Maharashtra and its capital, Mumbai, have long been synonymous with India’s media and entertainment enterprises. Thanks to the culture, the state has emerged as a breeding ground for more than 130 media and entertainment startups. 
Some of India’s top entertainment startups, including unicorns like Dream11, Games24x7 and other entertainment startups like Nazara Technologies, Jio Hotstar, BookMyShow, MX Player and JioSaavn call Mumbai their home. While the sector witnessed a modest 2% decline in overall funding, it continued to remain one of the most funded industries, securing <a href="https://asset.inc42.com/2024/12/AFR-v7.pdf">$289 Mn across 43+ deals in 2024</a>.
In H1 2025, India’s media and entertainment industry recorded <a href="https://asset.inc42.com/2025/07/H1-2025-Funding-Report_v6.pdf">19 funding deals</a>, making it the eighth most active sector by deal count. 
The startups from the media and entertainment sector also witnessed <a href="https://asset.inc42.com/2024/12/AFR-v7.pdf">16+ M&amp;As in 2024</a>. 
The growth in Maharashtra’s entertainment industry is led by high OTT adoption, real-money gaming, AI and generative technologies for content creation and startups experimenting with non-conventional revenue streams. 
For now, here is a list of some of the leading media &amp; entertainment startups in Maharashtra…

Maharashtra has emerged as a breeding ground for more than 130 media and entertainment startups, thakns to the age old culture of Bollywood

Media & Entertainment Startups In Maharashtra

Media & Entertainment Startups In Maharashtra

Media &#038; Entertainment Startups In Maharashtra

Media &#038; Entertainment Startups In Maharashtra

Media & Entertainment Startups In Maharashtra

Media & Entertainment Startups In Maharashtra