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The Karnataka edition · 2026

Media & Entertainmentcompanies in Karnataka

Production, OTT, news, social, gaming and more: the companies building media & entertainment in Karnataka, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

1,159 company profiles247 with reported revenue120 with recorded fundingSeptember 2026 edition
Karnataka · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0)

Recent media & entertainment business events in Karnataka

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 1,744 media & entertainment companies in Karnataka, last 24 months: 21 Contracts · 15 funding rounds · 13 M&A deals · 3 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
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
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
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.

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
ContractDefense

Cochin shipyard · client: Indian Navy

Cochin Shipyard has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a Rs 5,000 crore contract to build five Next Generation Survey Vessels (NGSVs) for the Indian Navy.

Defense
ContractDefense

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) · client: Indian Navy

On the P-17B Frigate programme, the brokerage said the Indian Navy is in the process of issuing a request for proposal for seven frigates, with the project estimated at around Rs 70,000…

Defence
ContractDefense

Shree refrigerations · client: Indian Navy

Shree Refrigerations Limited (SRL) has secured multiple fresh orders worth more than Rs 40 Crore in last 2 months, from the Indian Navy, reinforcing its strong position in the defence…

Defense
M&AAcquisition · Announced

New engen acquires Grapevine

New Engen, backed by Insignia Capital Group, has acquired Grapevine, a performance content creation and social white-listing service, to enhance its digital marketing and influencer…

ContractDefense

Thessen Krupp · client: Indian Navy

During this time, the agreement was signed for the Indian Navy on the cost of about 72 thousand crores.

Defense
M&AMerger · Announced

Tasq AI acquires Blend

Tasq AI and BLEND announce a comprehensive merger, creating a unified platform dedicated to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of production-grade AI.

AI-powered localization
ContractDefense

Mazagon dock shipbuilders · client: Indian Navy

Agrawal said negotiations for the P-75I programme—covering the construction of six advanced submarines for the Indian Navy—are currently underway and the contract is expected to be…

Defense
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Printo acquires The Print Bazaar

Printo has acquired 100% of The Print Bazaar, a multi-service print shop in the NCR region, from the Alia Group.

Printing
ContractSupply

CFF Fluid Control · client: Indian Navy

The first, awarded by the Material Organisation (Indian Navy), involves procuring various equipment for the P75 Project, valued at ₹6.16 crore and scheduled for delivery by May 2026.

Defense
FundingInvestment

Pocket fm

Audio entertainment firms Pocket FM and Kuku FM have raised $103 million and $85 million, respectively, this year.

Investors Na
Audio Entertainment
FundingSeries A

Grapevine

Social media platform Grapevine is in talks to raise Rs 33.86 crore (nearly $3.8 million) in its Series A round, led by Kae Capital, per a report by Entrakr on Saturday.

Social Media
ContractService

Acs technologies · client: Indian Navy

ACS Technologies secured a Rs. 3.55 crore order from the Indian Navy for supplying and implementing endpoint security software and advanced security devices.

Defense
Funding

Lokal

Indian Content startup Lokal raises $14.6M

Content
ContractTechnology

Softvan · client: Indian Navy

Softvan Limited, a subsidiary of Sahana Systems, secured a Rs. 7.74 crore Indian Navy contract via GeM to upgrade RF and Non-RF infrastructure, enhancing defence communication and…

Defence
ContractSupply

CFF Fluid Control · client: Indian Navy

CFF Fluid Control Ltd has secured a Letter of Intent from the Indian Navy for procurement of equipment worth Rs. 27.74 crore for the P75 Project, with delivery scheduled by March 2026.

Defence
ContractSupply

Avantel ltd · client: Indian Navy

The company has received its first purchase order worth Rs. 3.95 crores (including taxes) from the Material Organisation, Indian Navy, Mumbai, for the supply of Satcom Systems.

Defense
M&AAcquisition

PVR Limited acquires Spi Cinemas

The company provides a diverse experience of watching movies through its formats in the following of the acquisition and amalgamation of SPI Cinemas, Escape', Satyam' and Palazzo'.

ContractSupply

Bharat electronics · client: Indian Navy

BEL on Thursday announced securing orders worth ₹2,323 crore for base and depot spare parts for the missile systems on Indian Navy ships from MDL, Mumbai, and GRSE, Kolkata.

Defense
ContractDefense

Dassault aviation · client: Indian Navy

The announcement follows India’s confirmed $7.4 billion order for 26 Rafale Marine (Rafale M) aircraft for the Indian Navy.

Defense
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Sportskeeda acquires Deltia’s Gaming

Sportskeeda entered into an asset purchase agreement with Deltia’s Gaming to acquire the latter’s IP rights for $900,000 in an all‑cash deal.

Gaming
M&AAcquisition · Pending

Sportskeeda acquires TJRWrestling.net and ITRWrestling.com

Absolute Sports will be acquiring both the companies via its US subsidiary, Sportskeeda Inc, for INR 10.5 Cr.

Sports News
ContractService

Radiowalla · client: Shine bright

Under the terms of the five-year exclusive deal, Shine Bright will serve as the sole distributor and commercial interface for Radiowalla’s suite of offerings in Botswana, including…

Retail sector
Funding

Eloelo

Venture capital firms Play Ventures, along with existing backers Westbridge and Kalaari, have shown strong conviction in the potential of live social entertainment startup Eloelo.…

Investors Play ventures, Westbridge, Kalaari
Social gaming and live streaming

Media & Entertainment companies in Karnataka, by revenue

Browse media & entertainment companies in Karnataka by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 247 media & entertainment companies in Karnataka that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

Showing 25 of 50

Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

Social platforms
₹2,070.57 crFY 2024-25
+64%2024–2025
700-68% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Provider of an online platform for playing rummy games and activities

Gambling tech
₹1,463.32 crFY 2024-25
+24%2024–2025
—Not available
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Provider of cloud-based solutions for broadcast, streaming, and CTV advertising

Tech for traditional advertising
₹942.24 crFY 2023-24
+30%2023–2024
1,333-2% 12 mo to May 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
18 yr2008
2postings · last posted Jul 2026

App-based social network platform for sharing media content

Vernacular platforms
₹757.05 crFY 2024-25
+1%2024–2025
1,712-45% 12 mo to May 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
11 yr2015
5postings · last posted Sep 2026

Provider of audio entertainment including series, stories, and related content

Book tech
₹585.18 crFY 2024-25
+123%2024–2025
4,135+113% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Developer of a mobile gaming platform integrating streaming, social, and esports

Social platforms
₹578.29 crFY 2024-25
+8%2024–2025
14-11% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
26 yr2000
1postings · last posted Jul 2026

Provider of an online poker gaming platform

Gambling tech
₹391.97 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
884+26% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Provider of Kannada news, live updates, and current affairs information

Internet first media
₹319.79 crFY 2024-25
+1%2024–2025
114LinkedIn · Jul 2026
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

Online platform for connecting users with voice chat and live games

Social platforms
₹197.76 crFY 2024-25
+167%2024–2025
261+192% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
7 yr2019
7postings · last posted Sep 2026

Provider of a platform for community engagement and social discussions

Social platforms
₹146.72 crFY 2024-25
+145%2024–2025
236+5% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Provider of an online poker gaming platform

Gambling tech
₹142.79 crFY 2024-25
+102%2024–2025
1-99% 12 mo to Dec 2021recorded Dec 2021
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2020

Provider of video encoding and transcoding solutions for various applications

Ott video
₹136.64 crFY 2024-25
+3%2024–2025
226-12% 12 mo to Jul 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
25 yr2001
0none in 3 months

Provider of Malayalam news, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle content

Tv networks
₹128.57 crFY 2024-25
-33%2024–2025
684-1% 12 mo to Nov 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
31 yr1995
0none in 3 months

Producer of Kannada-language films and other Indian cinema

Film & tv studios
₹124.18 crFY 2024-25
-73%2024–2025
85LinkedIn · Jul 2026
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Crypto-based social media platform

Social platforms
₹113.12 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
58-59% 12 mo to Jul 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Online platform specializing in custom printing and gifting services

B2b e-commerce
₹116.15 crFY 2024-25
-10%2024–2025
646-9% 12 mo to Jun 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
20 yr2006
1postings · last posted Aug 2026

Operator of an online platform for crash-style real money games

Gambling tech
₹96.77 crFY 2022-23
+88%2022–2023
3,000recorded
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

News outlet focusing on delivering the latest news

Tv networks
₹100.01 crFY 2024-25
+2%2024–2025
56LinkedIn · Jul 2026
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Provider of financial news and insights

Internet first media
₹97.12 crFY 2024-25
+86%2024–2025
606+127% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Digital solutions provider offering a range of services, including digital TV experience, web development, and media solutions

Tv broadcasting services
₹87.65 crFY 2023-24
+58%2023–2024
—Not available
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Online self-publishing and storytelling platform offering digital literature in multiple languages

Book tech
₹82.65 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
756-26% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
12 yr2014
5postings · last posted Aug 2026

Company offering cable, internet, and phone services to residential and business customers

Tv broadcasting services
₹77.50 crFY 2022-23
+11%2022–2023
13-13% 12 mo to Apr 2024recorded Apr 2024
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Online retail platform offering music instruments

Music tech
₹75.43 crFY 2024-25
+25%2024–2025
11-21% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Online platform to bet on horse racing

Gambling tech
₹64.96 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
564-7% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked

Developer of digital products and applications for consumers

Mobile app studios
₹67.44 crFY 2024-25
+176%2024–2025
1,200LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026
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Explore media & entertainment companies in Karnataka by what you are looking for

Browse media and entertainment companies in Karnataka, including media production companies, OTT and streaming platforms, and news publishers. You can also find media entertainment startups in Karnataka and companies hiring.

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Film, TV & media production companiesOTT, video streaming & broadcast techNews, publishing & digital mediaSocial media & short-video platformsOnline gaming & gambling platformsMusic, audio & book platforms

Film, TV & media production companies

Studios and media production companies making films, shows and animation.

  1. Ittiam

    Provider of video encoding and transcoding solutions for various applications

    Ott video
    See in list
  2. Hombale Films

    Producer of Kannada-language films and other Indian cinema

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  3. ByDesign

    Provider of electronic and embedded products for media delivery

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  4. Flair Network Systems

    Provider of platform for streaming content, uploading videos, rating, and events

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  5. RiverSilica

    Hardware and software solution for IP streaming video delivery

    Ott video
    See in list
173 companies in Karnataka

OTT, video streaming & broadcast tech

Streaming platforms and video delivery technology for broadcasters.

  1. Amagi

    Provider of cloud-based solutions for broadcast, streaming, and CTV advertising

    Tech for traditional advertising
    See in list
  2. Ittiam

    Provider of video encoding and transcoding solutions for various applications

    Ott video
    See in list
  3. Logituit

    Video distribution and engagement solutions provider

    Ott video
    See in list
  4. Radiowalla

    Provider of in-store radio, corporate radio, and digital screen content management

    Radio tech
    See in list
  5. RiverSilica

    Hardware and software solution for IP streaming video delivery

    Ott video
    See in list

News, publishing & digital media

News portals, digital publishers and online media platforms.

  1. VerSe

    Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. Vijaya Karnataka

    Provider of Kannada news, live updates, and current affairs information

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. Finshots

    Provider of financial news and insights

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. BioSpectrum Asia

    News about Pharma and lifesciences industry

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. YourStory

    Provider of news, stories, and resources for startups and entrepreneurs

    Vernacular platforms
    See in list

Social media & short-video platforms

Social networks, short-video and community apps.

  1. VerSe

    Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. ShareChat

    App-based social network platform for sharing media content

    Vernacular platforms
    See in list
  3. Onmo

    Developer of a mobile gaming platform integrating streaming, social, and esports

    Social platforms
    See in list
  4. FRND

    Online platform for connecting users with voice chat and live games

    Social platforms
    See in list
  5. Kutumb

    Provider of a platform for community engagement and social discussions

    Social platforms
    See in list

Online gaming & gambling platforms

Online gaming, rummy, poker and game development companies.

  1. Rummytime

    Provider of an online platform for playing rummy games and activities

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  2. Junglee Games

    Provider of an online poker gaming platform

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  3. Karle International

    Operator of an online platform for crash-style real money games

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  4. Bet India Races

    Online platform to bet on horse racing

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  5. Zvky

    Provider of services for gaming

    Services for gaming
    See in list

Music, audio & book platforms

Music apps, audio stories, podcasts and digital book platforms.

  1. Pocket FM

    Provider of audio entertainment including series, stories, and related content

    Book tech
    See in list
  2. Pratilipi

    Online self-publishing and storytelling platform offering digital literature in multiple languages

    Book tech
    See in list
  3. Kadence

    Online retail platform offering music instruments

    Music tech
    See in list
  4. Radiowalla

    Provider of in-store radio, corporate radio, and digital screen content management

    Radio tech
    See in list
  5. Audify

    App-based music player platform

    Music tech
    See in list

Media & entertainment startups in Karnataka

Recently founded media and entertainment companies in Karnataka.

  1. GARI

    Crypto-based social media platform

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. Rigi

    Platform offering to create & sell online courses

    Ott video
    See in list
  3. Voice Club

    Provider of audio-calling companion app

    Social platforms
    See in list
  4. Game Mano

    Provider of solutions for online game development

    Services for gaming
    See in list
  5. Blend

    App-based photo editing platform

    Online photos
    Website
259 companies in Karnataka

Media & entertainment companies hiring in Karnataka

Media companies in Karnataka with open roles.

  1. VerSe

    Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. Amagi

    Provider of cloud-based solutions for broadcast, streaming, and CTV advertising

    Tech for traditional advertising
    See in list
  3. ShareChat

    App-based social network platform for sharing media content

    Vernacular platforms
    See in list
  4. Onmo

    Developer of a mobile gaming platform integrating streaming, social, and esports

    Social platforms
    See in list
  5. FRND

    Online platform for connecting users with voice chat and live games

    Social platforms
    See in list
34 companies in Karnataka

Listed media & entertainment companies in Karnataka

Publicly traded media and entertainment companies in Karnataka.

  1. Amagi

    Provider of cloud-based solutions for broadcast, streaming, and CTV advertising

    Tech for traditional advertising
    See in list
  2. Radiowalla

    Provider of in-store radio, corporate radio, and digital screen content management

    Radio tech
    See in list
  3. KapilArya

    Provider of troubleshooting guides and how-to articles for Windows users

    Internet first media
    Website
3 companies in Karnataka
Mobile reach

Top 10 media & entertainment apps from Karnataka

The most-installed Android apps published by media & entertainment companies headquartered in Karnataka — 1839.6M installs between them. 175 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
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ShareChat Status, Video & Live

by ShareChat

Installs602.8M
Rating4.173.9M ratings
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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2

Dailyhunt - News & Magazines

by Dailyhunt

Installs292.1M
Rating4.662.7M ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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3

Josh - Live Calls & Chat

by Josh

Installs289.2M
Rating4.17984K ratings
Installs, year on year+6%
Last updatedApr 2026
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Pocket FM: Audio Series

by Pocket FM

Installs223.6M
Rating4.54.5M ratings
Installs, year on year+21%
Last updatedJun 2026
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5

Elo TV: Watch Short Stories

by Eloelo

Installs120.6M
Rating4.06358K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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Chingari - Live & Audio Room

by Chingari

Installs108.3M
Rating4.0667K ratings
Installs, year on year+5%
Last updatedMay 2026
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Music Player - Audify Player

by Audify

Installs79.0M
Rating4.521.3M ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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Pratilipi Novel

by Pratilipi

Installs52.7M
Rating4.86820K ratings
Installs, year on year+14%
Last updatedJun 2026
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Lokal: AI Status & Updates

by Lokal

Installs40.0M
Rating4.15125K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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Photo Editor & Collage Maker

by OutThinking

Installs31.4M
Rating4.29131K ratings
Installs, year on year+1%
Last updatedMar 2026
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The business behind the activity

Media & Entertainment financials in Karnataka

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 204 media & entertainment companies in Karnataka for FY24-25 — 278 of the 1,159 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 56% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹4,276.18 cr

204 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹326.80 cr

7.6% aggregate margin

are profitable41%

83 of 204 companies

median revenue~₹1.1 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+5%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five56%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹1,655.11 crFY19-20145 filers
₹1,897.83 crFY20-21159 filers
₹3,012.13 crFY21-22167 filers
₹7,611.04 crFY22-23186 filers
₹4,617.51 crFY23-24200 filers
₹4,276.18 crFY24-25204 filers

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

Like-for-like

The same 153 companies over three years

+12%
FY22-23₹3,637.43 cr₹66.65 cr net
FY23-24₹3,765.39 cr₹225.07 cr net
FY24-25₹4,063.24 cr₹385.22 cr 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 cr10021% profitable
₹1–10 cr6253% profitable
₹10–100 cr3266% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr978% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr1100% profitable

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking83
0–20%21
20–50%18
50–100%17
Doubled+41

180 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +5%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

83profitable
121loss-making
7.6%aggregate margin
-9.1%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, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
Voice ClubCAPSLOCK MARKETPLACES PRIVATE LIMITED
LokalBEHTAR TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED+176%₹67.44 cr
FRNDINTERACT GROUP PRIVATE LIMITED+167%₹197.76 cr
Pixora, KutumbPRIMETRACE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED+145%₹146.72 cr
TessaraktTESSARAKT EXPERIENTIAL PRIVATE LIMITED+142%
Game ManoGAMEMANO PRIVATE LIMITED
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
IttiamITTIAM SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED33.1%₹136.64 cr
FinshotsTacterial Consulting Private Limited32.6%₹97.12 cr
Vijaya KarnatakaMETROPOLITAN MEDIA COMPANY LIMITED31.9%₹319.79 cr
RummytimeRUMMYTIME TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED24.8%₹1,461.28 cr
KarthavyaKARTHAVYA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED21.1%₹12.21 cr
Dailyreads TechnologiesDAILYREADS TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹16.24 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Gambling tech5₹1,621.22 cr~₹15.8 cr20%20.4%
Internet first media31₹765.11 cr~₹2.8 cr42%16.1%
Social platforms28₹524.63 cr~₹33 lakh32%-3.9%
Ott video15₹220.05 cr~₹1.7 cr53%8.1%
Film & tv studios14₹197.34 cr~₹82 lakh57%-0.5%
Online photos12₹163.69 cr~₹48 lakh33%1.3%
Music tech10₹95.38 cr~₹1.2 cr20%-7.6%
Book tech15₹94.39 cr~₹28 lakh20%-59.0%
Leaders

Largest media & entertainment companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
RummytimeRUMMYTIME TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹1,461.28 cr₹362.56 cr24.8%+24%
Vijaya KarnatakaMETROPOLITAN MEDIA COMPANY LIMITED₹319.79 cr₹102.10 cr31.9%+1%
OnmoONMOBILE GLOBAL LIMITED₹249.85 cr₹8.45 cr3.4%+27%
FRNDINTERACT GROUP PRIVATE LIMITED₹197.76 cr₹1.98 cr1.0%+167%
Pixora, KutumbPRIMETRACE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹146.72 cr₹11.97 cr8.2%+145%
Pocket52Nirdesa Networks Private Limited₹142.79 cr−₹22.14 cr-15.5%+102%
IttiamITTIAM SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED₹136.64 cr₹45.17 cr33.1%+3%
KannadaPrabha, Asianet NewsASIANXT DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹128.57 cr−₹16.15 cr-12.6%-33%
Hombale FilmsHombale Films Llp₹123.15 cr₹2.43 cr2.0%-73%
Public TVWRITEMEN MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹100.01 cr₹14.08 cr14.1%+2%
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Industry landscape report

Media & Entertainment Industry Landscape of India

The financials above are one chapter. The full media & entertainment landscape of Karnataka 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 Karnataka
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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 Karnataka compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months28

US$114.35m

equity rounds, last 24 months84

US$215.94m

raised over five yearsUS$5.58bn

555 rounds in India

M&A deals, Karnataka13

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 Karnataka

12Acquisition
1Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Sportskeeda2
  2. Amagi2
  3. Meesho1
  4. New engen1
  5. Tasq AI1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Kirana club1
  2. Grapevine1
  3. Blend1
  4. The Print Bazaar1
  5. Spi Cinemas1

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

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Media & Entertainment Industry Landscape of India

Media & Entertainment funding in Karnataka

120 media & entertainment companies in Karnataka have recorded equity funding, US$4.28bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Karnataka

Meet the people behind media & entertainment companies in Karnataka. 501 of 1,159 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Karnataka media & entertainment companies by sub-sector

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

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