What Basilic Fly Studio does

Basilic Fly Studio is a publicly listed visual effects (VFX) production studio headquartered in Chennai, India, providing end-to-end VFX, CGI, compositing, rotoscoping, matchmoving, paint, and stereoscopic conversion services for global film, streaming, and television productions. Founded in 2013 by Balakrishnan R, the company has scaled from a small Chennai-based team to a multi-location operation with studios in Chennai, Pune, Vancouver, London, and Paris, supported by a workforce of more than 500 at the parent entity and 900+ artists when combined with its acquired UK/France-based subsidiary One of Us.

The studio's core technical offering spans compositing, CGI, rotoscoping, tracking, paint, and digital compositing workflows, supplemented by an internal AI training initiative (Basilic Bytes) and AI-enhanced VFX workflows covering generative AI for pre-visualization and process automation for repetitive production tasks. The studio holds TPN Gold Star Shield and TPN Stella Security Award certifications — the highest tier of Trusted Partner Network content security accreditation required by major Hollywood studios. Its portfolio includes work on major franchises such as Avatar: Fire and Ash (Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, 2026), Avengers: Endgame, Bridgerton, The Crown, The Witcher, The Sandman, and Stranger Things.

The business model is project-based, with custom contracts negotiated per production. Revenue is generated primarily through professional services contracts with major Hollywood studios and global streaming platforms. The company listed on India's NSE-SME in September 2023 with a record 286x oversubscription, acquired a 70% stake in BAFTA/Emmy-winning London/Paris-based VFX house One of Us in July 2024 for approximately £5 million, and raised Rs 85 crore (~USD 9.6 million) via Qualified Institutional Placement in 2025 to fund growth and AI investments. FY26 (year ending March 2026) revenue reached INR 4,078 million (~INR 407.8 crore) with 34.10% year-over-year growth and net profit of INR 506 million.

Name

Basilic Fly Studio

Legal name

Basilic Fly Studio Limited

Website

https://basilicflystudio.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Basilic Fly Studio is a Chennai-headquartered, publicly listed VFX production studio delivering compositing, CGI, and visual effects services for global film, streaming, and television clients, with 900+ artists across India, the UK, France, and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Visual Effects Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

VFX Production & Supervision (2D/3D, Compositing, FX, CG) (MPADAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

VFX Production & Shot Work (CG Integration, Matte Painting, FX) (MPAHABAB), VFX Supervision & On-Set VFX Services (MPAHABAA), Animation Services for VFX (Creature/Character, Crowd, Simulation Support) (MPADAHAF), Rotoscoping, Paint & Matchmove/Tracking Services (MPAHABAD), Outsourced Art/Audio Production Services (2D/3D, Animation, VFX, Audio/VO) (MPAFAKAM)

Keywords

• Visual effects services
• VFX production studio
• CGI compositing services
• Film post-production
• Animation VFX

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. VFX Production Services: BFS generates revenue primarily through project-based VFX production contracts with global film studios, streaming platforms, and TV production houses. Services include compositing, visual effects, CGI, rotoscoping, paint, tracking, and stereoscopic conversion. Revenue is generated on a per-project basis with contracts for feature films, episodic series, and commercials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Basilic Fly Studio is a full-service visual effects (VFX) and CGI production studio offering compositing, CGI, rotoscoping, matchmoving, paint, tracking, and stereoscopic conversion services for feature films, streaming series, television, and commercials. The studio delivers end-to-end VFX production globally through studios in Chennai, Pune, Vancouver, London, and Paris, with combined capacity of over 900 artists (including the acquired One of Us studio). It serves major Hollywood studios and streaming platforms on blockbuster franchises and episodic content.

Product overview

Basilic Fly Studio operates as a full-service VFX studio offering visual effects, CGI, and compositing services for films, television, and commercials. The company has grown from a small Chennai-based team to a global operation with studios in Chennai, Pune, Vancouver, and London. Following the 70% acquisition of One of Us (London/Paris), the combined entity can accommodate over 900 artists. The portfolio includes work on major franchises such as Avatar, Avengers, and Bridgerton.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Visual Effects (VFX) Production Services Full-service visual effects production for films, television, and commercials, including compositing, rotoscoping, matchmoving, paint, tracking, and stereoscopic conversion. Delivered to global film studios, streaming platforms, and TV production companies.
• CGI Services Computer-generated imagery services for creating digital assets, environments, characters, and visual elements for feature films and streaming content.
• Compositing Services Integration of multiple visual layers and elements to create seamless final frames, including 2D and 3D compositing techniques.
• One of Us (OOU) VFX Services BAFTA and Emmy-winning VFX services delivered through the London and Paris-based One of Us studio, specialized in high-end film, streaming, and TV productions including The Crown, The Witcher, and The Alienist.

Quantifiable outcome

• Order pipeline of Rs 301.3 Cr (GBP 27.9 million) as of January 2025, with 40% YoY growth
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Manchester's Inward Investment Agency (MIDAS)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025Basilic Fly Studio met with Manchester's Inward Investment Agency (MIDAS) to explore new opportunities in Greater Manchester and the UK market, supporting the company's expansion in the region.
• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Basilic Fly Studio participated in the CII Big Picture Summit 2025, an industry event shaping India's VFX landscape. The company also attended BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• SRM University's School of Media StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Basilic Fly Studio partnered with SRM University's School of Media Studies in Chennai, marking a collaboration to bridge academia and the VFX industry. The partnership includes hosting students for industrial visits and potential talent pipeline development.
• Arena Animation (Nungambakkam, Chennai)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Basilic Fly Studio partnered with Arena Animation's new franchise center in Nungambakkam, Chennai, supporting the launch and collaborating on animation and VFX education initiatives.
• One of Us (OOU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2024In 2024, Basilic Fly Studio acquired a 70% stake in London and Paris-based VFX studio One of Us for £5 million, valuing OOU at just over £7 million. One of Us, founded in 2004 by Rachael Penfold, Dominic Parker, and Tom Debenham, has won two BAFTA TV awards for The Crown and The Witcher, and an Emmy for The Alienist. The combined entity has over 900 artists. Existing leadership of One of Us (Rachael Penfold and founders) continues to oversee day-to-day operations, with Emmanuel Pichereau leading the Paris studio.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DNEG: London-headquartered global VFX and animation studio with deep India delivery centres, serving the same Hollywood feature and episodic clients with compositing, CG, and virtual production services. Closest scale-and-service comparable to BFS.
• Framestore: UK-based premium VFX studio with feature film, episodic, and immersive content work for Hollywood and streamers (e.g., Marvel, Netflix). Directly comparable in services offered and client overlap, though with a higher London cost base.
• Weta FX: New Zealand-based VFX studio known for Avatar and Lord of the Rings work. Directly competes for Hollywood tentpole VFX and shares marquee Avatar credits with BFS.
• Moving Picture Company (MPC): Technicolor-owned global VFX studio with strong India presence offering compositing, CG, and DI services for Hollywood features and episodics. Operates at the same scale and competes for similar projects as BFS.
• Cinesite: Global VFX and animation studio with studios in London, Montreal, and Vancouver. Directly competes for feature and episodic work with comparable service breadth across compositing and CG.
• Prime Focus Limited: Mumbai-headquartered Indian listed post-production and VFX company with global operations (Prime Focus World, Double Negative lineage). The most direct India-based listed competitor to BFS in the same VFX services space.
• Pixomondo: Global VFX and virtual production studio with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, London, Stuttgart, and Munich. Competes directly for Hollywood feature, episodic, and virtual production work with a similar global delivery footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Industrial Light & Magic (ILM): Lucasfilm/Disney-owned premium VFX studio with unmatched franchise pedigree (Star Wars, Marvel, Avatar). BFS competes for supporting work on the same productions and recruits talent from ILM's ranks.

Emerging players

• Rising Sun Pictures: Australia-based VFX studio focused on high-end feature film work (Marvel, Disney titles). Comparable in scale and Hollywood client base but with a more limited service breadth.
• FuseFX: US-headquartered VFX studio with episodic and feature work for Netflix, Amazon, and HBO. Comparable in episodic VFX services but with a primarily North American delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors16 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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