Pratilipi and Roy Kapur Films Forge Strategic Content Partnership to Bring India’s Most Powerful Stories to Screen
Siddharth Roy Kapur calls the partnership an opportunity to channel compelling Indian voices
into globally impactful content_
28 May 2025, National: In a landmark move, Pratilipi, India’s largest digital storytelling platform, has
partnered with the acclaimed production house Roy Kapur Films (RKF), to co-develop and produce a
slate of films and series that leverage Pratilipi’s expansive story universe with RKF’s cinematic vision to
bring authentic Indian narratives to life on screens in India and around the world.
With over 30 million monthly active users, 1.6 million writers, and a catalogue of millions of stories
across 12 Indian languages, Pratilipi has grown exponentially in recent years, transforming from a
grassroots storytelling community into a full-fledged content powerhouse. This vast, language-diverse
ecosystem makes it a fertile ground for discovering new voices and untapped narratives.
Roy Kapur Films, with its strong production expertise, deep industry relationships, and a track record of
producing emotionally resonant, high-quality content, brings its robust creative and execution
capabilities to the table. This partnership between these two creative powerhouses marks a significant
step forward in both companies’ missions to amplify Indian voices and reimagine storytelling for the
screen.
As part of this strategic alliance, Pratilipi and RKF will jointly identify stories from Pratilipi’s platform, coinvest in their development, and collaboratively pitch and produce them for leading studios and
streaming platforms. The goal is to co-produce at least six projects—across films and series—over the
next three years.
The first project to launch under this exciting partnership is Charitraheen, a powerful courtroom drama
that’s already made waves on the Pratilipi app. The story has racked up over 21 million reads, with users
leaving more than 244,000 reviews and giving it an impressive 4.88/5 rating. Now, this explosive tale is
all set to make the leap from page to screen.
Siddharth Roy Kapur, Founder and Managing Director of RKF, said, “At Roy Kapur Films, we’re always
on the lookout for compelling narratives that reflect the many realities and aspirations of India.
Pratilipi’s dynamic ecosystem of storytellers presents an incredible opportunity to unearth and shape
these voices into stories that entertain and move audiences across the world. We’re excited to bring our
creative and production capabilities to this partnership and can’t wait to see these stories come alive on
screen.”
Ranjeet Pratap Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of Pratilipi, added, “At Pratilipi, we’ve always believed that
powerful stories can come from anywhere — a small town, a bustling city, from creators both seasoned
and new. Our goal has always been to give these stories a stage. This partnership with Roy Kapur Films
takes that vision one step further — to the screen. With RKF’s storytelling sensibility and production
strength, we’re not just adapting stories; we’re elevating them for a larger audience. Charitraheen is just
the beginning of what we believe will be a new era in Indian storytelling.”
This collaboration between Pratilipi and Roy Kapur Films represents a unique model — one
where grassroots narratives meet cinematic scale, unlocking powerful, untold voices and setting the
stage for stories that resonate with India’s diverse and discerning audiences across theatrical and digital
platforms.
About Roy Kapur Films
Roy Kapur Films (RKF) is a leading Indian production house founded by veteran producer Siddharth Roy
Kapur, known for its high quality and compelling storytelling across films and streaming content. RKF’s
debut film The Sky Is Pink premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, followed by the
celebrated Netflix Original Yeh Ballet, and the crime thriller Aranyak, which entered Netflix’s Global Top
10 list. The Sony LIV series Rocket Boys earned widespread acclaim and multiple awards, while Last Film
Show was India’s official entry to the 95th Academy Awards and made the shortlist for Best
International Feature Film. Recent productions from RKF include Deva, Pippa, Tumse Na Ho Payega.
Upcoming projects include the series Matka King for Amazon Prime Video, the internationally mounted
historical epic The Anarchy, based on William Dalrymple’s bestselling book and a diverse slate of Indian
and international productions across genres.
About Pratilipi
Pratilipi is the largest Indian language storytelling platform. Its eponymous product is home to over 1.6
million writers in 12 Indian languages and has over 12 million monthly active readers. Pratilipi also owns
and operates Pratilipi FM, Pratilipi Comics, Westland Books, and IVM Podcasts. Pratilipi stories are
licensed by ecosystem partners for various other formats, including OTT shows, TV shows, and movies
