following the path of Varghese Moolans Group and Vijay Moolan from the spice trade to the silver screen

In an economic environment when mistakes are costly, the Varghese Moolans Group is a model of resilience and flexibility. With a long history that spans more than 39 years, it has developed into one of the most reputable and respected organizations on a national and international level.
The son of the Varghese Moolans Group, Vijay Moolan, wins the esteemed title of “Young Entrepreneur of the Year.”

His inspirational leadership has been crucial in guiding the Varghese Moolans Group to carve out profitable niches in a variety of cutthroat industries.
Vijay Moolan, who was born in Kochi, Kerala, finished his elementary education in the Middle East before relocating to St. Lawrence High School in Wisconsin, USA. After graduating from Western Michigan University in the United States with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, he went on to the University of Wales in the United Kingdom to acquire an MBA in marketing and human resources. Equipped with a broad educational background and international experience, Moolan joined his family firm as an official director under his father in 2010.
The firm was founded in 1985 by Dr. Varghese Moolan, a well-known self-made businessman and philanthropist, and had modest origins. It was in the 1980s that Dr. Moolan saw a need to create a brand that could bridge the gap in the quality of Indian spices and food goods with acceptable packaging standards in foreign markets.

This endeavor established the foundation for the business and the creation of the “VIJAY” brand, which was named after his son and used to produce and export spices and culinary items. The organization’s fortification and domination throughout sectors, including food production and manufacturing, retail chains, and organic farming, can be attributed to its steadfast devotion, ceaseless efforts, and application of rigorous marketing methods.
Vijay Moolan’s strong ambition to expand the company’s reach upon joining it, along with his father’s backing, allowed him to investigate new verticals and diversify the business. Since then, the company’s operations have grown to include power production, logistics, healthcare, e-commerce, textiles, men’s grooming, hotels, petrochemical plants, gold and diamonds, real estate, and entertainment. Its activities span across five continents, indicating a significant worldwide reach.
One of the organization’s most recent diversifications was into the film industry, which was inspired by Vijay Moolan’s intense love of the arts. His goal of creating a reputable media production banner was first realized in 2016 with the opening of Varghese Moolans Pictures and Vijay Moolan Talkies. He thinks that the junction of art and commercial success is found in film. In 2018, he made his debut as a producer with the Tamil release of “Odu Raja Odu,” an experimental dark comedy.

In collaboration with Tricolour Films and 27th Entertainment, Varghese Moolan Pictures produced “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect” in 2022, marking the company’s Bollywood debut. R. Madhavan wrote and directed the film, which became an industry sensation and made a lasting impression on Indian cinema. In addition to being a box office hit, the movie won several additional awards and was given the chance to have its world debut at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival. It also took home the 69th National Film Award for “Best Feature Film.”
The film is a trilingual biographical drama that deftly tells the inspiring story of Nambi Narayanan, a renowned Indian aerospace scientist who, despite his enormous contributions to the Indian space program, was falsely convicted of espionage. With Simran playing his life partner and R. Madhavan as the chief scientist, it has an amazing cast. Apart from acknowledging this business triumph, Moolan is appreciative of the chance to honor our country’s unsung heroes by telling the world about Shri. Nambi Narayan’s inspirational tale.
“G.D.N.” is the next much awaited film from Varghese Moolan Pictures; it’s another biography about an unsung hero. In the film, which stars R. Madhavan in the title character, the extraordinary life of Indian inventor G.D. Naidu is shown. It is now in the pre-production phase and is expected to provide insight into the inspirational path of this pre-independence visionary.
The Varghese Moolans Group is prepared for further nationwide growth. They want to use a franchising model to grow the number of locations of their upscale men’s barbershop, “Chop Shop,” and their custom-made luxury jewelry brand, “Designs Never Again.” Among the regional ambitions are a number of hospitality initiatives aimed at promoting the area as a travel destination and the expansion of the 27-year-old retail chain “Moolans Hypermart” into tier 1 and tier 2 cities.

The corporation has goals that go beyond business ventures. Steeped in moral principles and ideals, the organization’s primary goal is to give back to the community via the “Varghese Moolan Foundation,” its corporate social responsibility arm. This foundation was established to promote good social change and is entirely supported by the company’s earnings.
Dr. Varghese Moolan and Vijay Moolan both think that it is right to divide up the benefits that God has bestowed upon them. The organization has approved more than 260 successful cardiac procedures that have changed people’s lives via its “Touch a Heart” campaign. Other altruistic endeavors include constructing homeless shelters, providing food for the destitute, awarding scholarships to deserving students, and much more. These initiatives demonstrate their commitment to really improving the lives of others.
Vijay Moolan is unwaveringly committed to quality and ethics, which is reinforced by his keen business sense and the unwavering support of his family. He has no intention of turning back. As the firm approaches its 40th year of operation, he sees it growing holistically. Anticipating the release of his next film, “G.D.N.,” as well as many other projects, we can’t wait to see what he does in the future.
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