Geetha Arts is an Indian film production and distribution company known for its works in Telugu cinema. It is one of the largest and most successful production houses in South Indian cinema.[1][2] It was established in 1972 by Allu Aravind.[3] It has produced around 60 films majority of them in Telugu in addition to a few films in Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada languages.
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| 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 | GA2 Pictures GAP Live TV & Movies |
| Website | www |
Geetha Arts marked its beginning through the 1974 Telugu film Bantrothu Bharya. The company has produced films featuring actors such as Chiranjeevi, Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Ravichandran, Pawan Kalyan, Allu Arjun, Ganesh, Nani, Ram Charan, and Kartik Aaryan.[4][5][6][7][8] It has also expanded its presence into film distribution, exhibition and digital content.[9]
History
editGeetha Arts is an Indian film production and distribution company established in 1972 by Allu Aravind, the son of veteran Telugu comedian Allu Ramalingaiah.[3] The company was named after the Hindu philosophical text Bhagavad Geeta which inspired Allu Aravind.[10] It is formerly known as Geetha Art Productions, Geetha Cine Enterprises, Geetha Creative Arts.
Online streaming service
editAllu Aravind in association with MyHome Group owner Rameswar Rao Jupally started an OTT service named Aha which went live on February 8, 2020.[11][9]
Film production
editThis article needs additional citations for verification. (August 2022) |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Geetha Arts
editPrashanthi Creations (Sastry, Aravind)
edit| Year | Film | Language | Director | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Telugu | K. Viswanath |
Sri Sai Ram Arts (Venkateswara Rao, Aravind)
edit| Year | Film | Language | Director | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Rowdy Alludu | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | |
| 2000 | Annayya | Telugu | Muthyala Subbaiah |
Sri Raghavendra Movie Corporation, Siri Media Arts and United Producers (Dutt, Aravind, Raghavendra Rao)
edit| Year | Film | Language | Director | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Pelli Sandadi | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | |
| 1997 | Mere Sapno Ki Rani | Hindi | K. Raghavendra Rao | |
| 1998 | Paradesi | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | |
| Ninaithen Vandhai | Tamil | K. Selva Bharathy | [4] | |
| 2003 | Pellam Oorelithe | Telugu | S. V. Krishna Reddy | [4] |
| Gangotri | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | [4] | |
| Calcutta Mail | Hindi | Sudhir Mishra | ||
| 2004 | Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari | Telugu | K. Vasu |
Kshitij Production Combines (Mukesh, Aravind)
edit| Year | Film | Language | Director | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Kaun? | Hindi | Ram Gopal Varma |
Siri Venkateswara Productions (Satya Narayana, Aravind)
edit| Year | Film | Language | Director | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Bunny | Telugu | V. V. Vinayak |
GA2 Pictures
editGA2 Pictures is the indie production arm of Geetha Arts, on which they produce small and medium-budgeted films, managed by Bunny Vas.
V4 Movies (GA2 and Studio Green)
edit| Year | Film | Language | Director | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Next Nuvve | Telugu | ETV Prabhakar |
Allu Bobby Company (Bobby and Aravind)
edit| Year | Film | Language | Director | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ghani | Telugu | Kiran Korrapati |
Allu Entertainment
edit| Year | Film | Language | Director | Notes | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jersey | Hindi | Gowtham Tinnanuri | Co-produced with Dil Raju Productions, Sithara Entertainments & Brat Films | [8] |
| 2023 | Shehzada | Hindi | Rohit Dhawan | Co-produced with Haarika & Haasini Creations, T-Series & Brat Films |
Film distribution
editGeetha Film Distributors
editGeetha Film Distributors (GFD), a subsidiary of Geetha Arts has released over 300 Telugu, Hindi and English films in Andhra Pradesh.
- Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha (2023)
- Malikappuram (2023, dubbed version)
- Kantara (2022, dubbed version)
- Naane Varuvean (2022, dubbed version)
- Zombie Reddy (2021)
- Mamangam (2019, dubbed version))
- Nuvvu Thopu Raa (2019)
- Kurukshetram (2019, dubbed version)
- Paper Boy (2018)
- Bhadram Be Careful Brotheru (2016)
- Yevadu (2014)
- Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu[12] (2012)
- 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)
References
edit- ^ "Clans in Indian Cinema: The Allu-Konidela Family of Telugu Superstars and Film Producers". News18. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ "Allu Aravind Turns 74: The Veteran Producer Who Gave us Chiranjeevi And Pawan Kalyan". News18. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Clans in Indian Cinema: The Allu-Konidela Family of Telugu Superstars and Film Producers". News18. 19 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Allu Sirish announces new film". Mint. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Allu Aravind is proud of son Allu Arjun". The Indian Express. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "AR Murugadoss to direct Allu Arjun soon?". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Bhale Bhale Magadivoy , a Family entertainer". The Hans India. 3 March 2015.
- ^ a b Jha, Lata (5 May 2022). "Southern studios take a slice of business from their remakes for northern markets". Mint. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ a b V, Narayanan (15 April 2022). "OTT platform aha eyeing pan-India expansion". Business Line. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Allu Sirish Revealed the Secret Behind Geetha Arts Name". Tupaki. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Regional OTT platform aha forays into Tamil market". Business Line. 15 April 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Timesofap Redirecting ..."
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