Ajay Devgn FFilms


Ajay Devgn Ffilms is an Indian film production and distribution company established by actor Ajay Devgn in 2000. Based in Mumbai, it mainly produces and distributes Hindi films.
In 2000, ADF released its first film, Raju Chacha. The film starred Devgn and his wife Kajol. Raju Chacha received mixed reviews but grossed Rs 82.5 million at the box office.
In 2015, Devgn started a visual effects company, NY VFXWAALA.

History

In 2000, ADF released its first film, Raju Chacha. The film starred Devgn and his wife Kajol.
In 2008, Devgn co-produced the drama U Me Aur Hum, which marked his directorial debut. Devgn also played the lead role in the film, sharing the screen again with Kajol. The film was written by Devgn himself and three other writers.
In 2009, Devgn released and acted in his home production , which was directed by Rohit Shetty and also starring, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu and Mugdha Godse. The film was released on 16 October 2009. It was rated a hit in India, and is the ninth highest grossing Bollywood film of 2009.
In 2012, Devgn starred in Rohit Shetty's romantic action comedy film Bol Bachchan, which was a joint production by Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd and also featured Abhishek Bachchan, Asin and Prachi Desai in lead roles. The film, made on a budget of, is an official remake of the popular 1979 film Gol Maal. The film was released on 6 July 2012 in around 2,575 screens worldwide with 2,700 prints. It received mixed reviews from critics but enjoyed a good opening at the box office. The film supposedly created a record for its advance bookings. Bol Bachchan has become one of the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time in India. Box Office India declared the film as a "hit" and it grossed worldwide.
That same year Devgn starred in Ashwni Dhir's romantic action comedy film, Son of Sardaar, which was a joint production by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, also featuring Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha and Juhi Chawla in lead roles. The film was released on 13 November 2012. Whilst having competition with the Yash Raj film Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Son of Sardaar managed to do very well at the box office worldwide. Box Office India rated Son of Sardaar as a hit, and an average grosser in the overseas markets. It went on to gross worldwide.
In 2014, ADF produced Singham Returns starring Devgn and Kareena Kapoor. In 2016 Devgn produced and starred in Shivaay which is to be the most expensive film of his production.
In June 2017, it's reported that ADF will make a Television serial based on the life of Baba Ramdev and his success with Patanjali Ayurved.
In late December 2017, ADF collaborated with Fox Star Studios to produce Total Dhamaal starring Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor.
In January 2018, ADF announced film Helicopter Eela that has his wife Kajol in the lead role.

In October 2015, Devgn established visual effects company called NY VFXWAALA named after his kids, Nysa and Yug. Apart from home productions, his VFX team has been involved with many major films, such as Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Tamasha, Bajirao Mastani, Mersal, Dilwale, Force 2, and Simmba. The company won the Best Special Effects award at the 64th National Film Awards for the film Shivaay.

Production

Films

YearFilmDirectorNotes
1999Hindustan Ki KasamVeeru DevganProduced under Devgan Films
1999Dil Kya KareProduced under Devgan Films
2000Raju Chacha
2005Blackmail
2008U Me Aur Hum
2009'
2012Bol Bachchan
2012Son of SardarAshwni Dhir
2014Singham Returns
2014Vitti DanduGaneshMarathi-language film
2016Parched
2016ShivaayAjay DevgnNational Film Award for Best Special Effects
2018Aapla ManusMarathi film
2018Helicopter Eela
2019Total DhamaalIndra KumarThird instalment of the Dhamaal series
2019SinghamPunjabi film
2020'
2020Chhalaang Filming
Scheduled for 12 June 2020
2020
2020The Big Bull
TBATribhanga - Tedhi Medhi Crazy Post-production

VFX

NY VFXWAALA

In October 2015, Devgn established a visual effects company, NY VFXWAALA, after his children. It has been involved with many major films, such as Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Tamasha, Bajirao Mastani, Mersal, Dilwale, Force 2, and Simmba. The company won the Best Special Effects award at the 64th National Film Awards for the film Shivaay.
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Television

YearTitleNetworkNotes
2002–2004DeviSony Entertainment TelevisionProduced under Devgan Software and Entertainment
2018Swami Ramdev - Ek SangharshDiscovery Jeet
2020LalbazaarZee5