Luv Films Explained

Luv Films
Founded:2021
Location City:Mumbai, India

Luv Films is an Indian film production house founded by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg in 2012. Based in Mumbai the company produces and distributes commercial as well as feature films. Within a short span of time the production house established itself as one of the prominent producers in the Indian film industry while giving blockbusters like Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety, Malang - Unleash The Madness, De De Pyaar De, Chhalaang. The production house has also produced two critically acclaimed films like Vadh and Kuttey.  

Their first production ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’ became a surprise blockbuster and broke several box-office records for a low budget film with no established stars at that time. It remains as one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2018.

Production Ventures

Luv Films

Luv Films co-produced their first film Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, a romantic comedy directed by Luv Ranjan starring Kartik Aaryan, Nushrratt Bharuccha and Sunny Singh that released on 23 February 2018. The film received positive reviews and went on to becoming a humungous box office success in India with its lifetime collection being more than ₹100 crore .[1] [2]

In 2019, Luv Films produced  De De Pyaar De, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh in lead roles which released on 17 May 2019. The film was the directorial debut of the well-known film editor Akiv Ali, and was written by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain. The romantic comedy garnered thumbs up by the audiences while the film's worldwide gross collections stood at ₹140+ crores.[3] [4]

Luv Films' family comedy film Jai Mummy Di starring actors Sunny Singh, Sonnalli Seygall, Supriya Pathak and Poonam Dhillon was released on 17 January 2020. The movie is directed by debutant Navjot Gulati.

In 2019, Luv Films collaborated with Mohit Suri to produce a multi starrer-revenge drama, Malang: Unleash The Madness. The film which starred Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani and Kunal Khemu was released on 7 February 2020. After a successful run the makers decided to make a sequel called Malang 2.[5] [6] [7]

Luv Films first OTT collaboration with Amazon Prime Video 'Chhalaang' released on 13 November 2020. The film was a sports comedy directed by Hansal Mehta, starring Rajkummar Rao and Nushrratt Bharuccha in lead roles.[8] [9] [10]

Vadh starring Sanjay Mishra & Neena Gupta was released in cinemas on 9 December 2022. It was presented by Luv Films, written & directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu & Rajeev Barnwal & produced by J Studio & Next Level Productions. The film was critically acclaimed and won two awards at 68th Filmfare Awards. The directors Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Rajeev Barnwal won Best Debut Director, while actor Sanjay Mishra won Best Actor Critics.  

Luv Films and Vishal Bhardwaj Films announced their first collaboration to produce ‘Kuttey[12]’, presented by T-Series. The film marked the directorial debut of Aasmaan Bhardwaj. Its stellar cast consisted of Arjun Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Naseeruddin Shah, Kumud Mishra, Radhika Madan, Shardul Bhardwaj and Tabu. Written by Aasmaan and Vishal Bhardwaj, ‘Kuttey’ was a caper-thriller was released in cinemas on 13 January 2023.

Luv Films announced a Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, directed by Luv Ranjan was released in Holi 2023, 8 March. The film went on to becoming one of the biggest blockbusters that Luv Films had produced with its box-office collection being more than ₹220 crores. The film ran successfully for 50 days in cinema. The soundtrack was very well received by the audience making it one of the most successful albums of the year.

Upcoming films

Luv Films has announced an upcoming biopic which is based on renowned Indian Cricketer, former India Captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly.[11] [12]

The Lazy Studio

The Lazy Studio was formed under the aegis of Luv Films, to produce digital content. Under this, a digital sitcom Life Sahi Hai was created. The first season was released on YouTube. In 2018, the sitcom was renewed for a second season and released on Zee5.

Filmography

Production

YearFilmDirectorCastNotes
2016Life Sahi HaiTarun JainSiddhant Chaturvedi, Suhail Nayyar, Tarun Jain, Abhishek SahaWeb Series
2018Sonu Ke Titu Ki SweetyLuv RanjanKartik Aaryan, Nushrat Bharucha, Sunny SinghCo-produced with T-Series Films
2019De De Pyaar DeAkiv AliAjay Devgn, Tabu, Rakul Preet Singh
2020Jai Mummy DiNavjot GulatiSunny Singh, Sonnalli Seygall
MalangMohit SuriAnil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani, Kunal KhemuCo-produced with T-Series Films & Northern Lights Entertainment.
ChhalaangHansal MehtaRajkummar Rao, Nushrat BharuchaCo-produced with T-Series Films & Ajay Devgn FFilms
2022VadhJaspal Singh Sandhu & Rajveev BanwalSanjay Mishra, Neena GuptaCo-produced with T-Series Films, J Studio & Next Level Production
2023KutteyAasmaan BhardwajArjun Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Naseeruddin Shah, Kumud Mishra, Radhika Madan, Shardul Bhardwaj, TabuCo-produced with T-Series Films & Vishal Bhardwaj Films
Tu Jhoothi Main MakkaarLuv RanjanRanbir Kapoor, Shraddha KapoorCo-produced with T-Series Films
2024Wild Wild PunjabSimarpreet Singh Varun Sharma, Manjot Singh, Jassi Gill, Sunny Singh
2025De De Pyaar De 2Anshul Sharma Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Rakul Preet Singh, R. Madhavan

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety Entered in 100 cr club @ 55.
  2. Web site: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety Box Office. Bollywood Hungama.
  3. Web site: De De Pyaar De Box Office. Bollywood Hungama.
  4. Web site: Bollywood Top Grossers Worldwide. Bollywood Hungama.
  5. Web site: Malang Box Office. Bollywood Hungama.
  6. Web site: Mohit Suri completes first draft of Malang 2. Looking forward, says Anil Kapoor.
  7. Web site: Malang 2: Mohit Suri working on sequel to Aditya Roy Kapur and Disha Patani film, confirms producer.
  8. Web site: 'Chhalaang' : The makers unveil the first poster of Rajkummar Rao and Nushrat Bharucha starrer. The Times of India.
  9. Web site: Chhalaang first poster: Rajkummar Rao takes a nap before a big win, makes Nushrat Bharucha irritated.
  10. Web site: Chhalaang first poster out: Rajkummar Rao is resting before the big leap, Nushrat Bharucha waits.
  11. Web site: 2021-09-09. Luv Ranjan speaks about his two upcoming movie, Sourav Ganguly biopic announced and Aaj Main Upar Asmaan Neeche to be produced by Luv films. 2022-06-22. Firstpost.
  12. Web site: 2022-11-06. Sourav Ganguly and Divyang Thakkar confirms Bollywood biopic and Musical Romantic Drama in the works, to be produced by Luv Ranjan. 2022-11-06. The Indian Express. en.