Eros International Media and Viacom18 Motion Pictures Announce International

[Thakur]

MUMBAI: Eros International Media
Limited ("Eros"), a leading global film company in the India film
entertainment industry and Viacoml8 Motion Pictures, a division of Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd, a joint venture operation in
India between Viacom Inc. and the Networkl8
Group, announced today an international
distribution agreement. The deal includes
four-films: Mary Kom- directed by Omung
Kumar and starring Priyanka Chopra;, Gabbar-
directed by Krish starring Akshay Kumar &
Shruti Hassan; Golu Pappu- directed by Kabir
Sadanand and starring Dimple Kapadia, Vir Das
and Kunal Roy Kapoor; and Santa Banta-
directed by Akashdeep Sabir and starring
Boman Irani and Vir Das.
Pranab Kapadia, President, Marketing and
Distribution for Eros International Pic said,
"We are pleased to work with Viacom18 to
present these highly anticipated films to
overseas audiences. With our strong
international distribution network and
marketing capabilities, we anticipate that these
films will have successful ru/IS in overseas
markets."
Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Motion Pictures
said, "Indian cinema caters to audiences not
just in India, but global v. This multi-film
alliance with Eros will provide the Indian fan
base abroad a chance to experience our films
that are rich in content and deliver cutting-
edge narratives.
Mary Kom, the first of the films to be
distributed internationally under this
alliance, will release in over 250 screens on
September 5, 2014. http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/production-house/film-production/eros-international-media-and-viacom18-motion-pictures-announce-international-distribution-agreement-140826