Production Studio

Aashirvad Cinemas

Aashirvad Cinemas has been the heavyweight champion of Malayalam cinema since its 1999 launch by Antony Perumbavoor and Mohanlal. Over two decades, they've turned out more than 30 films and established themselves as Mollywood's biggest production powerhouse, consistently delivering blockbusters like Drishyam, Oppam, and Lucifer. The studio has also made some seriously ambitious swings—producing three of Malayalam's most expensive films, including the massive ₹100 crore Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham. Beyond the box office, Aashirvad has snagged major recognition with two National Film Awards and multiple Kerala State Film Awards, proving they're not just about star power and budgets. What sets Aashirvad apart is their commitment to big-budget, high-concept storytelling that pushes what Malayalam cinema can be. They've partnered with Maxlab Cinemas for distribution since 2009 and even went global in 2019, opening a Hong Kong office to tap into Chinese co-productions. Their recent work like Lucifer and the record-breaking L2: Empuraan (the second highest-grossing Malayalam film ever) shows they're still swinging for the fences. Sure, not every ambitious project has paid off financially, but Aashirvad's willingness to take risks and invest heavily in Malayalam content has fundamentally shaped the industry's ambitions over the last decade.