Eros in tie-up with Photon Kathaas to produce a Tamil film
Mumbai, 12th December 2011

Eros International, a leading company in the Indian film industry, has announced a co-production deal with Photon Kathaas Productions, the first internationally listed South Indian film production company, for a Tamil film titled 'Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru' (John: Chapter 1) starring Vijay. The film, an action thriller, will be directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon with music by A R Rahman and is expected to commence production from Q2 2012. The film will be shot predominantly in the United Kingdom with the active support of the UK government which has a favourable policy towards encouraging foreign film makers to shoot their films in Britain.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd said, "Eros continues to make advances in the regional film markets and we are happy to associate with PKP and further expand our south repertoire. Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru promises to be one of its kind action thrillers by the very talented Gautham Menon".

Mr. Venkat Somasundaram, CEO, PKP added, "We are quite excited about the relationship with Eros. We believe this is the beginning of a long term relationship with Eros that will produce many successful films together".

Mr. Gautham Vasudev Menon added, "I am really looking forward to filming an all-out action film after Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu. Also interesting because I will be working with Vijay for the first time. Yohan will be made like an international film while still retaining all the elements, especially music, that makes Indian cinema work. A.R. Rahman has already composed a theme song for the film which is simply outstanding".

About Eros International Media Ltd (Eros International)

Eros International Media Ltd, is a global player within the rapidly expanding Indian media and entertainment arena. It operates on a vertically integrated studio model controlling content as well as distribution & exploitation across all formats globally, including cinema, digital, home entertainment and television syndication. Eros International is part of the Eros International plc group which was the first Indian media company to get listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.

Eros International has rich experience of over three decades in establishing a global platform for Indian cinema. The company has a competitive advantage through its extensive and growing movie library comprising of over 1,100 films which include Hindi, Tamil and other regional language films for home entertainment distribution.