Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, has acquired a 50.1% equity stake in Sikhya Entertainment Private Limited for an aggregate cash consideration of ₹150 crore. The transaction, completed on 3rd February 2026, involves a mix of primary and secondary investments and further strengthens the media and content ambitions of Jio Studios.

Strengthening Jio Studios’ Leadership in Entertainment

The acquisition reinforces Jio Studios’ position as one of the most influential forces in India’s evolving media and entertainment ecosystem. Over the years, Jio Studios has backed stories with strong creative conviction and commercial scale, connecting Indian content to global audiences. Its recent portfolio includes landmark titles such as Dhurandhar, Laapataa Ladies, and the popular Stree, underscoring its ability to build both blockbuster cinema and critically acclaimed films.

A Strategic Creative Collaboration

The partnership between Jio Studios and Sikhya Entertainment brings together complementary strengths. While Jio Studios contributes scale, global reach, distribution power, and a long-term vision for building enduring intellectual property, Sikhya Entertainment adds its legacy of culturally rooted, globally resonant storytelling. Together, they aim to co-create films and series for audiences in India and across the world.

Sikhya Entertainment’s Global Storytelling Legacy

Founded by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain, Sikhya Entertainment has redefined Indian independent cinema over the last decade. It is the only Indian production house to have won both an Academy Award® and multiple National Film Awards, marking a rare blend of global and domestic recognition.

Awards and Acclaimed Films

Sikhya’s Academy Award® wins include Period. End of Sentence. and The Elephant Whisperers. Its National Film Award–winning films span multiple languages, including Masaan, Soorarai Pottru, and Kathal. The production house has also delivered widely celebrated titles such as The Lunchbox, Pagglait, and Kill.

Championing New Talent and Bold Voices

Beyond awards, Sikhya Entertainment is known for discovering and nurturing emerging filmmakers, writers, and actors. Its commitment to performance-driven storytelling and first-time creators has been central to its identity, helping shape defining moments for some of India’s most respected artists across languages and regions.

Jio Studios’ Vision for Global Indian Stories

Speaking on the partnership, Jyoti Deshpande, President – Jio Studios (Media & Content Business, RIL), highlighted that Sikhya has consistently delivered stories that are deeply Indian yet universally relatable. She emphasized that the association reflects Jio Studios’ long-term belief in collaborating with creators who combine creative excellence with cultural authenticity, and expressed confidence that this partnership will help Indian stories reach global audiences at scale.

A Shared Belief in Storytelling Without Borders

Sharing their perspective, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain noted that Sikhya has always believed in the power of stories to connect people across cultures, geographies, and languages. They described the partnership with Jio Studios as a natural next step that will allow them to amplify Indian narratives worldwide while continuing to champion new talent from across the country.

Shaping the Next Chapter of Indian Cinema

With this strategic investment, Jio Studios and Sikhya Entertainment come together to build a creator-led, globally ambitious content ecosystem. The collaboration signals a confident, forward-looking phase for Indian cinema—one that is rooted in authenticity, bold in vision, and ready to make a lasting impact on audiences around the world.