What Contiloe Pictures does

Contiloe Pictures Private Limited is a Mumbai-based, vertically integrated Indian entertainment production company founded in 1995 by Abhimanyu Singh. The company develops and produces multi-genre content — historical dramas, mythological series, comedies, thrillers, horror, animation, and feature films — for major Indian broadcast networks including Sony TV, Zee TV, Colors, Star TV, SAB TV, and Discovery, and international streaming platforms including Netflix. Over 25+ years, Contiloe has produced 100+ television shows totaling 7,000+ hours of content and multiple feature films, including the National Award-winning animated film Mahayoddha Rama (2016/2017).

The company operates a vertically integrated production stack anchored by a wholly owned 20-acre studio in Aamgaon, Maharashtra (7 distinct shooting floors, market and exterior sets, 40 crew apartments, 100+ technical staff quarters), and an in-house VFX and animation subsidiary called Illusion Reality Studioz with 100+ artists across Mumbai and Bhubaneswar. Core technology capabilities include motion capture (pioneered in India for the character Ganesha in Vighnaharta Ganesha on Sony TV), virtual production with real-time camera tracking and previsualization, and full post-production services including compositing, matte painting, CG environments, and FX simulation. The studio and post-production facilities are also rented to external production units, generating a third-party services revenue stream.

Contiloe generates revenue through four primary streams: (1) television content production under licensing and production contracts with broadcast networks, (2) feature film production and one-time distribution licenses, (3) studio rental and production services to external production houses, and (4) VFX and animation services delivered to film and digital content clients. Pricing is negotiated individually and not publicly disclosed. The company operates as a privately held, founder-controlled production house with no disclosed external investors or parent company structure, headquartered at Lotus Business Park in Andheri West, Mumbai, with a workforce of 251-500 employees.

Name

Contiloe Pictures

Legal name

Contiloe Pictures Private Limited

Website

http://contiloe.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Contiloe Pictures is a Mumbai-based, vertically integrated Indian entertainment production company producing multi-genre television, feature films, and animation for major broadcast networks and streaming platforms, operating its own 20-acre studio and in-house VFX/animation capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television and Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

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

Virtual Production & LED Volume Services (Stage Ops, ICVFX, Real-Time Camera/Tracking) (MPADAHAB), Dailies & Editorial Support (DIT, Lab, Transcoding, Proxies) (MPADAGAG)

Keywords

• Television content production
• Film production services
• Visual effects services
• Animation production
• Studio rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Television Content Production: Contiloe produces TV shows for major Indian broadcast networks including Sony TV, Zee TV, Colors, and Star TV. Revenue is generated through production contracts and licensing fees from broadcasters.
2. Feature Film Production: Produced films including Mahayoddha Rama, Darr @ the Mall, State of Siege 2 Temple attack through partnerships with broadcasters and distributors.
3. Studio Rental and Production Services: Provides state-of-the-art studio space rental for feature films, web series, TV shows, and ad films. Includes 7 distinct sets, production facilities, costumes, props, equipment, and accommodation for cast and crew.
4. VFX and Animation Services: Offers VFX and animation services to external clients beyond internal production needs, with over 100 artists in Mumbai and Bhubaneswar.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Contiloe Pictures is a fully integrated content production company that develops and produces multi-genre television series and feature films for major Indian broadcast networks and streaming platforms. Its core production capabilities span historical, mythological, comedy, thriller, and horror content, supported by an owned 20-acre studio facility with 7 shooting floors and an in-house VFX and animation division (Illusion Reality Studioz). The company also rents studio space, equipment, costumes, and props, and offers VFX, motion capture, and virtual production services to external production clients.

Product overview

Contiloe Pictures is a fully integrated Indian entertainment company producing multi-genre television content (historicals, mythologicals, comedies, thrillers, horror), feature films, and animation. Its portfolio spans over 100 television shows and several films produced across major Indian broadcast networks (Sony TV, SAB TV, Zee TV, Colors, Star TV, Discovery). The company operates its own production studio in Aamgaon (20 acres, 7 shooting floors) and an in-house VFX and animation division called Illusion Reality Studioz (100+ artists, Mumbai and Bhubaneswar) — making it a vertically integrated production house from pre-production through final delivery. Key productions include Taj (Mughal epic, 6 seasons), 21 Sarfarosh – Saragarhi 1897 (Netflix), Mahayoddha Rama (National Award 2017), Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan, Vighnaharta Ganesha (pioneered India's first motion capture on TV), Prithviraj Chauhan, and State of Siege films. The studio facility also rents sets, equipment, costumes, armour, and props to external productions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Television Content Production Core production of multi-genre television content including historical, mythological, horror, thriller, and comedy series, distributed across major Indian broadcast networks such as Sony TV, Zee TV, Colors, and Star TV, and streaming platforms including Netflix.
• Feature Film Production Production of feature films and animation films for theatrical and digital release, including partnerships with broadcasters and distributors for distribution.
• Mahayoddha Rama Indian animated epic film produced using advanced VFX technology, retelling the Ramayana from antagonist Ravana's perspective. Won the National Award for Best Animation Film in 2017.
• Taj – Divided by Blood Multi-season episodic historical drama series dramatizing the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire across six seasons, featuring performances by Naseeruddin Shah, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Rahul Bose.
• 21 Sarfarosh – Saragarhi 1897 Historical fiction series streaming on Netflix, inspired by the real-life story of 21 Sikh soldiers of the 36th Sikh regiment of the British Indian Army who defended Saragarhi outpost against over 10,000 Pashtun and Orakzai tribals in September 1897.
• Prithviraj Chauhan Indian historical drama series (2025) depicting the legendary 12th-century Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan, covering his rise to power, kingdom defense, and battles.
• Vighnaharta Ganesha Mythological series on Sony TV depicting the stories of Lord Ganesha, created using motion capture technology for the central character — the first such use in Indian television.
• Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan Mythological series on Sony TV tracing Lord Hanuman's journey from childhood to becoming Lord Rama's disciple. Won Indian Telly Awards for Best Historical/Mythological Series (2015) and ITA Awards (2016, 2017).
• Veer Shivaji Historical series on Colors TV exploring the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from 1674, depicting his journey to Hindavi Swarajya.
• Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap Historical series on Sony TV tracing the journey of Maharana Pratap and his valorous resistance against Emperor Akbar and the Mughal Empire.
• Ek Veer Stree ki Kahaani… Jhansi Ki Rani Historical series on Zee TV depicting the life of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, from her marriage at age 14 to leading the 1857 rebellion against British rule.
• Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat Historical series on Colors TV depicting Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty, from his early struggles through his ruthless reign to the bloodshed at Kalinga.
• Swaraj Historical series depicting unsung Indian freedom fighters across 450 years of struggle against colonization, spanning over 75 episodes.
• Tenali Rama 2.0 Historical comedy series on SAB TV following the witty court jester Tenali Raman who uses intelligence to solve problems and outsmart his adversaries in medieval India.
• State of Siege: 26/11 Film dramatizing the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, following the NSG Black Cat Commandos' anti-terror operation across the city.
• State of Siege 2 Temple Attack Film based on the Akshardham temple massacre in Gujarat, portraying the attack through perspectives of worshippers, NSG commandos, families, and the terrorists.
• Darr @ the Mall Horror thriller film (2014) directed by Pawan Kripalani, about a newly inaugurated mall that is haunted. Stars Jimmy Shergill and Nushrat Bharucha.
• Illusion Reality Studioz – VFX and Animation Services Fully integrated post-production and VFX studio (a division of Contiloe Pictures) delivering compositing, motion capture, virtual production, matte painting, CG environments, character design, animation, and on-set supervision to internal productions and external clients. Operates out of Mumbai and Bhubaneswar with 100+ artists.
• Contiloe Studio – Production Facility Rental State-of-the-art 20-acre production studio in Aamgaon, 130 km from Mumbai, offering 7 fully equipped shooting floors (up to 10,625 sq. ft.), diverse exterior sets (market, village street, courtyard, tent city, war ground, ramparts, temple, house), makeup rooms, props, costumes, armour, camera equipment, and crew accommodation for external production houses and film units.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mahayoddha Rama won National Award 2017 for Best Animation Film
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sony TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing broadcast partner producing multiple shows for Sony network including Vighnaharta Ganesha, Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan, Tenali Rama, The Great Indian Comedy Show, Veer Shivaji, and Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat.
• Zee TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partner for historical content including Ek Veer Stree ki Kahaani - Jhansi Ki Rani.
• Colors TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partner for productions including Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Veer Shivaji, and State of Siege 26/11.
• Star TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partner for Star network productions including Maharana Pratap.
• NetflixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational streaming platform distribution partner for 21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897.
• Multi Screen MediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Multi Screen Media (MSM) for film productions including Darr @ the Mall in 2014 and other productions.
• Discovery ChannelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork partner for various content productions across Discovery Channel.
• Illusion Reality StudiozcoreTechnology or IntegrationFully integrated subsidiary providing VFX and animation services. Contiloe Creative Management Team has collective experience of over 100 years with operations in Mumbai and Bhubaneswar.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Balaji Telefilms: One of India's largest publicly listed TV and film production houses, producing content for major Indian broadcasters across multiple genres including historicals, mythologicals, and family dramas. Directly comparable in business model, customer base (Sony TV, Zee TV, Colors, Star TV), and content focus.
• Swastik Productions: Indian television production company known for mythological and historical shows including Mahabharat and Porus. Directly comparable in producing premium historical/mythological content for major Indian broadcast networks with similar genre specialization.
• Rose Audio Visuals: Indian television and film production house producing shows for major broadcasters including historical and mythological content for Star TV and Sony TV. Comparable in scale, customer base, and content genre focus.
• Pen Studios: Indian film production and distribution company with television content operations including historicals and action films. Comparable in producing and distributing Indian content across theatrical, broadcast, and digital channels.
• Hats Off Productions: Indian television production house producing comedy and family entertainment content for SAB TV and other broadcasters. Comparable in producing content for the Indian broadcast market with similar customer relationships.
• Shashi Sumeet Productions: Indian production company producing content for major broadcasters including Star Plus and Colors. Comparable in scale, customer base, and focus on family dramas and historical content.
• DJ's a Creative Unit: Indian production house producing content for major broadcasters including Sony TV. Comparable business model producing premium content for the same broadcaster customer base.

Emerging players

• Applause Entertainment: Premium Indian content production company led by Sameer Nair, producing high-end series for streaming platforms and broadcasters. Comparable in targeting premium content slots but more focused on digital/streaming rather than traditional broadcast TV.

Broad incumbents

• Yash Raj Films: One of India's largest and most established film production and distribution companies with significant studio and VFX capabilities. Comparable in production infrastructure and VFX capabilities but significantly larger scale and primarily film-focused.
• Eros International: Global Indian content production and distribution company with streaming platform Eros Now. Comparable in content production and library ownership but much larger scale with international distribution reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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