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Percept Pictures Feature Films SBU produces innovative and quality films through an efficient film making process, by integrating content production, distribution, tie-ups for exhibitions, broadcasting and music rights. Its deep understanding of the global audience, genres and markets has led to producing and partnering meaningful and commercially viable cinema products. Its corporate practices include adopting new systems and technologies, following transparent accounting practices, expanding entertainment markets, improving consumer connect through content, market research, and value chain integration. 

Percept Pictures exercises as an ‘Idea House’ to create feature films across genres, delivering value to partners consistently. Percept Pictures thrives on the knowledge and expertise of its people, and in undertaking in-depth research towards understanding and creating meaningful content that sells. Its strength also lies in the management capability of a simultaneous world wide release that is efficient and effective.

Percept Pictures has received a slew of awards for meaningful cinema (Kancheevaram, Firaaq, Traffic Signal); Animation (Return of Hanuman & Hanuman); and critical acclaim (Phir Milenge and Page 3). The success of Hanuman has redefined the concept of animation films and has proven that animation films can be released theatrically and are not just restricted to being cartoons on the Television medium. 

Percept Pictures has also emerged as a global player by constantly exploring opportunities and working in the international arena. Racing the Monsoon, Sacred Evil and the documentary titled Beatification of Mother Teresa have all been associated with Percept Pictures.

Some of the famous and award winning Feature Films created under the Percept Pictures banner include ‘Kanchivaram’, ‘Firaaq’, ‘Aashayein’, ‘Allah Ke Bandey’, ‘Hanuman’, ‘Khuda Ke Liye’, ‘Jannat’, ‘Dor’, ‘Malamaal Weekly’, ‘Dhol’, ‘Traffic Signal’, ‘Corporate’, ‘Page 3’, ‘Yahaan’, ‘Makdee’, ‘Bose – The Forgotten Hero’, ‘Phir Milenge’ and Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi’.

Awards & Accolades

  • Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival Awards 2016 - Percept Pictures short film (aids + b)² wins the Best Film Award in the Social Awareness Category
  • St. Tropez International Film Festival 2013 – 'Best Editing' and 'Best Lead Actor' for the film 'Question Mark'(May 2013)
  • 7th Asian Film Festival – Zenith Asia Award – awarded to ‘Kanchivaram’ (Dec 2011)
  • 57th Filmfare Awards South - Priyadarshan : ‘Best Director’, Actor Prakash Raj : ‘Best Actor’, Actor Shammu : ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for ‘Kanchivaram’ (Aug 2010)
  • 55th Filmfare Awards 2009 – Best Editing, Best Costumes, Best Sound Design and Critics’ Award for Best Director for ‘Firaaq’ (Feb 2010)
  • 56th National Film Award – Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Editing (A. Sreekar Prasad) & Best Art Direction (Gautam Sen) for ‘Firaaq’ (Jan 2010)
  • 16th Annual STAR Screen Awards – Most Promising Debut Director for ‘Firaaq’ (Jan 2010)
  • V Shantaram Award – Best Motion Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Cinematography for ‘Kanchivaram’ (Dec 2009)
  • V Shantaram Award – Best Debutante Director for ‘Firaaq’ (Dec 2009)
  • 55th National Film Award – Best Feature Film and Best Actor for ‘Kanchivaram’ (Oct 2009)
  • 7th Kara Film Festival - Best Film Award  for ‘Firaaq’ (2009)
  • Cinequest Film Festival, San Jose, USA – The Maverick Spirit Award : Best Film for ‘Firaaq’ (2009)
  • 28th Istanbul Film Festival, Turkey – Special Jury Prize for ‘Firaaq’ (Apr 2009)
  • 4th Asian Film Awards, Singapore – Foreign Correspondents Association ‘Purple Orchid’ Award for the Best Film, Best Screenplay Award, Best Film Award for ‘Firaaq’ (Dec 2008)
  • 7th Dubai International Film Festival, UAE – Special Presentation of ‘Kanchivaram’ (Dec 2008)
  • Indian Panorama Film Festival 2008 – Special Presentation of ‘Kanchivaram’ (Dec 2008)
  • 13th Pusan International Film Festival, South Korea – Special Presentation of ‘Kanchivaram’ (Oct 2008)
  • 39th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa – ‘Kanchivaram’ (Oct 2008)
  • 33rd Toronto International Film Festival – Special Presentation of ‘Kanchivaram’ (Sep 2008)
  • 13th Kerala International Film Festival – Special Jury Prize for ‘Firaaq’ (2008)
  • 5th Dubai International Film Festival, UAE – Best Editor Award (Sreekar Prasad) for ‘Firaaq’ (2008)
  • 49th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, Greece – Special Award for Firaaq (2008)
  • 54th National Film Award – Best Director and Best Make-up for ‘Traffic Signal’ (Jun 2008)
  • FICCI - BAF Awards – Best Animated Feature Film for 'Return of Hanuman' (Mar 2008)
  • FICCI - BAF Awards – Best Mobile Game Content for 'Return of Hanuman' (Mar 2008)
  • Golden Cursor Animation Awards – Best Animation Film for 'Return of Hanuman' (Mar 2008)
  • Golden Cursor Animation Awards – Best Animated Background Score for 'Return of Hanuman' (Mar 2008)
  • Filmfare Powerlist - Rated as the No. 2 corporate player in Bollywood (Feb 2007)
  • IIFA Award – Special Award for 'Hanuman' (Aug 2006)
  • Apsara Awards – Best Visual Effects Award for ‘Hanuman’ (2006)
  • Zee Cine Awards – Best Visual Effects for ‘Hanuman’ (2006)
  • FICCI - BAF Awards – Special Contribution to Indian animation trophy awarded to Director V G Samant for ‘Hanuman’ (2006)
  • 12th Annual Star Screen Awards – Special Recognition Award for 'Hanuman' (Mar 2006)
  • 7th Osians Cinefan Film Festival – Special Jury Award for ‘Yahaan’  (2006)
  • 12th Annual Star Screen Awards – Best Editing & Best Lyrics for ‘Yahaan’ (2006)
  • National Film Award – Best Film, Best Screenplay & Best Editing for the Film 'Page 3’ (2005)
  • National Film Award – Best Film on National Integration & Best Art Direction for the Film ‘Bose – The Forgotten Hero’ (2005)
  • Stardust Award – The Hottest Film Award for ‘Phir MIlenge’ (2005)
  • Zee Cine Awards – Best Supporting Actor Award (Abhishek Bachchan) for ‘Phir Milenge’ (2005)
  • MTV Immies 2004 – MTV Staying Alive Award for ‘Phir Milenge’ – 1st Hindi Commercial Film on AIDS (Dec 2004)
  • Chicago International Children’s Film Festival – Second Prize for ‘Makdee’ (2003)
  • 51st National Film Award – Best Child Artist Award (Shweta Prasad) for ‘Makdee’ (2003)

Management

  • Mr. Danny Mamik, COO, Percept Pictures
  • Mr. Yusuf Shaikh, Head – Distribution & IPR, Percept Pictures – Feature Films

Contact Details

  • Corporate Office: P2, Level 2, Raghuvanshi Estate, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013. INDIA.
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