Ananya Birla launches film studio called Birla Studios
What's the story
Ananya Birla, the singer-songwriter and daughter of industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, has launched a new film studio called Birla Studios. The venture aims to produce "high-concept, prestige-driven, commercial cinema" that balances broad audience appeal with artistic distinction. It will focus on culturally relevant narratives and storytelling.
Studio's vision
How Birla Studios plans to make its mark
Birla Studios believes in "cinema as a medium of expression." The studio is aims to curate films that create an immediate emotional connection while leaving an indelible mark. "At Birla Studios, our focus is on curating a slate of films that balance cultural significance with strong entertainment value and a conscious stand to nurture new talent, while exploring genres, amplifying fresh voices and diverse perspectives," said Birla.
Language diversity
Plans for multi-language slate, including English-language films
Birla Studios plans to develop a multi-language slate of films in Hindi, Gujarati, Malayalam, and other regional languages. The studio will also produce international English-language cinema. "As we put this slate together, we've been deeply encouraged by the kindness and receptiveness of everyone across the industry," said Birla. "It would be a privilege to play even a small part in taking Indian cinema forward."
Studio's approach
Birla Studios aims to amplify fresh voices and perspectives
Birla Studios is genre-agnostic and aims to back films with strong commercial appeal while nurturing promising talent, emerging voices, and bold ideas. The studio's focus is on scale, storytelling ambition, and thoughtful execution. It aims to create cinema that balances cultural specificity with universal reach.