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| Company type | Private limited company |
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| Industry | Motion pictures |
| Founded | 9 August 1999 |
| Founder | Farhan Akhtar Ritesh Sidhwani |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Farhan Akhtar Ritesh Sidhwani |
| Services | Film production Film distribution |
| Website | Excel Entertainment |
Excel Entertainment is an Indian production company, founded by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar in Mumbai in 1999.[1][2] They mainly produce Hindi films.
Their debut production, Dil Chahta Hai,[3] received critical acclaim and was a huge rage for the youth at that time. They won National Film Awards for both Dil Chahta Hai and Rock On!!. With productions such as Don,[4] Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,[5] Fukrey,[6] Dil Dhadakne Do, and Raees, they are known for presenting unique characters and a contemporary style of cinema. Gully Boy was also India's official entry to the 92nd Academy Awards.[7]
Excel Entertainment also ventured into distribution and distributed the Hindi dubbed versions of the 2018 Indian Kannada-language period action thriller, K.G.F: Chapter 1, and its sequel, K.G.F: Chapter 2, both starring Yash. They also distributed the 2019 Telugu epic period film, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, starring Chiranjeevi.
History
[edit]The company's first production was the critically acclaimed, Dil Chahta Hai (2001), which marked the directorial debut of Farhan Akhtar. The film received a National Award in the category of Best Feature Film Hindi and was also screened at IFFI[8] The company then went on to produce the war-drama, Lakshya (2004).[9] While it was critically acclaimed, it did not fare well at the box-office. Over the years, it has developed a huge cult following and is considered to be one of the greatest coming-of-age films in Hindi cinema. Excel also produced Don (2006).[10]
On 16 July 2021, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's sports drama, Toofaan, released directly on Amazon Prime Video. It starred Farhan Akhtar, Paresh Rawal, and Mrunal Thakur. It opened to highly mixed reviews. Bollywood Bubble stated Toofan, literal meaning ‘storm’ lives up to its name in all honestly. It is a film about life and choices.[11]
The second collaboration of Farhan Akhtar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra happened after their first successful film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. An action sports drama entertainer Toofaan released on 16 July 2021, on Amazon Prime Video starring Farhan Akhtar, Paresh Rawal, Mrunal Thakur. The film was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.[12]
On 15 February 2021, Yudhra, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi, Malavika Mohanan and Raghav Juyal was announced. The film is being helmed by Ravi Udyawar, of Mom fame. Initially slated to be released in 2022, it was mired in reshoots and is now planned for a 2024 release.[13]
On 11 August 2021, Jee Le Zaraa, starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt was announced. The female-centric road film will be directed by Farhan Akhtar, from a story written by Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and himself.[14]
Filmography
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| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television series
[edit]| Year | Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 2017–2021 | Inside Edge | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2018 – present | Mirzapur | |
| 2019 – present | Made in Heaven | |
| Fukrey Boyzzz[40] | Discovery Kids | |
| 2022 | Eternally Confused and Eager for Love | Netflix |
| 2023 | Dahaad | Amazon Prime Video |
| Bambai Meri Jaan | ||
| 2025 | Dabba Cartel | Netflix |
| Andhera | Amazon Prime Video |
Film distribution
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Cast | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Prashanth Neel | Vijay Kiragandur | Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Ramachandra Raju, Archana Jois, Anant Nag, Vasishta N. Simha and Mouni Roy | Hindi only | [41] |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Surender Reddy | Ram Charan, Konidela Production Company | Chiranjeevi, Amitabh Bachchan, Kiccha Sudeep, Jagapathi Babu, Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Tamannaah Bhatia and Ravi Kishan | Hindi only | [42] |
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Prashanth Neel | Vijay Kirugandur | Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty | Hindi only | [43] |
| 2025 | Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama | Koichi Sasaki, Ram Mohan, Yugo Sako | Yugo Sako, Kenji Yoshii, Atsushi Matsuo | Nikhil Kapoor, Rael Padamsee, Uday Mathan, Mishal Varma, Noel Godin | Hindi Only | |
| 2025 | Tanvi the Great | Anupam Kher | Anupam Kher | Shubhangi Dutt, Anupam Kher | Global release only | |
| 2026 | Peddi | Buchi Babu Sana | Venkata Satish Kilaru | Ram Charan, Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Divyendu Sharma | Hindi only |
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