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Red Chillies Entertainment Private Limited, doing business as Red Chillies Entertainment (abbreviated as RCE), is an Indian multinational entertainment conglomerate established by actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan in 2002.[2] It evolved from the defunct production company Dreamz Unlimited. Based in Mumbai, its activities span creative development, production, marketing, distribution, licensing, merchandising and syndication of films in India and worldwide.[3]
Key Information
The company also operates a major visual effects division, Red Chillies VFX. Its businesses include film production, film distribution, TV and web series production, TV commercial production, visual effects, professional sports league organization, edutainment and more. Red Chillies has also acquired rights to several Hindi films over the years.
Red Chillies Entertainment owns a 26% stake in ImagiNation Edutainment India Pvt Ltd, which runs KidZania India.[4][5]
The company also runs a dedicated TV commercials division, Red Chillies TVC.[6][7]
Shah Rukh Khan serves as founder and managing director (MD), while Gauri Khan is co-founder and joint MD. Venky Mysore, who is also the CEO of the Kolkata Knight Riders, took over as CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment in 2013.[8]
In January 2024, Gaurav Verma left the company after nine years, and in May 2024, Aashish Singh was appointed as the company's new COO and Co-Producer.[9]
History
[edit]2002–2004
[edit]Red Chillies Entertainment was founded in 2002 by husband and wife Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan. It was launched as a film production company as well as film distributor and visual effects company. It has its roots in Dreamz Unlimited, a defunct film production company that was owned by Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Aziz Mirza.[10] Red Chillies Entertainment launched its visual effects studio Red Chillies VFX in 2006.[11]
In 2008, Red Chillies Entertainment formed a sporting subsidiary alliance with the Mehta Group and established its the sporting subsidiary Knight Riders Group, holding a 55 percent stake in the group.[12] The Knight Riders Group owns the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders (2008), the Trinbago Knight Riders (2015) cricket team of Caribbean Premier League, the Trinbago Knight Riders Women's (2022) cricket team of Women's Caribbean Premier League, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (2022) cricket team of International League T20 and the Los Angeles Knight Riders (2020) cricket team of Major League Cricket.[13]
In 2015, RCE started a Color Grading studio known as Red Chillies Color.[3] In 2018, RCE started a Motion Control studio known as Red Chillies Motion Control.[12] In 2018, RCE started a Digital Imaging Technician(DIT) studio known as Red Chillies DIT.[4]
2004–2010
[edit]The production house released Main Hoon Na in 2004, which did well at the box office, becoming the second highest-grossing film of the year.[14] Khan also starred in the company's 2nd release, the 2005 movie Paheli, belonging to genre of Indian Parallel Cinema, the film was critically acclaimed and was selected as India's official entry to the 78th Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.[15]
The third film produced by the company was Farah Khan's mega-budget Om Shanti Om, which was released in November 2007. The film was set in the 1970s and 2000s and paid tribute to the Indian film industry of both these eras. Upon release, it broke many box office records, grossing over ₹ 1.49 billion, and thus became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time at the time of its release.[16][17] The 2009 film Billu starring Irrfan Khan and Lara Dutta was the company's next release, the film opened to good reviews, but was a failure at the box office. The film made by Roshan Abbas, Always Kabhi Kabhi, did poorly.
2010–present
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The company continued working on other projects until finally deciding on Ra.One (2011) starring Khan himself, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal. The pre-production work began in 2007 after the release of Om Shanti Om. The film's crew consisted of more than 5,000 members from India, Italy, and the US, and was pieced together by more than 1,000 people, working in shifts, in around 15 studios across the world.[18] It saw the inclusion of several visual effects techniques being incorporated in the production which were carried out by Red Chillies VFX. With an estimated budget of ₹ 1.25 billion, Ra.One was the second-most expensive film ever produced in Indian cinema and the most expensive Bollywood film.[19] The film witnessed a level of publicity campaigning previously unseen in India films, with marketing taking place over nine months and involving major brand tie-ups of a 52 crore (US$9.88 million) which set the record for the largest marketing budget in India. Shah Rukh Khan decided to dedicate Ra. One to his friend and former CEO Sanjiv Chawla, since he stepped down due to ill health.[20]
The film released across 3,100 screens in India and 904 prints overseas in both 2D and 3D,[21] making it the largest Indian cinematic release in the world. The film went on to earn ₹ 204 crores worldwide, but against the movie's big budget and the huge sum of money spent on marketing it, the movie underperformed and was a commercial disaster. Their next production was Karan Johar's directorial venture, Student of the Year (2012), which was co-produced by Johar's production company. The company is reportedly targeting a 25 percent annual business growth and is set to roll out four to five films, but the Bollywood superstar says he won't act in them.
"We want to make four to five films without me. As a producer I would like to concentrate on the films and visual effects," Shah Rukh told IANS in an interview.[22]
Badla (2019) was one such film that didn't star Shah Rukh Khan. It featured Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu in lead roles and was directed by Sujoy Ghosh. It is a mystery thriller that was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Azure Entertainment, in which businesswoman Naina Sethi (Pannu) hires lawyer Badal Gupta (Bachchan) to clear her name as a suspect in the murder of her lover.[23]
The production house launched its first collaboration with Netflix India, Bard of Blood, in 2019. Based on the 2015 novel of the same name, this espionage thriller starred Emraan Hashmi in the lead role along with Kirti Kulhari, Vineet Kumar Singh, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sobhita Dhulipala. It is a seven-episode series that revolves around the story of an ex-RAW agent. The series premiered on 27 September 2019 on Netflix.[24][25]
Kaamyaab co-produced with Drishyam Films starring Sanjay Mishra and Deepak Dobriyal was released on 6 March 2020.[26]
Their next upcoming film, Bob Biswas, in association with Sujoy Ghosh's Bound Script Production is currently on floors.[27][28][29][30] Starring Abhishek Bachchan in the lead, the movie is the directorial debut of Diya Annapurna Ghosh.[31] The film is based on a fictional character from Kaahani (2012), ‘Bob Biswas', who is a poker-faced contract killer.[32]
Filmography
[edit]Films produced
[edit]RC.VFX
[edit]Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. has a visual effects studio known as redchillies.vfx which started in 2006.[60] Apart from home productions, the VFX team had been involved with movies like Chak De! India, Krrish 3, Don: The Chase Begins Again, Dostana and De Dana Dan.[61] Some of the major awards won by the team:
- In 2006, Don: The Chase Begins won European accolades for Best Special Effects.[citation needed]
- In 2007, Om Shanti Om won best visual effects from Filmfare, Zee cine, IIFA, Star Screen, Indy's and Apsara Producer's Guild Awards.[citation needed]
- In 2011, Ra.One swept all major awards in Bollywood for visual effects, including a National Film Award and Filmfare Award for Best Special Effects and was nominated for the Asian Film Award as well.[60] The division has the largest manpower among the group companies with a staff strength of over 130.[62]
- In 2016, Fan won best special effects award from Filmfare.[citation needed]
- In 2018, Zero won best visual effects award from Filmfare and Zee Cine.[63][64]
- In 2023, Jawan won the best visual effects award from Filmfare.[65]
RC.COLOR
[edit]In 2015, Red Chillies Entertainment started a color grading studio known as redChillies.color. It is a color grading division that provides color grading and end-to-end post-production services for feature films, series, and news media.[66] The movies on which red chillies.color has worked on have won many accolades for its cinematography.[citation needed]
Television
[edit]An extended five-episode miniseries version of Aśoka aired on Star Plus from 28 May 2002 to 25 June 2002.[67]
A TV production arm Red Chillies Idiot Box was launched in 2009.[68] The unit produced 10 shows, 2 Television films and 1 Theatrical film Men Will Be Men before it was shut down in 2012.[69]
In 2017 it was announced that Red Chillies Entertainment will produce Bard of Blood, an eight-episode series for Netflix based on the novel The Bard of Blood by Bilal Siddiqi. The series premiered on 27 September 2019.[70][71]
A horror mini-series Betaal premiered on 24 May 2020 on Netflix.[72]
Sports
[edit]In 2008, Red Chillies acquired ownership rights for the franchise representing Kolkata in the Twenty20 cricket tournament Indian Premier League, for a price of US$75.09 million, and have since named the team Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR is the richest team in the IPL and it has been ranked as the most valued with a brand value of $42.1 million.[73] Financially, KKR is the most profitable franchise in the IPL.[74][75] The home of the Kolkata Knight Riders is Eden Gardens.
In 2011, they introduced the Mumbai franchise in the motorsport racing league i1 Super Series. In 2012, SRK showed his interest to buy a 50& share of Dempo S.C. Indian football club of I League.[76] He also has a 50% stake in the Caribbean Premier League franchise Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel from 2015 onwards. The team had many popular former players and the current coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, Jacques Kallis and other well-known players like Kamran Akmal, Dwayne Bravo, Johan Botha, Darren Bravo and Cameron Delport, etc.
The team clinched their maiden Caribbean Premier League title in 2015, right after Shahrukh Khan became the owner of the franchise. He changed the name and logo of the team the very next season to Trinbago Knight Riders, with the name and the logo being almost identical to KKR.[77][78]
In 2022, Knight Riders Group (KRG) acquires Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) franchise in UAE International League T20. KRG had also acquired a franchise in Cricket South Africa's T20 Global League, but the league was eventually scrapped and replaced with Mzansi Super League due to the absence of the board to secure a broadcasting deal.[79] Other Indian Premier League Franchises have followed KRG's path and have franchises in T20 Leagues outside India, or have shown interest for the same. In 2022, KRG announced the construction of a 10,000-seater stadium in Los Angeles, in partnership with Major League Cricket, for their franchise (Los Angeles Knight Riders) and is designated as the venue for 2028 Summer Olympics being the sole stadium in Los Angeles, other than the inferior Leo Magnus Cricket Complex.[80]
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Founding and Ownership
Red Chillies Entertainment was founded in 2002 by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife, producer Gauri Khan, as a successor to the earlier production venture Dreamz Unlimited, which had faced setbacks including the commercial failure of its debut film Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani in 2000.[8][1] The company emerged with the aim of establishing a self-sufficient entity in the Indian film industry, evolving from the collaborative but limited scope of Dreamz Unlimited into a more robust operation led by the Khan family. Ownership of Red Chillies Entertainment remains primarily with Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan.[9] By 2025, family involvement has extended to their son Aryan Khan, who has taken on creative roles, including directing projects produced under the banner.[10] This family-centric structure underscores the company's intimate operational ethos while maintaining professional leadership. The initial vision for Red Chillies Entertainment centered on building a fully integrated studio capable of handling all aspects of filmmaking—from production and visual effects to distribution—thereby minimizing dependence on external collaborators in Bollywood.[1][9] Headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company operates key facilities in areas like Film City, Goregaon, supporting its comprehensive approach to content creation.[7][11]Core Business Areas
Red Chillies Entertainment operates as a vertically integrated entertainment conglomerate, encompassing film production and distribution, visual effects through its RC.VFX division, color grading services via redChillies.color, television and web series production, commercial advertisements, and investments in professional sports leagues.[12][13][14] This model allows for end-to-end control over content creation and delivery, from scripting and shooting to post-production and global distribution. Founded by actor Shah Rukh Khan in 2002 to maintain creative autonomy, the company has expanded into these diverse areas to diversify revenue beyond traditional filmmaking.[15] The company's revenue streams are bolstered by high-impact projects, including blockbuster films like Jawan (2023), which contributed significantly to its financial growth, alongside steady income from VFX services for both domestic and international productions. As of 2025, Red Chillies Entertainment and its VFX arm together hold a valuation exceeding ₹3,000 crore, with the VFX division alone valued at over ₹2,000 crore due to its role in major global films and its status as one of Asia's largest VFX studios.[16][17] The VFX operations feature global outreach, serving Hollywood and international clients with advanced techniques in animation and compositing.[18] Supporting these operations, Red Chillies employs over 600 staff across its divisions, with a concentration in Mumbai's post-production facilities spanning more than 30,000 square feet. Strategic partnerships enhance its scope, including an alliance with the Mehta Group (co-owned with Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta) for sports investments through the Knight Riders Group, which holds stakes in IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders and other international leagues, and tech integrations for seamless content delivery on OTT platforms.[19][20][21] These elements position the company as a key player in India's entertainment ecosystem, emphasizing innovation in visual storytelling and multimedia content.[22]History
Inception and Early Years (2002–2004)
Red Chillies Entertainment was established in 2002 by actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan as a film production company, evolving from the earlier venture Dreamz Unlimited, which had faced financial difficulties due to underperforming films.[23] This shift aimed to professionalize Khan's production ambitions by creating a more structured entity focused on integrated filmmaking.[1] The company was launched with the goal of producing high-quality Indian cinema while addressing the limitations of previous independent efforts.[24] The inaugural production under Red Chillies Entertainment was Main Hoon Na (2004), directed by Farah Khan in her feature film directorial debut.[25] Starring Shah Rukh Khan, the film marked a collaborative effort between the actor and choreographer-turned-director, blending action, comedy, and drama, and achieved commercial success as one of the year's top-grossing releases.[25] Produced on a modest budget of approximately ₹14 crore, it demonstrated the company's ability to deliver entertaining content efficiently.[26] Early visual effects integration began with Main Hoon Na, where the nascent redchillies.vfx division handled basic compositing and enhancements using a core team of eight artists.[27] Facing challenges from limited domestic infrastructure and technology, the team outsourced image scanning to London for raw format processing, ensuring seamless blending of VFX with live-action footage without relying on costly digital intermediates.[27] This in-house approach helped mitigate expenses amid budget constraints, laying the foundation for future VFX capabilities while establishing cost-effective production practices.[27]Expansion Phase (2004–2010)
Following the early success of Main Hoon Na in 2004, which served as a launchpad for the company, Red Chillies Entertainment entered a phase of rapid expansion marked by ambitious film productions and technological investments.[28] The company produced Paheli in 2005, a fantasy drama directed by Amol Palekar and starring Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, which was selected as India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 79th Academy Awards.[29][30] This project highlighted Red Chillies' growing creative scope, blending folklore with contemporary storytelling, though it achieved moderate commercial success at the box office.[31] The pinnacle of this period came with Om Shanti Om in 2007, a Farah Khan-directed musical drama featuring Shah Rukh Khan and debutante Deepika Padukone, which became the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year with worldwide collections exceeding ₹148 crore.[32] Produced on a budget of approximately ₹40 crore, the film's blockbuster performance not only recovered investments but also solidified Red Chillies' reputation as a commercially viable production house, enabling further scaling of operations.[33] Complementing this, Red Chillies' visual effects division, redchillies.vfx—launched in 2006—delivered groundbreaking work on Om Shanti Om, including crowd simulations and period recreations, earning the Best Special Effects award at the 2008 Screen Awards and additional honors at the IIFA Technical Awards.[7][34][35] By 2009, the company continued its momentum with Billu, a comedy-drama directed by Priyadarshan and starring Irrfan Khan alongside Shah Rukh Khan in a special appearance, focusing on themes of friendship and fame in rural India.[36][37] This production underscored Red Chillies' versatility in genre exploration. Infrastructure developments supported this growth, with the establishment by 2008 of dedicated visual effects and color grading facilities in Mumbai's Goregaon West area, spanning 30,000 square feet and equipped with advanced technology to handle in-house post-production for Bollywood blockbusters.[7] The financial turnaround, driven by hits like Om Shanti Om, shifted Red Chillies from initial risks to a profitable model, funding these expansions and positioning the company for sustained industry leadership.[23]Contemporary Developments (2010–present)
In the 2010s, Red Chillies Entertainment entered a blockbuster era, producing high-grossing films that solidified its position in Bollywood. Key releases included Chennai Express (2013), directed by Rohit Shetty and starring Shah Rukh Khan, which became one of the highest-earning Indian films of the year.[38] This was followed by Happy New Year (2014), a heist comedy also helmed by Farah Khan, and Fan (2016), a psychological thriller directed by Maneesh Sharma. Later successes encompassed Zero (2018), a sci-fi romance by Aanand L. Rai, and 2023 releases such as Jawan by Atlee and Dunki by Rajkumar Hirani, both featuring Shah Rukh Khan and achieving unprecedented box-office milestones, with Jawan alone grossing over ₹1,100 crore worldwide.[3] These productions highlighted Red Chillies' focus on star-driven spectacles blending action, comedy, and drama, building on the company's earlier expansion into visual effects and distribution. Parallel to its theatrical dominance, Red Chillies pivoted toward digital content and international collaborations starting in the mid-2010s. By 2017, the company announced its entry into over-the-top (OTT) platforms with Bard of Blood, an espionage thriller series based on Bilal Siddiqi's novel, co-produced with Netflix and starring Emraan Hashmi, marking its first major web series venture.[39] This shift expanded to additional OTT partnerships, including Darlings (2022) on Netflix and Love Hostel (2022) on ZEE5, emphasizing female-led narratives and thrillers.[40] Concurrently, Red Chillies' VFX arm, redchillies.vfx, grew into a global player, providing effects for international co-productions and Hollywood-adjacent projects, leveraging advanced post-production capabilities to support high-profile films beyond Indian cinema.[41] By 2025, Red Chillies' VFX division had achieved a valuation exceeding ₹2,000 crore as of November 2025, driven largely by the commercial triumph of Jawan and subsequent digital expansions, positioning the company as a key asset in Shah Rukh Khan's portfolio.[16] Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan, assumed a more prominent role in creative direction, debuting as creator and director with the Netflix series The Bastards of Bollywood (2025), a satirical take on the film industry produced under Red Chillies, which premiered to critical acclaim and further diversified the company's content slate.[10] The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges, disrupting traditional releases and prompting adaptations in distribution strategies. Red Chillies navigated these by embracing hybrid models, releasing films like Bhakshak (2024) directly on OTT platforms such as Netflix while investing in technology upgrades for remote post-production and VFX workflows.[3] These measures, including contributions to pandemic relief efforts via its VFX division, ensured operational continuity and accelerated the shift toward sustainable digital ecosystems.[42]Film Productions
Produced Films
Red Chillies Entertainment has produced over 20 films since its inception, primarily focusing on Hindi cinema with a strong emphasis on star-driven narratives led by Shah Rukh Khan. These productions span genres such as action, romance, drama, and thriller, often featuring innovative storytelling, high production values, and collaborations with renowned directors to blend commercial appeal with creative experimentation. Many of the company's films serve as vehicles for Shah Rukh Khan, exploring themes of love, redemption, and social issues while achieving significant commercial success, exemplified by blockbusters that have set box-office benchmarks in Indian cinema.[43][3] The company's filmography reflects a progression from early action-romance hybrids to more diverse contemporary offerings, including collaborations with South Indian talents like director Atlee for the 2023 action-thriller Jawan, which combined high-octane sequences with vigilante justice themes. Commercially, standout successes include Om Shanti Om (2007), a reincarnation drama that grossed ₹148 crore worldwide and became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of its time, and Jawan, which earned approximately ₹1,163 crore globally, underscoring Red Chillies' ability to deliver mass entertainers with broad appeal. Creatively, these films prioritize spectacle and emotional depth, often incorporating elements of fantasy or social commentary to elevate production standards.[44][45][46] Awards recognition highlights the artistic merits of select productions, such as Paheli (2005), a fantasy romance that received the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for Shreya Ghoshal's rendition of "Dheere Jalna," and Jawan, which earned Shah Rukh Khan the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 71st ceremony. Below is a chronological overview of key produced films, including genres and notable impacts.| Year | Title | Director | Genre | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na | Farah Khan | Action, Comedy, Drama | Debut production; hit with ₹36 crore nett in India, blending military action and romance.[43] |
| 2005 | Kaal | Soham Shah | Thriller, Adventure | Average performer (₹19 crore nett); survival horror in a wildlife setting.[43] |
| 2005 | Paheli | Amol Palekar | Fantasy, Romance, Drama | Below average (₹13 crore nett); National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Shreya Ghoshal).[43][47] |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Farah Khan | Romance, Comedy, Drama | Blockbuster (₹148 crore worldwide); reincarnation tale with debutante Deepika Padukone; multiple Filmfare wins including Best Film.[43][44] |
| 2009 | Billu | Priyadarshan | Comedy, Drama | Flop (₹23 crore nett); remake focusing on fame and friendship.[43] |
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan | Karan Johar | Drama | Hit (₹73 crore nett); explores prejudice and Asperger's syndrome; international acclaim.[43] |
| 2011 | Always Kabhi Kabhi | Tosh Krishna | Romance, Drama | Disaster (₹3 crore nett); youth-centric coming-of-age story.[43] |
| 2011 | Ra.One | Anubhav Sinha | Sci-Fi, Action | Hit (₹114 crore nett); pioneering VFX-heavy superhero film.[43] |
| 2012 | Student of the Year | Karan Johar | Romance, Drama, Sports | Semi-hit (₹63 crore nett); ensemble youth drama.[43] |
| 2013 | Chennai Express | Rohit Shetty | Action, Comedy, Romance | Blockbuster (₹208 crore nett); comic road trip adventure.[43] |
| 2014 | Happy New Year | Farah Khan | Heist, Comedy, Drama | Super hit (₹178 crore nett); dance-heist ensemble.[43] |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Rohit Shetty | Action, Romance | Semi-hit (₹140 crore nett); family saga with action elements.[43] |
| 2016 | Dear Zindagi | Gauri Shinde | Comedy, Drama | Semi-hit (₹66 crore nett); introspective coming-of-age therapy tale.[43] |
| 2017 | Raees | Rahul Dholakia | Crime, Drama | Semi-hit (₹129 crore nett); bootlegging biopic (co-produced with Excel Entertainment).[43] |
| 2017 | Jab Harry Met Sejal | Imtiaz Ali | Romance, Comedy | Flop (₹62 crore nett); travel romance.[43] |
| 2017 | Ittefaq | Abhay Chopra | Thriller, Mystery | Flop (₹28 crore nett); remake of 1969 suspense film.[43] |
| 2018 | Zero | Aanand L. Rai | Romance, Comedy, Drama | Disaster (₹89 crore nett); dwarf protagonist's love story.[43] |
| 2019 | Badla | Sujoy Ghosh | Thriller, Mystery | Hit (₹88 crore nett); revenge courtroom drama (co-produced).[43] |
| 2020 | Har Kisse Ke Hisse... Kaamyaab | Red Chillies Entertainment | Drama | Disaster (minimal theatrical due to pandemic); actor's comeback story.[43] |
| 2022 | Darlings | Jasmeet K. Reen | Comedy, Drama | Netflix original; dark comedy addressing domestic violence; co-produced with Eternal Sunshine Productions; critically acclaimed.[3][48] |
| 2023 | Jawan | Atlee | Action, Thriller | Massive hit (₹554 crore nett in India, ₹1,163 crore worldwide); vigilante action with dual roles for Shah Rukh Khan; National Film Award for Best Actor (Shah Rukh Khan); collaboration with South director Atlee.[43][45][49] |
| 2023 | Dunki | Rajkumar Hirani | Comedy, Drama | Hit (₹201 crore nett); migration dramedy.[43] |
| 2024 | Bhakshak | Pulkit | Crime, Drama | Netflix original release; investigative thriller based on real events, focusing on shelter abuse; critically praised for social commentary.[3][50] |
