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Best Media & Entertainment Companies in Chennai, India

The 254 best Media & Entertainment companies in Chennai, India in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: PepperTap.

254companies tracked
$122.4Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
19have raised

Ranked: Best Media & Entertainment companies in Chennai

#CompanyApp-install YoYRevenueDisclosed fundingFounderTech stackWeb popularityRecent signals
1AyeVee
App-based platform for streaming user-generated videos
+41%$667K
FY2025
YouTubeAmazon Web ServicesCloudflare+7Top 50M3 job openings
2Bynge
App-based story reading platform
+7%PHPBootstrapNginx+15Top 5M
3Pepul
App-based social platform for connecting with friends and family
+6%$12K
FY2025
$9MSuresh Gunasekaran
Founder & CEO
BootstrapAmazon Web ServicesAMP+16Top 5M
4Magzter
Online digital newsstand for magazines and newspapers
+5%$2M
FY2025
$13MGautam Ramdas
Founder
Node.jsApple Sign-inNext.js+16Top 100k1 partnership
5BetterInvest
Provider of financial solutions for media and entertainment industry
$1M
FY2025
$1MSriram Anax
Co-Founder
WebflowGSAPLenis+22Top 5M
6Asiaville
Provider of a vernacular-based multimedia platform
$419K
FY2023
$3MTuhin Menon
Co-Founder & CEO
BootstrapAmazon Web ServicesCloudflare+8Top 10M
7PepperTap
Online source providing articles related to health, fitness, food, and diet
$3M
FY2025
$51M
8Qube Cinema
Exhibition-centric software and hardware
$70M
FY2025
$18MHarsh Rohatgi
CEO
DrupalApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+13Top 5M3 job openings
9Sun TV Network
Provider of television channels and programming
$557M
FY2025
$22MR Mahesh Kumar
CEO
Windows ServerMicrosoft ASP.NETIIS+5Top 500k
10LetzConnect
Online collaborative platform for youth
$205K
FY2024
$1MAarati Shyam
Co-Founder
11Wylo
Community platform for brands and creators
$35K
FY2025
$98KPuliadi Aswinkumaar
Co-Founder
Framer SitesZohoUIKit+16Top 50M
12NotionPress
Online self publishing platform to help publish and sell books
$6M
FY2025
$1MBhargava Adepalley
Co-Founder & CTO
Cart FunctionalityPHPUbuntu+32Top 100k
13Kavi Puvi Viamedia
Online video streaming platform
$41K
FY2020
$802KR Lakshmipathy
Founder
14IBetYou
Provider of crypto-based P2P betting platform
$275KEdi Sinovcic
CEO
15Eventjini
Event listing, promotion and ticketing platform
$604K
16CineHive
Cloud-based collaborative workflow management solutions for films
$135K
FY2022
$151KRamyah Balagadoss
Co-Founder
Google MapsBootstrapApache HTTP Server+11Top 50M
17Howdydo
Online social networking platform for sports enthusiasts
$2K
FY2024
$307KKhiroda Jena
Co-Founder
18DineIn
Operator of online casino games and digital sports betting platforms
$250K
19Elev8 India Sportz
Online media platform for kabaddi
$3M
FY2025
Arvind Sivdas
Co-Founder
TurbopackNode.jsTailwind CSS+13Top 10M
20Run Adam
Social networking platform for sports enthusiaists
$11K
FY2020
Mothakaladharan Soundarapandian
Co-Founder
21Ippodhu
Online media portal providing multi-category news
$8K
FY2023
Peer Mohamed A
Founder & CEO
22Duta
Messenger-based news service
$639K
FY2020
Mridula Anand
Co-Founder

Top 12 Media & Entertainment companies in Chennai

#1
Seed · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · founded 2020 · 32 employees
$9.2Mraised

App-based social platform for connecting with friends and family. The platform allows users to share positive posts with their connections. They can connect with users and make friends based on their topics of interest. It monetizes through a subscription-based pricing model. The apps will be available for Android and iOS users.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2024Seed$4M
  • Apr 2022Seed$3.7M
  • Oct 2021Seed$1.5M
Founders & team
Suresh GunasekaranFounder & CEO
Investors
Dasa Consulting, DASA Consulting Services, Hourglass Venture Partners, Invesco Mutual Fund, Mpinger, Adept Engineering Solutions
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesAmpBootstrapChatraCloudflare
#2
Seed · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · founded 2021 · 14 employees
$1Mraised

Provider of financial solutions for media and entertainment industry. It bridges the gap between investors and the substantial financing needs of media and entertainment industry. It specialize in providing funding for movies, web series, and more by discounting future receivables from OTT platforms, satellite channels, and audio rights.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 9k LinkedIn followers — 3.9% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • May 2024Angel$168.1K
  • Apr 2023Seed$671.7K
  • May 2022Seed$350K
Founders & team
Sriram AnaxCo-FounderSedhumanikandanCo-FounderPradeep SomuCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Bulleon, Harman Venture, SVF Entertainment, Unicornus Maximus, Techindia, Singhvi Heritage
Tech stack
CdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFacebook PixelGoogle Analytics
#3
Seed · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · founded 2018 · 41 employees
$3.3Mraised

Provider of a vernacular-based multimedia platform

Founders & team
Tuhin MenonCo-Founder & CEOSashi KumarCo-Founder & Chairman
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesBootstrapCdnjsCloudflareFont Awesome
#4
Deadpooled · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · founded 2013 · 1556 employees
$51.4Mraised

Online source providing articles related to health, fitness, food, and diet. The website offers information on healthy lifestyles, fitness routines, dietary plans, and general health topics. Readers can find articles on various subjects, including fashion, nutrition, and exercise. The site aims to keep users informed about the latest news and trends in these areas.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2015Series B$40M
  • Apr 2015Series A$10M
  • Mar 2015Seed$1.2M
  • Dec 2013Angel$193.8K
Investors
Snapdeal, Beenext, RTP Global, JAFCO Asia, Sequoia Capital, Innoven Capital
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpBootstrapJetpackYoast Seo
#5
Series B · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · founded 2004 · 873 employees
$17.6Mraised

Qube cinema offers exhibition-centric software and hardware for the media and entertainment industry. Offers digital cinema servers, integrated media blocks, and Digital Cinema Package creation software. The digital cinema mastering products convert still images, Flash animations, and QuickTime movies into a Digital Cinema Package that can then be streamed through a server and into a projector. Demonstrated that 4K 3D digital cinema could be streamed from a single server to multiple synchronized projectors.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 125k LinkedIn followers — 52.2% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +3 · hiring: CAD Designer/ Draftsman, Senior Systems Software Engineer
Funding rounds
  • Aug 2008Series B$14.3M
  • Jul 2007Series A$3.3M
  • Jul 2007Seed$3.3M
  • 2006Seed
Founders & team
Harsh RohatgiCEO
Investors
Intel Education Accelerator, Intel, Nomura, Reliance Capital, Union Bank Of India, StreetEdge Capital
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesAnimate.CssApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailAws Certificate ManagerBootstrap
#6
Public · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · founded 1993 · 3750 employees
$22Mraised

Provider of television channels and programming. It offers a network of channels broadcasting various genres including serials, news, music, and movies. The programming features a mix of original content and acquired programming. A television schedule is available, detailing daily programming across its channels. Technical details for channel reception are also provided.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2008PE$22M
Founders & team
R Mahesh KumarCEO
Investors
Nalanda Capital
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesCore-JsFacebook PixelGoogle AnalyticsIisJquery
#7
Acquired · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · founded 2011 · 72 employees
$13Mraised

Online digital newsstand for magazines and newspapers. The platform provides magazines in various categories, including entertainment, business, lifestyle, fashion, and more. Additionally, the platform provides newspapers from different countries and regions. The mobile application is available for Android and iOS users.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 45k LinkedIn followers — 19.0% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 partnerships (incl. Dar Al-Sharq Media Group) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2013Series B$10M
  • 2012Series A$3M
Founders & team
Gautam RamdasFounder
Investors
Kalaari Capital, Singapore Press Holdings
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesApple Sign-InAzureBootstrapCart Functionality
#8
Seed · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · founded 2016 · 26 employees
$1.4Mraised

LetzConnect is an online collaborative platform for youth. It allows users to communicate, showcase, learn, and share with one another. It also allows students to discover their potential, explore real-world opportunities, and boost their career. It provides books, videos, photos, and more.

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2020Seed$321.3K
  • Apr 2019Seed$577.7K
  • Dec 2016Angel$601.5K
Founders & team
Aarati ShyamCo-FounderPraveen GaneshFounder
Investors
SucSEED, Obopay, MYNDRIVEN SOLUTIONS, Cisco
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesCloudflareUnpkgCdnjsAmazon S3Amazon Cloudfront
#9
Seed · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · founded 2019 · 10 employees
$98.3Kraised

Community platform for brands and creators. It provides tools to manage and run community in real time. The platform allows users to run communities via forums, chats, branding, events, and more. It allows creators to engage and monetize audience via events and tools. It enables users to select the topics of choice and connect with people having similar interests. Offering includes brand community, product community, learning community, and more. The app is available for android and iOS users.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public)
Activity: 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2022Seed$29.5K
  • Mar 2021Seed$68.8K
Founders & team
Puliadi AswinkumaarCo-FounderOmnath PremnathCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
FITTR, Dbaconsultants
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsExpressFacebook PixelFramer Sites
#10
Seed · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · founded 2012 · 122 employees
$1Mraised

NotionPress is a self-publishing company that uses its self-developed application user interface for typesetting books. The company focuses on developmental editing, typesetting, peer reviews, book’s layout designs, cover designs, and distribution. For the distribution of books, they have tie-ups with various online retailers including Flipkart and Amazon. The company also offers paid packages, where it edits the manuscript, designs the book and even creates promotional posters according to the author's specifications.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 36k LinkedIn followers — 15.0% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2019Angel$35.1K
  • Aug 2016Angel$1M
Founders & team
Bhargava AdepalleyCo-Founder & CTONaveen ValsakumarCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Balaji Prasad, N Loganathan, Ashwin Chesetty, Sriram Srinivas Garapati, Hema Ahuja, Shekar Subramanian
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerBootstrapBootstrap IconsCart Functionality
#11
Seed · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · founded 2016
$802.5Kraised

Online video streaming platform. It allows users to stream movies, web series, music, and more. The platform offers Indie and Carnatic music in Tamil. The application is available for Android and iOS users. It monetizes through subscription charges.

Funding rounds
  • Jun 2018Seed$589.8K
  • Mar 2018Angel$59.9K
  • Mar 2017Angel$152.8K
Founders & team
R LakshmipathyFounder
Investors
New Eramedia Corporation Chennai
#12
Funding Raised · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · founded 2021
$274.7Kraised

Provider of crypto-based P2P betting platform. It allows the users to create customized bets with deadlines and invite others to place bets using cryptocurrency. This platform supports multiple cryptocurrencies like Aave, Polygon, Near, Moonbeam, etc.

Funding rounds
  • Jun 2021ICO$274.7K
Founders & team
Edi SinovcicCEO
Investors
DEXT FORCE VENTURES, Varys Capital

Funding & investor landscape

$122.4Mtotal disclosed funding
16companies funded
34disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Adept Engineering Solutions1 rounds
Anthill Ventures1 rounds
Artha Venture Fund1 rounds
Beej Network1 rounds
Beenext1 rounds
Brand Capital1 rounds
Bulleon1 rounds
Canara Bank1 rounds
Cisco1 rounds
Cisco Investments1 rounds

Notable founders

Suresh Gunasekaran
Founder & CEO · Pepul
Sriram Anax
Co-Founder · BetterInvest
Sedhumanikandan
Co-Founder · BetterInvest
Tuhin Menon
Co-Founder & CEO · Asiaville
Sashi Kumar
Co-Founder & Chairman · Asiaville
Harsh Rohatgi
CEO · Qube Cinema
R Mahesh Kumar
CEO · Sun TV Network
Gautam Ramdas
Founder · Magzter
Aarati Shyam
Co-Founder · LetzConnect
Praveen Ganesh
Founder · LetzConnect
Puliadi Aswinkumaar
Co-Founder · Wylo
Omnath Premnath
Co-Founder & CEO · Wylo
Prism market signals · India · country-scoped Prism corpus, 6,690,690 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Media & Entertainment coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

Common questions

How many Media & Entertainment companies are there in Chennai, India?
Radar tracks 254 indexable Media & Entertainment companies headquartered in Chennai, India, India, that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Media & Entertainment companies in Chennai, India?
The Media & Entertainment companies in Chennai, India on this list have raised a combined $122.4M in disclosed equity funding across 16 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Media & Entertainment company in Chennai, India?
PepperTap is the highest-funded Media & Entertainment company in Chennai, India, with $51.4M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Media & Entertainment companies in Chennai, India are funded?
16 of the 254 Media & Entertainment companies in Chennai, India on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Media & Entertainment unicorns are there in Chennai, India?
None of the Media & Entertainment companies in Chennai, India on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Chennai, India Media & Entertainment companies?
The most active investors in Chennai, India Media & Entertainment companies on this list include Adept Engineering Solutions, Anthill Ventures, Artha Venture Fund, Beej Network, Beenext.
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