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[1]Sakthi Film Factory is a leading film distribution, exhibition, and production company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 2017 by B. Sakthivelan
Overview
[edit]Sakthi Film Factory is a leading film distribution, exhibition, and production company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 2017 by B. Sakthivelan, the company has grown into a powerhouse in the Indian film industry, distributing over 100 films across various Indian languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi.
With a strong focus on content-oriented films, Sakthi Film Factory has developed business connections with OTT platforms, satellite players, and overseas distributors, offering complete business solutions for films. In addition to Tamil Nadu, the company has expanded its distribution to Kerala, Karnataka, and North Indian territories.
Sakthi Film Factory is also entering the production space, with couple of projects currently in the pipeline.
Uniqueness and Focus
[edit]Sakthi Film Factory specializes in content-oriented film distribution, with a particular emphasis on promoting films that offer rich storytelling and artistic value. This focus on quality content has distinguished the company in the competitive Indian film distribution landscape.
History
[edit]Early Years (2017-2018)
Sakthi Film Factory began its journey in 2017 with the distribution of “Kadugu”, a content-driven Tamil film that reflected the company’s commitment to quality storytelling. The same year, it also distributed “8 Thottakkal” and “Magalir Mattum”, both of which were appreciated for their unique narratives.
In 2018, Sakthi Film Factory made a major breakthrough with “Kadaikutty Singam”, a family drama that became a commercial success in Tamil Nadu. The company also expanded into the Telugu market with “Geetha Govindam”, implementing a strategic release plan that contributed to the film’s success in Tamil Nadu.
Growth (2019-2020)
The year 2019 was pivotal for Sakthi Film Factory, with the release of several major films. “Viswasam”, one of the highest-grossing Tamil films, established the company’s stronghold in the industry. Other notable films that year included “LKG”, “Uriyadi 2”, “Jiivi”, “Jackpot”, “Comali”, and “Sillukaruppatti”. The latter, a small-budget film, achieved commercial success due to the company’s well-planned strategy, further enhanced by a collaboration with 2D Entertainment.
In 2020, the company distributed “Oh My Kadavule”, a romantic fantasy that was both critically and commercially successful.
Continued Success (2021-2023)
Sakthi Film Factory’s success continued into 2021 with the releases of “Bachelor” and “Rocky”, both of which were well-received. In 2022, the company expanded its portfolio with critically acclaimed films like “Gargi” and the heartwarming “777 Charlie”, along with the commercial success of “Viruman”.
By 2023, the company had achieved significant milestones with the releases of “Pathu Thala”, “Good Night”, and “Por Thozhil”. The re-release of “Ghilli” became a major success, earning the title of the highest-grossing re-release in Indian cinema history. Other key releases included “Asvins”, “Joe”, and “Dunki”.
Recent and Upcoming Projects (2024)
[edit]In 2024, Sakthi Film Factory distributed the fantasy-action film “Hanuman”, which performed well in both Tamil and Telugu markets. The company also added several highly anticipated films to its portfolio, including “Thangalan”,“Meiyazhagan”, “Blue Star”, “Lover”, and the Malayalam film “Varshangalkku Shesham”, expanding its reach further into regional cinema.
Selected Filmography
[edit]Year | Movie | Language |
---|---|---|
2017 | Kadugu | TAMIL |
2017 | 8 THOTTAKKAL | TAMIL |
2017 | MAGALIR MATTUM | TAMIL |
2018 | KADAIKUTTY SINGAM | TAMIL |
2018 | GEETHA GOVINDAM | TELUGU |
2019 | VISWASAM | TAMIL |
2019 | LKG | TAMIL |
2019 | URIYADI 2 | TAMIL |
2019 | JIIVI | TAMIL |
2019 | JACKPOT | TAMIL |
2019 | COMALI | TAMIL |
2019 | SILLIKARUPATTI | TAMIL |
2020 | OH MY KADAVULEY | TAMIL |
2021 | BACHELOR | TAMIL |
2021 | ROCKY | TAMIL |
2022 | 777 CHARLIE | TAMIL |
2022 | GARGI | TAMIL |
2022 | VIRUMAN | TAMIL |
2023 | PATHU THALA | TAMIL |
2023 | GOOD NIGHT | TAMIL |
2023 | POR THOZHIL | TAMIL |
2023 | ASVINS | TAMIL |
2023 | JOE | TAMIL |
2023 | DUNKI | TAMIL |
2024 | HANUMAN | TAMIL&TELUGU |
2024 | BLUE STAR | TAMIL |
2024 | LOVER | TAMIL |
2024 | VARSHANGALKKU SHESHAM | MALAYALAM |
2024 | GHILLI-RE Release | TAMIL |
2024 | Thangalan | TAMIL |
2024 | Meiyazhagan | TAMIL |
Notable Achievements
[edit]- “Kadaikutty Singam” (2018) was a major commercial success, further establishing the company’s strong presence in Tamil cinema.
- “Geetha Govindam” (2018) was a Telugu film that achieved great success in Tamil Nadu due to Sakthi Film Factory’s strategic release.
- “Sillukaruppatti” (2019) was a small-budget film that became commercially successful thanks to a well-executed release strategy in collaboration with 2D Entertainment.
- The re-release of “Ghilli” (2023) became the highest-grossing re-release in Indian cinema history, demonstrating Sakthi Film Factory’s expertise in reviving classic films.
- Sakthi Film Factory’s expansion into Kerala and Karnataka in recent years has further extended its influence across South Indian cinema.
Sakthi Film Factory has positioned itself as a leading force in Indian film distribution, known for its focus on content-driven cinema and strategic release planning. With a strong network of offices across Tamil Nadu and a growing presence in Kerala and Karnataka, the company continues to set new standards in film distribution. Sakthi Film Factory’s future projects promise to further enrich the South Indian cinema landscape, continuing its tradition of promoting high-quality and impactful films.
- ^ Sakthi Film Factory • Founded: December 6, 2017 • Founder: B. Sakthivelan • Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India • Industry: Film Distribution, Exhibition, Production • Products: Films (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi) • Type: Private