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Goldmines Telefilms Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian film distribution and production company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Founded in 2000 by producer Manish Shah, the company is best known for acquiring and dubbing South Indian films—primarily in Tamil and Telugu—into Hindi, Bhojpuri and Bengali for distribution across television, satellite channels, and digital platforms such as Youtube.[2][3][4]

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Early years and television production (2000–2006)

Goldmines Telefilms is a film production and distribution company established on 5 January 2000.[5] The company began operations in 2004.[6][7] Initially, the company focused on producing regional-language television soaps in Gujarati and Marathi for channels like Alpha Marathi, ETV Gujarati, and Hungama TV.[8] During this period, Goldmines also entered the film syndication market, acquiring rights to older Hindi films and licensing them to broadcasters, setting the stage for its later specialization in content distribution.[9][10]

Entry into film dubbing (2007–2012)

In 2007, under the leadership of founder Manish Shah, Goldmines pivoted to dubbing South Indian films into Hindi, capitalizing on a gap in the Hindi entertainment market for mass-oriented, action-packed cinema.[11] The company’s first dubbed project, the Telugu film Mass (2004), was released as Meri Jung: One Man Army in 2007 and achieved TRPs exceeding 1 on Sony Max, proving the viability of dubbed content.[12][13] Goldmines rapidly expanded its library, acquiring rights to Tamil and Telugu blockbusters featuring stars like Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, and later Allu Arjun and Jr. NTR.[14][15] Films such as Chirutha (2007), King (2008) and Magadheera (2009) became television hits, positioning Goldmines as a leader in dubbed cinema within four years.[16]

Digital expansion and channel launch (2013–2020)

The rise of digital platforms in the 2010s prompted Goldmines Telefilms to expand beyond traditional television.[8] In 2013, the company launched its YouTube channel, "Goldmines", to distribute Hindi-dubbed films directly to viewers.[17][18] This move proved prescient as internet penetration grew across India, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities where South Indian dubbed films found a massive audience.[8] By 2020, the channel had grown exponentially, boasting millions of subscribers and becoming a key revenue stream.[18] In 2020, Goldmines further diversified by launching Dhinchaak TV, a free-to-air channel on the DD Free Dish platform. Aimed at rural and semi-urban Hindi-speaking viewers, Dhinchaak TV quickly became the top-rated channel in its genre, broadcasting a steady stream of dubbed South Indian films.[8] This period also saw Goldmines dabbling in film production, with titles like Thuppakki (2012), Mirchi (2013), Sarrainodu (2016), DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) and Maharshi (2019), though distribution remained its core strength.[14]

Mainstream success and film productions (2021–Present)

In 2021, Goldmines distributed Hindi version of Pushpa: The Rise and became a huge success.[19] In 2022, Goldmines decided to release dubbed version of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo in theatres.[20] Instead, they exclusively on their TV channel.[21][22]

In the financial year ending 31 March 2023, Goldmines Telefilms reported an operating revenue exceeding 500 crore, with television contributing 400 crore annually. Its EBITDA surged by 258.28%, and net worth grew by 109.96%, reflecting significant growth.[23] The company continues to acquire and distribute South Indian films, enhancing its pan-India influence.[24]

In 2024, Goldmines Telefilms signed to produce Kanchana 4, the fifith installment in the Tamil horror-comedy Muni series directed by Raghava Lawrence.[25] The film stars Pooja Hegde alongside him.[26] Announced as a pan-Indian film, Kanchana 4 marks a return to production for the company following the success of Pushpa: The Rise.[27] Shooting began in January 2025.[28] The film is slated for a theatrical release in 2026, with plans for an digital release after an eight-week window, aligning with national multiplex chain requirements.[29][30]

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Goldmines

Goldmines is an Indian Hindi language television channel owned by Goldmines Telefilms.[33] It was launched as Dhinchaak on 24 May 2020.[34] Within months, it became the highest-rated channel in its genre among Hindi-speaking rural and urban viewers.[35][36] On 1 April 2022, Dhinchaak TV was renamed to Goldmines.[37] Goldmines broadcasts Hindi, Hindustani, Bhojpuri, and Awadhi dubbed versions of South Indian films produced by the company.

The company also releases Hindi dubbed versions of South Indian films on YouTube on their Goldmines channel.[38] Goldmines YouTube channel crossed 100 million subscribers in September 2024, and is the most subscribed YouTube movie channel and is one of the most-subscribed YouTube channel.[18]

Goldmines Bollywood

Goldmines Bollywood is an Indian Hindi language movie channel owned by Goldmines Telefilms.[39] It was launched as Dhinchaak 2 on 1 April 2021 and replaced as Goldmines Bollywood on 1 April 2023. The channel primarily airs Bollywood films from the 1960s to the 2000s.[40][41]

Goldmines Movies

Goldmines Movies is an Indian multilingual movie channel owned by Goldmines Telefilms.[42] It was launched on 1 April 2023 by replacing Goldmines Bhojpuri and the channel primarily broadcasts South Indian Hindi-Bhojpuri dubbed films.[43]

Goldmines Bhojpuri

Goldmines Bhojpuri is an Indian Bhojpuri language movie channel owned by Goldmines Telefilms.[44] It was launched on 1 April 2022 and the channel primarily broadcasts Bhojpuri movies and South Indian movies that were dubbed in Bhojpuri language. It was shut down on 1 April 2023 and it was replaced as Goldmines Movies.[45]

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In 2015, Goldmines faced allegations of colluding with Sony India to inflate film prices for kickbacks, a claim Manish Shah refuted as baseless.[6]

In April 2022, Goldmines has been alleged to threaten the release of dubbed versions of original films on YouTube shortly before the theatrical debut of their official Hindi remakes by other producers. This reportedly pressures remake producers into paying Goldmines to delay or cancel the dubbed releases, thereby avoiding competition,[46] including the Hindi remake of Drishyam 2 (2022), where the film's producers allegedly paid Goldmines approximately 3.5 crores to prevent a clash with the dubbed Malayalam original of the same name.[47]

Goldmines Telefilms clashed with Mythri Movie Makers over revenue sharing after the Hindi dubbed Pushpa: The Rise (2021) earned over 100 crore, yielding the company a 40 crore profit from a 30 crore investment.[48] Mythri sought a share of the Hindi profits, but the company refused, citing their dubbing and marketing efforts, leading to a fallout.[49] Consequently, Goldmines was excluded from Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024), with the company opting out over a reported 150 crore price disagreement, despite the sequel’s success.[49][50]

In 2023, T-Series sued Goldmines in the Delhi High Court, alleging copyright infringement over the unauthorized YouTube upload of songs from 14 Bollywood films.[51] T-Series claimed exclusive rights to the songs, while Goldmines argued it had valid rights from film producers.[51] On 1 August 2023, the court issued an interim order barring Goldmines from uploading more content from these films, pending further hearings.[52]

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