The venture will be backed by Vikram Malhotra’sTriveni says the focus at Opening Image is on content development spanning films and series from idea to screen. A slate of films and series across multiple genres and languages is in development, including a film that Triveni will direct and a series on which he will be the showrunner. Opening Image will also host a script lab that will pair emerging talent with veterans. Plans are underway to partner with a range of Indian studios and platforms.
Triveni gained national prominence with “Mauka Mauka,” a 2015 Indian TV advertisement campaign created by Star Sports India to promote its broadcast of that year’s men’s cricket World Cup. “Tumhari Sulu,” about a housewife who lands a radio jockey gig, won best film at the IIFAs and best actress for Balan at the Filmfare awards, among a slew of other Indian honors.Triveni said: “The idea of Opening Image is to empower talent – writers, film-makers, technicians.
Malhotra added: “Suresh has been a fabulous collaborator and friend and I am proud that we are now taking the next step in our relationship as he launches Opening Image. I am excited with the promise and potential of Opening Image and can’t wait for Suresh and team to tell their brand of stories to the world”.
Abundantia’s upcoming slate includes films: “Ram Setu,” starring Akshay Kumar in the lead; the Hindi remake of Tamil-language hit “Soorarai Pottru,” jointly produced with Suriya’s 2D Entertainment; “Sukhee,” starring Shilpa Shetty; and the untitled next film by “Shakuntala Devi” director Anu Menon.
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