Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Movie Companies Diversify Beyond Films
Movie companies are starting new businesses like music labels and talent management to make more money.
They are doing this because making movies alone is not enough.
For example, Sunshine Pictures started a music label, and Balaji Telefilms launched an astrology app.
They expect these new businesses to bring in a lot of money, maybe even 30-35% of their total revenue.
This is because the money from movies and TV shows is not as stable as it used to be.
So, these companies are trying to be smarter with their money and make sure they have different ways to earn it.
Movie production houses are diversifying into businesses like music labels and talent management.
Sunshine Pictures launched Sunshine Music and plans to generate 30-35% revenue from music.
Balaji Telefilms started a talent management firm and an astrology app, Balaji Astro Guide.
Dharma Productions took full control of its talent management joint venture, relaunching it as Dharma Collab Artists Agency.
Abundantia Entertainment launched Abundantia aiON to use AI for creating content, aiming for 30-35% revenue from this venture.
- Who
- Movie production houses like Sunshine Pictures, Balaji Telefilms, Dharma Productions, and Abundantia Entertainment
- What
- Diversifying into allied businesses such as music labels, talent management, astrology apps, and AI integration
- When
- Currently and planned for 2025 and 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To generate steady income, appeal to investors, and protect margins amidst industry uncertainties
- Companies
- Sunshine Pictures, Balaji Telefilms, Dharma Productions, Abundantia Entertainment
- New Ventures
- Music labels, talent management, astrology apps, AI integration
- Revenue Expectations
- 30-35% from new ventures
- Industry Trend
- Shift to IP ownership and multi-cycle monetization
- Content Ecosystem
- 20-25% drop in original content spends
- Unsold Content
- Rs 2,000 crore to Rs 3,000 crore