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Goldmines
Goldmines
IndustryEntertainment
Founded5 January 2000
(25 years ago) (2000-01-05)
FounderManish Shah
Key people
Products
Websitegoldmines.co.in

Goldmines. is an Indian movie 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 movies—primarily in Tamil and Telugu—into Hindi for distribution across television, satellite channels, and digital platforms such as YouTube.

Over the years, Goldmines has expanded its operations to include movie production, television channel management, and the distribution of Bollywood movies.

History

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Early years and television production (2000–2006)

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Goldmines is a movie production and distribution company established on 5 January 2000.[1] The company began operations in 2004.[2][3] Initially, the company focused on producing regional-language television soaps in Gujarati and Marathi for channels like Alpha Marathi, ETV Gujarati, and Hungama TV.[4] During this period, Goldmines also entered the movie syndication market, acquiring rights to older Hindi movies and licensing them to broadcasters, setting the stage for its later specialization in content distribution.[5][6]

Entry into movie dubbing (2007–2012)

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In 2007, under the leadership of founder Manish Shah, Goldmines pivoted to dubbing South Indian movies into Hindi, capitalizing on a gap in the Hindi entertainment market for mass-oriented, action-packed cinema.[7] The company’s first dubbed project, the Telugu movie 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.[8][9] 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.[10][11] Movies such as Chirutha (2007), King (2008) and Magadheera (2009) became television hits, positioning Goldmines as a leader in dubbed cinema within four years.[12]

Digital expansion and channel launch (2013–2020)

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The rise of digital platforms in the 2010s prompted Goldmines to expand beyond traditional television.[4] In 2012, the company launched its YouTube channel, "Goldmines", to distribute Hindi-dubbed films directly to viewers.[13][14] This move proved prescient as internet penetration grew across India, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities where South Indian dubbed movies found a massive audience.[4] By 2020, the channel had grown exponentially, boasting millions of subscribers and becoming a key revenue stream.[14] 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 movies.[4] This period also saw Goldmines dabbling in movie production, with titles like Thuppakki (2012), Mirchi (2013), Sarrainodu (2016), DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) and Maharshi (2019), though distribution remained its core strength.[10] On 1 April 2022, Dhinchaak TV was renamed to Goldmines.

Mainstream success and movie productions (2021–Present)

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In 2021, Goldmines distributed Hindi version of Pushpa: The Rise and became a huge success.[15] In 2022, Goldmines decided to release dubbed version of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo in theatres.[16] Instead, they exclusively on their TV channel.[17]

In 2023, Goldmines distributed Hindi version of Leo which saw a good response from audience

In 2024, Goldmines Telefilms signed to produce Kanchana 4, the fifith installment in the Tamil horror-comedy Muni series directed by Raghava Lawrence.[18] The movie stars Pooja Hegde alongside him.[19] Announced as a pan-Indian film, Shooting began in January 2025.[20] The movie 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.[21][22]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes movies that have not yet been released

Films produced

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Year Film Director Cast Language Notes Ref
TBA Kanchana 4 † Raghava Lawrence Raghava Lawrence, Pooja Hegde Tamil Filming

Notable films distributed

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Notable film rights acquired by Goldmines Telefilms, later dubbed and released.

Television channels

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Goldmines

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Goldmines is an Indian Hindi language television channel owned by Goldmines Telefilms.[30] The company launched its television channel, Dhinchaak TV, on the free-to-air DD Free Dish satellite service on 24 May 2020.[31] Within months, it became the highest-rated channel in its genre among Hindi-speaking rural and urban viewers.[32][33] On 1 April 2022, Dhinchaak TV was renamed to Goldmines.[34] Goldmines broadcasts Hindi, Hindustani, Bhojpuri, and Awadhi dubbed versions of South Indian movies produced by the company.

The company also releases Hindi dubbed versions of South Indian movies on YouTube on their Goldmines channel.[35] 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.[14]

Goldmines Bollywood

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Goldmines Bollywood is an Indian Hindi language Television channel owned by Goldmines Telefilms.[36] The channel which initially launched under the title Dhinchaak 2 primarily airs Bollywood movies from the 1960s to the 2000s.[37][38]

Goldmines Movies

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Goldmines Movies is an Indian multilingual Television channel owned by Goldmines Telefilms.[39] The channel primarily broadcasts South Indian Hindi-Bhojpuri dubbed movies.[40]

References

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  1. ↑ "Goldmines Telefilms Private Limited Information - Goldmines Telefilms Private Limited Company Profile, Goldmines Telefilms Private Limited News on The Economic Times". economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  2. ↑ "Goldmines Telefilms' Manish Shah denies hanky-panky deals with Sony India". www.indiantelevision.com. 23 January 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  3. ↑ "Manish and Ulka Shah Lead Goldmines". Business Standard. 23 June 2024.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Goldmines' Digital Dominance". Deccan Herald. 1 March 2024.
  5. ↑ "Goldmines Media finalises sale of rights to nine movies". indiantelevision.com. 13 July 2005. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  6. ↑ "Goldmines' Role in Pan-India Cinema". The Hindu. 10 February 2023.
  7. ↑ https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/goldmines-manish-shah-the-man-who-spotted-the-southern-stars-11651518633492.html
  8. ↑ "How Goldmines Started Dubbing". Firstpost. 15 February 2022.
  9. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (20 January 2022). "EXCLUSIVE: "We sold our first dubbed film Meri Jung for Rs. 7 lakhs. Today, we are offered nearly Rs. 20 crores for a film. From Rs. 7 lakhs to Rs. 20 crores, that's a jump of 300%! Kabhi suna hai aapne aisa?" – Manish Shah of Goldmines Telefilms 7 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Manish Shah' Goldmines' Early Days". The Indian Express. 20 January 2022.
  11. ↑ "Manish Shah Goldmines Telefilms Story | South Movies Hindi Dubbing | નોર્થમાં 'પુષ્પા' સફળ થવાનું કારણ: સાઉથ સિનેમાનું ડબિંગ કરીને ઘરે-ઘરે લોકોનાં દિલમાં જગ્યા બનાવી, મનીષ શાહની ગોલ્ડમાઇન્સ ફિલ્મ્સની કિંમત 6000 કરોડ રૂપિયા | Divya Bhaskar". Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  12. ↑ "Goldmines' Dubbing Revolution". The Economic Times. 10 March 2015.
  13. ↑ "Goldmines Movies YouTube Channel Statistics / Analytics - SPEAKRJ Stats". SPEAKRJ. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 "How A Businessman Built The World's Biggest Youtube Movie Channel". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  15. ↑ "The Pushpa effect: Goldmine Telefilms head Manish Shah decodes the rise and success of dubbed South films". Firstpost. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  16. ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (17 January 2022). "After 'Pushpa', Allu Arjun's 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' to release in cinema halls in Hindi". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  17. ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (21 January 2022). "'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' makers withdraw release of Hindi version". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  18. ↑ varma, lipika (10 September 2024). "Raghava Lawrence's Kanchana 4 set to go on floors in Feb or Jan". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  19. ↑ "Pooja Hegde to play lead in Raghava Lawrence's Kanchana 4?". OTTPlay. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  20. ↑ "காஞ்சனா - 4 படப்பிடிப்பு துவக்கம்?". Dinamani. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  21. ↑ telugu, NT News (24 January 2025). "Kanchana 4 | రాఘవా లారెన్స్‌ కాంచన-4లో ఇద్దరు భామలు ఫైనల్‌.. క్లిక్ అయితే రికార్డులే..!". www.ntnews.com. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  22. ↑ Telugu, ntv (28 January 2025). "Lawrence : హారర్ కామెడీగా వస్తున్న సూపర్ హిట్ ఫ్రాంజైజీ సినిమా". NTV Telugu. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  23. ↑ https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/goldmines-manish-shah-the-man-who-spotted-the-southern-stars-11651518633492.html
  24. ↑ https://scroll.in/reel/867024/allu-arjun-all-the-way-in-duvvada-jagannadham-the-hindi-dubbed-telugu-hit-on-youtube
  25. ↑ https://filmifryday.com/jigarthanda-movie-facts-and-its-all-3-remakes/#Gaddalakonda_Ganesh_2019
  26. ↑ https://indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/hindi-movie-channel-dhinchaak-renamed-as-goldmines-movies-220328
  27. ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hindi-version-of-ala-vaikunthapurramuloo-to-be-out-on-youtube-on-february-2-101675167917607.html
  28. ↑ https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/pushpa-rise-delivers-100-profit-manish-shah-goldmines-telefilms-makes-rs-40-crore-profit-hindi-rights/
  29. ↑ https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/tamil-features/are-tamil-films-lagging-behind-in-the-hindi-market-leo-jigarthanda-doublex-vijay-lawrence-sj-suryah-kgf-jailer
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  31. ↑ "Dhinchaak renamed as Goldmines Movies - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
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  33. ↑ "Goldmines Telefilms plans to launch 3 New Channels - Journalism Guide". journalismguide.in. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
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  35. ↑ "'पुष्पा' हिंदी के निर्माता की बॉलीवुड को खरी खरी, गालियों ने कर दिया बॉलीवुड का बेड़ा गर्क". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
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  37. ↑ "Goldmines Expands TV Portfolio". The Times of India. 1 April 2023.
  38. ↑ "बहुत उड़ा लिया मजाक, अब सेट मैक्स पर नहीं देख पाएंगे 'सूर्यवंशम', जानें कब-कहां दिखेंगे हीरा ठाकुर?". Navbharat Times. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
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  40. ↑ "Dhinchaak2 Movie Channel rebranded as Goldmines movies". freedish. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
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