Aashirvad Cinemas

Aashirvad Cinemas is an Indian film production company based in Kerala. It was established in 2000 by Antony Perumbavoor, since then, it has produced 28 Malayalam films, starring Mohanlal.[1] Since 2009, the company co-operates with the distribution company Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments co-founded by Mohanlal and Antony Perumbavoor for distributing films. It is one among the most active and leading production houses in the Malayalam film industry.

Aashirvad Cinemas
Private
IndustryMotion picture
Founded2000
FounderAntony Perumbavoor
Headquarters
Kochi, Kerala
,
India
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Antony Perumbavoor
Mohanlal
ProductsFilms
SubsidiariesFeitian Aashirvad Cinemas
Websiteaashirvadcinemas.com

Aashirvad Cinemas has established itself as the most successful production house in Malayalam by producing several of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time, such as Narasimham (2000), Rasathanthram (2006), Drishyam (2013), Oppam (2016), Odiyan (2018), and Lucifer (2019).[2] It has also produced three of the most expensive Malayalam films — Odiyan (2018), Lucifer (2019), and Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (2020).

Aashirvad Cinemas has won several awards, including a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards and a Filmfare Awards South. In 2019, Aashirvad Cinemas opened office in Hong Kong with the name Feitian Aashirvad Cinemas and signed an agreement with a Chinese film production company to co-produce and distribute films in China.

History

Aashirvad Cinemas was founded by Mohanlal's former chauffeur Antony Perumbavoor in 2000. Its first production was the 2000 film, Narasimham, which became the highest-grossing Malayalam film at the time.[3] The company's next was the 2001 action drama film, Raavanaprabhu, which was a sequel to the 1993 film, Devasuram, which became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year. The film won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value. Over the years, Aashrivad Cinemas have continued to receive great reception and success for their films and continue making new records.

The action drama Natturajavu was the only release in 2004, it was one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year.[4] Joshiy-directed action drama Naran was the only release in 2005, which was also one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year.[5] In the following year, Sathyan Anthikkad-directed family drama Rasathanthram became the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever. Two films released in 2009, action film Sagar Alias Jackie Reloaded directed by Amal Neerad, a spiritual successor to Mohanlal's 1987 film Irupatham Noottandu. It was a commercial success, but met with mixed reviews.[6]

The 2011 comedy film China Town made ₹15.2 crore at the box office and was a major commercial success.[7][8] The 2012 drama Spirit won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues. In 2013, family-thriller Drishyam received widespread critical acclaim and became the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever and the first to gross over ₹50 crore mark at the box office. The 2016 crime thriller Oppam also became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time by grossing ₹65 crore worldwide.

Mohanlal and Lal Jose collaborated for the first time in Velipadinte Pusthakam in 2017, which was a moderate success.[9] In 2019, Prithviraj Sukumaran-directed action drama Lucifer grossed ₹200 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film till date, beating Mohanlal's Pulimurugan. It was also the first Malayalam film to gross over ₹50 crore in overseas markets. It was followed by the comedy drama Ittymaani: Made in China directed by debutant duo Jibi-Joju. It received mixed reviews, but was a commercial success. The company produced Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (co-produced by Moonshot Entertainments and Confident Group), an action period film directed by Priyadarshan based on the life of Kunjali Marakkar. It is the most expensive Malayalam film ever, with a budget of ₹100 crore.It was slated for a release of 27 March 2020,but was later delayed due to the 19-20 coronavirus-pandemic.

Filmography
No. Film Year Director Budget Worldwide gross Other notes
1 Narasimham 2000 Shaji Kailas ₹2 crore (US$280,000)[10] ₹22 crore (US$3.1 million)[11] Highest-grossing Malayalam film at the time of release

Highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year

Released in 2014 as 'Narasimham Returns', which premiered in Dubai

2 Ravanaprabhu 2001 Ranjith Highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year

Ranjith's directorial debut. Sequel to Devaasuram.

3 Kilichundan Mampazham 2003 Priyadarshan The film was a commercial success
4 Natturajavu 2004 Shaji Kailas ₹1.75 crore (US$250,000)[12] One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
5 Naran 2005 Joshiy ₹2.55 crore (US$360,000)[13] One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
6 Rasathanthram 2006 Sathyan Anthikkad Highest-grossing Malayalam film ever at that time.
Mohanlal and Sathyan Anthikkad collaborate after 12 years gap since Pingami.
7 Baba Kalyani 2006 Shaji Kailas One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
8 Alibhai 2007 Shaji Kailas Highest first-day collection for a Malayalam film at that time

One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year

9 Paradesi 2007 P. T. Kunhi Muhammad
10 Innathe Chintha Vishayam 2008 Sathyan Anthikkad The film was a commercial success
11 Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded 2009 Amal Neerad ₹4.5 crore (US$630,000)[14] One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
12 Evidam Swargamanu 2009 Rosshan Andrrews The film was a commercial success
13 Chinatown 2011 Rafi Mecartin ₹6 crore (US$840,000)[15] ₹15.2 crore (US$2.1 million)[16] Second highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year after Christian Brothers
14 Snehaveedu 2011 Sathyan Anthikkad The film was a commercial success
15 Casanovva 2012 Rosshan Andrrews ₹11 crore (US$1.5 million)[17] One of the most expensive Malayalam films ever made at that time

Associate production with Confident Group

16 Spirit 2012 Ranjith One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
17 Ladies and Gentleman 2013 Siddique ₹10 crore (US$1.4 million)[18] Associate production with Confident Group
18 Drishyam 2013 Jeethu Joseph ₹3.5 crore (US$490,000) - ₹5 crore (US$700,000)[lower-alpha 1] ₹75 crore (US$11 million)[22] Highest-grossing Malayalam film at the time of release

Highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year

First Malayalam Film to gross over ₹50 crores

Remade into 6 Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Sinhalese & Chinese

First Indian Film to be remade in Chinese

19 Ennum Eppozhum 2013 Sathyan Anthikad One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
20 Loham 2015 Ranjith ₹7 crore (US$980,000)[23] ₹15 crore (US$2.1 million)[24] One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year

Highest first-day collection for a Malayalam film at the time

21 Oppam 2016 Priyadarshan ₹7 crore (US$980,000)[25] ₹65 crore (US$9.1 million)[26] Second highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year after Pulimurugan
22 Velipadinte Pusthakam 2017 Lal Jose ₹15 crore (US$2.1 million) - ₹20 crore (US$2.8 million)[27] Mohanlal's first collaboration with Lal Jose
23 Aadhi 2018 Jeethu Joseph ₹50 crore (US$7.0 million)[28] One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year

Pranav Mohanlal debut as an adult lead actor Mohanlal has a cameo appearance

24 Odiyan 2018 V. A. Shrikumar Menon ₹50 crore (US$7.0 million)[29] ₹54 crore (US$7.6 million)[30] V. A. Shrikumar Menon directorial debut

One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year Highest first day collection for a Malayalam film Mohanlal and Prakash Raj acted together in Odiyan after having a 19-year gap since the Tamil film Iruvar

25 Lucifer 2019 Prithviraj Sukumaran ₹30 crore (US$4.2 million)[31] ₹200 crore (US$28 million)[32] Prithviraj Sukumaran directorial debut

Vivek Oberoi's Malayalam debut film

Highest-grossing Malayalam film. Crossed ₹50 crore mark in 4 days, ₹100 crore mark in 8 days and ₹150 crores in 21 days.

First Malayalam film to gross over ₹50 crores in overseas box office.

26 Ittymaani: Made in China 2019 Jibi–Joju Jibi-Joju directorial debut
27 Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham 2020 Priyadarshan ₹100 crore (US$14 million)[33] Post Production

Most expensive Malayalam film (₹100 crore)

Co-produced by Moonshot Entertainments and Confident Group.

28 L2: Empuraan 2021 Prithviraj Sukumaran Sequel to Lucifer
29 Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure 2021 Mohanlal Mohanlal directorial debut

Awards

Following are the awards won by Aashirvad Cinemas. The awards received by the producer alone is included in this list.

Award Year Category Film Result
National Film Awards 2012 Best Film on Other Social Issues Spirit Won
Kerala State Film Awards 2001 Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value Raavanaprabhu Won
2008 Innathe Chintha Vishayam Won
2009 Evidam Swargamanu Won
2013 Drishyam Won
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 2009 Best Film Evidam Swargamanu Won
2013 Drishyam Won
2016 Oppam Won
Filmfare Awards South 2008 Best Film – Malayalam Innathe Chintha Vishayam Nominated
2009 Evidam Swargamanu Nominated
2013 Drishyam Won
2016 Oppam Nominated
South Indian International Movie Awards 2012 Best Film – Malayalam Spirit Nominated
2013 Drishyam Won
2016 Oppam Nominated
Asiavision Awards 2013 Best Popular Movie Drishyam Won
2016 Outstanding Movie of the Year Oppam Won
Asianet Film Awards 2000 Best Film Narasimham Won
2012 Most Popular Film Spirit Won
2013 Best Film Drishyam Won
2013 Most Popular Film Drishyam Won
2016 Best Film Oppam Won
Jaihind TV Awards 2007 Best Film Paradesi Won
Kairali TV – World Malayali Council Film Award 2009 Best Film Evidam Swargamanu Won

See also

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  1. Gautaman Bhaskaran of Hindustan Times claims the film's budget as ₹35 million,[19] while IANS claims it to be ₹50 million.[20] Sify claims the budget of the film to be ₹45 million.[21]
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