Warner Bros. Pictures, Bhanushali Studios and JOAT Films strike 5-film partnership 

Warner Bros. Pictures, Bhanushali Studios Limited (BSL) and JOAT Films have announced an exclusive five-film strategic partnership to develop Indian adaptations of iconic Warner Bros. Pictures titles. 

Warner Bros. Pictures will spearhead the global distribution, highlighting the ambitious international vision of this venture.

Denzil Dias, VP and Managing Director, India, Warner Bros. Pictures said "India represents one of the world's most vibrant and sophisticated film markets, with audiences who deeply appreciate authentic, locally rooted narratives. This partnership allows us to combine our storytelling heritage with exceptional local talent to create films that will resonate profoundly with Indian audiences while maintaining the universal appeal that defines great cinema."

"We're incredibly excited to partner with Warner Bros. Pictures, a studio that has shaped cinematic history across generations," said Vinod Bhanushali, Founder & Chairman, Bhanushali Studios Limited. "This collaboration represents a unique opportunity to reimagine the stories by Warner Bros. Pictures through an Indian creative lens, blending emotion, scale, and culture for audiences both at home and internationally."

Bringing his extensive expertise to the collaboration is Jack Nguyen of JOAT Films, who will co-produce under his existing first-look deal with Warner Bros. Pictures.  

"I'm excited to partner with BSL to adapt Warner Bros. Pictures on titles that will resonate with Indian audiences," said Nguyen. "Warner Bros. Pictures has an unparalleled library from which we will carefully curate select titles for the vibrant Indian market."

Development for the first title is currently underway, with announcements regarding creative teams and production timelines to follow soon.