Kala Bhavan Studios Ltd
About Kala Bhavan Studios Ltd
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Kala Bhavan Studios Ltd is a public limited company based in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. It operates in the event planning and management segment of the events and entertainment sector. It was incorporated on 28 May 1971 and has been in existence for over 55 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U92141KL1971PLC002355. Its GSTIN is 32AAACU5485E1ZG (Kerala). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹15 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹7.82 Cr. It is led by directors including Vinesh Ramesh (Managing Director) and Thaliath Tomy Poulose.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 25 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 44/1037 L.F.C. Road Kaloor Cochin, Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 682017.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.18 Cr, a growth of 3% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹68.32 Lakh (net margin 57.7%) and EBITDA of ₹98.72 Lakh (EBITDA margin 83.4%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over three years and 1% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹75 Lakh on record. Court records list 7 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 4 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Kala Bhavan Studios Ltd's registered office is in Ernakulam, Kerala. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address44/1037 L.F.C. Road Kaloor Cochin, Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 682017
- IndustryEvents and Entertainment, Event Planning & Management
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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
Business activity
The main business activity of Kala Bhavan Studios is education. In detail, this covers primary & secondary education services.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| P | Education | P1 | Primary & Secondary Education services |
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Financials of Kala Bhavan Studios Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableKala Bhavan Studios Ltd reported revenue of ₹1.18 Cr (up 3% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 3% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1%. EBITDA fell 2% 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) | ₹68.32 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 83.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 57.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Kala Bhavan Studios Ltd
Kala Bhavan Studios has 5 current directors and 19 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Vinesh Ramesh | Managing Director | 09 Feb 2012 | 14 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Thaliath Tomy Poulose Also directs: Tom and Gee Builders Private Limited, Thaliath Plantations Pvt Ltd, Isrt P Learn Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 31 Dec 2011 | 14 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Rajesh | Director | 23 Jul 2022 | 4 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Edathuruthykaran Pavoo George Also directs: Fancy Constructions Private Limited, Novelty Clothing Private Limited, Fancy Fashions Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 31 Dec 2011 | 14 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Saju Varughese Vattathara | Director | 23 Jul 2022 | 4 Years 3 Months | Current |
Auditor
Kala Bhavan Studios Ltd is audited by P T JOSEPH & CO for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| P T JOSEPH & CO | FY 2021 | 001391S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kala Bhavan Studios Ltd is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2020, 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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| 22 Jun 2002 | 90022786 | The South Indian Bank Ltd. | ₹75 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Legal cases
Kala Bhavan Studios Ltd has 7 court cases on record: 3 filed by Kala Bhavan Studios, 4 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 6 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| District courts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 7)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, Kerala | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Union of India, and 2 others | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Execution petition | Filed against the company | Disposed |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Civil suit | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| High Court of Kerala | Appeal | Filed against the company | Disposed |
| High Court of Kerala | Court case (Co.Appeal) | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
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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 Kala Bhavan Studios Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Kala Bhavan Studios has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AAACU5485E1ZG | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 32AABCK6156D1ZX | Kerala | Active | 17 Oct 2017 |
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Recent activity
Kala Bhavan Studios Ltd has 23 board changes on record since 2007: 5 appointments and 18 cessations. The latest: Rajesh ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2022.
15 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Kala Bhavan Studios is an active public limited company based in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. The company works in event planning and management, within the events and entertainment industry. It was incorporated on 28 May 1971 (55+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92141KL1971PLC002355.
Kala Bhavan Studios has 5 current directors:
- Vinesh Ramesh - Managing Director
- Thaliath Tomy Poulose - Director
- Rajesh - Director
- Edathuruthykaran Pavoo George - Director
- Saju Varughese Vattathara - Director
The latest financial statements of Kala Bhavan Studios on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 25 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kala Bhavan Studios is 32AAACU5485E1ZG, registered in Kerala. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 32AABCK6156D1ZX (Kerala).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kala Bhavan Studios is U92141KL1971PLC002355. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kala Bhavan Studios has 7 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
Kala Bhavan Studios was incorporated on 28 May 1971, making it 55+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Rajesh ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2022. Saju Varughese Vattathara ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2022. Jose Chacko Periappuram ceased to be Director on 03 Aug 2022. Kala Bhavan Studios has 23 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Kala Bhavan Studios is at 441037 L.F.C. Road Kaloor Cochin, Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 682017.
Kala Bhavan Studios operates in the events and entertainment industry, in the event planning and management segment.
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