Lionsgate India Studios announces its first feature film

Film and television studio Lionsgate has made a quiet but impactful entry in India. Living up to the pedigree of compelling content, Lionsgate over the past year has intended to cater to both contemporary Indian audiences as well as its global audience on STARZ streaming service Lionsgate Play. Since last year, the studio has produced a unique slate; be it an urban slice of life comedy Hiccups & Hookups to intense young adult drama Jugaadistan, or the bromantic hangover of four boys Feels Like Home, Lionsgate in India is selecting stories that resonate with an eclectic global audience.

Taking it up a notch, Lionsgate India Studios' first feature film stars Neetu Kapoor, Sunny Kaushal, and Shraddha Srinath. This untitled, coming-of-age story will capture the beautiful and relatable relationship between a mother and her son. Using comedy as its main premise, the film delves into the integral fabric of families, communication, and memories, as well as their role in forcing us to grow up. Directed by Milind Dhaimade the film will be an unmissable creation that will leave audiences wanting to see more family dramas.

Rohit Jain, MD, South Asia and Networks - Emerging Markets Asia, Lionsgate said, “Lionsgate remains bullish on investments in India spotlighting the region in the global growth strategy. Lionsgate Studios in India is delighted to announce its maiden Hindi film. With Milind at the helm of it, each character has been cast perfectly to depict this beautiful story that we’re sure audiences will love. We are running at a rapid pace with 8-10 grand projects in the pipeline, within a year - expect big announcements coming your way soon from the Lionsgate India Studios’ desk. 

Mrinalini Khanna, VP, Originals, Lionsgate said, “At Lionsgate we’ve always wanted to allow for different creative voices and visions. This film is a beautiful amalgamation of that. We hope that the film is received with the same love with which its being made. It’s a wonderful opportunity to work with Milind and a dream cast.”

Director, Milind Dhaimade said “For me, it’s very critical who is partnering with you in creating the film, since a film is made even before it goes on the floor. All the ingredients that are necessary to put the film together have already been decided. I feel in this aspect Lionsgate India Studios’ vision for the film, along with a stellar cast will be wonderfully refreshing. This is a mother-son relationship that will resonate with everyone irrespective of region, and our casting will help audiences across India connect to a relatable story.”

This venture comes from the stellar catalogue slate that includes global film and television franchises like The Hunger Games, The Twilight Saga, John Wick, Orange is the New Black, La La Land, and Saw, among many others.