AA Films

{{short description|Indian film distribution company}}

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| founder = Anil Thadani

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AA Films is an Indian motion picture distribution company, owned by Anil Thadani. It mainly distributes Hindi films and Hindi-dubbed films.

Background

AA Films was founded by Anil Thadani in 1993. It independently distributes films in India. The company entered on a joint venture with Cineestan Film Company; the JV is named "Cineestan AA Distributors". Anil Thadani is managing Director and CEO of the JV and Rohit Khattar, founder Chairman of Cinestaan, is Chairman of the JV.{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/cinestaan-anil-thadani-form-overseas-film-distribution-jv/378097/lite/|title=Cinestaan, Anil Thadani form overseas film distribution JV – The Financial Express|date=15 September 2016|access-date=9 November 2018}}

Films distributed

{{Pending films key}}

class="wikitable sortable"

!Year

!Film

!Language

!Notes

!Ref.

1992

|Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama

| rowspan="35" |Hindi

|Distributed along with Excel Entertainment and Geek Pictures

|

1994

|Yeh Dillagi

|

|

1995

|Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

|

|

2000

|Mela

|

|

2001

|Dil Chahta Hai

|

|

rowspan="3"|2003

|Stumped

|

|

Chalte Chalte

|

|

Munna Bhai MBBS

|

|

2004

|Lakshya

|Re Release Only

|

rowspan="2"|2005

|Black

|

|

Pehchaan

|

|

rowspan="2"|2006

|Golmaal: Fun Unlimited

|

|

Don

|

|

2010

|Karthik Calling Karthik

|

|

2011

|The Dirty Picture

|

|

rowspan="2" |2012

|Agneepath

|

|

Student of the Year

|

|

rowspan="5" |2013

|Jackpot

|

|

Aashiqui 2

|

|

Fukrey

|

|

Issaq

|

|

Gori Tere Pyaar Mein!

|

|

rowspan="13" |2014

|Creature 3D

|

|

Yaariyan

|

|

Hasee Toh Phasee

|

|

O Teri

|

|

Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans

|

|

Children of War

|

|

The Xposé

|

|

Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania

|

|

Bhoothnath Returns

|

|

Hate Story 2

|

|

Ek Villain

|

|

Ungli

|

|

The Shaukeens

|

|

rowspan="10" |2015

|I

|Hindi (dubbed)

|Dubbed version of Tamil film

|

Roy

|rowspan="2"|Hindi

|

|

Ek Paheli Leela

|

|

Baahubali: The Beginning

|Hindi (dubbed)

|Distributed along with Dharma Productions
Dubbed version of Telugu film

|

Dil Dhadakne Do

| rowspan="6" |Hindi

|

|

Bangistan

|

|

Welcome 2 Karachi

|

|

Bhaag Johnny

|

|

Talvar

|

|

Hate Story 3

|

|

rowspan="7" |2016

|Kaik Karne Yaar

|Gujarati

|

|

Zorawar

|Punjabi

|

|

Love Games

|rowspan="8" |Hindi

|

|

Veerappan

|

|

Mirzya

|

|{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/cinestaan-anil-thadani-form-overseas-film-distribution-jv-116091500268_1.html|title=Cinestaan, Anil Thadani form overseas film distribution JV|agency=Press Trust of India|date=15 September 2016|via=Business Standard}}

Tum Bin 2

|

|

Wajah Tum Ho

|

|

rowspan="21" |2017

|The Ghazi Attack

|

|{{cite web|url=http://m.indiablooms.com/showbiz-details/B/5313/karan-johar-s-dharma-productions-teams-up-with-aa-films-to-produce-the-ghazi-attack.html|title=Karan Johar's Dharma Productions teams up with AA Films to produce 'The Ghazi Attack'|access-date=9 November 2018}}

Noor

|

|

Maatr

|

|

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

|Hindi (dubbed)

|Distributed along with Dharma Productions
Dubbed version of Telugu film

|{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/baahubali-box-office-idINKBN17Z0Z5|title='Baahubali 2’ shatters myths and box-office records in Bollywood|date=3 May 2017|website=Reuters|access-date=9 November 2018}}

Hindi Medium

| rowspan="2" |Hindi

|

|

rowspan="3" |Sachin: A Billion Dreams

| rowspan="3" |Trilingual film

|{{cite web|url=https://businessofcinema.com/bollywood_news/cinestaan-aa-distributors-distribute-sachin-billion-dreams-overseas-markets/395779/amp|title=Cinestaan AA Distributors To Distribute Sachin: A Billion Dreams In All Overseas Markets – Businessofcinema.com|date=11 May 2017|access-date=9 November 2018}}

Marathi

|

English

|

FU: Friendship Unlimited

|rowspan="2"|Marathi

|

|

Hrudayantar

|

|

Behen Hogi Teri

| rowspan="6" |Hindi

|

|

Raabta

|

|

Bareilly Ki Barfi

|

|

Babumoshai Bandookbaaz

|

|

Haseena Parkar

|

|

Chef

|

|

Spyder

|Tamil
Telugu

|Only North India Release

|

Ittefaq

|rowspan="4"|Hindi

|

|

Tumhari Sulu

|

|

Firangi

|

|

Fukrey Returns

|

|

rowspan="22" |2018

|Hostel Days

|Marathi

|

|

Kaalakaandi

|rowspan="6"|Hindi

|

|

Vodka Diaries

|

|

Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety

|

|

Hate Story 4

|

|

3 Storeys

|

|

Raazi

|

|{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/gallery/entertainment/170518/alia-bhatt-raazi-success-vicky-karan-johar-team-celebrate-meghna-gulzar.html|title=As Raazi wows audiences, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, KJo and team celebrate|date=17 May 2018}}

Bucket List

|Marathi

|

|

Phamous

|Hindi

|

|

Kaala

|Hindi (dubbed)

|Distributed along with Lyca Productions
Dubbed version of Tamil film

|

Nawabzaade

|Hindi

|

|

Chumbak

|Marathi

|

|

Reva

|Gujarati

|

|

Fanney Khan

| rowspan="4" |Hindi

|

|

Gold

|

|

Stree

|

|{{cite web|url=https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/is-anil-thadani-under-reporting-the-box-office-collections-of-stree-because-of-raazi/|title=Is Anil Thadani Under-Reporting The Box-Office Collections Of Stree Because Of Raazi?|website=www.koimoi.com}}

Badhaai Ho

|

|

Mulshi Pattern

|rowspan="3"|Marathi

|

|

Madhuri

|

|

Mauli

|

|

2.0

| rowspan="2" |Hindi (dubbed)

|Distributed along with Dharma Productions
Dubbed version of Tamil film

|{{cite web|url=http://m.sify.com/movies/anil-thadani-s-aa-films-partners-with-lyca-to-distribute-2-o-in-hindi-news-bollywood-rgpkBkecbeabj.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615145408/http://m.sify.com/movies/anil-thadani-s-aa-films-partners-with-lyca-to-distribute-2-o-in-hindi-news-bollywood-rgpkBkecbeabj.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 15, 2017|title=Anil Thadani’s AA Films partners with Lyca to distribute ‘2.O’ in Hindi}}

K.G.F: Chapter 1

|Distributed along with Excel Entertainment
Dubbed version of Kannada film

|{{cite web|url=https://www.newskarnataka.com/sandalwood/yashs-kgf-to-be-distributed-pan-india-by-aa-films|title=Yash's "KGF" to be distributed pan-India by AA Films?|last=NewsKarnataka|website=NewsKarnataka}}

rowspan="28" |2019

|Ek Nirnay

|rowspan="2"|Marathi

|

|

Sarva Line Vyasta Ahet

|

|

Why Cheat India

|rowspan="6" |Hindi

|

|

Amavas

|

|

Ashi Hi Aashiqui

|

|

Gully Boy

|

|

Luka Chuppi

|

|

Badla

|

|

rowspan="2" |Photograph

|Hindi

|

|

English

|

|

Junglee

| rowspan="5" |Hindi

|

|

De De Pyaar De

|

|

Bharat

|

|

Kabir Singh

|

|

Arjun Patiala

|

|

Girlfriend

|Marathi

|

|

Batla House

|rowspan="2" |Hindi

|

|

Saaho

|

|

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

|Hindi (dubbed)

|Distributed along with Excel Entertainment
Dubbed version of Telugu film

|

Daaka

|Punjabi

|

|

Triple Seat

|Marathi

|

|

rowspan="2" |The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

|Hindi

|

|

English

|

|

Made in China

| rowspan="2" |Hindi

|

|

Bala

|

|

Fatteshikast

| rowspan="2" |Marathi

|

|

Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande

|

|

Pati Patni Aur Woh

| rowspan="2" |Hindi

|

|

rowspan="7" |2020

|Tanhaji

|

|

Man Fakira

|Marathi

|

|

Street Dancer 3D

|Hindi

|

|

Prawaas

|Marathi

|

|

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

| rowspan="4" |Hindi

|

|

Thappad

|

|

Indoo Ki Jawani

|

|

rowspan="10" |2021

|Madam Chief Minister

|

|

Kaanbhatt

|Marathi

|

|

Tuesdays And Fridays

|rowspan="7" |Hindi

|

|

Time to Dance

|

|

Mumbai Saga

|

|

Saina

|

|

Koi Jaane Na

|

|

Satyameva Jayate 2

|

|

Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui

|

|

Pushpa: The Rise

| Hindi (dubbed)

|Distributed along with Goldmines Telefilms
Dubbed version of Telugu film

|

rowspan="34" |2022

|Pawankhind

| rowspan="3" |Marathi

|

|

Zombivli

|

|

143

|

|

Toolsidas Junior

| rowspan="3" |Hindi

|

|

Radhe Shyam

|

|

Bachchhan Paandey

|

|

Vishu

|Marathi

|

|

Hurdang

|Hindi

|

|

K.G.F: Chapter 2

|Hindi (dubbed)

|Distributed along with Excel Entertainment
Dubbed version of Kannada film

|

Heropanti 2

|rowspan="3" |Hindi

|

|

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

|

|

Anek

|

|

Sarsenapati Hambirrao

| rowspan="4" |Marathi

|

|

Yare Yare Pavasa

|

|

Aathva Rang Premacha

|

|

Y

|

|

Ek Villain Returns

|Hindi

|

|

Daagadi Chawl 2

|Marathi

|

|

Liger

|Hindi
Telugu

|Distributed in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada apart from Hindi, Telugu

|

Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey

|Marathi

|

|

Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu

|Tamil

|Only North India Distribution

|

Dhokha: Round D Corner

|Hindi

|

|

Shivpratap Garudjhep

|Marathi

|

|

Nazar Andaaz

|Hindi

|

|

Kantara

|rowspan="2"|Hindi (dubbed)

|Distributed along with Hombale Films
Dubbed version of Kannada film

|

The Ghost

|Distributed along with Goldmines Telefilms Dubbed version of Telugu film

|

Thank God

|Hindi

|

|

Honeymoon

|Punjabi
Hindi

|

|

Phone Bhoot

|rowspan="4" |Hindi

|

|

Double XL

|

|

Tara vs Bilal

|

|

An Action Hero

|

|

Goshta Eka Paithanichi

|Marathi

|

|

Connect

|rowspan="2"|Hindi (dubbed)

|Dubbed version of Tamil film

|

rowspan="32" |2023

|Varisu

|Dubbed version of Tamil film

|

Surya

|rowspan="2"|Marathi

|

|

Sarla Ek Koti

|

|

Tiger 24

|English

|Documentary

|

Faraaz

|rowspan="2"|Hindi

|

|

Shehzada

|

|

Jaggu Ani Juliet

|Marathi

|

|

Bheed

|rowspan="2"|Hindi

|

|

Operation Mayfair

|

|

Dasara

|Hindi (dubbed)

|Dubbed version of Telugu film

|

Gurudev Hoysala

|Kannada

|

|

Shaakuntalam

|Hindi (dubbed)

|Dubbed version of Telugu film

|

Circuitt

|Marathi

|

|

Chengiz

|Hindi (dubbed)

|Dubbed version of Bengali film

|

Afwaah

| rowspan="3" |Hindi

|

|

Jogira Sara Ra Ra

|

|

Adipurush

|Distributed in Tamil & Malayalam apart from Hindi

|

Dhoomam

|rowspan="2"|Hindi (dubbed)

|Dubbed version of Malayalam film

|

Valatty

|Dubbed version of Malayalam film

|

Aflatoon

| rowspan="3" |Marathi

|

|

Aani Baani

|

|

Subhedar

|

|

Fukrey 3

|Hindi

|

|

Chandramukhi 2

|rowspan="2"|Hindi (dubbed)

|Dubbed version of Tamil film

|

Leo

|Dubbed version of Tamil film

|

Yaariyan 2

|rowspan="4"|Hindi

|

|

The Lady Killer

|

|

Starfish

|

|

Animal

|

|

Manush: Child of Destiny

|rowspan=" 2"|Hindi (dubbed)

|Dubbed version of Bengali film

|

Salaar

|Dubbed version of Telugu film

|

Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande

|Marathi

|

|

rowspan="28" | 2024

|Captain Miller

|rowspan="2"|Hindi (dubbed)

|Dubbed version of Tamil film

|

Hanu Man

|Dubbed version of Telugu film

|

Shivrayancha Chhava

|Marathi

|

|

Dange

|rowspan="5"|Hindi

|

|

Yodha

|

|

UT69

|

|

Madgaon Express

|

|

Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay

|

|

The Goat Life

|Hindi (dubbed)

|Dubbed version of Malayalam film

|

Sridevi Prasanna

| rowspan="3" |Marathi

|

|

Kanni

|

|

Juna Furniture

|

|

Do Aur Do Pyaar

| rowspan="3" |Hindi

|

|

Srikanth

|

|

Savi

|

|

Kalki 2898 AD

| Hindi (dubbed)

|Dubbed Version of Telugu film

|

Kill

| Hindi

|

|

Raayan

|Hindi (dubbed)

|

|

Ghuspaithiya

| rowspan="3" |Hindi

|

|

Khel Khel Mein

|Only International Distribution

|

Yudhra

|

|

Babu

|Marathi

|

|

Kanguva

| rowspan="4" |Hindi (dubbed)

|Original distributor

|

Pushpa 2: The Rule

|also United Kingdom Distribution

|

Devara: Part 1

|Distributed along with Dharma Productions

|

ARM

|

|.

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video

|Hindi

|

|

Ramshej

|Marathi

|

|

rowspan="10" |2025

|Azaad

| rowspan="2" |Hindi

|

|

Badass Ravi Kumar

|

|{{cite web | last=Hungama | first=Bollywood | title=EXCLUSIVE: BIG win for moviegoers as Badass Ravi Kumar and Loveyapa to release with ROCK-BOTTOM ticket prices of Rs. 99 or 149 in most cinemas : Bollywood News | website=Bollywood Hungama | date=2025-02-04 | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-big-win-moviegoers-badass-ravi-kumar-loveyapa-release-rock-bottom-ticket-prices-rs-99-149-cinemas/ | access-date=2025-02-04}}

The Diplomat

|Hindi

|Only International Release

|

Dragon

|Hindi

|Dubbed release

|

Jaat

|Hindi

|Distributed along with Zee Studios

|

Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktai

|Marathi

|

|

Raid 2

|Hindi

|Only International Distribution

|

Saunkan Saunkanay 2

|Punjabi

|

|

{{Pending film|Sitaare Zameen Par}}

|Hindi

|Only International Distribution

|{{cite web |date=2025-05-04 |title=Aamir Khan Productions on Instagram: "A film celebrating love, laughter and happiness. #SitaareZameenPar #SabkaApnaApnaNormal, 20th June Only In Theatres. @geneliad @rs.prasanna @aparnapurohit @aroushsunshinediaries @gopikrishnanvarma @vedantsharmaa @realnamanmisra @rishi.shahani.24 @rishables @ashishpendse2025 @desaisamvi @simran_mangeshkar2025 @aayushbhansali20 @dollyahluwalia @guchagurpal @bijjugkalaa @amitabhbhattacharyaofficial @shankar.mahadevan @ehsaan @loymendonsaofficial @ramsampathofficial @divynidhisharma @shreyas24x07 @sumitgyan @dop_reddy @nikhil_kovale @apurvavb @roycharu @sachinfido @avancontractor @khyatimalhotra558 @ayushahuja @dr_nina_vaidya @desmondsylvan @kanika_vasudeva @himanshu.anime @preet_nayak @dhruvabansal @saankimaan @zeemusiccompany @pvrcinemas_official @aafilms.official @castingbay @ghantaghartalkies @tessjosephcasting @vijayganguly @2ouringsandy" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DJQwoW4oD7a/ |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=Instagram}}

{{Pending film|Veer Murarbaji}}

|Marathi
Hindi

|

|

= Film soundtracks released =

class="wikitable sortable"

!Year

!Film

2003

|Stumped

2014

|Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans

2022

|Kantara

rowspan="3"|2023

|Chengiz

Chandramukhi 2
Manush: Child of Destiny

Films presented

class="wikitable sortable"

!Year

!Film

!Original Language

!Note

!Ref.

2015

|Baahubali: The Beginning

| rowspan="3" |Telugu

| rowspan="5"| Presented along with Dharma Productions

Dubbed version

|

rowspan="2"|2017

|The Ghazi Attack

|

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

|

rowspan="3"|2018

|Bucket List

|Marathi

|

2.0

|Tamil

|

K.G.F: Chapter 1

|Kannada

| rowspan="3"| Presented along with Excel Entertainment

Dubbed version

|

2019

|Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

|Telugu

|

rowspan="2"|2022

|K.G.F: Chapter 2

|Kannada

|

Connect

|Tamil

|

|

rowspan="2" |2023

|Chengiz

| rowspan="2" |Bengali

|

|

Manush - Child of Destiny

|

|

2024

|Devara: Part 1

|Telugu

|Presented along with Dharma Productions

Dubbed version

|

References

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