Jio Studios Acquires 50.1 Per Cent Stake in Sikhya Entertainment
Jio Studios, backed by the Reliance Group, has partnered with Sikhya Entertainment to co-create films and series.
A new creative collaboration is underway as Jio Studios, backed by the Reliance Group, has partnered with Sikhya Entertainment to co-create films and series. As part of the deal, Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited (RSBVL)—a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited—has acquired a 50.1% stake in Sikhya Entertainment, founded by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain.
The collaboration will aim to bring together Jio Studios’ scale, reach, and vision—having produced titles such as Dhurandhar, Lapataa Ladies, and the Stree franchise—with Sikhya Entertainment’s track record of globally resonant, culturally rooted storytelling.
Jyoti Deshpande, President – Jio Studios (Media & Content Business, RIL), said, Sikhya Entertainment has "consistently delivered stories that are deeply Indian yet resonate globally," adding that the association reflects the team's long-term belief in "partnering with creators who combine creative excellence with cultural authenticity."
"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," Deshpande said.
Monga Kapoor and Jain, co- founders of Sikhya Entertainment, shared, "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.”
Sikhya Entertainment has backed globally acclaimed titles, which include the Academy Award-winning 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).