Green Gold Animation, the studio behind the popular Chhota Bheem franchise, plans ₹250 crore fundraise at ₹800 crore valuation
Green Gold Animation — the Hyderabad-based studio known for creating the iconic Chhota Bheem series and the Krishna animated films — is looking to raise ₹250 crore at an estimated ₹800 crore valuation as it gears up for a major expansion, founder Rajiv Chilaka revealed. With a workforce of nearly 500 employees, the two-decade-old company aims to develop fresh intellectual properties (IPs) and significantly scale up its animation production capabilities for both Indian and global markets. “We are considering a ₹250 crore raise at an ₹800 crore valuation to power our next phase of growth, with a strong focus on enhancing our animation infrastructure and creating new IPs,” Chilaka said. He added that the company is even open to a potential shift in ownership, provided the strategic partner aligns with its long-term vision. “If a controlling investor can help us scale sustainably and responsibly, we’re open to that conversation,” he noted. The move comes at a time when India’s media and entertainment landscape is undergoing rapid consolidation, shrinking content budgets, and changing viewer habits — pushing animation studios to reassess scale, efficiency, and monetisation strategies. Source: Economic Times
