About Applause Entertainment Private Limited
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Applause Entertainment Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the film and digital content production segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 20 March 2002 and has been in existence for over 24 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92110MH2002PTC135228. Its GSTIN is 27AADCA4746K1ZH (Maharashtra). The company holds 3 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹500 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹199.36 Cr. It is led by directors including Sameer Chandran Nair (Managing Director) and Sushil Agarwal.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 702 Shalimar Morya Parkoshiwara Link Road Andheri(W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400053.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹335.65 Cr, a growth of 18% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹69.44 Cr (net margin -20.7%) and EBITDA of ₹86.38 Cr (EBITDA margin 25.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over three years and 7% over five years.
The company has about 61 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Applause Entertainment. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹745 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹100 Cr on record. Court records list 64 cases involving the company, including 59 filed by the company and 5 filed against it; 18 cases are pending. The company has 13 deals on record (6 funding rounds, 5 secondary share transfers, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹386.09 Cr; the latest was in May 2024. Its 5 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Entertainment, Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Panorama Studios International Limited with revenue of ₹368.42 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website applauseentertainment.in.
Company details
Contact details
Applause Entertainment Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is applauseentertainment.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Telephone
- Website
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- Registered Address702 Shalimar Morya Parkoshiwara Link Road Andheri(W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400053
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Film & Digital Content Production
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Applause Entertainment operates one associated brand: Applause Entertainment. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Content and IP creation studio specializing in premium drama series, films, documentaries, and animation. | applauseentertainment.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Applause Entertainment is information and communication. In detail, this covers motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J3 | Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities |
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Financials of Applause Entertainment Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableApplause Entertainment Private Limited reported revenue of ₹335.65 Cr (up 18% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7% over five years, including 18% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 28% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹69.44 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 25.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -20.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Applause Entertainment Private Limited
Applause Entertainment has 4 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sameer Chandran Nair Also directs: One Network Entertainment Private Limited | Managing Director | 01 Mar 2023 | 3 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Sushil Agarwal | Director | 20 Mar 2002 | 24 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Anil Chirania Also directs: Azure Jouel Private Limited, Chaturbhuj Enterprises LLP, Abg Sports Academy LLP and 5 more | Director | 09 Mar 2015 | 11 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Anil Agarwal | Director | 18 Feb 2023 | 3 Years 8 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Applause Entertainment Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Entertainment, Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Panorama Studios International Limited | ₹368.42 Cr (FY 2025) | -17.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Sony Pictures Films India Private Limited | ₹344.25 Cr (FY 2025) | 19.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Applause Entertainment Private Limitedthis company | ₹335.65 Cr (FY 2025) | -₹69.44 Cr | -20.7% | 18.0% | 61 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Tips Music Limited | ₹329.68 Cr (FY 2025) | 29.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Pooja Entertainment Limited | ₹305.41 Cr (FY 2025) | 103.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Bhansali Productions Private Limited | ₹304.14 Cr (FY 2025) | 5412.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Applause Entertainment Private Limited is audited by SURESH SURANA & ASSOCIATES LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| SURESH SURANA & ASSOCIATES LLP | FY 2023 | 121750W/W-100010 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Applause Entertainment Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 18 Dec 2024 | 101021748 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹85 Cr | Open | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 100836696 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹100 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Jan 2023 | 100675358 | Others | ₹200 Cr | Open | |
| 14 Dec 2022 | 100660493 | Others | ₹210 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Aug 2019 | 100287838 | Others | ₹150 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Deals & funding
Applause Entertainment Private Limited has 13 deals on record (6 funding rounds, 5 secondary share transfers, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹386.09 Cr; the latest was in May 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 13)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| May 2024 | Rights issue | ₹295.91 Cr | Investors: Surya Kiran Investments Pte Limited, Birla Group Holdings Private Limited |
| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Birla Family Investments Private Limited Seller: 2 individuals |
| Sep 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Birla Family Investments Private Limited Seller: Aditya Birla Power Company Limited |
| Jul 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Birla Group Holdings Private Limited Seller: Trapti Trading & Investments Private Limited , Gwalior Properties and Estates Private Limited , Seshasayee Properties Private Limited |
| Aug 2017 | Rights issue | ₹55.25 Cr | Investors: Aditya Birla Power Company Limited , Trapti Trading & Investments Private Limited , Birla Group Holdings Private Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Applause Entertainment Private Limited has 64 court cases on record: 59 filed by Applause Entertainment, 5 filed against it. 18 cases are pending and 46 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 60 | 2 | 18 |
| District courts | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 64)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed by the company against C32 Cable Net Pvt Ltd and 4 others | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed by the company against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and 39 Others and 37 others | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed by the company against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and 35 Other and 38 others | Pending |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Court case (COMIP) | Filed by the company against Facebook India Online Services Pvt. Ltd. and 1 other | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed by the company against Jak Communications Pvt Ltd and 4 others | Pending |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Applause Entertainment Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Applause Entertainment has 1 subsidiary company and 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Applause Entertainment Ap Private Limited | U92132TG2004PTC042536 |
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Employees & EPFO
Applause Entertainment Private Limited has a workforce of 61 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 06, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Applause Entertainment has 3 GST registrations: 3 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AADCA4746K1ZH | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AADCA4746K2ZG | Maharashtra | Active | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 33AADCA4746K1ZO | Tamil Nadu | Active | 09 Sep 2022 |
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Recent activity
Applause Entertainment Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2002: 4 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Anil Agarwal ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023.
9 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Applause Entertainment is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in film and digital content production, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 20 March 2002 (24+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92110MH2002PTC135228.
Applause Entertainment has 4 current directors:
- Sameer Chandran Nair - Managing Director
- Sushil Agarwal - Director
- Anil Chirania - Director
- Anil Agarwal - Director
The latest financial statements of Applause Entertainment on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 27 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Applause Entertainment is 27AADCA4746K1ZH, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active. Other active GSTINs include 27AADCA4746K2ZG (Maharashtra), 33AADCA4746K1ZO (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Applause Entertainment is U92110MH2002PTC135228. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Applause Entertainment has 64 court cases on record: 59 filed by the company and 5 filed against it. 18 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Applause Entertainment was incorporated on 20 March 2002, making it 24+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Applause Entertainment has 13 deals on record (6 funding rounds, 5 secondary share transfers, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹386.09 Cr; the latest was in May 2024.
The peers of Applause Entertainment by revenue are Panorama Studios International Limited, Sony Pictures Films India Private Limited, Tips Music Limited, Pooja Entertainment Limited, Bhansali Productions Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Entertainment, Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities).
Anil Agarwal ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. Sameer Chandran Nair was appointed as Managing Director on 01 Mar 2023. Anil Agarwal was appointed as Director on 18 Feb 2023. Applause Entertainment has 7 board changes on record in total.
Applause Entertainment can be reached through the website applauseentertainment.in. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.