Indian entrepreneur and business leader Ananya Birla has launched Birla Studios, a new production company focused on developing prestige-driven commercial films that bridge cultural relevance and wide audience appeal.
The venture aims to champion stories that combine artistic excellence and commercial viability, focusing on stories designed to create emotional connections while achieving lasting impact. The studio plans to develop a multilingual slate that includes Hindi, Gujarati, Malayalam and other Indian regional languages, along with international English projects.
“We are all stories, and movies are one of the most powerful mediums in which those stories are told. At their most powerful, they create an immediate connection while leaving a lasting resonance,” Birla said. “At Birla Studios, we are focused on curating a series of films that balance cultural significance with strong entertainment value and a conscious commitment to nurturing new talent, while also exploring genres and amplifying fresh voices and diverse perspectives. As we put together this body of work, we have been deeply encouraged by the kindness and inclusiveness of everyone across the industry. We are honored to play a small part in moving Indian cinema forward.”
The genre-defying studio emphasizes scale and storytelling ambition while supporting new voices and up-and-coming talent. Birla Studios is positioned to engage audiences across geographic and cultural boundaries through content that balances cultural specificity with universal themes.
Birla brings extensive entrepreneurial credentials to this venture. She is the Founder and Chairman of Svatantra Microfin, India’s second largest microfinance institution, and launched beauty brands Contraband and Ravetch under Birla Cosmetics in 2025. She also holds strategic positions within the Aditya Birla Group and serves on the boards of ABMCPL and Hindalco, Grasim and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail.
Beyond business, Birla has achieved recognition as a musician, becoming the first Indian artist to chart multiple English multi-platinum singles in India and receiving an MTV Europe Music Award nomination.
The studio plans to announce the early stages of the project in the coming months.
