Draft:Ajith Vinayaka Films
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{{AFC comment|1=This draft has been declined because it does not demonstrate the notability of the subject. While there may be coverage of individual films, there are no reliable, independent sources that provide significant coverage of the company itself. Per Wikipedia:Notability (organizations and companies), a company must receive significant coverage in reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject. Please consider improving the draft by including such sources if available. Afstromen (talk) 15:17, 25 May 2025 (UTC)}}
{{AFC comment|1=You should find sources that talk about this company by itself rather than those that just mention "x film was produced by AVF". Ca talk to me! 17:12, 28 December 2023 (UTC)}}
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{{Short description|Indian film production company}}
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{{Infobox company
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| type = Privately held company
| founded = {{start date|2020}}
| founder = Ajithkumar Sudhakaran
Sarath Kumar{{cite web |title=Overview-Ajith Vinayaka Films Private Limited |url=https://www.thecompanycheck.com/company/ajith-vinayaka-films-private-limited/U92100KL2020PTC065924 |publisher=Thecompanycheck.com |access-date=27 January 2024}}
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| location_city = Kottarakkara, Kerala
| location_country = India
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Ajith Vinayaka Films (AVF) is an Indian film production and distribution company founded by Ajithkumar Sudhakaran and Sarath Kumar in 2020. It mainly produces and distributes Malayalam language films. The company has grown into one of the biggest production houses of Malayalam cinema with films including{{cite web |title=Saturday Night movie review: This Nivin Pauly starrer is a huge disappointment |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/saturday-night-movie-review-this-nivin-pauly-starrer-is-a-huge-disappointment-8249602/ |publisher=The Indian Express |access-date=9 June 2023 |date=4 November 2022}} Saturday Night (2022),Bandra(2023),{{cite web |title=പൂണ്ടു വിളയാടാൻ നായകനും വരവ് രാജകീയമാക്കാൻ സംവിധായകനും; 'ദിലീപ്' മുംബൈ ഡോണായി ബാന്ദ്രയിൽ |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/after-ramaleela-the-teaser-of-arun-gopi-directorial-movie-bandra-starring-dileep-in-the-lead-has-gone-viral/articleshow/99704683.cms |publisher=Samayam |access-date=9 June 2023 |date=23 April 2023}} Gaganachari (2024),{{cite web |title=Malayalam movie 'Gaganachari' has garnered attention at many international film festivals |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=959348&u=arun-chandra%E2%80%99s-movie-%E2%80%98gaganachari%E2%80%99-well-received-at-many-international-film-festivals-across-the-world |publisher=Kerala Kaumudi |access-date=9 June 2023 |date=4 December 2022}} and Ponman (2025).{{cite web |title=Release preponed for Basil Joseph’s 'Ponman'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/Jan/21/release-preponed-for-basil-josephs-ponman|publisher=The New Indian Express |access-date=22 April 2025}}
History
In 2022, The first venture of the production company was Saturday Night directed by Rosshan Andrrews starring Nivin Pauly in lead role which met with negative reviews and became a commercial failure.{{cite web |title='Saturday Night' box office collection day 5: Nivin Pauly starrer earns Rs 1.9 crore |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/box-office/saturday-night-box-office-collection-day-5-nivin-pauly-starrer-earns-rs-1-9-crores/articleshow/95428170.cms|publisher=The Times of India |date=10 November 2022 |access-date=22 April 2025}} Their second production was Dhabari Quruvi made in Irula language which premiered in multiple film festivals.{{cite web |title=പൂർണ്ണമായും ഇരുള ഭാഷയിൽ; 'ധബാരി ക്യൂരുവി' ഇന്ത്യൻ പനോരമയിലേക്കും|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/director-priyanandanan-dhabari-quruvi-entered-indian-panorama/articleshow/95033208.cms|publisher=Samayam |access-date=22 April 2025}} In 2023, two films were released, Madanolsavam and Bandra. Out of which Madanolsavam recieved positive response and emerged as an average grosser.{{cite web |title='Madanolsavam' Review: Suraj Venjaramoodu leads a laughter-filled romp through politics|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/04/14/madanolsavam-malayalam-movie-suraj-venjaramoodu-review.html|publisher=Onmanorama |access-date=22 April 2025}}{{cite web |title=Suraj Venjaramoodu starrer 'Madanolsavam' crosses Rs 2 crores in 4 days |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/malayalam/suraj-venjaramoodu-starrer-madanolsavam-crosses-rs-2-crores-in-4-days/videoshow/99707872.cms|publisher=The Times of India |access-date=22 April 2025}} Whereas Bandra was panned by critics and audience and ended up as a box office bomb.{{cite web |title=‘Bandra’ box office collections day 2: Dileep’s film struggles; rakes in only Rs 2.8 crores |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/box-office/bandra-box-office-collections-day-2-dileeps-film-struggles-rakes-in-only-rs-2-8-crores/articleshow/105178987.cms|publisher=The Times of India |access-date=22 April 2025}} In 2024, Gaganachari was released which won multiple accoldes including the 2023 special jury Kerala State Film Awards for its innovative storytelling.{{cite web |title=54th Kerala State Film Award 2024: Mammootty’s ‘Kaathal: The core’ wins the Best Film Award |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/54th-kerala-state-film-award-2024-mammoottys-kaathal-the-core-wins-the-best-film-award/articleshow/112562690.cms |publisher=The Times of India |access-date=16 August 2024 |date=16 August 2024}}In the same year Kanaka Rajyam and Thrayam also released.{{cite web |title=Makers of Thrayam; starring Sunny Wayne, Dhyan Sreenivasan come out with riveting teaser |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/04/06/makers-of--thrayam--starring-sunny-wayne--dhyan-sreenivasan-come.html |publisher=Manorama Online |access-date=27 May 2024 |date=6 April 2022}} In 2025, Ponman starring Basil Joseph was released and received critical acclaim from both critics and audience and emerged as a commercial success.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-18 |title=Ponman box office verdict: Basil Joseph's film earns Rs 18.3 crore in its full run, trade analyst says 'RoI is high'|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/originals/ponman-malayalam-movie-box-office-verdict-basil-josephs-film-earns-rs-183-crore-in-its-full-run-trade-analyst-says-roi-is-high-654797.html|language=ml}}
Controversy
On 15 November 2023, the owner of the company, Ajithkumar filed a petition in court demanding action against seven vloggers who gave negative reviews against his film Bandra, alleging that, negative reviews turned his film, a commercial disaster.{{cite web |title=Malayalam movie 'Bandra' producer approaches court; demands case against 7 vloggers for negative reviews |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/malayalam/bandra-producer-court-case-against-7-vloggers-negative-review/ |publisher=The Southfirst |access-date=27 May 2024 |date=15 November 2023}}{{cite web |title=Producer of 'Bandra' approach court seeking case against seven vloggers for negative reviews |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1189514&u=producer-of-bandra-approach-court-seeking-case-against-seven-vloggers-for-negative-reviews-1189514 |publisher=Kerala Kaumudi |access-date=27 May 2024 |date=15 November 2023}}{{cite web |title='Bandra' filmmakers level movie bombing allegations against 7 YouTubers, seek action |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2023/11/16/bandra-movie-makers-dileep-film-review-bombing-allegation.html |publisher=Manorama Online |access-date=27 May 2024 |date=16 November 2023}}
Filmography
- All films are in Malayalam unless otherwise noted
References
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External Links
- [https://www.instagram.com/ajithvinayakafilms/| Ajith Vinayaka Films - Instagram]
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