Mumbai: Critically acclaimed director of films like "Tumhari Sulu" and "Jalsa," Suresh Triveni on Thursday announced the formation of his creative studio and production house 'Opening Image,' in association with Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment. This alliance aims to create and produce content across mediums.
Opening Image is set to partner with studios and platforms that share its vision of bringing high-quality stories to screens of all sizes and dimensions and is language and genre-agnostic. "The studio will be an end-to-end entity with an ability to work from idea to screen. An exciting slate of films and series is already under development at the newly-formed company and the list includes Suresh’s next directorial ventures as well as content that he’s set to showrun," said the statement. "It will also host a first-of-its-kind script lab which will enable creators to develop their ideas with the best writers and creative minds available to collaborate with."
Triveni shot to fame with the popular 'Mauka Mauka' advertising campaign during the cricket World Cup matches between India and Pakistan. In 2017, he made his Bollywood feature film debut with the Vidya Balan-starrer "Tumhari Sulu," a slice-of-life film, chronicling the life of an enthusiastic housewife who suddenly lands a lucrative job as a radio jockey. The film was an instant hit and swept most awards that year between the lead actor, the director and the film itself.
"The idea of 'Opening Image' is to empower talent - writers, filmmakers, technicians. to offer fresh, exclusive and original stories tailored for viewers across the globe," Suresh Triveni said. "The vision behind Opening Image is to curate disruptive stories and provide a platform for creators, especially fresh and young talent, to deliver their best. I am delighted to extend my partnership with Abundantia Entertainment and Vikram to the next level and in them, I have found the right backers for my vision."
The backing of Suresh Triveni’s venture is a further step in Abundantia Entertainment’s commitment to support and enable its creator partners and incubate high-potential talent, according to the statement.
"Abundantia Entertainment believes in the power of stories and the vision of storytellers. This philosophy is strongly demonstrated in the body of work that team Abundantia has delivered in its young journey, highlighted by the recent success of 'Jalsa,'" commented Abundantia Entertainment founder and CEO Vikram Malhotra. "Suresh has been a fabulous collaborator and friend and I am proud that we are now taking the next step in our relationship as he launches Opening Image. I am excited with the promise and potential of Opening Image and can’t wait for Suresh and the team to tell their brand of stories to the world."
