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Jio Studios Acquires $16.7 Million Majority Stake In Oscar-Winning Sikhya Entertainment
Reliance’s Jio Studios acquires 50.1% of Sikhya Entertainment to combine scale with award-winning storytelling for local and global film and series development.
- On February 2, 2026, Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited completed a 50.1% acquisition of Sikhya Entertainment for Rs 150 crore, the company announced on February 3, 2026.
- The partnership aims to co-create films and series for Indian and international audiences, combining Jio Studios' distribution reach with Sikhya's culturally rooted storytelling, as Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain stated.
- Sikhya's credits include Oscar‑winning shorts Period. and The Elephant Whisperers and films like The Lunchbox, Masaan, Pagglait and Kill, making it the only Indian studio with both awards.
- The move strengthens Jio Studios' presence in the media and entertainment sector and links it with Sikhya, co-founded by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain, creating a high-profile industry connection.
- Jyoti Deshpande said the partnership reflects a long‑term commitment to partnering with creators who combine creative excellence with cultural authenticity, positioning Sikhya for international growth.
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Reliance’s Jio Studios Acquires Stake in Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Entertainment
Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited has acquired a 50.1% stake in Sikhya Entertainment, the Indian production house behind Academy Award-winning documentaries “Period. End of Sentence.” and “The Elephant Whisperers.” The deal unites Jio Studios, India’s largest film studio and the media arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited, with the company co-founded by producers […]
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