Warner Bros. Teams With Bhanushali Studios For Five Indian Film Adaptations
MUMBAI (IANS)- Warner Bros. Pictures has announced an exclusive five-film deal with Bhanushali Studios Limited (BSL), known for films such as Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai and Bhaiyya Ji, and JOAT Films. The partnership aims to develop Indian adaptations of popular Warner Bros. Pictures titles.
According to Variety.com, the agreement focuses on reimagining classic Warner Bros. properties through an Indian cultural lens, while retaining the universal themes that made them global hits. Warner Bros. Pictures will handle worldwide distribution for these new adaptations.
Vinod Bhanushali, founder and producer of Bhanushali Studios, recently inked a separate three-film deal with Hansal Mehta’s True Story Films. BSL’s existing slate includes Janhit Mein Jaari, Main Atal Hoon, Costao, Bhaiyya Ji, and Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam, as reported by Variety.com.
“India represents one of the world’s most vibrant and sophisticated film markets, with audiences who deeply appreciate authentic, locally rooted narratives,” stated Denzil Dias, VP and Managing Director, India, Warner Bros. Pictures. “This partnership allows us to combine our storytelling heritage with exceptional local talent to create films that will resonate profoundly with Indian audiences while maintaining the universal appeal that defines great cinema.”
Vinod Bhanushali expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We’re incredibly excited to partner with Warner Bros. Pictures, a studio that has shaped cinematic history across generations. This collaboration represents a unique opportunity to reimagine the stories by Warner Bros. Pictures through an Indian creative lens, blending emotion, scale, and culture for audiences both at home and internationally.”
Adding significant production expertise to the venture is Jack Nguyen of JOAT Films, who brings three decades of industry experience. Nguyen also has an existing first-look deal with Warner Bros. Pictures, which will commence with a Korean remake of The Intern.
“I’m excited to partner with BSL to adapt Warner Bros. Pictures on titles that will resonate with Indian audiences,” Nguyen commented. “Warner Bros. Pictures has an unparalleled library from which we will carefully curate select titles for the vibrant Indian market.”
Development on the first title under this new deal is already underway, with details on creative teams and production timelines to be announced imminently, Variety.com reports.
