Aashirvad Cinemas

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{{Short description|Indian film studio}}
{{More citations needed|date=December 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2019}}
{{Infobox company
| logo = Aashirvad Cinemas.png
| logo_size = 250px
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| industry = [[Motion picture]]
| founded = 2000
| location_city = [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]]
| location_country = India
| area_served = Worldwide
| products = Films
| owner = [[Antony Perumbavoor]]
| subsid = Maxlab Cinemas
| website = www.aashirvadcinemas.com
}}
'''Aashirvad Cinemas''' is an Indian film [[production company]] based in [[Kerala]]. It was established in 2000 by [[Antony Perumbavoor]], since then, it has produced 28 [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]], starring [[Mohanlal]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/jan/24mallu.htm | work=rediff.com | title=Movies: Sleaze time, folks! | date=1 January 2000 | first=R | last=Ayyappan | access-date=7 August 2019 }}</ref> Since 2009, the company co-operates with the [[film distribution|distribution]] company [[Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments]] co-founded by Mohanlal and Antony Perumbavoor for distributing films. It is one among the most active and leading production houses in the Malayalam film industry.

Aashirvad Cinemas has established itself as the most successful production house in Malayalam by producing several of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time, such as ''[[Narasimham (film)|Narasimham]]'' (2000), ''[[Rasathanthram]]'' (2006), ''[[Drishyam]]'' (2013), ''[[Oppam]]'' (2016), ''[[Odiyan]]'' (2018), and ''[[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]]'' (2019).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whereincity.com/news/6/4431 |title='Rasathanthram' rules Malayalam box office|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718035757/http://www.whereincity.com/news/6/4431 |archive-date=18 July 2011|work=Whereincity.com |date=31 May 2006}}</ref> It has also produced three of the most expensive Malayalam films — ''[[Odiyan]]'' (2018), ''[[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]]'' (2019), and ''[[Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham]]'' (2020).

Aashirvad Cinemas has won several awards, including two [[National Film Awards]], four [[Kerala State Film Awards]] and a [[Filmfare Awards South]]. In 2019, Aashirvad Cinemas opened office in [[Hong Kong]] with the name Feitian Aashirvad Cinemas and signed an agreement with a Chinese film production company to co-produce and distribute films in [[China]]. Aashirvad Cinemas is the currently the biggest production company in [[Malayalam cinema|Mollywood]] such as to make big budget like [[Odiyan]] (₹30 crore), [[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]] (₹35 crore) and [[Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham]] (₹100 crore)

==History==
Aashirvad Cinemas was founded by Mohanlal's former chauffeur Antony Perumbavoor in 2000. Its first production was the 2000 film, ''[[Narasimham (film)|Narasimham]]'', which became the highest-grossing Malayalam film and Industry hit at the time.<ref>{{cite news|author=International Business Times|title=Premam is in the air|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlal-mammootty-starrer-narasimham-15th-anniversary-celebrations-dubai-gets-grand-response-616307|access-date=27 October 2019|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=6 December 2014}}</ref> The company's next was the 2001 action drama film, ''[[Raavanaprabhu]]'', which was a sequel to the 1993 film, ''[[Devasuram]]'', which became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year. The film won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]]. Over the years, Aashrivad Cinemas have continued to receive great reception and success for their films and continue making new records.

The action drama ''[[Natturajavu]]'' was the only release in 2004, it was one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Onam - The final report card!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/onam-the-final-report-card-news-malayalam-kkfvHvafjcasi.html|access-date=30 October 2019|work=Sify.com|date=29 September 2004}}</ref> [[Joshiy]]-directed action drama ''[[Naran (film)|Naran]]'' was the only release in 2005, which was also one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year.<ref>{{cite news|title='Naran' — The clear winner!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/naran-the-clear-winner-news-malayalam-kkfv0aeighgsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915095349/http://www.sify.com/movies/naran-the-clear-winner-news-malayalam-kkfv0aeighgsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 September 2014|access-date=30 October 2019|work=Sify.com|date=17 September 2005}}</ref> In the following year, [[Sathyan Anthikkad]]-directed family drama ''[[Rasathanthram]]'' became the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever. Two films released in 2009, action film ''[[Sagar Alias Jackie Reloaded]]'' directed by [[Amal Neerad]], a [[spiritual successor]] to Mohanlal's 1987 film ''[[Irupatham Noottandu]]''. It was a commercial success, but met with mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kerala Box Office (April 2009)|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14886903&cid=14625530|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6SZhsaFSI?url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14886903&cid=14625530|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 September 2014|access-date=30 October 2019|work=webcitation.org|date=10 May 2009}}</ref>

The 2011 comedy film ''[[China Town (2011 film)|China Town]]'' made ₹15.2 crore at the box office and was a major commercial success.<ref>{{cite news|author=The New Indian Express|title=Kerala Box Office (April 2009)|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2011/jun/05/multistarrer-era-comes-to-mollywood-259784.html|access-date=30 October 2019|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=10 May 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=News18|title=2011 was troublesome for Malayalam films|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/2011-was-troublesome-for-malayalam-films-434144.html|access-date=30 October 2019|work=[[News18 India]]|date=4 January 2012}}</ref> The 2012 drama ''[[Spirit (2012 film)|Spirit]]'' won the [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues]]. In 2013, family-thriller ''[[Drishyam]]'' received widespread critical acclaim and became the highest-grossing Malayalam and Industry hit film and the first to gross over ₹50 crore mark at the box office. The 2016 crime thriller ''[[Oppam]]'' also became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time by grossing ₹65 crore worldwide.

Mohanlal and [[Lal Jose]] collaborated for the first time in ''[[Velipadinte Pusthakam]]'' in 2017, which was a moderate success.<ref>{{cite web|author=Forbes India|title=Mohanlal: Strong and steady|url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/2017-celebrity-100/mohanlal-strong-and-steady/49033/1|work=[[Forbes India]]|access-date=28 August 2019|date=1 January 2018}}</ref> In 2019, [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]-directed action drama ''[[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]]'' grossed ₹200 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film till date, beating Mohanlal's ''[[Pulimurugan]]''. It was also the first Malayalam film to gross over ₹50 crores in overseas markets. It was followed by the comedy-drama ''[[Ittymaani: Made in China]]'' directed by debutant duo Jibi-Joju. It received mixed reviews but was a commercial success. The company produced ''[[Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham]]'' (co-produced by Moonshot Entertainments and Confident Group), an action period film directed by [[Priyadarshan]] based on the life of [[Kunjali Marakkar]]. It is the most expensive Malayalam film ever, with a budget of ₹100 crores. It was slated for a release of 27 March 2020, but was later delayed due to the coronavirus-pandemic. During the pandemic, Aashirvad Cinemas produced the sequel to [[Drishyam]]: [[Drishyam 2]], which was the first film in Mohanlal's career to premiere on an OTT platform [[Amazon Prime Video]] instead of the normal theatrical release. The film received widespread positive reviews.

Aashirvad Cinemas' next project is Mohanlal's debut directorial [[Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure]], which will start shooting in March. Due to the covid 19 issues the next movie which is starting will be [[Jeethu Joseph]] Project and next will be 'Bro Daddy' directed by [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]. The project they will be doing afterwards will be the sequel to the 2019 film [[Lucifer (2019 film)|Lucifer]] called Empuraan.

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:auto; margin:auto;"
!No.
!Film
!Year
!Director
!Budget
!Worldwide gross
!Other notes
|-
|1
|''[[Narasimham (film)|Narasimham]]''
|2000
|[[Shaji Kailas]]
|{{INRConvert|2|c}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlal-mammootty-starrer-narasimham-15th-anniversary-celebrations-dubai-gets-grand-response-616307|title=Premam is in the air|author=International Business Times|date=6 December 2014|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=27 October 2019}}</ref>
|{{INRConvert|22|c}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlal-mammootty-starrer-narasimham-15th-anniversary-celebrations-dubai-gets-grand-response-616307|title=Premam is in the air|author=International Business Times|date=6 December 2014|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=27 October 2019}}</ref>
|Become the Industry hit by breaking the previous IH [[Aaraam Thampuran]]
Highest-grossing Malayalam film at the time of release

Highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year

Jagathy sreekumar 1000th movie

Released in 2014 as 'Narasimham Returns', which premiered in Dubai
|-
|2
|''[[Ravanaprabhu]]''
|2001
|[[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]]
|
|
|Highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
Ranjith's directorial debut.
Sequel to ''[[Devaasuram]]''.
|-
|3
|''[[Kilichundan Mampazham]]''
|2003
|[[Priyadarshan]]
|
|
|The film was a commercial failure
|-
|4
|''[[Natturajavu]]''
|2004
|[[Shaji Kailas]]
|{{INRConvert|1.75|c}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/onam-the-final-report-card-news-malayalam-kkfvHvafjcasi.html|title=Onam - The final report card!|date=29 September 2004|work=Sify.com|access-date=29 March 2020}}</ref>
|
|One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
|-
|5
|''[[Naran (film)|Naran]]''
|2005
|[[Joshiy]]
|{{INRConvert|2.55|c}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/naran-the-clear-winner-news-malayalam-kkfv0aeighgsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915095349/http://www.sify.com/movies/naran-the-clear-winner-news-malayalam-kkfv0aeighgsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 September 2014|title='Naran' — The clear winner!|date=17 September 2005|work=Sify.com|access-date=30 October 2019}}</ref>
|
|One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
|-
|6
|''[[Rasathanthram]]''
|2006
|[[Sathyan Anthikkad]]
|
|
|Highest-grossing Malayalam film ever at that time.<br />Mohanlal and Sathyan Anthikkad collaborate after 12 years gap since ''[[Pingami]]''.
|-
|7
|''[[Baba Kalyani (film)|Baba Kalyani]]''
|2006
|[[Shaji Kailas]]
|
|
|One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
|-
|8
|''[[Alibhai]]''
|2007
|[[Shaji Kailas]]
|
|
|Highest first-day collection for a Malayalam film at that time
One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
|-
|9
|''[[Paradesi (2007 film)|Paradesi]]''
|2007
|P. T. Kunhi Muhammad
|
|
|Mohanlal got Kerala state film awards for best actor
|-
|10
|''[[Innathe Chintha Vishayam]]''
|2008
|[[Sathyan Anthikkad]]
|
|
|The film was a commercial success
|-
|11
|''[[Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded]]''
|2009
|[[Amal Neerad]]
|{{INRConvert|4.5|c}}<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14886903&cid=14625530|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6SZhsaFSI?url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14886903&cid=14625530|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 September 2014|title=Kerala Box Office (April 2009)|date=10 May 2009|work=webcitation.org|access-date=30 October 2019}}</ref>
|
|One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
|-
|12
|''[[Evidam Swargamanu]]''
|2009
|[[Rosshan Andrrews]]
|
|
|The film was a commercial success
|-
|13
|''[[Chinatown (2011 film)|Chinatown]]''
|2011
|[[Rafi Mecartin]]
|{{INRConvert|6|c}}<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2011/jun/05/multistarrer-era-comes-to-mollywood-259784.html|title=Kerala Box Office (April 2009)|author=The New Indian Express|date=10 May 2009|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=30 October 2019}}</ref>
|{{INRConvert|15.2|c}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/2011-was-troublesome-for-malayalam-films-434144.html|title=2011 was troublesome for Malayalam films|author=News18|date=4 January 2012|work=[[News18 India]]|access-date=30 October 2019}}</ref>
|Second highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year after [[Christian Brothers (film)|Christian Brothers]]
|-
|14
|''[[Snehaveedu]]''
|2011
|[[Sathyan Anthikkad]]
|
|
|The film was a commercial success. Mohanlal’s 300th movie
|-
|16
|''[[Spirit (2012 film)|Spirit]]''
|2012
|[[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]]
|
|
|One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
|-
|17
|''[[Ladies and Gentleman]]''
|2013
|[[Siddique (director)|Siddique]]
|{{INRConvert|10|c}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlals-Ladies-and-Gentleman-makes-Rs-1-5-crore-profitbefore-release/articleshow/19412242.cms|title=Mohanlal's Ladies and Gentleman makes Rs 1.5 crore profit before release - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
|
|Associate production with Confident Group
|-
|18
|''[[Drishyam]]''
|2013
|[[Jeethu Joseph]]
|{{INRConvert|3.5|c}} - {{INRConvert|5|c}}{{efn|Gautaman Bhaskaran of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' claims the film's budget as {{INR}}35 million,<ref name="Gautaman Bhaskaran">{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/mohanlal-s-aam-aadmi-is-a-surprise-hit-in-drishyam/article1-1170864.aspx |title=Mohanlal's aam aadmi is a surprise hit in Drishyam |last=Bhaskaran |first=Gautaman |date=9 January 2014 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=12 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150310084453/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/mohanlal-s-aam-aadmi-is-a-surprise-hit-in-drishyam/article1-1170864.aspx |archive-date=10 March 2015}}</ref> while [[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] claims it to be {{INR}}50 million.<ref name="Balachander">{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/balachander-lauds-drishyam-salutes-mohanlal/article1-1174906.aspx |title=Balachander lauds Drishyam, salutes Mohanlal |date=20 January 2014 |website=Hindustan Times |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806034926/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/balachander-lauds-drishyam-salutes-mohanlal/article1-1174906.aspx |archive-date=6 August 2015 |access-date=11 April 2014}}</ref> [[Sify]] claims the budget of the film to be {{INR}}45 million.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/drishyam-celebrates-50-days-strikes-gold-at-box-office-news-national-ocgtaxiabchsi.html |title='Drishyam' celebrates 50 days, strikes gold at box-office |date=3 February 2014 |work=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] |access-date=14 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009174842/http://www.sify.com/movies/drishyam-celebrates-50-days-strikes-gold-at-box-office-news-national-ocgtaxiabchsi.html |archive-date=9 October 2015}}</ref>}}
|{{INRConvert|75|c}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kerala-film-awards-premam-snubbed-says-audience-2184231|title=Kerala film awards: 'Premam' snubbed says audience|last=Team|first=DNA Web|date=2016-03-01|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
|Became Industry hit by breaking collections of previous IH [[Twenty:20 (film)]]Highest-grossing Malayalam film at the time of release
Highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year

First Malayalam Film to gross over ₹50 crores

Remade into 6 Languages: [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]], [[Hindi]], [[Sinhala language|Sinhalese]] & [[Chinese language|Chinese]]

First Indian Film to be remade in [[Chinese language|Chinese]]
|-
|19
|''[[Ennum Eppozhum]]''
|2013
|[[Sathyan Anthikad]]
|
|
|One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
|-
|20
|''[[Loham]]''
|2015
|[[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]]
|{{INRConvert|7|c}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-vs-mohanlal-how-well-did-malayalam-superstars-perform-year-2015-660130|title=Mammootty vs Mohanlal: How well did the Malayalam superstars perform in the year 2015|last=IBTimes|date=2015-12-24|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
|{{INRConvert|15|c}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-vs-mohanlal-how-well-did-malayalam-superstars-perform-year-2015-660130|title=Mammootty vs Mohanlal: How well did the Malayalam superstars perform in the year 2015|last=IBTimes|date=2015-12-24|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
|One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
Highest first-day collection for a Malayalam film at the time
|-
|21
|''[[Oppam]]''
|2016
|[[Priyadarshan]]
|{{INRConvert|7|c}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/highest-grossing-malayalam-movies-of-2016.html|title=Top 10 highest grossing Mollywood movies of 2016|website=OnManorama|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
|{{INRConvert|65|c}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/Sundayapp/gOTxBtR1VJBCPtuvZbvneK/The-resurrection-of-Mohanlal.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201101046/http://www.livemint.com/Sundayapp/gOTxBtR1VJBCPtuvZbvneK/The-resurrection-of-Mohanlal.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2017-12-01|title=The continued reign of Mohanlal - Livemint|date=2017-12-01|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
|Second highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year after [[Pulimurugan]]
|-
|22
|''[[Velipadinte Pusthakam]]''
|2017
|[[Lal Jose]]
|
|{{INRConvert|15|c}} - {{INRConvert|20|c}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/2017-celebrity-100/mohanlal-strong-and-steady/49033/1|title=Mohanlal: Strong and steady|author=Forbes India|date=1 January 2018|work=[[Forbes India]]|access-date=28 August 2019}}</ref>
|Mohanlal's first collaboration with Lal Jose
|-
|23
|''[[Aadhi]]''
|2018
|[[Jeethu Joseph]]
|
|{{INRConvert|50|c}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2018/apr/21/star-scions-1803781.html|title=Star scions|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
|One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
[[Pranav Mohanlal]] debut as an adult lead actor
Mohanlal has a cameo appearance
|-
|24
|''[[Odiyan (2018 film)|Odiyan]]''
|2018
|[[V. A. Shrikumar Menon]]
|{{INRConvert|50|c}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/905492/in-malayalam-film-odiyan-mohanlal-plays-a-shapeshifting-superhero|title=In Malayalam film 'Odiyan', Mohanlal plays a shapeshifting superhero|last=George|first=Anubha|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
|{{INRConvert|54|c}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mollywood-2018-list-top-5-blockbusters-that-stormed-box-office-788799|title=Mollywood 2018: List of top 5 blockbusters that stormed box office|last=Narayanan|first=Nirmal|date=2018-12-27|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
|V. A. Shrikumar Menon directorial debut
One of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year
Highest first day collection for a Malayalam film
Mohanlal and Prakash Raj acted together in Odiyan after having a 19-year gap since the Tamil film [[Iruvar]]
|-
|25
|''[[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]]''
|2019
|[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]
|{{INRConvert|30|c}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/jun/20/empuraan-to-follow-mohanlals-directorial-debut-1992523.html|title=Empuraan to follow Mohanlal's directorial debut|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
|{{INRConvert|200|c}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/why-remaking-lucifer-chiranjeevi-telugu-bad-idea-806419|title=Why remaking Lucifer with Chiranjeevi in Telugu is a bad idea?|last=Narayanan|first=Nirmal|date=2019-10-01|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
|Prithviraj Sukumaran directorial debut
[[Vivek Oberoi]]'s Malayalam debut film

Highest-grossing Malayalam film.
Crossed ₹50 crore mark in 4 days, ₹100 crore mark in 8 days and ₹150 crores in 21 days.

Highest grossing Indian film in GCC by beating [[Bollywood]] and [[Tollywood (Telugu)]] films in year 2019

First [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film]] to enter 200 cr Club

First [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film]] to gross over ₹50 crores in overseas box office.
|-
|26
|''[[Ittymaani: Made in China]]''
|2019
|Jibi–Joju
|₹7 crore
(US$0.95 million) use
|₹32 crore
(US$4 million)
|Jibi-Joju directorial debut
|-
|27
|''[[Drishyam 2]]''
|2021
|[[Jeethu Joseph]]
|
|
|Sequal of [[Drishyam|Drishyam 2013]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 September 2020|title='Drishyam 2' shooting begins, actor Mohanlal shares pictures|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/drishyam-2-shooting-begins-actor-mohanlal-shares-pictures-133551|access-date=21 September 2020|website=The News Minute}}</ref>
|-
|28
|''[[Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham]]''
|2021
|[[Priyadarshan]]
|{{INRConvert|100|c}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/priyadarshan-thugs-of-hindostan-was-fantasy-marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-is-steeped-in-history/19993183|title=Priyadarshan: Thugs of Hindostan was fantasy, Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham is steeped in history|date=2018-11-21|website=mid-day|language=en|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
|
|Post Production
Most expensive [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film]] (₹100 crore)

Co-produced by Moonshot Entertainments and Confident Group.
|-
|30
|[[Barrow: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure]]
|2021
|[[Mohanlal]]
|
|
|Mohanlal directorial debut
|-
| 31
| [[L2: Empuraan]]
| 2023
| [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]
|
|
| Sequel to [[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]]
|-
|32
|Bro Daddy
|2022
|[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]
|
|
|
|-
|33
|12th Man
|2022
|[[Jeethu Joseph]]
|
|
|
|}

==Awards==
Following are the awards won by Aashirvad Cinemas. The awards received by the producer alone is included in this list.
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
!Award
!Year
!Category
!Film
!Result
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2"|[[National Film Awards]]
|2012
|[[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues|Best Film on Other Social Issues]]
|''[[Spirit (2012 film)|Spirit]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2019
|[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]]
|''[[Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea|Marakkar]]''
|{{won}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="4"|[[Kerala State Film Awards]]
|2001
|rowspan="4"|[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value|Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]]
|''[[Raavanaprabhu]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2008
|''[[Innathe Chintha Vishayam]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2009
|''[[Evidam Swargamanu]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2013
|''[[Drishyam]]''
|{{won}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="3"|[[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]]
|2009
|rowspan="3"|Best Film
|''[[Evidam Swargamanu]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2013
|''[[Drishyam]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2016
|''[[Oppam]]''
|{{won}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="4"|[[Filmfare Awards South]]
|2008
| rowspan="4"|[[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Malayalam|Best Film – Malayalam]]
|''[[Innathe Chintha Vishayam]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2009
|''[[Evidam Swargamanu]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2013
|''[[Drishyam]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2016
|''[[Oppam]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="3"|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|2012
|rowspan="3"|Best Film – Malayalam
|''[[Spirit (2012 film)|Spirit]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2013
|''[[Drishyam]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2016
|''[[Oppam]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2"|[[Asiavision Awards]]
|2013
|Best Popular Movie
|''[[Drishyam]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2016
|Outstanding Movie of the Year
|''[[Oppam]]''
|{{won}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2"|[[Vanitha Film Awards]]
|2013
|Best Film
|''[[Drishyam]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2019
|Most Popular Film
|''[[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]]''
|{{won}}
|-

! scope="row" rowspan="5"|[[Asianet Film Awards]]
|2000
|[[Asianet Film Awards#Best Film|Best Film]]
|''[[Narasimham (film)|Narasimham]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2012
|[[Asianet Film Awards#Best Film|Most Popular Film]]
|''Spirit''
|{{won}}
|-
|2013
|[[Asianet Film Awards#Best Film|Best Film]]
|''[[Drishyam]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2013
|[[Asianet Film Awards#Best Film|Most Popular Film]]
|''[[Drishyam]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2016
|[[Asianet Film Awards#Best Film|Best Film]]
|''[[Oppam]]''
|{{won}}
|-
! scope="row"|[[Jaihind TV|Jaihind TV Awards]]
|2007
|Best Film
|''Paradesi''
|{{won}}
|-
! scope="row"|Kairali TV – World Malayali Council Film Award
|2009
|Best Film
|''[[Evidam Swargamanu]]''
|{{won}}
|}

== See also ==
* [[Pranavam Arts]] - Another production venture of Mohanlal
* [[Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments]] - Associated distribution studio

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.facebook.com/AashirvadCineplexx Aashirvad Cineplexx Theatre]

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