Geetha Arts
Geetha Arts (formerly known as Geetha Art Productions, Geetha Cine Enterprises , Geetha Creative Arts) is an Indian film production and distribution company established in 1972 by Allu Aravind.[1] The company is based in Hyderabad and has produced around 60 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi languages.
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 1972 in Hyderabad, India |
| Headquarters | , India |
Key people | Allu Aravind Allu Arjun Allu Venkatesh Allu Sirish |
| Products | Films |
| Owner | Allu Aravind |
| Subsidiaries |
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| Website | Geetha Arts |
Though Geetha Arts is known for its big-budget films, the company marked its beginning by producing a small-budget movie Banthrotu Bharya in 1974. Geetha Arts has made movies featuring actors such as Chiranjeevi, Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, V Ravichandran, Pawan Kalyan, Allu Arjun,[2][3] Ganesh, Nani, Ram Charan, and Vijay Deverakonda.
After consolidating the film production business, Geetha Arts expanded its presence into film distribution, exhibition and digital content.
Online streaming service
Allu Aravind in association with MyHome Group owner Rameswar Rao Jupally started OTT named "Aha" which went live on February 08, 2020.
Film production
Jalsa, a Telugu film starring Pawan Kalyan grossed $10 million at the box office. Their next – Ghajini, a Bollywood movie starring Aamir Khan grossed over $45 million at box office. Magadheera is a big-budget swords and sandal epic that grossed $25 million at the box office.
Geetha Arts
Allu Entertainment
| # | Year | Film | Language | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | Jersey | Hindi | Gowtham Tinnanuri | co-produced with Dil Raju Productions, Sithara Entertainments & Brat Films |
| 2 | 2022 | Shehzada | Hindi | Rohit Dhawan | co-produced with Haarika and Haasini Creations, T-Series & Brat Films |
GA2 Pictures (Vasu and Aravind)
GA2 Pictures is indie production arm of Geetha Arts on which they produce small and medium budgeted movies and managed by Bunny Vas.
| # | Year | Film | Language | Director | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | Bale Bale Magadivoy | Telugu | Maruthi Dasari | Nani and Lavanya Tripathi | Co-production with UV Creations[4] |
| 2 | 2016 | Sundaranga Jaana | Kannada | Ramesh Aravind | Ganesh, Shanvi Srivastava | Co-production with Rockline Entertainments Pvt Lmt |
| 3 | 2018 | Geetha Govindam | Telugu | Parasuram | Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna | |
| 4 | Taxiwaala | Telugu | Rahul Sankrityan | Vijay Deverakonda, Priyanka Jawalkar and Malavika Nair | Co-production with UV Creations | |
| 5 | 2019 | Prati Roju Pandage | Telugu | Maruthi Dasari | Sai Dharam Tej and Rashi Khanna | Co-production with UV Creations |
| 6 | 2021 | Chaavu Kaburu Challaga | Telugu | Koushik Pegallapati | Kartikeya Gummakonda and Lavanya Tripathi | |
| 7 | Most Eligible Bachelor | Telugu | Bhaskar | Akhil Akkineni and Pooja Hegde | ||
| 8 | 2022 | Pakka Commercial | Telugu | Maruthi | Gopichand and Raashi Khanna | Co-production with "UV Creations" |
| 9 | 18 Pages | Telugu | Palnati Surya Pratap | Nikhil Siddharth and Anupama Parameswaran | Co-production with Sukumar Writings | |
Allu Bobby Company (Bobby and Aravind)
| Year | Film | Language | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ghani | Telugu | Kiran Korrapati | |
V4 Movies (GA2 and Studio Green)
| Year | Film | Language | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Next Nuvve | Telugu | ETV Prabhakar | |
Siri Venkateshwara Productions (Satya Narayana, Aravind)
| Year | Film | Language | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Bunny | Telugu | V. V. Vinayak | |
Kshitij Production Combines (Mukesh, Aravind)
| Year | Film | Language | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Kaun? | Hindi | Ram Gopal Varma | |
Sri Raghavendra Movie Corporation, Siri Media Arts and United Producers (Dutt, Aravind)
| # | Year | Film | Language | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996 | Pelli Sandadi | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | |
| 2 | 1997 | Mere Sapno Ki Rani | Hindi | K. Raghavendra Rao | |
| 3 | 1998 | Paradesi | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | |
| 4 | Ninaithen Vandhai | Tamil | K. Selva Bharathy | ||
| 5 | 2003 | Pellam Oorelithe | Telugu | S. V. Krishna Reddy | |
| 6 | Gangotri | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | ||
| 7 | Calcutta Mail | Hindi | Sudhir Mishra | ||
| 8 | 2004 | Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari | Telugu | K. Vasu | |
Sri Sai Ram Arts (Venkateshwara Rao, Aravind)
| # | Year | Film | Language | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1991 | Rowdy Alludu | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | |
| 2 | 2000 | Annayya | Telugu | Muthyala Subbaiah | |
Prashanthi Creations (Sastry, Aravind)
| Year | Film | Language | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Telugu | K. Viswanath | |
Film distribution
- Zombie Reddy (2021)
- Mamangam (2019)
- Nuvvu Thopu Raa (2019)
- Kurukshetram (2019, Dubbed version)
- Paper Boy (2018)
- Bhadram Be Careful Brotheru (2016)
- Yevadu (2014)
- Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu[5] (2012)
- Mahesh Khaleja (2010)
- Komaram Puli (2010)
- Leader (2010)
- Magadheera (2009)
- Ghajini (2008)
- Parugu (2008)
- Jalsa (2008)
- Desamuduru (2006)
- Stalin (2006)
- Happy (2006)
- Andarivaadu (2005)
- Johnny (2003)
- Annayya (2000)
- Iddaru Mitrulu (1999)
- Tholi Prema (1998)
- Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998)
- Paradesi (1998)
- Pelli Sandadi (1996)
- Big Boss (1995)
- Mechanic Alludu (1993)
- Rowdy Alludu (1991)
- Gang Leader (1991)
- Stuartpuram Police Station (1991)
- Raja Vikramarka (1990)
- Kodama Simham (1990)
- Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989)
- Trinetrudu (1988)
- Khaidi No. 786 (1988)
- Yamudiki Mogudu (1988)
- Rudraveena (1988)
- Jebu Donga (1987)
- Pasivadi Pranam (1987)
Distribution
Over the last 15 years, Geetha Film Distributors (GFD), a subsidiary of Geetha Arts has released over 300 Telugu, Hindi and English films in Andhra Pradesh and is one of the leading distributors in the state. Geetha Arts is one company in Andhra Pradesh that has a studio-style functioning of having a production wing along with distribution channels.[6]
References
- "Clans in Indian Cinema: The Allu-Konidela Family of Telugu Superstars and Film Producers". www.news18.com. 19 April 2021.
- "Buzz: Prashanth Neel Will Do A Movie With Geetha Arts With Allu Arjun". Sakshi Post. 20 March 2021.
- "AR Murugadoss to direct Allu Arjun soon? - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Bhale Bhale Magadivoy , a Family entertainer". The Hans India. 3 March 2015.
- "Timesofap Redirecting ..."
- "Komaram Puli worldwide Release Through Geetha Arts ~ Komaram Puli".