Production Studio

Maddock Films

Maddock Films, founded by producer-director Dinesh Vijan in 2005, has become one of Bollywood's most reliable hit factories. From romantic comedies like *Love Aaj Kal* and *Cocktail* to the critically acclaimed *Hindi Medium* franchise, Maddock has consistently delivered films that audiences actually want to watch. But their real goldmine? The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe—a franchise that's genuinely revolutionized Hindi horror-comedy and turned what was once a niche genre into box office gold. With films like *Stree*, *Bhediya*, and *Munjya* grossing over ₹1,186 crore combined, Maddock has proven they know how to build cinematic universes that work. What sets Maddock apart is their commitment to blending entertainment with substance, whether it's tackling social themes through humor or crafting genuinely creepy scares wrapped in comedy. They've got serious range—one year they're making you laugh with *Luka Chuppi*, the next they're giving you *Bala*, a film that comments on colorism while being genuinely funny. Recent wins like *Zara Hatke Zara Bachke* and the massive success of *Stree 2* show they're not resting on their laurels. With subsidiaries like Illuminati Films and Maddock Outsider expanding their reach, Dinesh Vijan's production house continues to shape what mainstream Hindi cinema looks like—and honestly, Bollywood's better for it.