PVR to distribute Hindi films abroad

PVR to distribute Hindi films abroad

MUMBAI: After having distributed over 60 Hollywood films in India, PVR Pictures will start distributing Indian films abroad in the next six months.

PVR has already tied up with an independent company for overseas distribution and sale of Indian films abroad.

Says PVR president Kamal Gianchandani, "Initially, we will make our presence felt in the UK and US and are looking for alliances in other countries too."

On the home front, PVR recently released Rahul Dholakia‘s Lamhaa and Priyadarshan‘s Khatta Meetha in certain Indian territories.

In 2010, PVR will also distribute Hollywood films like The Twilight saga: Eclipse, The Expendables, Agora, Piranha 3D, Step Up 3D, The Eagle of the Ninth, Fair Game, The Hole, The Rum Diary, London Boulevard and Biutiful.

PVR Pictures will release about six to eight Hindi films. In the regional films market too, PVR is looking to distribute seven to eight films, says Gianchandani.