Abhishek Agarwal

Abhishek Agarwal is an Indian film producer who produces Telugu films predominantly. He began his journey in the film industry as a co-producer for Kirrak Party (2018) and Goodachari (2018). Later, he produced A1 Express (2021) and Raja Raja Chora (2021), marking his foray into solo productions. He ventured into Hindi cinema with The Kashmir Files (2022).

Abhishek Agarwal
Born (1981-04-11) 11 April 1981
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
Alma materSt. Mary's College, Hyderabad
OccupationFilm producer
SpouseArchana Agarwal
Children2
Parent(s)Tej Narayan Agarwal (father)
Snehalatha Agarwal (mother)

Early life

Abhishek Agarwal was born into a reputed business family to Tej Narayan Agarwal and Snehalatha Agarwal. He did his schooling in All Saints High School and later graduated from St. Mary's College, Hyderabad.

Tollywood

Abhishek ventured in to film production as a co-producer with Nikhil's Kirrak Party[1] and went ahead to produce Goodachari with Adivi Sesh with the success of both films he ventured further into films like Kajal Aggarwal's Sita, Sundeep Kishan's A1 Express and debut director Hasith Goli's Raja Raja Chora with Sree Vishnu.

in 2022, it was rumored that Abhishek Agarwal Arts would be producing a film with Sukumar and Prabhas,[2] but those rumors were quickly shut down.[3]

Bollywood

Abhishek Agarwal's first Bollywood project was Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files[4] the film was made on a budget of ₹15 - ₹25 crore (US$3.1 million) and the film was declared a box-office success[5] within its first two days of release.[6] The film went on to become the biggest hit of the Pandemic era,[7] grossing over 340 crores,[8] becoming the second highest-grossing Hindi film of 2022.

In January 2023, Abhishek Agarwal arts officially launched the first look of G2[9] the sequel to Adivi Sesh starrer Goodachari,[10] and confirmed that it will be a Pan-Indian film.[11]

Philanthropy

In year 2020, Abhishek Agarwal founded Chandrakala Foundation, in memory of his late grandmother Smt. Chandrakala, and on third anniversary (named Sarthak Diwas) Chandrakala Foundation has adopted a village of Thimmapur[12] in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana, undertaking the development of Thimmapur's infrastructure and providing amenities to the village.[13]

Filmography
Year Title Director Notes
2018 Kirrak Party Sharan Koppisetty Co-produced with Anil Sunkara[14][15]
Goodachari Sashi Kiran Tikka Co-produced with Abhishek Nama and T. G. Vishwa Prasad
2019 Sita Teja Co-produced with Anil Sunkara
2021 A1 Express Dennis Jeevan Kanukolanu Co-produced with T. G. Vishwa Prasad and Sundeep Kishan
Raja Raja Chora Hasith Goli Co-produced with T. G. Vishwa Prasad
2022 The Kashmir Files Vivek Agnihotri Co-produced with Zee Studios and I am Buddha Production
Karthikeya 2 Chandoo Mondeti Co-produced with T. G. Vishwa Prasad
Dhamaka Trinadha Rao Nakkina Co-produced with T. G. Vishwa Prasad
2023 Tiger Nageswara Rao Vamsee Filming[16]
TBD Dr. Abdul Kalam Anil Sunkara Pre-production[17]
TBD Maryada Krishnayya V. N. Aditya Pre-production
TBD The Delhi Files Vivek Agnihotri Pre-production
TBD Goodachari 2 Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi Production[18]

References
  1. "'Kirrak Party' trailer out: Promises to be a complete campus entertainer". The News Minute. 2018-03-14. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  2. "Production house rumoured to be associated with Prabhas-Sukumar project issues clarity". mirchi.in. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  3. "The Kashmir Files producer denies bankrolling Prabhas-Sukumar film: 'Projects being talked about in the news are just rumors'". The Indian Express. 2022-12-27. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  4. "The Kashmir Files producer Abhishek Agarwal says 'don't need your validation Nadav Lapid'". India Today. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  5. "The Kashmir Files Is Another Gadar - On Its Way To Create HISTORY". Box Office India. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  6. "The Kashmir Records Fantastic Weekend - Set For Extraordinary Run". Box Office India. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  7. "Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files crosses Rs 200 crore, shatters records". India Today. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  8. "The Kashmir Files Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  9. "Goodachari 2 - Official Announcement | Telugu Movie News". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  10. "Goodachari 2 first look event: Adivi Sesh recalls being called Intelligent Khiladi on sets of Major in Himachal Pradesh". Bollywood Hungama. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  11. "'Goodachari 2': Adivi Sesh Shares Pre-Vision Video Of His Upcoming Actioner, Sports Suit While Holding Gun | WATCH". Jagran English. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  12. "Kashmir Files Maker Abhishek Agarwal Adopts Thimmapur Village". Sakshi Post. 2022-10-28. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  13. SNS (2022-10-31). "'The Kashmir Files' director Abhishek Aggarwal adopts a Telangana village". The Statesman. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  14. "Nikhil Siddhartha on Kirrak Party: It's the best campus drama since Happy Days". Hindustan Times. 2018-03-17. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  15. SNS (2018-03-16). "Nikhil Siddharth's 'Kirrak Party' crosses $100,000 in US". The Statesman. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  16. "Tiger Nageswara Rao: Dubbing work of Ravi Teja's upcoming film begins". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  17. "Proud to be associated with the biopic on Dr Kalam: Abhishek Agarwal". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  18. "Adivi Sesh announces Goodachari sequel G2, promises a 'massive launch'". The Indian Express. 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
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