Top 10 Biggest Film Production Companies in India (2025)

India’s film industry is one of the largest in the world, producing over 2,000 films annually across various languages. In terms of revenue, it ranks among the top three film industries globally, alongside Hollywood in the U.S. and China’s film Industry. Several Indian production houses are leading this expansion, contributing to both domestic and international box office success.

Here’s a list of the top 10 biggest film production companies in India, ranked by their estimated box office collections.

Rank	Production House	Estimated Box Office Collections (₹ Crore)	Headquarters	Notable Films
1	T-Series	₹5,278+	Noida, Uttar Pradesh	Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Kabir Singh
2	Dharma Productions	₹4,358+	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Raazi, Shershaah
3	Red Chillies Entertainment	₹2,600+	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Jawan, Pathaan
4	Hombale Films	₹2,400+	Bengaluru, Karnataka	KGF 1 & 2, Kantara, Salaar
5	Maddock Films	₹2,302+	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Stree, Bhediya
6	Jio Studios	₹2,036+	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Singham Again, Laal Singh Chaddha
7	Mythri Movie Makers	₹1,800+	Hyderabad, Telangana	Pushpa 2, Srimanthudu
8	Cape Of Good Films	₹1,750+	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Mission Mangal
9	Excel Entertainment	₹1,698+	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Gully Boy, Don
10	Ajay Devgn FFilms	₹1,194+	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Tanhaji, Shivaay

Biggest Film Production Companies in India

There was a time when this list was dominated almost entirely by Hindi film producers. However, the landscape has changed significantly in recent years. Today, production houses from Telugu, Tamil, and other regional industries are not just part of the conversation—they’re leading it.

While Hindi production houses remain at the top, Hombale Films and Mythri Movie Makers have made it into the top 10. Check out the full rankings here.

1. T-Series

Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Founded: 1983 by Gulshan Kumar
Box Office Highlights: Kabir Singh, Tanhaji, Drishyam 2

T-Series began as a music label and quickly expanded into film production, becoming a powerhouse in the Indian entertainment industry. It has produced a wide range of successful films including Kabir Singh, Tanhaji, and Drishyam 2, which were major commercial hits and contributed significantly to the company’s box office dominance.

Today, T-Series is not only the biggest film production company by box office numbers but also operates the world’s most-subscribed YouTube channel. Its integration of music and cinema has made it a one-stop entertainment brand, leading both in digital and theatrical platforms.

2. Dharma Productions

Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded: 1976 by Yash Johar
Box Office Highlights: Raazi, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Simmba

Dharma Productions has long been one of the pillars of Bollywood, known for blending high production values with mass appeal. Hits like Raazi, Student of the Year, and Simmba highlight its ability to consistently deliver box office successes.

Now helmed by Karan Johar, the studio has expanded into OTT platforms and regional cinema. Dharma’s brand is synonymous with grandeur, star power, and emotionally resonant storytelling.

3. Red Chillies Entertainment

Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded: 2002 by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan
Box Office Highlights: Jawan, Chennai Express, Raees

Red Chillies Entertainment has grown from a celebrity-led venture into one of India’s most successful production houses. Blockbusters like Jawan and Chennai Express have brought in massive revenue and critical acclaim.

Backed by the star power of Shah Rukh Khan and a strong creative team, Red Chillies consistently blends commercial appeal with slick production. Its VFX division is also one of the most advanced in the country, adding technical prowess to its cinematic vision.

4. Hombale Films

Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Founded: 2012 by Vijay Kiragandur
Box Office Highlights: KGF Chapter 1 & 2, Kantara, Salaar

Hombale Films has emerged as one of the biggest players in Indian cinema, especially in recent years. The production house gained national fame with the blockbuster success of the KGF franchise, setting new benchmarks for Kannada cinema and pan-India releases.

With *Kantara* and *Salaar*, the studio continues to dominate box office charts. Hombale‘s ability to blend mass appeal with cultural storytelling has made it a leading production house in South India and beyond.

5. Maddock Films

Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded: 2005 by Dinesh Vijan
Box Office Highlights: Stree, Bhediya, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke

Maddock Films has carved a niche in producing quirky, content-driven cinema that also performs commercially. Films like Stree and Bhediya showed the studio’s strength in genre-bending storytelling with wide audience appeal.

With a consistent streak of medium-budget hits and a focus on fresh scripts and new talent, Maddock Films continues to be a key player in redefining mainstream Bollywood.

6. Jio Studios

Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded: 2017 by Reliance Industries
Box Office Highlights: Laal Singh Chaddha, Article 370, Srikanth

Jio Studios is the content arm of Reliance and has rapidly expanded its footprint in the Indian film landscape. With diverse offerings across languages and formats, it has backed both theatrical and OTT blockbusters.

While some ventures like Laal Singh Chaddha received mixed reactions, Jio Studios continues to scale with new-age storytelling and aggressive investments in original content.

7. Mythri Movie Makers

Headquarters: Hyderabad, Telangana
Founded: 2015 by Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar Y
Box Office Highlights: Pushpa: The Rise, Pushpa 2, Srimanthudu

Mythri Movie Makers has quickly risen to become a dominant production house in Telugu cinema. The massive success of *Pushpa: The Rise* and the anticipation for *Pushpa 2* have pushed the studio into the national spotlight.

With back-to-back hits and collaborations with top stars like Allu Arjun and Mahesh Babu, Mythri is now a key player not just in South India, but across the Indian box office landscape.

8. Cape Of Good Films

Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded: 2008 by Akshay Kumar
Box Office Highlights: Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Mission Mangal, Kesari

Cape Of Good Films, helmed by Akshay Kumar, is known for backing patriotic and socially relevant cinema that also strikes gold at the box office. Films like Toilet and Mission Mangal combined messaging with mass entertainment.

The production house continues to deliver content-rich cinema with wide reach, solidifying its place as a reliable hitmaker in Bollywood.

9. Excel Entertainment

Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded: 1999 by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani
Box Office Highlights: Gully Boy, Don, Fukrey

Excel Entertainment is celebrated for pushing the creative boundaries of Indian cinema. From slick heist films like Don to the musical drama Gully Boy, the studio consistently experiments with genres and storytelling formats.

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s banner also ventured into OTT with successful shows like *Inside Edge*, cementing its role as a modern, forward-thinking production house.

10. Ajay Devgn FFilms

Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded: 2000 by Ajay Devgn
Box Office Highlights: Tanhaji, Shivaay, Runway 34

Ajay Devgn FFilms has produced several large-scale projects, blending personal vision with commercial viability. Tanhaji was a major success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2020 and winning multiple awards.

The studio also explores diverse themes—from mythological epics to aviation dramas—showcasing Ajay Devgn’s commitment to quality cinema both in front of and behind the camera.

While the top 10 production houses dominate the Indian box office with their massive collections and blockbuster hits, it’s important to recognize the impressive contributions of other renowned studios that didn’t make it to the top tier by numbers alone. Names like Rajkumar Hirani Films, Aamir Khan Productions, and Yash Raj Films (YRF) have created some of the most iconic and culturally significant films in Indian cinema history.

Studios like Geetha Arts, Sun Pictures, and Annapurna Studios continue to shape regional cinema with their powerful storytelling and consistent success. Though they may not rank at the very top in terms of box office collections, their influence on the industry, both creatively and commercially, is undeniable—and they remain vital players in the vibrant landscape of Indian filmmaking.