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Our journey: from asingle vision to a global Production Company

2004

The Foundations of Entertainment

  • The Vision Begins: Ronald Thondickal enters the UK entertainment industry, focusing on bringing South Asian culture to the European diaspora.

  • Live Experiences: The debut of high-profile stage shows, cultural festivals, and music programs across the UK, building a strong community of movie and art enthusiasts.

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2014

A New Era in Cinema

  • The Birth of RFT Films: Transitioning from live events to the silver screen, RFT Films is formally established as a film distribution banner.

  • Mission Malayalam: The company begins its specialized focus on bringing Malayalam and South Indian cinematic masterpieces to UK theaters.

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2019-2021

Building Resilience & Reach

  • Expanding the Catalog: RFT diversifies its library to include Tamil, Hindi, and Punjabi titles, catering to the broad South Asian community in Europe.

  • Digital Connectivity: Amidst global changes, RFT strengthens its digital presence, launching direct-to-audience communication channels like the Official RFT WhatsApp.

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2022-2023

Breaking Records

  • Strategic Partnerships: Solidifying relationships with major UK exhibitors including ODEON, Vue, and Showcase Cinemas.

  • The Blockbuster Streak: Successful UK and Europe releases for massive titles like Rorschach, Saturday Nights, and Antony, creating "festival-like" atmospheres in theaters.

  • Global Footprint: RFT Entertainments expands its operations to cover 60+ countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

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2024

The Global Milestone Year

  • Vaaliban Festival: The epic Malaikottai Vaaliban is distributed in over 59 countries, setting a new benchmark for Malayalam cinema's global reach.
  • Box Office Triumphs: Manjummel Boys becomes a historic success, running for over a month in the UK with more than 1,000 shows across Europe.
  • Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life): A triumphant release across 24 countries, showcasing RFT’s ability to handle high-profile, critically acclaimed survival dramas.
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2025

Redefining the Future

  • Empuraan & Beyond: Leading the distribution for L2: Empuraan, one of the most anticipated sequels in South Indian history, featuring IMAX and global standard formats.
  • Innovation in Access: Launching the "RFT Movie Pass" initiative, a first-of-its-kind giveaway providing free monthly passes to dedicated movie enthusiasts.
  • Redefining Cinema: Continuing the mission to bridge cultural divides, one frame at a time, across 60+ countries.
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2026

Upcoming Ventures

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