Partnership’s First Hindi
Co-Production for Indian Subcontinent Based on Critically-Acclaimed
Film Warrior
Lionsgate - a premier next
generation global content leader responsible for the blockbuster Hunger Games,
Twilight, Divergent, Expendables and Saw franchises, has partnered with Dharma
Productions and Endemol India on the family and martial arts drama Brothers,
which launches in approximately 4,000 theatres in India as part of its global
rollout this Friday, August 14th.
The film, starring Akshay Kumar,
Siddharth Malhotra and Jackie Shroff and directed by Karan Malhotra, is the
partnership’s first Hindi-language co-production. Adapted for Indian audiences from Lionsgate’s
critically-acclaimed Warrior, Brothers tells the story of two estranged
brothers and their struggling relationship with each other and their father,
set in the intense, gritty and action-packed world of mixed martial arts
competition.
“We’re delighted to partner with
our friends at Dharma Productions and Endemol India on our first Hindi language
co-production, a powerful and exciting film that has something for everyone,”
said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chairs Patrick Wachsberger and Rob
Friedman. “Combining a spell-binding
family drama with non-stop action and thrilling fight scenes and featuring a
top-notch cast, we expect Brothers to resonate with action audiences as well as
all moviegoers who love great storytelling.”
Talking about the partnership,
Deepak Dhar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Endemol India said,
“We are pleased to partner with the makers of popular Hollywood movies like The
Twilight Saga, The Hunger Games, The Divergent Series etc. for their maiden
Hindi language film. We as a company have always been known for bringing unique
concepts and projects in India. Associating with a film like Brothers was one
such endeavour to bring a sport themed movie to Indian audiences which is high
on emotional quotient as well. Brothers is a quality film made with
top-of-the-line production values that will strike a chord with Indian
audiences. It was a great working experience with the doyens of Hollywood and
Bollywood film industry. Being part of this film has also strengthened our
venture in film production and we look forward to be part of many such films in
the future.”
Brothers has already captivated
Indian audiences with its promo materials and entrancing soundtrack melodies.
The Indian audience will also get to witness its first authentic mixed martial
arts (MMA) action, as no Indian film has previously showcased this full contact
combat sport.
Brothers is presented by Fox Star
Studios in association with Lionsgate, Dharma Productions and Endemol India and
will be released in theatres worldwide on August 14, 2015. The partnership was
negotiated by Rohit Tiwari at Morris St. Advisors.
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