Eros International Captures Significant UK Box Office Share in 2013

Eros International plc (NYSE: EROS) (“Eros”), a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry announced today that it topped the UK box office for Indian films for the calendar year 2013 with four out of the top ten films released by the Company. Eros amassed US$ 9.07 million (UK £5.47 million) at the UK box office in 2013, capturing 33% of the market.

Out of the 130 Indian films (Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Punjabi) that hit the theatres in 2013, 42 films belonged to Eros and its subsidiary Ayngaran, which distributes Tamil films overseas.

Eros was also number one at the UK Bollywood Box Office with a market share of 26% (US$ 7.0 million; UK£ 4.20 million). Some of Eros’ biggest hits of 2013 include Krrish 3, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Ram-Leela and Raanjhanaa.

Looking to continue this trend in calendar year 2014, Eros seeks to further enhance its market share with highly awaited films such as the recently released Jai Ho and the upcoming Shaadi Ke Side Effects, and Action Jackson due for release in the first half of 2014.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the information presented in this press release and in related comments by Eros' management contains forward-looking statements.In some cases, these forward-looking statements are identified by terms and phrases such as “aim,” ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ “feel,” “contemplate,” ‘‘intend,’’‘‘estimate,’’ ‘‘expect,’’ ‘‘continue,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘may,’’‘‘plan,’’ ‘‘project,’’ ‘‘predict,’’ ‘‘will,’’ “future,” “goal,” “objective,” and similar expressions and include references to assumptions and relate to Eros' future prospects, developments and business strategies. Similarly, statements that describe Eros' strategies, objectives, plans or goals are forward-looking statements and are based on information available to Eros as of the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant statement. Such risks and uncertainties include a variety of factors, some of which are beyond Eros' control, including but not limited to market conditions and economic conditions. Information concerning these and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements is contained under the caption "Risk Factors" in Eros' Registration Statement on Form F-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Eros undertakes no obligation to revise the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect any future events or circumstances, except as required by law. Eros' actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.

About Eros International Plc

Eros International Plc (NYSE: EROS) is a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry that acquires, co-produces and distributes Indian films across all available formats such as cinema, television and digital new media. Eros International Plc became the first Indian media company to list on the New York Stock Exchange. Eros International has 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 2,000 films, which include Hindi, Tamil, and other regional language films for home entertainment distribution. Eros International has built a dynamic business model by combining the release of new films every year with the exploitation of its film library. For further information please visit: www.erosplc.com.

Contacts:

Eros International Plc
Sean Hanafin
Chief Corporate Officer
44 (0)20 7258 9909
sean.hanafin@erosintl.com
or
Jamie M.M Kirkwood
Group Communications & Investor Relations
44 207 258 9906
jamie.kirkwood@erosintl.com
or
Media:
Sloane & Company
Whit Clay, 212-446-1864
wclay@sloanepr.com

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