The film industry is experiencing a surge of diverse content across OTT platforms and theatres. Beyond the notable women writers and directors shaping this new era, actresses are also making their mark by producing compelling and varied stories.
As audiences demand fresh narratives, stars including Priyanka Chopra, Kriti Sanon, and Kangana Ranaut are using their own production houses to craft powerful, diverse stories that go beyond traditional Bollywood narratives. These women are not just contributing; they’re reshaping the industry with fresh, meaningful content.
Actors Who Are Producing Commendable Content
1. Priyanka Chopra
Purple Pebble Pictures was founded by Priyanka Chopra with the goal is to making low-budget films while also encouraging emerging talent, including authors, actors, directors, and technicians.
Projects: In 2016, the production house released the critically acclaimed comedy-drama Ventilator, which received a slew of awards, including three National Film Awards. Priyanka is now adding to her impressive list of accomplishments with her fourth Marathi film, Paani. This film was showcased at the New York Film Festival and won the award for Best Film on Environment/Conservation at the 66th National Film Awards in 2019. This year, Chopra has also produced WOMB for Amazon Prime and Tiger for Disney Plus Hotstar.
2. Alia Bhatt
Actor Alia Bhatt launched her production house Eternal Sunshine Productions in 2021. The production house seeks to tell happy, warm, fuzzy, real, and timeless tales.
Projects: The first film produced under Bhatt's banner was Netflix's Darlings. The actor also produced Poacher, an Indian Malayalam-language crime drama miniseries for Amazon Prime. Now, her production is gearing up for its theatrical release with Jigra, featuring Alia, which is set to hit cinemas on October 11th.
4. Deepika Padukone
In 2018, Deepika Padukone launched her own production company, Ka Productions. The actor stated in one of her interviews that the goal of her production company is to back meaningful stories with worldwide appeal, and the upcoming movie is in line with that approach.
Projects: Ka Production has produced Chhapaak (2020) and 83 ( 2021) so far, and Padukone also acted in both films.
5. Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut launched her production banner Manikarnika Films last year, named after the title of her 2019 film, Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi.
Projects: Manikarnika Films ventured into the digital space with Amazon Prime's Tiku Weds Sheru, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur. Now, after five years, the production company is making its return to theatres with Emergency, which is scheduled for release in September.
6. Taapsee Pannu
Outsiders Films, which Taapsee Pannu co-owns with Pranjal Khandhdiya, a content developer and producer for over 20 years, hopes to give back to the business and empower talent who, like Pannu herself, are striving for a breakthrough.
Projects: Pannu's first production was Blurr, and her latest project was Dhak Dhak, a 2023 all-women road adventure drama. This film was produced by BLM Pictures, Outsider Films Productions, and Viacom18 Studios.
7. Madhuri Dixit
Shriram Nene and Madhuri Dixit co-founded RnM Moving Pictures, which comprises five verticals: entertainment, Health, lifestyle, interactive and gaming, all of which allow for synergy through innovation, interaction and content development.
Projects: RnM Moving Pictures produced Marathi films like Bucket List (2018), 15 August (2019), and Panchak (2024).
8. Kriti Sanon
In 2023, Kriti Sanon launched her production company, Blue Butterfly Films, marking her shift from acting to producing after nearly a decade in the industry. She shared her enthusiasm with the caption, “It’s time to shift the gear!”
Projects: Though the company is new, her first project, Do Patti, is already underway. This upcoming Netflix film stars Kajol and is currently in production.
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