Trimurti Films

About Trimurti Films Pvt. Ltd.

A legendary production house redefining Hindi cinema since 1969.

Banner that shaped Hindi cinema across five decades

Trimurti Films Pvt. Ltd., founded in 1969 by producer Gulshan Rai, is one of India’s most iconic and respected film production houses, known for classic blockbuster films like Johny Mera Naam, Deewaar, Trishul, Vidhaata, Tridev, Vishwatma, Mohra, and Gupt.

Producers of landmark films that defined the action, drama and thriller genres in mainstream Hindi cinema.
Home to powerful collaborations with legendary talents... from actors and directors, to writers and music composers.
Now entering a new era with recently released film Zora (2025) and the upcoming sequel Zora Zorawar (2026), carrying forward a legacy of stylish, impactful and suspenseful cinema.

Our Legacy

The complete ecosystem for cinema.

Film Production

With a legacy spanning over five decades, Trimurti Films has produced twelve feature films, many of which are acclaimed milestones in Hindi cinema. Our slate continues to grow with compelling, boundary-pushing and genre-defining stories. Having successfully released our latest film ZORA on YouTube, we are now gearing up for our next release Zora Zorawar (2026) on YouTube platform as well - marking the next chapter in our iconic storytelling journey.

Music Label

Our music label, Trimurti Films Music, carries forward a rich legacy of songs, soundtracks and background scores, and is an integral pillar of our creative ecosystem. From timeless melodies to powerful thematic compositions, the label has shaped the sonic identity of many of our films and continues to reflect the heart of Trimurti Films storytelling and artistry. Even today, music is the soul of any commercial hindi film, and will remain the center point of our productions.

Distribution

Our theatrical distribution arm, Modern Movies, has been a cornerstone of Trimurti Films cinematic journey since 1952. Established with a vision to bring powerful stories to screens, it has carried our films across India’s diverse theatre circuits. From single-screen classics to multiplex-era releases, Modern Movies continues to uphold our legacy of impactful distribution, locally and globally. Our moto is to keep Bollywood Hindi cinema alive.

Founder

Gulshan Rai – PRODUCER | DISTRIBUTOR | FINANCIER

A PIONEER OF INDIAN CINEMA...

Gulshan Rai (2 March 1924 – 11 October 2004) was one of Indian cinema’s most dynamic and daring producers and distributors, a visionary who helped shape the golden era of Bollywood. Born near Lahore (then British India), his life was profoundly impacted by the partition of India. After migrating to Mumbai in 1947, he began a remarkable journey in film finance and distribution that would transform the landscape of Hindi cinema.

In 1952, he launched his distribution company Modern Movies, which soon became a legendary name in the film fraternity and a foremost film distrubution enterprise of India. Nicknamed 'The Man With The Golden Touch', Gulshan Rai’s every film spelled a silver jubilee success in his office. Encouraged by dearest friend Dev Anand, Gulshan Rai finally stepped into production, and founded Trimurti Films Pvt. Ltd. in 1969. His debut production, Johny Mera Naam (1970), directed by Vijay Anand and starring Dev Anand, became an all-time blockbuster and laid the foundation for impactful future projects.

Gulshan Rai went on to exhibit, finance, distribute and produce some of the most influential films of Hindi cinema of that era, collaborating with director Yash Chopra on eight films, producing classics like Deewaar (1975) and Trishul (1978) under the banner of Trimurti Films. These films not only cemented Amitabh Bachchan’s image as the “angry young man” but also propelled writers Salim–Javed into legendary status.

With films such as Vidhaata, Yudh , Tridev, Vishwatma, Mohra, and Gupt, Rai continued to reshape commercial Indian cinema, blending strong stories with memorable music and distinctive visuals. Through his infrastructure of production, distribution and financing, he supported over 300 films in India and abroad.

His passing in October 2004 marked the end of an era, but Gulshan Rai’s cinematic legacy lives on through his films and all that he supported and built. Trimurti Films journey continues into the new age by his talented son Rajiv Rai.

Chairman

Rajiv Rai – Producer | Director | Screenwriter

A VISIONARY CREATOR & MASTER OF THRILL...

Rajiv Rai, born on 18th July 1955 in South Mumbai, is a celebrated Indian filmmaker renowned for revolutionizing the action-thriller genre in Bollywood. After studying at The Doon School, and earning a B.A in economics from St Xavier’s College, Mumbai, he moved behind the camera to pursue his true passion - film making.

Son of the legendary producer Gulshan Rai, he learned the craft by working as an assistant director to the renowned Yash Chopra on films such as Trishul (1978), Noorie (1979) and Kaala Patthar (1979).In 1985 Rajiv Rai burst on to the scene with Yudh, his directorial debut. His breakthrough, however, came with Tridev in 1989, a stylish, action-packed entertainer that became an iconic blockbuster and a timeless cult classic, establishing himself as a director with a bold cinematic voice.

Through the 1990s, with back-to-back hits like Vishwatma in 1992, Mohra in 1994 and the timeless cult-classic Gupt in 1997, Rai created a signature defined by gripping narratives, stylish visuals and electricfying music. His collaborations with music composer Viju Shah and lyricist Anand Bakshi produced some of the most memorable soundtracks of the era.

His films are remembered not only for their gripping plots and star-studded starcasts but also for their unforgettable, evergreen music by the skilled and gifted Viju Shah, which continues to resonate with the audiences even to this day. He later introduced actor Arjun Rampal in Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001) and directed him in the action thriller Asambhav (2004). After a brief hiatus, Rajiv Rai announced his return with an experimental and an extremely low-budget, all new starcast film - Zora, stepping back onto the director's chair, into the role of a producer, under the Trimurti Films banner.

Known for his larger-than-life storytelling, sleek action sequences, and unforgettable characters, Rajiv Rai's films have become cultural landmarks. He is a film-maker whos work has left a lasting imprint on Indian commercial cinema. Despite stepping away from the limelight due to personal & family constraints in the late '90s, his influence on Indian cinema remains indelible. Today, Rajiv Rai continues to uphold the Trimurti Films legacy, and to inspire a new genration of film-makers and movie-goers who grew-up on thrill, emotion and cinematic flair only a Rajiv Rai film can deliver... And now, he is back with Zora and Zora Zorawar !

Synopsis – ZORA

“A MESMERISING MURDER MASTERPIECE”

"A MESMERISING MURDER MASTERPIECE" Ranjit Singh, an ordinary young man is a sub-inspector in Crime Branch, and the protagonist of this story. In 2003 when he was 13 years old, he had witnessed the brutal murder of his beloved father from a distance in pitch darkness. The father was an honest cop at that time working on a money laundering case. But his murder was made to look like a suicide. The killer was a mysterious woman named Zora, who lived a life in shadows unseen and unknown to anyone. The police however did not suspect foul play in the father's death but instead in hindsight wrongly accused him of the billion bucks money crime. Thus the court prosecuted the illustrious departed inspector and stripped him of all his medals, glory and credits; declared him 'a traitor of the country".

This horrific incident scars Ranjit for the rest of his life and he becomes an uneasy restless soul. After an intensive search Ranjit is unsuccessful in tracing the mysterious unscrupulous Zora. She vanishes into thin air like a ghost; never to return. To Ranjit, Zora remains an Enigma, a Mystery never to be solved! A Mirage!

As time goes by Ranjit Singh learns about the many loop holes in our indolent and otiose system. Numerous lawbreakers and perpetrators escape the law; on the other hand sometimes justice is unfairly denied to the innocent. Armed with a gun and a badge, Ranjit Singh undergoes a personality transformation and becomes a vigilante. Fuelled by an insatiable desire for impartial justice Ranjit vows to give his own verdict and punish the culprits, hence taking law in his hands.

This plot includes an idiosyncratic & devout inspector Iqbal; with Ranjit Singh at the helm the two form an explosive pair! The quest to give justice to the 'victims of crime' unknowingly brings Ranjit closer to the entity of Zora. Our mysterious Zora finally resurfaces after two decades. Four important women characters become prime suspects; his loving mother, a shrewd forensic lady, the benevolent doctor aunt and a Goanese veterinarian Frieda Lobo. The Question is: Is Zora one of them?

Finally, this film is about Ranjit Singh's miraculous attempt to solve an unconventional puzzle about the Secretive and Mystical existence of Zora... the Bewitching, Alluring, Pulchritudinous ZORA! This is a cutting-edge, fast paced, honest to the core Murder Crime Thriller, that will Glue you to the screen, Grip you to your seat, leave you Spell-Bound! A Motion Picture with almost unbearable Anxiety and Electrifying Tension! A WHODUNNIT Entertainer!!!

सारांश – जोरा

“मंत्रमुग्ध कर देने वाली एक उत्कृष्ट कृति”

रंजीत सिंह, एक साधारण युवक है जो अपराध शाखा में सब-इंस्पेक्टर है, और इस कहानी का नायक है | २००३ में जब वो १३ साल का था, उसने अपने प्यारे पिता की क्रूर हत्या को दूर से घने अंधेरे में देखा था | उसके पिता एक ईमानदार पुलिस अधिकारी थे जो उस समय मनी लॉन्ड्रिंग के एक केस पर काम कर रहे थे | लेकिन उनकी हत्या को आत्महत्या जैसा दिखाया गया | हत्यारा ज़ोरा नाम की एक रहस्यमयी महिला थी जो किसी के लिए भी अदृश्य और अज्ञात छाया में रहती थी । हालांकि पुलिस को पिता की हत्या में किसी भी गड़बड़ी का संदेह नहीं था के बावजूद भी बाद में उन पर अरबों रूपयों के अपराध का ग़लत आरोप लगाया गया | इस प्रकार अदालत ने प्रतिष्ठित दिवंगत पिता इंस्पेक्टर पर मुक़दमा चलाया और उनसे उनके सभी पदक, गौरव और श्रेय छीन कर उन्हें 'देश का गद्दार' घोषित किया |

यह भयानक घटना रंजीत को जीवन भर डराती है और वो बेचैन आत्मा बन जाता है | गहन खोज के बाद रंजीत रहस्यमयी अनैतिक ज़ोरा का पता लगाने में असफल रहता है | कभी ना लौटने के लिए वो भूत की तरह हवा में गाएब हो जाती है | रंजीत के लिए जोरा एक पहेली बनी हुई है, एक कभी ना सुलझने वाला रहस्य ! एक मृगतृष्णा |

जैसे-जैसे समय बीतता है, रंजीत सिंह को हमारी सुस्त और प्रभावहीन प्रणाली में कई खामियों के बारे में पता चलता है; बहुत से क़ानून तोड़ने वाले और अपराधी क़ानून से बच निकलते हैं; जबकि दूसरी ओर कभी कभी निर्दोष लोगों को न्याय नहीं मिल पाता | बंदूक और बैज से लैस रंजीत सिंह अपने व्यक्तित्व में बदलाव लाता है और एक सजग व्यक्ति बन जाता है । न्याय की अतृप्त इच्छा से प्रेरित होकर रंजीत अपना फैसला खुद सुनाने और दोषियों को सज़ा देने की क़सम खाता है, इसलिए वो क़ानून अपने हाथ में ले लेता है |

इस कथानक में एक सनकी और धर्मनिष्ठ इंस्पेक्टर इक़बाल शामिल है; रंजीत सिंह के नेतृत्व में एक विस्फोटक जोड़ी के दो सदस्य! अपराध के पीड़ितों को न्याय दिलाने की चाहत अन्जाने में रंजीत को ज़ोरा के अस्तित्व के क़रीब ले आती है | हमारी रहश्यमयी जोश आखिरकार को कशकों के बाद फिर से सामने आती है | चार महत्वपूर्ण महिला पात्र मुख्य संदिग्ध बन जाती हैं; उसकी प्यारी मां, एक चतुर फोरेंसिक महिला, कयालु डाक्टर आंटी और गोवा की पशु चिकित्सक फ्रिड़ा लोखो | सवाल ये है क्या जोरा उनमें से एक है?

अन्त में, ये फिल्म जोश के रहस्य और उसके गुप्त अस्तित्व के बारे में एक अपरंपरागत पहेली को सुलझाने के रंजीत सिंह के चमत्कारी प्रयास के बारे में है..... जादुई, आकर्षक, मनमोहक ज़ोरा! यह एक अत्याधुनिक, तेज़ गति खाली, मूल रूप से ईमानदार मर्डर क्राईम चिलर है, जो आपको स्क्रीन से चिपका देगी, सीट से जकड़ देगी और आपको मंत्रमुग्ध कर देगी! एक बेहतरीन चौका देने वाली मनोरंजक फिल्म !!