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The Andhra Pradesh edition · 2026

Media & Entertainmentcompanies in Andhra Pradesh

Film & TV, news & media, OTT & music, gaming, books & publishing and more: the companies building media & entertainment in Andhra Pradesh, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

173 company profiles5 with reported revenue2 with recorded fundingOctober 2026 edition
Andhra Pradesh · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0)

Recent media & entertainment business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 12,633 media & entertainment companies in India, last 24 months: 180 M&A deals · 67 funding rounds · 40 Contracts · 22 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Meesho acquires Kirana club

The renowned e-commerce company Meesho has acquired the platform 'Kirana Club' which serves small retailers. The deal of around ₹202 crore has given the opportunity to the existing…

Small retailers
LaunchUnite8 Sports

Zee entertainment enterprises

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has launched its Unite8 Sports television network.

Television network
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Emami acquires Incnut digital

Emami Limited has completed the acquisition of a 59.69% stake in IncNut Digital Private Limited, according to an exchange filing dated 1 June 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Nazara technologies acquires Rusk media

The acquisition was completed for a subscription amount of ₹14,98,99,176. This development comes after a Share Subscription Agreement was executed on March 30, 2026, between Nazara…

Media and Entertainment
M&AMerger · Announced

NDL Ventures acquires HLFL

The proposed Scheme of Merger by Absorption involves HLFL - the transferor company - being absorbed into NDL Ventures Limited, the transferee company, under Sections 230 to 232 of the…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Emami acquires Incnut digital

For Rs 321 crore, FMCG giant Emami Ltd has finalized a deal to purchase a 60% share in IncNut Digital, the parent company of customized beauty and wellness brands Vedix and SkinKraft.

Beauty and wellness
M&ABuyout · Completed

Lionsgate Play management acquires Lionsgate play

Streaming platform Lionsgate Play, which recently transitioned from Lionsgate ownership to a management-led buyout led by long-time executive Rohit Jain

Streaming
M&ACompleted

Primary Wave Music acquires Times music

Primary Wave Music made a strategic investment in Times Music in April 2023, forming what The Wall Street Journal reported at the time was a joint venture valued at over $100 million.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Universal Music India acquires Excel entertainment

Universal Music India kicked off 2026 by acquiring a 30% stake in Bollywood production house Excel Entertainment in a deal that valued the company at approximately $267 million.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Zühlke Group acquires Nxt digital

Zühlke and "nxt digital" have been working together successfully since 2024, according to a message from Wednesday. The acquisition is aimed at generating sustainable growth for both…

Financial Services
FundingPre-seed

Calibre

Health tech startup Calibre has raised $3.3 million in pre-seed funding, led by Amino Collective.

Health tech
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Zühlke acquires Nxt digital

Zühlke has announced the acquisition of nxt digital, a boutique advisory firm specialising in digital transformation for the financial services industry.

Financial Services Advisory
ContractService

Amagi · client: Accuweather

Amagi has completed a major broadcast modernisation project for AccuWeather, moving the weather service from traditional broadcast infrastructure to a cloud-based system covering both…

Broadcast technology
FundingStrategic investment

Phantom Digital Effects

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on April 17, 2026, announced a strategic investment of up to Rs 116 crore in Phantom Digital Effects, a visual effects and animation studio.

Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics
LaunchAdFlow Orchestrator

Amagi

Amagi has announced the launch of AdFlow Orchestrator, an intelligent advertising and stream event management system designed to address monetization challenges in the growing Free…

Intelligent advertising and stream event management system
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Oportun acquires Digit

Bloch previously founded Digit, which was sold to Oportun for approximately $230 million.

Fintech
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Exotel acquires Dubverse

Exotel has acquired the core team of voice AI startup Dubverse

Telecommunications
ContractTechnology

Dubverse · client: Exotel

Exotel has acqui-hired the core team of voice AI startup Dubverse, including co-founders Anuja Dhawan and Varshul Gupta, to focus on conversational intelligence.

Voice AI
FundingPreferential issue of warrants

Nazara technologies

Gaming company Nazara Technologies has announced a Rs 500 crore fundraise through a preferential issue of warrants , according to a regulatory filing on Monday.

Investors Riambel Capital, S Gupta Family Investments, Plutus Investment and Holding, Classic enterprises
Gaming
LaunchMyToonz

Toonz media group

Toonz Media Group has announced the launch of MyToonz, its dedicated FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television) channel, on LG Electronics India smart TVs.

FAST channel
ContractDefense

Csl · client: Indian Navy

CSL is the lowest bidder for Indian Navy’s Next-Generation Survey Vessel (NGSV), with estimated order value of ₹5,000 crore.

M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Na acquires Madison world

Madison World is likely to sign a term sheet for a potential ₹1,000 crore acquisition.

Advertising
FundingDebt refinancing

Star entertainment

Star Entertainment has executed a binding commitment letter with WhiteHawk Capital Partners for a three-year refinancing of the group’s debt, covering existing obligations and providing…

Funding

Grapevine

Grapevine raised $4.1 million in a funding round led by Kae Capital and Peak XV Partners, with participation from Ronnie Screwvala’s family office.

Investors Kae capital, Peak xv partners, Ronnie Screwvala’s family office
Professional Networking
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Morgan stanley asia acquires Nazara technologies

Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore Pte bought shares worth about Rs 69.2 crore in gaming firm Nazara Technologies through a block deal on Tuesday, exchange data showed.

Gaming
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Skybridge acquires Baba arts

Skybridge Interactive LLP has announced an open offer to acquire equity shares of Baba Arts Limited Limited under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of…

Producing, developing, and exhibiting digital systems for pre-production, post-production, and software for commercial films, TV serials, and digital broadcasting channels
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Republic Media Network acquires parent company of ImagiNxt

Republic Media Network announced the acquisition of an equity stake in the parent company of ImagiNxt, underscoring its commitment to support emerging institutions that are driving…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Republic Media Network acquires Na

Republic Media Network has announced the acquisition of an equity stake in the parent company of ImagiNxt.

Media
LaunchAI-driven film production studio

Abundantia entertainment

content studio Abundantia Entertainment teamed up its Ai-powered storytelli­ng division aion with global AI video technology leader, Invideo, to launch an Ai-driven film production studio.

Film Production Studio

Media & Entertainment companies in Andhra Pradesh, by funding and team

Few media & entertainment companies in Andhra Pradesh publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 173 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

White-label OTT streaming platform provider

Ott video
US$1.10mSeed · May 2022
47-20% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Provider of management consulting services

Social platforms
US$11kSeed · Jun 2020
16LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Provider of game art and co-development services

Services for gaming
—None recorded
147+13% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / E-commerce - product
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Eenadu is an Indian Telugu language daily newspaper which is the largest circulated Telugu newspaper in Andhra Pradesh and in Telangana

Internet first media
—None recorded
98recorded
Advertising / Sponsorship
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked

Infoesearch is an ideal partner for all your media services. Their services include Closed Captioning, Content Moderation, Media Analysis & Measurement.

Enterprise software
—None recorded
556-77% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / E-commerce - service
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Pixalot Labs- Art Outsourcing Studio

Services for gaming
—None recorded
84-6% 12 mo to Mar 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
—
0none in 3 months

International Academy of Computer Graphics provides unique 4-year graduation and a 2 -year post graduation course.

Film & tv studios
—None recorded
7+4% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
—
—No postings tracked

Online gambling platform offering rummy games

Gambling tech
—None recorded
38+27% 12 mo to May 2024recorded May 2024
Advertising / Commission on transaction
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

STPL is a networking firm that provides audio-visual solutions.

Film & tv studios
—None recorded
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
22 yr2004
—No postings tracked

Rotomaker is an VFX Outsourcing company which provides VFX Rotoscoping , VFX Paint and Match move tracking to clients Globally.

Film & tv studios
—None recorded
1,130-98% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

G4 Software Solutions is a professional web design, development and gaming company based in Hyderabad.

Services for gaming
—None recorded
23LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / E-commerce - service
15 yr2011
—No postings tracked

Gradiente Info offers advertising for print, web, and electronic media.

Film & tv studios
—None recorded
11LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / E-commerce - product
34 yr1992
—No postings tracked

We make corporate films, animation films, app explainer, product explainer, testimonial, brand film, promo film, tvc

Film & tv studios
—None recorded
8-27% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Online platform providing TV, movies, and entertainment news

Tech for film & tv
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

App-based video streaming platform

Ott video
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Community-driven platform for sharing stories

Social platforms
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Freemium
10 yr2016
—No postings tracked

Internet radio streaming platform

Book tech
—None recorded
2LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Freemium
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Online platform providing multi-category news

Internet first media
—None recorded
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / E-commerce - service
7 yr2019
—No postings tracked

App-based social platform for sharing short videos

Social platforms
—None recorded
—Not available
Subscription
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked

Provider of virtual production services for advertising, films, and podcasts

Tech for film & tv
—None recorded
5LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
2 yr2024
0none in 3 months

Sports news platform

Sports tech
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
8 yr2018
—No postings tracked

Operator of entertainment TV channels

Tv broadcasting services
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
35 yr1991
—No postings tracked

Provider of music video distribution service

Music tech
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
2 yr2024
—No postings tracked

Provider of news across various categories through a digital platform

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Sponsorship
3 yr2023
—No postings tracked

Provider of a social video sharing platform for content creators

Social platforms
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
1 yr2025
0none in 3 months
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Explore media & entertainment companies in Andhra Pradesh by what you are looking for

Find media production companies and media & entertainment companies in Andhra Pradesh, from film and TV studios to news publishers and OTT platforms. See media entertainment startups in Andhra Pradesh and the companies hiring now.

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Media production companies: film, TV & animation studiosNews portals & online media publishersOTT streaming, music & radio platformsGame development & gaming servicesBook publishing & digital publishing platformsSocial platforms & online communities

Media production companies: film, TV & animation studios

Studios producing films, TV, ads, animation and visual effects.

  1. international academy of computer graphics

    International Academy of Computer Graphics provides unique 4-year graduation and a 2 -year post graduation course.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  2. Stallion Technologies

    STPL is a networking firm that provides audio-visual solutions.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  3. Rotomaker

    Rotomaker is an VFX Outsourcing company which provides VFX Rotoscoping , VFX Paint and Match move tracking to clients Globally.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  4. gradiente info

    Gradiente Info offers advertising for print, web, and electronic media.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  5. open face media

    We make corporate films, animation films, app explainer, product explainer, testimonial, brand film, promo film, tvc

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
46 companies in Andhra Pradesh

News portals & online media publishers

Online news sites, digital magazines and media portals.

  1. EENADU

    Eenadu is an Indian Telugu language daily newspaper which is the largest circulated Telugu newspaper in Andhra Pradesh and in Telangana

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. MoviePazes

    Online platform providing TV, movies, and entertainment news

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  3. snapperbuzz

    Online media portal focused on cryptocurrencies

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. Crumbd

    Community-driven platform for sharing stories

    Social platforms
    See in list
  5. Xtraplayer

    Sports news platform

    Sports tech
    See in list

OTT streaming, music & radio platforms

Video streaming, internet radio, podcast and music platforms.

  1. TPM Songs

    Online music streaming platform offering spiritual content

    Music tech
    See in list
  2. IoTT

    App-based video streaming platform

    Ott video
    See in list
  3. Revidd

    White-label OTT streaming platform provider

    Ott video
    See in list
  4. School Radio

    Internet radio streaming platform

    Book tech
    See in list
  5. Narada Rights & Publishings

    Provider of music video distribution service

    Music tech
    See in list
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Game development & gaming services

Game studios, art outsourcing and online gaming technology companies.

  1. Rocksalt

    Provider of game art and co-development services

    Services for gaming
    See in list
  2. BUNGA365

    Online gambling platform offering multi-category casino games

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  3. G4 Solutions

    G4 Software Solutions is a professional web design, development and gaming company based in Hyderabad.

    Services for gaming
    See in list
  4. Crusader Works

    Provider of WordPress website maintenance and support services

    Services for gaming
    See in list
  5. inhank advanced technologies

    We are technology pioneers. We offer from heigh performance IT applications to next generation gaming applications.

    Services for gaming
    Website

Book publishing & digital publishing platforms

Book sellers, self publishing and blogging platforms.

  1. I am Bookaholic

    Online platform offering rental service for books

    Book tech
    See in list
  2. bloggeriit

    Bloggeriit.com helps bloggers to learn about blogging.

    Digital publishing platforms
    See in list
  3. careermonk

    CareerMonk offers a print on demand backed publishing platform which can be used by individual authors for publishing their books in print.

    Book tech
    See in list
  4. book kosh

    Bookkosh.com is an India based online Book Selling company started in 2020 by Punit, Co Founder member of Fortify Solution.

    Book tech
    Website
  5. bookzhub

    Bookzhub is one of the best niche websites that help its readers make the right choice on a worthwhile book to read.

    Book tech
    Website
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Social platforms & online communities

Social networks, discussion forums and community apps.

  1. C Me Nation

    Online social platform for sharing political opinions

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. Fernwehker.com

    Operator of tours

    Social platforms
    See in list
  3. Crumbd

    Community-driven platform for sharing stories

    Social platforms
    See in list
  4. Aviato

    App-based social platform for sharing short videos

    Social platforms
    See in list
  5. H&G NextGen

    Provider of a social video sharing platform for content creators

    Social platforms
    See in list

Media & entertainment startups in Andhra Pradesh

Newer media and entertainment companies founded in the last few years.

  1. IoTT

    App-based video streaming platform

    Ott video
    See in list
  2. Mach Visuals

    Provider of virtual production services for advertising, films, and podcasts

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  3. UniDub

    AI-based platform offering dubbing solutions

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  4. Narada Rights & Publishings

    Provider of music video distribution service

    Music tech
    See in list
  5. Snap News

    Provider of news across various categories through a digital platform

    Internet first media
    See in list
21 companies in Andhra Pradesh

Media & entertainment companies hiring in Andhra Pradesh

Media and entertainment companies with open roles right now.

  1. Revidd

    White-label OTT streaming platform provider

    Ott video
    See in list
  2. Infoesearch Ites

    Infoesearch is an ideal partner for all your media services. Their services include Closed Captioning, Content Moderation, Media Analysis & Measurement.

    Enterprise software
    See in list
  3. Rotomaker

    Rotomaker is an VFX Outsourcing company which provides VFX Rotoscoping , VFX Paint and Match move tracking to clients Globally.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  4. leo marcom

    Leo Marcom is a broadcast media production company that specializes in media, marketing, communication, and consulting.

    Film & tv studios
    Website
  5. aheadrace

    Discover the multiple ways in which AheadRace can help you gain competitive edge.

    Services for gaming
    Website
6 companies in Andhra Pradesh
Mobile reach

Top 10 media & entertainment apps from Andhra Pradesh

The most-installed Android apps published by media & entertainment companies headquartered in Andhra Pradesh — 885K installs between them. 12 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

NTV Telugu

by ntv news

Installs398K
Rating1.954K ratings
Last updatedOct 2023
View on Google Play ↗
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2

Status Saver - Video Download

by geek dashboard

Installs192K
Rating4.67387 ratings
Installs, year on year+9%
Last updatedAug 2021
View on Google Play ↗
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3

Mana Radio – 24/7 Latest Telug

by Mana Radio

Installs128K
Rating4.18903 ratings
Installs, year on year+9%
Last updatedJan 2025
View on Google Play ↗
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5

ATV Omni

by aradana tv

Installs45K
Rating—
Last updatedApr 2026
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7

IOTT

by IoTT

Installs2K
Rating—
Last updatedJul 2025
View on Google Play ↗
IOTT screenshot 1IOTT screenshot 2
10

TechVivaran - Startup Stories

by Techvivaran

Installs627
Rating—
Last updatedOct 2024
View on Google Play ↗
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The business behind the activity

Media & Entertainment financials in Andhra Pradesh

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 5 media & entertainment companies in Andhra Pradesh for FY18-19 — 7 of the 173 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 100% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY18-19₹15.97 cr

5 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹18.90 lakh

1.2% aggregate margin

are profitable60%

3 of 5 companies

median revenue~₹1.1 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth-19%

into FY18-19

earned by the top five100%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹13.99 crFY16-175 filers
₹14.54 crFY17-185 filers
₹15.97 crFY18-195 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 4 companies over three years

+14%
FY16-17₹13.99 cr−₹91.72 lakh net
FY17-18₹14.54 cr−₹47.98 lakh net
FY18-19₹15.95 cr₹22.45 lakh net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr20% profitable
₹1–10 cr2100% profitable
₹10–100 cr1100% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr0—
Over ₹1,000 cr0—

Companies by FY18-19 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY18-19

Shrinking2
0–20%1
20–50%1
50–100%0
Doubled+0

4 companies with accounts for both years; median growth -19%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

3profitable
2loss-making
1.2%aggregate margin
1.4%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY18-19

CompanyGrowthRevenue
RocksaltROCKSALT INTERACTIVE GAMES PRIVATE LIMITED+18%₹11.39 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY18-19

CompanyMarginRevenue
RocksaltROCKSALT INTERACTIVE GAMES PRIVATE LIMITED1.4%₹11.39 cr
Leaders

Largest media & entertainment companies by revenue, FY18-19

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
RocksaltROCKSALT INTERACTIVE GAMES PRIVATE LIMITED₹11.39 cr₹16.06 lakh1.4%+18%
Pixalot LabsPIXALOT LABS PRIVATE LIMITED₹3.42 cr₹5.76 lakh1.7%+49%
BUNGA365WYZ GAMES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Meglon IndiaMEGLON INFRA-REAL (INDIA) LIMITED
Connetin3F ADVANCED TECHNO LABS PRIVATE LIMITED₹1.84 lakh−₹3.55 lakh-193.0%—
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

Industry landscape report

Media & Entertainment Industry Landscape of India

The financials above are one chapter. The full media & entertainment landscape of Andhra Pradesh maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the media & entertainment landscape of Andhra Pradesh
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Capital & corporate activity

Media & Entertainment funding and M&A across India

1,589 recorded equity rounds have gone to 12,633 media & entertainment companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Andhra Pradesh compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months19

US$49.49m

equity rounds, last 24 months79

US$213.15m

raised over five yearsUS$5.58bn

555 rounds in India

M&A deals, India180

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into media & entertainment in India

amount rounds
$442m2018145
$455m2019139
$778m2020124
$1.4bn2021171
$3.6bn2022155
$145m202385
$183m202474
$154m202555
$45m202615

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2022, with US$3.60bn across 155 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$9.63m78 rounds · median US$63k
SeedUS$245.04m336 rounds · median US$439k
Series AUS$514.65m92 rounds · median US$3.20m
Series BUS$258.49m26 rounds · median US$10.00m
Series CUS$158.70m5 rounds · median US$25.00m
Series D+US$2.83bn14 rounds · median US$97.50m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Tv networksUS$1.76bn1 rounds · 1 companies
Social platformsUS$1.69bn134 rounds · 73 companies
Vernacular platformsUS$878.67m11 rounds · 5 companies
Tech for traditional advertisingUS$295.00m3 rounds · 1 companies
Book techUS$258.80m18 rounds · 9 companies
Ott videoUS$82.98m51 rounds · 24 companies
Film & tv studiosUS$81.94m21 rounds · 13 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

139Acquisition
39Merger
1Buyout

Most active acquirers

  1. Nazara technologies36
  2. Axana Estates LLP7
  3. Saregama6
  4. AUV Innovations LLP4
  5. Republic Media Network3

Most acquired or merged

  1. Nazara technologies10
  2. Madison world8
  3. Dharma productions8
  4. Tata play8
  5. Star entertainment6

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Founders and momentum in Andhra Pradesh

Meet the people behind media & entertainment companies in Andhra Pradesh. 20 of 173 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Andhra Pradesh media & entertainment companies by sub-sector

The most common specialisations among media & entertainment companies in Andhra Pradesh. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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