Junglee Pictures is an Indian film production and distribution company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2014, it operates as the motion picture arm of The Times Group, one of India's largest media conglomerates. The studio produces Hindi-language feature films across a range of genres, with an emphasis on content-driven cinema.
Key facts
| Name | Junglee Pictures |
|---|---|
| Type | Film production and distribution |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Parent | The Times Group (Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.) |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Industry | Indian film industry (Hindi cinema) |
Background
Junglee Pictures was set up to expand the entertainment portfolio of The Times Group, which already operated in print, television, radio, and digital media through brands such as The Times of India, Times Now, and Radio Mirchi. The company was created with the aim of backing original Hindi-language stories and partnering with established and emerging filmmakers.
Filmography and activities
Junglee Pictures has been associated with a number of theatrical Hindi releases, working in collaboration with directors and co-producers from the mainstream and independent segments of the Hindi film industry. The company's slate has spanned drama, biographical films, comedy, and thrillers. Alongside production, it engages in domestic and international distribution of its titles.
Significance
As a studio backed by a major Indian media group, Junglee Pictures is part of the wave of corporate-backed production houses that reshaped the Hindi film industry from the 2000s onwards, alongside entities such as Yash Raj Films, Dharma Productions, and Excel Entertainment. Its corporate parentage allows for cross-promotion across the Times Group's print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
Related topics
- The Times Group
- Bollywood
- Cinema of India
- List of Hindi film production companies
- Bennett, Coleman and Company
References
- Wikidata entity: Q60741007