | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed Version of Telugu film | ||
| Gondhal | Marathi | 13 | ||
| Tere Ishk Mein | Hindi | 14 | ||
| 2026 | The RajaSaab | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed Version of Telugu film | |
| Border 2 | Hindi | |||
| Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos | Hindi | Only International Distribution | ||
| Happy Raj | Tamil | Only North India Distribution | ||
| Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) | Hindi | |||
| Ek Din | Hindi | Only International Distribution | ||
| Kara | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed Version of Tamil film | ||
| Deool Band 2 | Marathi | |||
| Veer Murarbaji † | Marathi Hindi |
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| Mirzapur † | Hindi | |||
| Toxic † | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed Version of Kannada film |
Film soundtracks released
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Stumped |
| 2014 | Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans |
| 2022 | Kantara |
| 2023 | Chengiz |
| Chandramukhi 2 | |
| Manush: Child of Destiny | |
| 2026 | Toxic |
Films presented
| Year | Film | Original language | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Telugu | Presented along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version |
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| 2017 | The Ghazi Attack | |||
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ||||
| 2018 | Bucket List | Marathi | ||
| 2.0 | Tamil | |||
| K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Kannada | Presented along with Excel Entertainment Dubbed version |
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| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Telugu | ||
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Kannada | ||
| Connect | Tamil | |||
| 2023 | Chengiz | Bengali | ||
| Manush: Child of Destiny | ||||
| 2024 | Devara: Part 1 | Telugu | Presented along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version |
References
References
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- "Cinestaan, Anil Thadani form overseas film distribution JV". Press Trust of India. 15 September 2016 – via Business Standard.
- "Karan Johar's Dharma Productions teams up with AA Films to produce 'The Ghazi Attack'". Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- "'Baahubali 2' shatters myths and box-office records in Bollywood". Reuters. 3 May 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- "Cinestaan AA Distributors To Distribute Sachin: A Billion Dreams In All Overseas Markets – Businessofcinema.com". 11 May 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- "As Raazi wows audiences, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, KJo and team celebrate". 17 May 2018.
- "Is Anil Thadani Under-Reporting The Box-Office Collections Of Stree Because Of Raazi?". www.koimoi.com. 21 September 2018.
- "Anil Thadani's AA Films partners with Lyca to distribute '2.O' in Hindi". Sify. Archived from the original on June 15, 2017.
- NewsKarnataka. "Yash's "KGF" to be distributed pan-India by AA Films?". NewsKarnataka.
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