VELS Film International Limited, one of the fastest-rising production studios in India, has unveiled its ambitious 2025-2027 film slate, marking a decisive leap toward becoming a national powerhouse in cinema and media infrastructure. The announcement was made through a grand lineup video launched on June 27, 2025, across all social media platforms. This visionary slate of films and expansion projects highlights the company's strategic focus on scale, storytelling, and infrastructure.

A Star-Studded Slate with Top Creative Minds

The newly announced lineup features over a dozen high-impact projects, spanning commercial entertainers, socially resonant dramas, and genre-bending narratives. Backed by Dr. Ishari Kadhirvelan Ganesh, the slate includes collaborations with some of India’s most esteemed filmmakers, such as:

• Sundar C

• Gautham Vasudev Menon

• Vetri Maaran

• Mari Selvaraj

• Prem Kumar

• Jude Anthany Joseph

• Arunraja Kamaraja

• Vignesh Raja

• Chella Ayyavu

• Ganesh K. Babu

In addition, YouTuber-turned-director VJ Sidhu makes his directorial debut under the VELS banner, reaffirming the studio’s commitment to nurturing new voices and experimental formats.

Leading Actors Join Forces

The slate is further enriched by the participation of some of the biggest names in the Indian film industry. Confirmed lead actors include:

• Dhanush

• Ravi Mohan

• Nayanthara

• Vishnu Vishal

These actors represent a powerful combination of mass appeal and critical recognition, ensuring that VELS’ lineup will cater to diverse audience segments across India and globally.

Vision from the Top

Commenting on the lineup, Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, Chairman of VELS Film International, said:

“This lineup represents our next chapter—bigger, bolder, and focused on delivering impactful storytelling. We are proud to partner with the best creative minds and bring cinema that will resonate with audiences across platforms and languages.”

This strategic announcement aligns with VELS’ aim of being a “full-spectrum content powerhouse”, covering development, production, and distribution.

Content Creation & Structural Reforms

In a move towards horizontal and vertical integration, the company has undertaken major internal restructuring. It is actively scaling up its original content creation team, expanding pan-India collaborations, and building a dedicated in-house development arm for digital-first content.

These efforts are a continuation of VELS' journey, which began with critically acclaimed and commercially successful titles such as:

• Comali

• Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (VTK)

• Mookuthi Amman

• LKG

Each of these projects showcased the studio’s ability to blend popular storytelling with innovative themes.

Massive Infrastructure Development

One of the most transformative aspects of the announcement is VELS’ infrastructure strategy, which includes:

1. Studio Construction in Chennai

VELS is building the largest indoor film studio in India, located in Chennai. This facility is expected to redefine the logistical and creative capabilities available to Indian filmmakers.

2. Expansion of Studio Footprint

The company is also in advanced talks to acquire multiple additional studio spaces across Chennai, further bolstering its production infrastructure.

3. VELS Jollywood Theme Park & Studio

VELS owns and operates VELS Jollywood in Karnataka—a film-themed amusement park integrated with filming studios, offering a unique blend of entertainment and production ecosystem. This marks a notable foray into the experiential and content-tourism segment.

4. Theatre Acquisition in Tier 2 & Tier 3 Cities

As part of its strategy to own downstream distribution, the company is actively acquiring theatres across smaller Indian towns, allowing tighter control over box office channels and wider release access for its films.

Building a National Studio Brand

All of these moves are part of VELS’ broader transformation from a regional film production house to a nationally recognized studio brand. The studio is aiming to:

• Strengthen its pan-India market reach

• Deepen its distribution footprint

• Foster cross-language content

• Integrate technology-led production workflows

Shaping the Future of Indian Cinema

With a strategically curated lineup, a growing in-house creative and technical team, and substantial investments into infrastructure, VELS Film International is now strongly positioned to compete with the country’s top-tier studios. It aims to shape the future of Indian cinema by delivering stories that resonate, entertain, and endure.

The company promises to stay committed to storytelling that matters, supporting both seasoned voices and emerging talent, and offering films that are emotionally compelling and culturally relevant.

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