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| Company type | Private Limited Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film and entertainment |
| Founded | 1993 in Mumbai, India |
| Founder | Anil Thadani |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people |
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| Services | Film distribution |
| Owner | Anil Thadani |
| Subsidiaries | Cinestaan AA Distributors |
AA Films is an Indian motion picture distribution company, owned by Anil Thadani. It mainly distributes Hindi films and Hindi-dubbed films.
AA Films was founded by Anil Thadani in 1993. It independently distributes films in India. The company entered on a joint venture with Cineestan Film Company; the JV is named "Cineestan AA Distributors". Anil Thadani is managing Director and CEO of the JV and Rohit Khattar, founder Chairman of Cinestaan, is Chairman of the JV. [1]
| † | Denotes films that have not been released yet |
| Year | Film | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Yeh Dillagi | Hindi | ||
| 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | |||
| 2000 | Mela | |||
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | |||
| 2003 | Stumped | |||
| Chalte Chalte | ||||
| Munna Bhai MBBS | ||||
| 2004 | Lakshya | Re Release Only | ||
| 2005 | Black | |||
| Pehchaan | ||||
| 2006 | Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | |||
| Don | ||||
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | |||
| 2011 | The Dirty Picture | |||
| 2012 | Agneepath | |||
| Student of the Year | ||||
| 2013 | Jackpot | |||
| Aashiqui 2 | ||||
| Fukrey | ||||
| Issaq | ||||
| Gori Tere Pyaar Mein! | ||||
| 2014 | Creature 3D | |||
| Yaariyan | ||||
| Hasee Toh Phasee | ||||
| O Teri | ||||
| Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans | ||||
| Children of War | ||||
| The Xposé | ||||
| Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | ||||
| Bhoothnath Returns | ||||
| Hate Story 2 | ||||
| Ek Villain | ||||
| Ungli | ||||
| The Shaukeens | ||||
| 2015 | I | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | |
| Roy | Hindi | |||
| Ek Paheli Leela | ||||
| Baahubali: The Beginning | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version of Telugu film | ||
| Dil Dhadakne Do | Hindi | |||
| Bangistan | ||||
| Welcome 2 Karachi | ||||
| Bhaag Johnny | ||||
| Talvar | ||||
| Hate Story 3 | ||||
| 2016 | Kaik Karne Yaar | Gujarati | ||
| Zorawar | Punjabi | |||
| Love Games | Hindi | |||
| Veerappan | ||||
| Mirzya | [2] | |||
| Tum Bin 2 | ||||
| Wajah Tum Ho | ||||
| 2017 | The Ghazi Attack | [3] | ||
| Noor | ||||
| Maatr | ||||
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version of Telugu film | [4] | |
| Hindi Medium | Hindi | |||
| Sachin: A Billion Dreams | Trilingual film | [5] | ||
| Marathi | ||||
| English | ||||
| FU: Friendship Unlimited | Marathi | |||
| Hrudayantar | ||||
| Behen Hogi Teri | Hindi | |||
| Raabta | ||||
| Bareilly Ki Barfi | ||||
| Babumoshai Bandookbaaz | ||||
| Haseena Parkar | ||||
| Chef | ||||
| Spyder | Tamil Telugu | Only North India Release | ||
| Ittefaq | Hindi | |||
| Tumhari Sulu | ||||
| Firangi | ||||
| Fukrey Returns | ||||
| 2018 | Hostel Days | Marathi | ||
| Kaalakaandi | Hindi | |||
| Vodka Diaries | ||||
| Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety | ||||
| Hate Story 4 | ||||
| 3 Storeys | ||||
| Raazi | [6] | |||
| Bucket List | Marathi | |||
| Phamous | Hindi | |||
| Kaala | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Lyca Productions Dubbed version of Tamil film | ||
| Nawabzaade | Hindi | |||
| Chumbak | Marathi | |||
| Reva | Gujarati | |||
| Fanney Khan | Hindi | |||
| Gold | ||||
| Stree | [7] | |||
| Badhaai Ho | ||||
| Mulshi Pattern | Marathi | |||
| Madhuri | ||||
| Mauli | ||||
| 2.0 | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version of Tamil film | [8] | |
| K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Distributed along with Excel EntertainmentDubbed version of Kannada film | [9] | ||
| 2019 | Ek Nirnay | Marathi | ||
| Sarva Line Vyasta Ahet | ||||
| Why Cheat India | Hindi | |||
| Amavas | ||||
| Ashi Hi Aashiqui | ||||
| Gully Boy | ||||
| Luka Chuppi | ||||
| Badla | ||||
| Photograph | Hindi | |||
| English | ||||
| Junglee | Hindi | |||
| De De Pyaar De | ||||
| Bharat | ||||
| Kabir Singh | ||||
| Arjun Patiala | ||||
| Girlfriend | Marathi | |||
| Batla House | Hindi | |||
| Saaho | ||||
| Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Excel EntertainmentDubbed version of Telugu film | ||
| Daaka | Punjabi | |||
| Triple Seat | Marathi | |||
| The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir | Hindi | |||
| English | ||||
| Made in China | Hindi | |||
| Bala | ||||
| Fatteshikast | Marathi | |||
| Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande | ||||
| Pati Patni Aur Woh | Hindi | |||
| 2020 | Tanhaji | |||
| Man Fakira | Marathi | |||
| Street Dancer 3D | Hindi | |||
| Prawaas | Marathi | |||
| Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Hindi | |||
| Thappad | ||||
| Indoo Ki Jawani | ||||
| 2021 | Madam Chief Minister | |||
| Kaanbhatt | Marathi | |||
| Tuesdays And Fridays | Hindi | |||
| Time to Dance | ||||
| Mumbai Saga | ||||
| Saina | ||||
| Koi Jaane Na | ||||
| Satyameva Jayate 2 | ||||
| Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | ||||
| Pushpa: The Rise | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Goldmines Telefilms Dubbed version of Telugu film | ||
| 2022 | Pawankhind | Marathi | ||
| Zombivli | ||||
| 143 | ||||
| Toolsidas Junior | Hindi | |||
| Radhe Shyam | ||||
| Bachchhan Paandey | ||||
| Vishu | Marathi | |||
| Hurdang | Hindi | |||
| K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Excel EntertainmentDubbed version of Kannada film | ||
| Heropanti 2 | Hindi | |||
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | ||||
| Anek | ||||
| Sarsenapati Hambirrao | Marathi | |||
| Yare Yare Pavasa | ||||
| Aathva Rang Premacha | ||||
| Y | ||||
| Ek Villain Returns | Hindi | |||
| Daagadi Chawl 2 | Marathi | |||
| Liger | Hindi Telugu | Distributed in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada apart from Hindi, Telugu | ||
| Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey | Marathi | |||
| Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Tamil | Only North India Distribution | ||
| Dhokha: Round D Corner | Hindi | |||
| Shivpratap Garudjhep | Marathi | |||
| Nazar Andaaz | Hindi | |||
| Kantara | Hindi (dubbed) | Distributed along with Hombale Films Dubbed version of Kannada film | ||
| The Ghost | Distributed along with Goldmines Telefilms Dubbed version of Telugu film | |||
| Thank God | Hindi | |||
| Honeymoon | Punjabi Hindi | |||
| Phone Bhoot | Hindi | |||
| Double XL | ||||
| Tara vs Bilal | ||||
| An Action Hero | ||||
| Goshta Eka Paithanichi | Marathi | |||
| Connect | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | ||
| 2023 | Varisu | Dubbed version of Tamil film | ||
| Surya | Marathi | |||
| Sarla Ek Koti | ||||
| Tiger 24 | English | Documentary | ||
| Faraaz | Hindi | |||
| Shehzada | ||||
| Jaggu Ani Juliet | Marathi | |||
| Bheed | Hindi | |||
| Operation Mayfair | ||||
| Dasara | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Telugu film | ||
| Gurudev Hoysala | Kannada | |||
| Shaakuntalam | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Telugu film | ||
| Circuitt | Marathi | |||
| Chengiz | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Bengali film | ||
| Afwaah | Hindi | |||
| Jogira Sara Ra Ra | ||||
| Adipurush | Distributed in Tamil & Malayalam apart from Hindi | |||
| Dhoomam | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Malayalam film | ||
| Valatty | Dubbed version of Malayalam film | |||
| Aflatoon | Marathi | |||
| Aani Baani | ||||
| Subhedar | ||||
| Fukrey 3 | Hindi | |||
| Chandramukhi 2 | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | ||
| Leo | Dubbed version of Tamil film | |||
| Yaariyan 2 | Hindi | |||
| The Lady Killer | ||||
| Starfish | ||||
| Animal | ||||
| Manush: Child of Destiny | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Bengali film | ||
| Salaar | Dubbed version of Telugu film | |||
| Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande | Marathi | |||
| 2024 | Captain Miller | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Tamil film | |
| Hanu Man | Dubbed version of Telugu film | |||
| Shivrayancha Chhava | Marathi | |||
| Dange | Hindi | |||
| Yodha | ||||
| UT69 | ||||
| Madgaon Express | ||||
| Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay | ||||
| The Goat Life | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Malayalam film | ||
| Sridevi Prasanna | Marathi | |||
| Kanni | ||||
| Juna Furniture | ||||
| Do Aur Do Pyaar | Hindi | |||
| Srikanth | ||||
| Savi | ||||
| Kalki 2898 AD | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed Version of Telugu film | ||
| Kill | Hindi | |||
| Raayan | Hindi (dubbed) | |||
| Khel Khel Mein | Hindi | Only International Distribution | ||
| Babu † | Marathi | |||
| Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktai † | ||||
| Kanguva † | Hindi (dubbed) | Original distributor | ||
| Pushpa 2: The Rule † | ||||
| Devara: Part 1 † | Distributed along with Dharma Productions | |||
| Yudhra† | Hindi | |||
| Ramshej† | Marathi | |||
| 2025 | Game Changer † | Hindi (dubbed) | Dubbed version of Telugu film |
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Stumped |
| 2014 | Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans |
| 2022 | Kantara |
| 2023 | Chengiz |
| Chandramukhi 2 | |
| Manush: Child of Destiny |
| Year | Film | Original Language | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Telugu | Presented along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version | |
| 2017 | The Ghazi Attack | |||
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ||||
| 2018 | Bucket List | Marathi | ||
| 2.0 | Tamil | |||
| K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Kannada | Presented along with Excel Entertainment Dubbed version | ||
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Telugu | ||
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Kannada | ||
| Connect | Tamil | |||
| 2023 | Chengiz | Bengali | ||
| Manush - Child of Destiny | ||||
| 2024 | Devara: Part 1 | Telugu | Presented along with Dharma Productions Dubbed version |
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