Jio Studios has made a major move in the Indian entertainment world by acquiring a controlling stake in Sikhya Entertainment, the award-winning production house co-founded by Guneet Monga and Achin Jain. The deal gives Jio Studios 50.1 percent ownership of Sikhya, strengthening its position in the media and content landscape and marking a significant moment for creator-driven cinema.
The acquisition was completed for around ₹150 crore, with the transaction finalised earlier this month. With this majority stake, Jio Studios now shares control of Sikhya Entertainment, a banner known for its globally acclaimed films and documentaries that have won multiple national and international honours.
Sikhya Entertainment has built a remarkable reputation over the years for producing storytelling that resonates beyond borders. The studio remains the only Indian production company to have won Academy Awards, with acclaimed performances in films such as Period. End of Sentence. and The Elephant Whisperers. On top of that, its film slate includes celebrated titles that have been praised both in India and abroad.
By bringing Sikhya into its fold, Jio Studios aims to blend the creative and artistic strengths of Sikhya with its own production scale, distribution reach and long-term strategic vision. The partnership positions Jio to support more diverse, culturally rooted stories while enabling these films to reach wider audiences both in India and globally.
For Sikhya Entertainment, this move opens up new avenues of growth and collaboration. While the company will now benefit from greater resources and operational support, its leadership says the creative spirit and focus on authentic storytelling will remain intact. This suggests that Sikhya will continue to champion unique voices and bold narratives even as it expands its footprint under the new partnership.
For fans and filmmakers alike, the coming years may bring fresh collaborations and content that marries commercial appeal with creative depth. This alliance could help Indian storytelling reach new heights in international markets while strengthening the overall ecosystem of cinema and entertainment in India.