Mumbai, Maharashtra, 3rd of February, 2026 : Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited(RSBVL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), on 2nd February 2026, acquired 50.1% equity stake in Sikhya Entertainment Private Limited (SEPL), one of India’s most globally recognised and awarded production houses, through a combination of primary and secondary transactions, for an aggregate cash consideration of ₹150 crore. This acquisition enables Jio Studios, the media and content arm of RIL, to further consolidate its pre-eminent position in the media and entertainment sector.
Jio Studios has played a significant role in India’s entertainment ecosystem, connecting audiences globally and backing films with strong creative and commercial conviction. It has demonstrated a consistent ability to identify defining stories and build them for large audiences, producing landmark titles such as the highest grossing Indian film Dhurandhar, Laapataa Ladies, and the Stree franchise, among others, emerging as a key force in the country’s evolving content economy.
The collaboration of Jio Studios with SEPL, to co-create films and series for audiences in India and worldwide, brings together Jio Studios’ scale, reach, focus on building enduring intellectual property, nurturing creator-led ecosystems and long-term vision with SEPL’s proven track record of globally resonant, culturally rooted storytelling.
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, 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.”
About Reliance Industries Limited
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is India’s largest private sector company, with a consolidated revenue of INR 10,71,174 crore (US$ 125.3 billion), cash profit of INR 1,46,917 crore (US$ 17.2 billion) and net profit of INR 81,309 crore (US$ 9.5 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2025. Reliance’s activities span hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, advanced materials and composites, renewables (solar and hydrogen), retail, digital services and media and entertainment.
Currently ranked 88th, Reliance is the largest private sector company from India to be featured in Fortune’s Global 500 list of ‘World’s Largest Companies’ for 2025. The company stands 45th in the Forbes Global 2000 rankings of ‘World’s Largest Public Companies’ for 2025, the highest among Indian companies. Reliance has been recognized in Time’s list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024, marking the only Indian company to have achieved this honor twice. Website: www.ril.com
About Jio Studios
Jio Studios, the media and content arm of Reliance Industries Limited, is 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 Private Limited
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.
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