A list of films produced by the Ollywood film industry and released in theaters in 2018.
Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who predominantly works in Hindi films. In a career spanning over three decades, Khan has received numerous awards, including two National Film Awards as a film producer, and two Filmfare Awards as an actor. He is cited in the media as one of the most commercially successful actors of Indian cinema. Forbes has included Khan in listings of the highest-paid celebrities in the world, in 2015 and 2018, with him being the highest-ranked Indian in the latter year. Khan has starred in the annual highest-grossing Hindi film of 10 individual years, the highest for any actor.
Andaz Apna Apna is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film written and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Vinay Kumar Sinha. It stars Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Shakti Kapoor in lead roles. The film was released on 4 November 1994 and the plot elements of the film were later used in other language films such as Ullathai Allitha (1996), Veedevadandi Babu (1997) and Galate Aliyandru (2000), though none being a frame-to-frame remake. Although the film was a semi-hit at the box office, the film has emerged as a cult film over the years. The climax of this film is a rehashed version of the climax of a 1972 film Victoria No. 203.
Maine Pyar Kiya, also known by the initialism MPK, is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film directed by Sooraj Barjatya in his directorial debut. Produced by Tarachand Barjatya, the film was co-written by S. M. Ahale, and Sooraj Barjatya, and distributed by Rajshri Productions. The film stars Salman Khan in his first leading role, alongside Bhagyashree, who made her acting debut. It also features Alok Nath, Mohnish Bahl, Reema Lagoo, Rajeev Verma, Ajit Vachani, and Laxmikant Berde in supporting roles. Maine Pyar Kiya tells the story of two individuals whose journey from friendship to love is complicated by family differences, ultimately challenging them to fight for their relationship.
Hum Saath-Saath Hain, also abbreviated as HSSH, is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language family drama film written and directed by Sooraj Barjatya under the production and distribution of Rajshri Productions. The film stars an ensemble cast with Mohnish Behl, Tabu, Salman Khan, Sonali Bendre, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Neelam, Mahesh Thakur with Reema Lagoo, Alok Nath, Shakti Kapoor, Satish Shah, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Shammi, Ajit Vachani and Himani Shivpuri in supporting roles. The story centers on a joint family and its values and togetherness, who grow apart after a misunderstanding.
Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian playback singer, music director, songwriter, film and music producer, and actor in Hindi cinema, with over 1,300 songs to his credit as a music director. He started his career as a music director in the film Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya in 1998 and made his acting debut with the film Aap Kaa Surroor in 2007.
Anubhav Mohanty is an Indian actor, politician, film producer, television personality and social activist who is known for his work majorly in Odia language films. Mohanty has also worked in Bengali films. Mohanty has a significant fan following especially in Odisha. Anubhav Mohanty is the biggest superstar in the Odia film world. Anubhav Mohanty started his career first with the album video then he first got a chance to work in the film Brajraj Movie Banner which was titled I Love You.. This film created history in the Odia film industry. After this, he has given many big hits like Arjun, Sathire, Premi Number 1,Kali Sankar, Chhati Chiri dele Tu, Neijare Megha Mate, Suna Chadhei Mo Rupa Chadhei, Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila, Abhimanyu, Balunga Toka, Something Something, Agastya, Abhay And in 2024, he broke all the previous RECORDs in KARMA films and set a new record.
Tarang Music is a 24-hour music channel owned by Odisha Television Ltd of India. The channel features Odia music from Ollywood and music videos from Odisha. Most of the shows in Tarang Music require call-in audience participation, where the callers speak to a video jockey and request songs that may be dedicated to their loved ones.
Ready is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee. Produced by T-Series Films, Rawail Grandsons Entertainment and Software Pvt. Ltd., Sohail Khan Productions and Eros International, the film is the official remake of the 2008 Telugu film of the same name directed by Srinu Vaitla. The film stars Salman Khan and Asin Thottumkal in their second film together after London Dreams. Ready was distributed by Wave Cinemas and One Up Entertainment. Khan also narrated the film, while the story was written by Gopimohan and Kona Venkat.
Tarang Cine Productions is an Indian motion picture production and distribution company based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, as a part of the Odia film industry. The company was founded by Odisha Television Network in 2015. Others sections of Odisha Television Network are OTV, Odisha Reporter, Tarang, Alankar, Tarang Music, Prarthana Life. and TarangPlus.
Prem Anand is an Indian music director and composer. He usually works in Odia film and television industry. In 2006, he started his career as a music director through the Odia movie Tu Eka Ama Saha Bharasa and worked as a music director in more than 60 Odia films. Apart from Odia films, he composed music for Odia daily shops, Bhajans and Jatra songs. In 2009, Anand worked as a music director for the Hindi film Dekha Bhai Dekh in 2019, he composed music for Bollywood film Luv U Turn. Apart from Odia and Hindi films, he composed music for Marathi and Bengali films. He composed the 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup anthem.
Sundergarh Ra Salman Khan is a 2018 Indian Odia-language comedy film, starring Babushaan. The Film is also the debut film of Divya, as the female lead. The film was released on 13 June 2018 on Raja Festival of Odisha that falls in mid June 2018. This film is remake of 1999 Malayalam film Udayapuram Sulthan.
Humane Sagar also transliterated as "Human Sagar", is an Indian playback singer who works mostly in Ollywood Industry. He won the reality singing competition "Voice of Odisha Season 2" in 2012.
4 Idiots is a 2018 Indian Odia language comedy film directed by Basanta Sahoo and starring Sabyasachi Mishra, Akash Dasnayak, Kuna Tripathy, Chittaranjan Tripathy, Elina Samantray, Lipsa Mishra and Poonam Mishra. The music is composed by Prem Anand.
Sriman Surdas is a 2018 Indian Odia language action comedy film directed by Ashok Pati and Produced under banner Tarang Cine Productions. It is a remake of the 2017 Telugu film Andhhagadu. Babushaan and Bhoomika Dash played lead roles in the film.
Prem Kumar: Salesman of the Year is a 2018 Action Odia language film directed by Tapas Sargharia and produced under banner Tarang Cine Productions. The movie stars Anubhav Mohanty, Tamanna Vyas and Shivani in lead roles. The movie is a remake of 2016 Punjabi movie Ambarsariya.
Nimki is a 2019 Indian Odia language political propaganda film directed by Susant Mani. Varsha Priyadarshini plays lead role in this movie.
Diptirekha Padhi, also known as Dipti Rekha, is an Indian Odia playback singer and actress from Odisha. In 2023, she won the 31st Odisha State Film Awards for the Best Female Playback Singer for the year 2019.
Satyabrata Tripathy is an Indian actor, radio personality, VJ and television presenter, who mostly works on Odia language films and television shows. He is appointed as the chairman of Odisha Film Development Corporation by the Government of Odisha in 2018. In his career, he has worked is Script, Lyrics, Dialogue & Direction. He has also scripted and directed many Docu-Dramas, and telefilms.
Amrita Bharati is an Indian playback Singer from Odisha. She was in top twelve of Sony TV Indian Idol Season 6 which was aired on Sony TV. Amrita singing debut in Ollywood was in 2012 and Bollywood in 2019.