Anil Thadani, husband of Raveena Tandon, secures theatrical rights for South Indian blockbusters

May 02, 2024 Anita Santosh

In the limelight of her resurgence since the 90s, actress Raveena Tandon made waves with her roles in K.G.F: Chapter 2 and Netflix’s Aranyak. Meanwhile, her husband, Anil Thadani, founder of AA Films, has been busy securing distribution rights for major projects.

Thadani’s distribution company recently made headlines by acquiring the Hindi distribution rights for four highly anticipated South Indian films: Pushpa 2: The Rule, Game Changer, Kalki 2898 AD, and Devara: Part 1.

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According to industry reports, the deals involve substantial investments. Pushpa 2: The Rule alone fetched Rs 200 crore for theatrical rights in North India, with Netflix acquiring digital rights for Rs 100 crore

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Thadani’s company spent Rs 100 crore on securing Kalki 2898 AD, featuring a star-studded ensemble cast.

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Anil Thadani’s journey in the film distribution business stems from his family’s legacy.

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