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The Odisha edition · 2026

Media & Entertainmentcompanies in Odisha

News & digital media, OTT & film, music, social platforms, books and more: the companies building media & entertainment in Odisha, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

77 company profiles8 with reported revenue1 with recorded fundingOctober 2026 edition
Odisha · 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

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 ImagiNxt

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

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 Odisha, by funding and team

Few media & entertainment companies in Odisha 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 77 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

App-based community marketplace platform offering multi-category fashion products

Social platforms
US$2.62mAngel · Aug 2023
42-40% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
5 yr2021
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

Online platform offering multi category news

Internet first media
—None recorded
661+1% 12 mo to Aug 2024recorded Aug 2024
Advertising / Sponsorship
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Online platform providing news on multiple topics

Internet first media
—None recorded
661+1% 12 mo to Aug 2024recorded Aug 2024
Advertising / Sponsorship
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

Online platform for delivering television broadcast services

Telecom operators
—None recorded
187-35% 12 mo to Aug 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription / Fee-for-service
31 yr1995
0none in 3 months

News channel focused on weather forecasting

Tv networks
—None recorded
541+12% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
29 yr1997
0none in 3 months

Subscription-based platform for streaming movies

Ott video
—None recorded
4-9% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Online platform for decentralized socializing with blockchain communities

Blockchain infrastructure
—None recorded
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Online platform to sell and donate used papers and books

Book tech
—None recorded
—Not available
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Mobile app for Odia news

Internet first media
—None recorded
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Online platform providing innovative listening devices

Music tech
—None recorded
13LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Subscription
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Online platform delivering education sector news

Internet first media
—None recorded
62LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Online media group operating multiple internet publishing brands

Internet first media
—None recorded
3LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
1 yr2025
0none in 3 months

Subscription-based video streaming platform for movies and series

Ott video
—None recorded
—Not available
Subscription
7 yr2019
—No postings tracked

Digital news platform offering news on multiple categories

Internet first media
—None recorded
97LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
15 yr2011
—No postings tracked

App-based book reading platform offering multi-genre books

Book tech
—None recorded
—Not available
Subscription
22 yr2004
—No postings tracked

Online regional news platform

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Sponsorship
10 yr2016
—No postings tracked

Provider of Odia-language news and information

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
25 yr2001
—No postings tracked

Provider of news, updates, stories on education, business, and lifestyle

Internet first media
—None recorded
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
3 yr2023
0none in 3 months

Social platform for sharing content

Social platforms
—None recorded
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Odisha-centric local news in English

Internet first media
—None recorded
19LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
18 yr2008
—No postings tracked

AI web story automation tool

Tech for digital publishers
—None recorded
—Not available
Subscription
4 yr2022
—No postings tracked

Provider of media production and distribution solutions integrating technology and data

Tech for film & tv
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
4 yr2022
—No postings tracked

Provider of digital PS4 and PS5 game rentals and sales

Services for gaming
—None recorded
—Not available
Commission on transaction / Renting / leasing
9 yr2017
—No postings tracked

Digital media news platform based out of India

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
22 yr2004
—No postings tracked

Operator of a social platform providing anonymous connection and content sharing

Social platforms
—None recorded
—Not available
Subscription
1 yr2025
—No postings tracked
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News portals & digital publishersOTT video, film & TV production companiesMusic & audio streaming companiesSocial platforms & community appsBook & reading platformsEvent ticketing & photo platforms

News portals & digital publishers

Online news portals and digital publishing platforms.

  1. GTVBharat.com

    Online platform providing multi-category news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. Odisha Television

    News channel focused on weather forecasting

    Tv networks
    See in list
  3. Nitidin

    Online news portal

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. EdInbox

    Online platform delivering education sector news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. NewsTrend

    Digital publishing platform

    Internet first media
    See in list

OTT video, film & TV production companies

Streaming platforms and film and TV production companies.

  1. Kanccha Lannka

    Subscription-based platform for streaming movies

    Ott video
    See in list
  2. Maxar Media

    Provider of media production and distribution solutions integrating technology and data

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  3. Enrivers

    Developer of mobile application providing opera updates, tickets, and streaming

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  4. Matargasthi

    Online platform for social streaming of videos

    Ott video
    See in list
  5. Ristawavesentertainment

    Provider of movie production and operator of an OTT platform

    Ott video
    Website

Music & audio streaming companies

Music streaming, distribution and lyrics platforms.

  1. Jayma Bio Innovations

    Online platform providing innovative listening devices

    Music tech
    See in list
  2. LyricsTUNEFUL

    Online platform offering lyrics discovery solutions

    Music tech
    See in list
  3. DistroGraphy

    Online music distribution platform

    Music tech
    See in list
  4. SunoSunao

    App-based music player platform

    Music tech
    Website
  5. Dhumsa

    Folk music streaming app

    Music tech
    Website

Social platforms & community apps

Social networks, discussion forums and vernacular community apps.

  1. Oyela

    App-based community marketplace platform offering multi-category fashion products

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. Xvell

    Social app for travelers to discover & share travel stories, photos or videos

    Social platforms
    See in list
  3. RariKo

    Online platform for decentralized socializing with blockchain communities

    Blockchain infrastructure
    See in list
  4. WebSmyle

    Social platform for sharing content

    Social platforms
    See in list
  5. Indsen

    Operator of a social and professional networking platform with integrated services

    Social platforms
    See in list

Book & reading platforms

Online book retailers, ebooks and reading apps.

  1. Recycle Paper

    Online platform to sell and donate used papers and books

    Book tech
    See in list
  2. ODIA BOOKS LIBRARY

    App-based book reading platform offering multi-genre books

    Book tech
    See in list
  3. Featherpulp

    Provider of book reading app

    Book tech
    See in list
  4. BOOKERS'

    Retailer of books providing rental options for readers

    Book tech
    See in list
  5. Marine eBooks

    Online platform offering marine eBooks for reading

    Book tech
    Website

Event ticketing & photo platforms

Event listing, ticketing and stock photography platforms.

  1. Enrivers

    Developer of mobile application providing opera updates, tickets, and streaming

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  2. AllConferenceAlert

    Online conference listing platform provider

    Online event ticketing
    Website
  3. Drawforest

    Online marketplace offering stock images

    Online photos
    Website
  4. Conference Alerts

    Digital platform providing timely information about upcoming international conferences

    Online event ticketing
    Website
  5. ShootDart

    Online platform offering photography and videography contests

    Online photos
    Website

Media & entertainment startups in Odisha

Newer media companies founded in the last few years.

  1. GTVBharat.com

    Online platform providing multi-category news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. Oyela

    App-based community marketplace platform offering multi-category fashion products

    Social platforms
    See in list
  3. Kanccha Lannka

    Subscription-based platform for streaming movies

    Ott video
    See in list
  4. RariKo

    Online platform for decentralized socializing with blockchain communities

    Blockchain infrastructure
    See in list
  5. Jayma Bio Innovations

    Online platform providing innovative listening devices

    Music tech
    See in list
22 companies in Odisha
Mobile reach

Top 10 media & entertainment apps from Odisha

The most-installed Android apps published by media & entertainment companies headquartered in Odisha — 5.5M installs between them. 14 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
2

Aaonxt

by AAO NXT

Installs1.7M
Rating4.0611K ratings
Installs, year on year+31%
Last updatedMay 2026
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3

Kanccha Lannka

by Kanccha Lannka

Installs1.3M
Rating4.8911K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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4

Odisha.News - Odia News App

by Odisha.News

Installs65K
Rating—
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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5

Oyela Fashion App

by Oyela

Installs39K
Rating—
Last updatedOct 2024
View on Google Play ↗
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8

News Bell - Common man's News

by Newsbell

Installs12K
Rating—
Last updatedJan 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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The business behind the activity

Media & Entertainment financials in Odisha

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 5 media & entertainment companies in Odisha for FY24-25 — 7 of the 77 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, FY24-25₹268.00 cr

5 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹22.83 cr

8.5% aggregate margin

are profitable80%

4 of 5 companies

median revenue~₹2.9 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+17%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five100%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹337.73 crFY19-205 filers
₹322.29 crFY22-235 filers
₹252.10 crFY23-245 filers
₹268.00 crFY24-255 filers

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

Like-for-like

The same 5 companies over three years

-17%
FY22-23₹322.29 cr₹33.84 cr net
FY23-24₹252.10 cr₹11.28 cr net
FY24-25₹268.00 cr₹22.83 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 cr1100% profitable
₹1–10 cr250% profitable
₹10–100 cr1100% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr1100% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr0—

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

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking0
0–20%3
20–50%1
50–100%0
Doubled+1

5 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +17%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

4profitable
1loss-making
8.5%aggregate margin
4.0%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
Odisha TelevisionOdisha Television Limited.+17%₹90.08 cr
Kanak NewsEASTERN MEDIA LIMITED+1%₹172.66 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
Odisha TelevisionOdisha Television Limited.22.9%₹90.08 cr
Kanak NewsEASTERN MEDIA LIMITED4.0%₹172.66 cr
Leaders

Largest media & entertainment companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Kanak NewsEASTERN MEDIA LIMITED₹172.66 cr₹6.97 cr4.0%+1%
Odisha TelevisionOdisha Television Limited.₹90.08 cr₹20.60 cr22.9%+17%
EdInboxEDINBOX COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED₹2.87 cr₹8.51 lakh3.0%+0%
OyelaOYELA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹2.28 cr−₹4.84 cr-211.9%+122%
NewsTrendNEWSTREND NETWORK COMMUNICATION PRIVATE LIMITED
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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 Odisha 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 Odisha
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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 Odisha 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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Media & Entertainment Industry Landscape of India

Founders and momentum in Odisha

Meet the people behind media & entertainment companies in Odisha. 24 of 77 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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

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