RELIANCE’S JIO STUDIOS ACQUIRES STAKE IN OSCAR-WINNING SIKHYA ENTERTAINMENT

Jio Studios, India’s largest film studio backed by the Reliance Group, joins hands with Sikhya Entertainment, one of India’s most globally recognised and awarded production houses, to co-create films and series for audiences in India and around the world.

Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited (RSBVL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, today acquired a 50.1% stake in Sikhya Entertainment, strengthening Jio Studios’ position in the media and entertainment sector. The collaboration brings together Jio Studios’ scale, reach, and long-term vision with Sikhya Entertainment’s proven track record of globally resonant, culturally rooted storytelling, at a moment when Indian content is increasingly shaping international conversations. Jio Studios has played a significant role in India’s entertainment ecosystem—connecting audiences at scale and backing films and series with strong creative and commercial conviction. The studio has demonstrated a consistent ability to identify defining stories and build them for large audiences, producing landmark titles such as Dhurandhar, Lapataa Ladies, and the Stree franchise, and emerging as a key force in the country’s evolving content economy.

Founded by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain, Sikhya Entertainment has, over the past decade, redefined what Indian storytelling can achieve on the world stage. Sikhya is the only Indian production house to have won both an Academy Award®️ and multiple National Film Awards, a distinction that underscores its rare global and domestic impact. Its Academy Award®️ wins include Period. End of Sentence. (Best Documentary Short Subject) and The Elephant Whisperers (Best Documentary Short Film), while its National Film Award–winning films include Masaan, (Hindi), Soorarai Pottru (Tamil) and Kathal (Hindi), alongside recognition across major Indian and international platforms. Equally central to Sikhya’s identity has been its commitment to discovering and championing new talent—from debut and early-career filmmakers to emerging writers and performance-driven storytelling—while creating defining moments for some of India’s most celebrated actors. Its multilingual slate includes The Lunchbox, Masaan, Pagglait, Kathal, and Kill to name a few.

Speaking on the partnership, Jyoti Deshpande, President – Jio Studios (Media & Content Business, RIL), said, “Sikhya Entertainment has consistently delivered stories that are deeply Indian yet resonate globally. This association reflects our long-term belief in partnering with creators who combine creative excellence with cultural authenticity. Over the last seven years, Jio Studios has built a strong track record of producing and championing some of the most successful box office winners and critically acclaimed films alike, from the most recent phenomenon Dhurandhar to Stree 2 and Laapataa Ladies which went all the way to the Oscars. I have known Guneet for a very long time and really admire her fire and tenacity. We are delighted to partner with Guneet, Achin and the Sikhya Entertainment team and by combining their distinctive storytelling legacy with Jio Studios’ scale, distribution, creative prowess and global ambition, we aim to give Indian stories the platform and pathways to reach audiences around the world.”

Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain, co- founders of Sikhya Entertainment shared, “We have always believed that stories have the power to connect people across cultures, geographies, and languages. At the heart of Sikhya’s work is a deep belief in storytelling and in the people who bring these stories to life. Over the past decade, we have collaborated with bold new directors, writers, actors, and exceptional creative teams who continue to push the boundaries of independent cinema with honesty and ambition. For independent producers like us, driven by dreams and the audacity to turn those ideas into reality, this journey has been deeply rewarding. Partnering with Jio Studios allows us to take these stories to audiences around the world, while empowering us to champion emerging talent from across the country, where stories exist in every fabric and every thread. Jyoti Deshpande’s commitment to innovation and her instinct for bold ideas and creative risk make this partnership especially exciting. Together, we celebrate a Rising India, confident in its voice, unapologetic in its stories, and ready to shape the next chapter of cinema.”

As India’s presence on the global entertainment stage continues to expand, this alliance signals a broader shift—one in which Indian stories are not only reaching audiences worldwide, but also helping define the global cultural landscape.

About Jio Studios

Jio Studios, the media and content arm of Reliance Industries Limited, is India’s largest content studio, creating and owning a formidable body of work across films and series in Hindi and major Indian languages. In just seven years, the studio has delivered over 150 films and web series, with 55 films and web series of Jio Studios sweeping over 450+ awards in India and internationally. Its diverse slate spans record-breaking blockbusters to critically celebrated titles. Guided by its vision of Make in India and Show the World, Jio Studios is committed to taking powerful Indian stories to global audiences through world-class, platform-agnostic entertainment.

About Sikhya Entertainment

Sikhya Entertainment is an Academy Award®️–winning Indian production house known for bold, authentic storytelling with global resonance. With a strong focus on powerful narratives and nurturing new and emerging talent, the company creates films and series that bring heartland Indian voices to international audiences, continually pushing the boundaries of South Asian storytelling across formats.