Eros, Viacom18 Motion Pictures reach enterinternational distribution pact

Deal includes four-films, first of which is upcoming Priyanka Chopra starrer biopic on Mary Kom, directed by Omung Kumar

Film studios Eros International MediaLimited and Viacom18 Motion Pictures have joined hands through an international distribution agreement.

The deal includes four-films, the first of which is the upcoming Priyanka Chopra starrer biopic on Mary Kom - directed by Omung Kumar. The film will be released internatioanlly in 250 screens on September 5.

The other projects include Gabbar-directed by Krish starring Akshay Kumar and Shruti Hassan, GoluPappu- directed by Kabir Sadanand and starring Dimple Kapadia, VirDas and Kunal Roy Kapoor; and Santa Banta - directed by AkashdeepSabir and starring Boman Irani and Vir Das. Pranab Kapadia, president, marketingand distribution, Eros said,

"We are pleased to work with Viacom18to present these highly anticipated films to overseas audiences. Withour strong international distribution network and marketingcapabilities, we anticipate that these films will have successfulruns in overseas markets."

Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 MotionPictures said, "Indian cinema caters to audiences not just inIndia, but globally. This multi-film alliance with Eros will providethe Indian fan base abroad a chance to experience our films that arerich in content and deliver cutting-edge narratives.