Aanand. L. Rai

Producer

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An Action Hero

(2 Dec 2022)

Producer

Raksha Bandhan

(11 Aug 2022)

Director, Producer

Good Luck Jerry

(29 Jul 2022)

Producer

Atrangi Re

(24 Dec 2021)

Director, Producer

Haseen Dillruba

(2 Jul 2021)

Producer

Producer

Laal Kaptaan

(18 Oct 2019)

Producer

Zero

(21 Dec 2018)

Director

Tumbbad

(12 Oct 2018)

Producer

Manmarziyaan

(14 Sep 2018)

Producer

Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi

(24 Aug 2018)

Producer

Mukkabaaz

(12 Jan 2018)

Producer

Shubh Mangal Saavdhan

(1 Sep 2017)

Producer

Happy Bhag Jayegi

(19 Aug 2016)

Producer

Nil Battey Sannata

(22 Apr 2016)

Producer

Awards

News

Aanand L Rai wraps up shooting for 'Nakhrewaalii' with Ansh Duggal, Pragati

9 Jan 2024

Nakhrewaalii,' which features two new talents, Ansh Duggal and Pragati Srivastava, announced the completion of their latest project.On Indtagram of the official page of Colour Yellow Productions it was shared, "All smiles as we wrap up the shoot of Nakhrewaalii". The wrap-up celebration was attended by Himanshu Sharma, director Rahul Shanklya and writer Divy Nidhi Sharma.This film marks the second collaboration between Aanand L Rai and Jyoti Deshpande, following their recent success with the Marathi franchise 'Jhimma 2.''Nakhrewaalii' promises to be a complete entertainer, offering a plethora of emotions that will strike a chord with audiences across India. A glimpse of the film's theme can be seen in the introductory video, which is sure to pique your interest in this romantic comedy.Earlier, talking about his debut film, actor Ansh Duggal expressed excitement and wrote, "I am thrilled and honoured to be making my acting debut with Anand sir and our director Rahul Shanklya. It is truly a dream come true and I'm very much looking forward to this incredible journey. Today is the beginning of an exciting chapter in my life. With utmost gratitude, I'm ready to give it my all."Helmed by Rahul Shanklya the official release date of the film is still awaited.

Aanand L Rai's 'Nakhrewaalii' starring Ansh Duggal goes on floor

21 Oct 2023

Aanand L Rai's upcoming production 'Nakhrewaalii' starring debutant actor Ansh Duggal began today.The film will introduce Ansh Duggal to the world of Bollywood.Taking to Instagram, production house Jio Studios shared a short teaser of the film which they captioned, "Anokhi kahaani ki anokhi taiyyari! Aane wali hai #Nakhrewaalii ki baari. Introducing our newest heartthrob @anshduggal Filming Begins Now! Jio Studios and Aanand L Rai Present. A Colour Yellow Productions Produced by #JyotiDeshpande Produced by @aanandlrai & #HimanshuSharma Directed by #RahulShanklya Written by #DivyNidhiSharma."This film promises to be a complete entertainer, offering a plethora of emotions that will strike a chord with audiences across India. A glimpse of the film's theme can be seen in the introductory video, which is sure to pique your interest in this romantic comedy.Talking about his debut film, actor Ansh Duggal expressed excitement and wrote, "I am absolutely thrilled and honored to be making my acting debut with Anand sir and our director Rahul Shanklya. It is truly a dream come true and I'm very much looking forward to this incredible journey. Today is the beginning of an exciting chapter in my life. With utmost gratitude, I'm ready to give it my all."Helmed by Rahul Shanklya the official release date of the film is still awaited.

"I believe that genres don't work, stories do": Filmmaker Aanand L Rai

13 Oct 2023

Anand L Rai has impressed the audience with his small-town romantic films over the years.The director has delivered a number of hit films. However, 2023 has been the year of action films.Several big-budget action thriller films like 'Pathaan', 'Gadar 2' and 'Jawan' created a tsunami at the Indian box office.Reacting to on-going genre trends, Aanand L Rai told ANI during a film festival, "For me, the last three decades of my life have been about stories and films. I have always believed that genres don't work, stories do. Action films are working well these days because stories are being told in a much better way. So, even if a love story comes tomorrow, the audience will like it, so I never divided my vision of making films based on the ongoing genre. I will never change my originality, audience will accept every genre. It's all about stories. You have to tell stories better as a storyteller."He added, "I don't find myself separated from the audience, so I always try to create more fun or excitement when I have to tell a story, and there should be the same excitement in my audience. When that excitement matches then it gets an equal amount of love from the audience, as much as I have given to my story. "The filmmaker also gave a hint that he is coming up with a love story next.He said, "I can't reveal my next film but yes it's a love story. Soon I'll disclose it."Recently, he introduced new faces Pragati Srivastava and Ansh Duggal to the world of movies.Taking to Instagram, Aanand L Rai shared a video featuring Ansh Duggal.Ansh Duggal will be seen in multiple creative projects with Colour Yellow Productions.Sharing the video, "Safar mein dhoop toh hogi jo chal sako toh chalo, sabhi hain bheed mein tum bhi nikal sako toh chalo. Yehi hai zindagi kuch khwaab chand ummeedein, inhi khilono se tum bhi behal sako toh chalo !Nida sahab ke Iss sher ke saath I welcome you to the world of movies @anshduggal ! Stay blessed always."Aanand L Rai commented on this news and said in a statement, "It might look like it's an actor's debut in the movie world but actually it's my debut in believing in other's dreams. It's always important for you to have the quality of trusting people. So thank you Ansh for trusting in Colour Yellow in this definite beautiful journey of yours in the movies."Up next, he has the Dhanush-starrer 'Tere Ishk Mein' in the pipeline. Rai is also producing the Marathi film 'Jhimma 2' and the sequel of 'Haseen Dilruba, Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba'.

Aanand L Rai welcomes Ansh Duggal to the world of movies

26 Sep 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Aanand L Rai (@aanandlrai)Ansh Duggal will be seen in multiple creative projects with Colour Yellow Productions.Sharing the video, Safar mein dhoop toh hogi jo chal sako toh chalo, sabhi hain bheed mein tum bhi nikal sako toh chalo. Yehi hai zindagi kuch khwaab chand ummeedein, inhi khilono se tum bhi behal sako toh chalo !Nida sahab ke Iss sher ke saath I welcome you to the world of movies @anshduggal ! Stay blessed always.As soon as the news was announced, fans and industry friends chimed in the comment section.Shanaya Kapoor wrote, @anshduggal !!!One of the users commented, Lets goooo!!!Aanand L Rai commented on this news and said in a statement, "It might look like its an Actors debut in the movie world but actually its my debut in believing in others dreams. Its always important for you to have the quality of trusting people. So thank you Ansh for trusting in Colour Yellow in this definite beautiful journey of yours in the movies."The ace director is known for giving several successful films including 'Tanu Weds Manu', 'Raanjhanaa', 'Tanu Weds Manu: Returns', 'Zero', 'Atrangi Re', among others.Up next, he has the Dhanush-starrer 'Tere Ishk Mein' in the pipeline. Rai is also producing the Marathi film 'Jhimma 2' and the sequel of 'Haseen Dilruba, Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba'.

"Grateful for unwavering love": Aanand L Rai thanks audience on his birthday

28 Jun 2023

Aanand L Rai, who is celebrating his birthday today June 28, looked back at his journey as a director and expressed gratitude for all the love and respect he received from the audience for his movies.He said storytelling is a craft that binds many and crosses all boundaries. According to him, it is a language that can reach out to millions and touch the souls. "Storytelling is the language that binds us all, transcending boundaries and captivating souls."While thanking his fans and the audience for liking his films, he added, "On my birthday, I stand grateful for the unwavering love and support, and I promise to continue weaving tales that resonate with the hearts of cinephiles across the globe."The ace director is known for giving several successful films including 'Tanu Weds Manu', 'Raanjhanaa', 'Tanu Weds Manu: Returns', 'Zero', 'Atrangi Re', among others.Up next, he has the Dhanush-starrer 'Tere Ishk Mein' in the pipeline. Rai is also producing the Marathi film 'Jhimma 2' and the sequel of 'Haseen Dilruba, Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba'.

Aanand L Rai's 'Nil Battey Sannata' completes seven years

21 Apr 2023

Aanand L Rai's film 'Nil Battey Sannata' has completed seven years.On the film's seventh anniversary, Aanand L Rai shared, "Nil Battey Sannata will always remain a special film. When I read the script for the first time, I was sure I want to make this film. It was a perfect balance of emotions, content, a right message and rich characters. It was a film that still resonates with many viewers even today and I am so glad to have backed such a strong story."Helmed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, 'Nil Battey Sannata' stars Swara Bhaskar, Ratna Pathak, Pankaj Tripathi and Ria. The story revolves around a single mother, who works as a maid with big ambitions for her daughter. The sensitive drama, starring Swara Bhasker, dissected the relationship between a mother-daughter.In the coming months, he will be coming up with 'Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba' and 'Jhimma 2'.

Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey unveil 'Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba' first poster

11 Jan 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Taapsee Pannu (@taapsee)Taapsee's sensual look in this poster has amped up the excitement among fans keeping them guess what is the storyline going to be about? The actress is looking drop-dead gorgeous against the symbol of love, the Taj Mahal's backdrop.On Wednesday, prior to poster release, Taapsee's fun banter with director and producer Aanand L Rai and Kanika Dhillon raised the fans' excitement level."O hamari haseen dillruba Aaj shooting shuru ho gai hai "phir aayi hasseen dillruba" ki... @taapsee tujhe bola tha na 9 baje poster dalne ke liye..dala kyun nahi abhi tak ? #PhirAayiHasseenDillruba," Aanand L Rai tweeted.To which Taapsee replied, "Sir i'm not ready yet... is baar to kahan le gayi hai character ko @KanikaDhillon pata nahi kya khaa ke likhi hai ye kahani. Aur har baar mere saath hi kyu aisi #PhirAayiHasseenDillruba."Sir im not ready yet is baar to khaaN le gii hai character ko @KanikaDhillon#PhirAayiHasseenDillruba taapsee pannu (@taapsee) January 11, 2023Kanika Dhillon tweeted, "Kyun darr gayi kya? @taapsee Phir Aayegi Hasseen Dillruba toh aur tadakti bhadakti hi aayegi na!! @aanandlrai."'Tadak aur bhadak' is OK!! Par is baar kahani sun kar mera jo BP high hua hai by god! Kabhi to hadd mein reh kar soch liya karo #PhirAayiHasseenDillruba," she replied.Tadak aur bhadak is OK!! pr is baar khaanii sun kr meraa jo BP high huaa hai by god! kbhii to hdd meN rh kr soc liyaa kro #PhirAayiHasseenDillruba taapsee pannu (@taapsee) January 11, 2023Helmed by Jayprad Desai 'Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba' stars Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey and Sunny Kaushal in the lead roles. The official release date of the film is still awaited.Directed by Vini Mathew and written by Kanika Dhillon 'Haseen Dillruba' premiered exclusively on the OTT platform Netflix in July 2021 and gathered positive reviews from the audience and starred Vikrant, Taapsee Pannu and actor Harshvardhan Rane in the lead roles.

Aanand L Rai shares fun video of Janhvi Kapoor from sets of 'GoodLuck Jerry'

22 Jul 2022

In the video, the lead actor of the film Janhvi Kapoor could be seen having fun with the makers and her co-actors on the sets of the film.The film showcases the story of Jaya Kumari aka Jerry from Bihar, who works in a massage parlor to help her family. In order to help her ailing mother, she mistakenly gets into a trap of the drug mafia in the state.'GoodLuck Jerry' is said to be an official Hindi remake of a Tamil feature film 'Kolamaavu Kokila' which starred south actor Nayanthara in the lead role.Apart from Janhvi, the film also casts the 'Hindi Medium' actor Deepak Dobriyal and the 'Baby' actor Sushant Singh in prominent roles.Directed by Sidharth Sengupta, 'GoodLuck Jerry' is all set to stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar from July 29, 2022.Produced by Anand L Rai, the film marks the 'Gunjan Saxena' actor's first step into the comedy genre.The 'Roohi' actor said, "GoodLuck Jerry has been an exciting experience as it gave me the opportunity to explore a completely unique genre. Siddharth has been a catalyst in truly bringing out the Jerry in me! Working with Aanand L Rai was an enriching and rewarding experience. To be a part of this film - has been a dream come true. I am excited for it to be released on Disney+ Hotstar. As an actor, it gives me an opportunity to ensure my work reaches a larger diaspora."Meanwhile, the 'Dhadak' actor will also be seen in Nitesh Tiwari's next social comedy film 'Bawaal' alongside Varun Dhawan. The film is slated to release on April 7, 2023. Aanand L Rai, on the other hand, is currently promoting his upcoming directorial family entertainer film 'Raksha Bandhan', which stars actors Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead role. The film is all set to hit theatres on August 11, 2022, and will face a big Bollywood clash with Aamir Khan's upcoming film 'Laal Singh Chadha'.

Aanand L Rai talks about his love for stories set in small towns

28 Jun 2022

"I have always wanted to make India's heartland a big part of our cinematic landscape and I'm happy to see that it finally is! I am grateful for all the love that has been showered upon my films so far. It has indeed been a journey full of learnings, lessons and love. I am excited about what the future holds with small-town stories becoming increasingly popular with the audience. I hope to continue giving you films that will make you laugh, love, cry and tug at your heartstrings," he said.In August, Rai is all set to come up with his new film titled 'Raksha Bandhan', which features Akshay Kumar as some version of Maryada Purushottam Ram, who is willing to sell even his kidneys to marry off his four sisters, played by Sadia, Sahejmeen, Deepika and Smrithi.Bhumi Pednekar and Seema Pahwa are also a part of the film, which will be out in theatres on August 11.

Janhvi Kapoor to kick off remake of Nayanthara starrer Kolamavu Kokila on January 9, 2021

30 Nov 2020

Actor Janhvi Kapoor will soon resume work. After starring in Gunjan Saxena - The Kargil Girl this year that premiered on Netflix, the actress will begin her next film in January 2021. As per a daily, the actress has signed the remake of 2018 Tamil hit Kolamavu Kokila that starred Nayanthara in the lead.The film will be produced by Aanand L Rai. While the original was helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, this remake will be directed by Siddharth Sengupta who was an assistant director in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and Agneepath.Janhvi Kapoor will fly to Punjab on January 7 and begin the shooting on January 9, 2021. As per the daily, the actress and the rest of the cast will shoot at a stretch of 45 days - which means they have a single schedule. They'll shoot in various parts of Punjab.