Studio Eeksaurus

What Studio Eeksaurus does

Studio Eeksaurus is a Mumbai-based, privately-held animation and advertising film production studio founded in 2009 by Suresh Eriyat, who serves as Director alongside Executive Producer Nilima Eriyat. The studio employs 30+ artists and operates as a B2B creative services provider to advertising agencies (BBH, JWT, O&M, Dentsu, Cheil India), consumer brands (Google, Samsung, Cadbury, Honda, Nestlé, Domino's, MTS, Future Generali, Usha, Embassy Group, Marico), and public-sector/non-profit clients (UNICEF, Government of Odisha, BBC World Service Trust, Rajasthan Tourism). Over 15+ years the studio has produced 400+ films and accumulated 100+ international awards, including the only Annecy Cristal ever awarded to an Indian entity in the commissioned film category.

The studio's technical core spans 2D hand-drawn animation, 3D CGI, stop motion, and clay animation, with a distinctive capability of integrating Indian folk art traditions (Patta Chitra Katha, Jamini Roy style, Tanjore painting aesthetics) into contemporary commercial animation. Notable productions include 'Google Tanjore' (2011, Chrome browser launch), 'Neki & Pooch Pooch' (3D series), 'Tokri / The Basket' (stop motion, 2019), and 'Usha' (clay animation). The studio executes full pre-production through post-production pipelines in-house, and selectively integrates external partners such as Emmy-winning CGI studio Mackevision for high-end VFX work.

The business model is professional services / project-based production. Revenue is generated through ad films, short films, corporate films, music videos, signature films for festivals, and social awareness campaigns. Pricing is quote-driven with no published rate cards and no disclosed long-term retainers. The go-to-market is reputation-led, with new business flowing from creative awards, festival recognition, agency referrals, and a publicly visible script mentorship/incubation program that founder Suresh Eriyat personally oversees. The studio is founder-controlled with no disclosed external institutional investment, private equity, or parent company ownership.

Name

Studio Eeksaurus

Legal name

Studio Eeksaurus

Website

https://studioeeksaurus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Studio Eeksaurus is a Mumbai-based, founder-led animation and advertising film production studio serving brands, creative agencies, and NGOs with 2D, 3D, stop motion, and clay animation services, with a portfolio of 400+ films and 100+ international awards including India's only Annecy Cristal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animation Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Character & Creature Animation (MPADACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outsourcing Studios (Art/Animation/Audio/Engineering Support) (MPAFAAAN), Studio Campus / Production Facility Operators (MPADAIAC)

Keywords

• Animation production services
• Commercial ad films
• Stop motion animation
• Short film production
• Branded content creation

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising Film Production: Studio Eeksaurus produces commercial films for brands and advertising agencies on a project basis. Work includes ad films, music videos, corporate films, and branded content.
2. Original Content Production: They produce original short films and animation content including signature films for festivals and in-house creative projects that build reputation and win awards.
3. Film Mentorship and Incubation: Script submission program where selected scripts are mentored and produced with funding and guidance from bossman Suresh.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Studio Eeksaurus is an independent animation and ad film production studio that creates commercial advertising films, original animated short films, corporate brand films, music videos, and festival signature films. The studio produces work using 2D hand-drawn animation, 3D CGI, stop motion, and clay animation techniques for advertising agencies, brands, NGOs, and government organizations. They also run a script mentorship and incubation program for aspiring filmmakers.

Product overview

Studio Eeksaurus is a premier Indian ad film production company offering a comprehensive suite of film and animation services. Their core offerings include advertising films for major brands, original animated short films, corporate brand films, music videos, and festival signature films. The studio specializes in diverse animation techniques including stop motion, clay animation, 2D hand-drawn animation, and 3D CGI. Their portfolio features named productions such as Tokri (The Basket), Neki & Pooch Pooch, Google Tanjore, and Usha. The company serves clients across industries including technology (Google, Samsung), consumer goods (Cadbury, Brooke Bond), automotive (Honda), and real estate (Embassy Group).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ad Film Production
• Original Short Film Production
• Corporate Film Production
• Music Video Production
• Festival Signature Film Production
• Script Mentorship and Incubation Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced 400+ films with 100+ international awards across 15+ years of operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Bakul FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2019Mo School Caravan Programme initiated by Dr. Susmita Mohanty along with Bakul Foundation, Tata Trusts and Government of Odisha. Initiative aimed at encouraging storytelling, art and animation filmmaking in remote schools in Odisha.
• Tata TrustsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2019Co-partner in Mo School Caravan Programme for storytelling and animation workshops in 18 schools across 6 districts in Odisha.
• Government of OdishaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2019Government partner for Mo School Caravan Programme - storytelling, art and animation workshops in remote schools.
• Earth Day Network-IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2019Studio Eeksaurus partnered with Earth Day Network-India and Corona India for Save The Beach Campaign creating an art installation entirely made out of plastic waste. More than 2500 waste plastic items were used to create the installation highlighting marine life threats from plastic pollution.
• Corona IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2019Co-organized Save The Beach Campaign with Earth Day Network-India and Studio Eeksaurus creating plastic waste art installation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Framestore: Global VFX and animation studio with award-winning commercial and entertainment work. Operates in the same animation production category as Eeksaurus but at substantially larger scale and with broader service scope.
• DNEG: Global VFX and animation services company with major Indian operations (formerly Prime Focus). Much larger incumbent in the same animation/VFX production space as Eeksaurus, serving Hollywood and global entertainment clients.

Direct peers

• Toonz Animation: Indian animation studio producing 2D and 3D content for international clients and original IP. Closest comparable Indian peer to Eeksaurus in animation production services, though Toonz is larger and more series/IP-focused.
• Cosmos-Maya: Singapore- and India-based animation studio producing original IP (e.g., Chhota Bheem) and outsourced animation services. Direct Indian peer to Eeksaurus, though larger in scale and more series-oriented.
• Buck: New York- and LA-based animation and design studio producing advertising, brand content, and short-form films. Comparable to Eeksaurus in serving major brands with high-craft animation and earning industry award recognition.
• Psyop: Award-winning animation and content studio producing advertising, branded content, and short films. Comparable to Eeksaurus in combining distinctive visual craft with a strong advertising client base.
• Aardman Animations: UK-based stop motion animation studio renowned for distinctive craft and original short films alongside commercial advertising work. Closely comparable to Eeksaurus in technique specialization (stop motion/clay), award-circuit reputation, and dual focus on branded content plus original IP.
• Nexus Studios: London-based animation and live-action studio producing commercial advertising, music videos, and short films for global brands. Direct peer to Eeksaurus in combining award-winning original short films with brand-driven animation commissions.
• Hornet Inc. Animation and design studio producing commercials, music videos, and short films for global brands. Similar boutique scale and commercial-plus-original-content model to Eeksaurus.
• Assemblage Entertainment: India-based animation studio producing original IP and outsourced animation services for international clients. Direct Indian peer to Eeksaurus in scale and animation services offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/eeksaurus

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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