Overview
- Mid-Day reports that Universal has bought a minority stake in Excel Entertainment, with the larger share remaining with the Indian banner.
- The deal has not been officially confirmed, and a formal announcement is expected on January 5.
- Sources say the partnership is designed to expand production scale and support bigger projects with global distribution ambitions.
- The reported move follows a 2025 slate that won critical praise but saw limited box-office returns, prompting strategic recalibration.
- Excel’s pipeline includes Don 3, Mirzapur: The Film, and Jee Le Zara, projects cited as potential beneficiaries of added backing.