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{{Infobox company
| name = Lahari Films
| logo = Lahari Films Logo.png
| logo_size = 180px
| type = Film production and distribution
| industry = Entertainment
| founded = 1991
| founder = G. Manoharan
| headquarters = Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
| key_people = G. Manoharan (Founder)
| parent = Lahari Music
| website = https://www.laharifilms.com/
}}
”’Lahari Films”’ is an Indian film production and distribution company based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1991 by ”’G. Manoharan”’, the company operates under the Lahari group, which is widely known for its music label ”’Lahari Music”’.<ref>{{Cite news
|title=From Rs 500 to global symphony: Lahari Music strikes 50 years of melody
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/from-rs-500-to-global-symphony-lahari-music-strikes-50-years-of-melody/articleshow/124083598.cms
|work=The Times of India
|date=2024
}}</ref>
The company has been associated with film production and distribution in South Indian cinema, including Kannada and Telugu-language films.
== History ==
Lahari Films was founded in 1991 as part of the Lahari entertainment group. Over time, the company expanded from music publishing into film production and distribution activities.<ref>{{Cite web
|title=About Us – Lahari Films
|url=https://www.laharifilms.com/about-us
|website=Lahari Films
|access-date=2026-02-02
}}</ref>
In later years, Lahari Music announced the launch of its film production venture ”’Lahari Films LLP”’, expanding its presence into pan-Indian cinema projects.<ref>{{Cite news
|title=South Indian music label Lahari Music announces film production banner Lahari Films LLP
|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/south-indian-music-label-lahari-music-announces-film-production-lahari-films-llp-along-venus-enterrtainers-collaborate-pan-india-film-directed-acted-upendra/
|work=Bollywood Hungama
|date=2022
}}</ref>
== Productions and Distribution ==
Lahari Films distributes film content through theatrical networks and digital platforms, including online streaming services and official media channels.
The company has also been involved in Kannada film production, including projects such as ”Rider”.<ref>{{Cite news
|title=Rider is a complete Make-In-India film, says producer Sunil Gowda
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rider-is-a-complete-make-in-india-film-says-producer-sunil-gowda/articleshow/88452254.cms
|work=The Times of India
|date=2021
}}</ref>
Lahari’s entry into feature film production has been covered by independent media outlets.<ref>{{Cite news
|title=South India’s biggest music label ventures into film production
|url=https://indiatribune.com/public/south-indias-biggest-music-label-ventures-into-film-production
|work=India Tribune
|date=2022
}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
Selected films produced or distributed by Lahari Films include:
* ”Roja” (Telugu) (1991)
* ”Mahakshathriya” (1994)
* ”Ganeshana Galate” (1995)
* ”Indira” (Telugu) (1996)
* ”Rider” (2021)<ref>{{Cite web
|title=Rider (2021 film)
|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rider_(2021_film)
|website=Wikipedia
|access-date=2026-02-02
}}</ref>
* ”Writer Padmabhushan” (2023)
* ”Mem Famous” (2024)
* ”UI” (2024)<ref>{{Cite news
|title=Interview: Upendra – UI will make audiences decode its metaphors
|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/interview-upendra-ui-will-make-audiences-decode-its-metaphors.html
|work=123Telugu
|date=2024
}}</ref>
* ”Graamaayana” (2026)
* ”Sangeet” (2026)
== Media Coverage ==
Independent sources have highlighted Lahari’s expansion into cinema production beyond music publishing.<ref>{{Cite news
|title=Lahari Music enters into film production
|url=https://www.gulte.com/movienews/43810/lahari-music-enters-into-film-production
|work=Gulte
|date=2022
}}</ref>
== See also ==
* [[Lahari Music]]
* [[Cinema of Karnataka]]
* [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh]]
* [[Indian film industry]]
== References ==
<references />
== External links ==
* Official website: [https://www.laharifilms.com/ Lahari Films]
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| Company type | Film production and distribution |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founder | G. Manoharan |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
|
Key people |
G. Manoharan (Founder) |
| Parent | Lahari Music |
| Website | https://www.laharifilms.com/ |
Lahari Films is an Indian film production and distribution company based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1991 by G. Manoharan, the company operates under the Lahari group, which is widely known for its music label Lahari Music.[1]
The company has been associated with film production and distribution in South Indian cinema, including Kannada and Telugu-language films.
Lahari Films was founded in 1991 as part of the Lahari entertainment group. Over time, the company expanded from music publishing into film production and distribution activities.[2]
In later years, Lahari Music announced the launch of its film production venture Lahari Films LLP, expanding its presence into pan-Indian cinema projects.[3]
Lahari Films distributes film content through theatrical networks and digital platforms, including online streaming services and official media channels.
The company has also been involved in Kannada film production, including projects such as Rider.[4]
Lahari’s entry into feature film production has been covered by independent media outlets.[5]
Selected films produced or distributed by Lahari Films include:
- Roja (Telugu) (1991)
- Mahakshathriya (1994)
- Ganeshana Galate (1995)
- Indira (Telugu) (1996)
- Rider (2021)[6]
- Writer Padmabhushan (2023)
- Mem Famous (2024)
- UI (2024)[7]
- Graamaayana (2026)
- Sangeet (2026)
Independent sources have highlighted Lahari’s expansion into cinema production beyond music publishing.[8]
