Cricketers become legends. Film stars become icons. But India’s founders, who risk everything to build from nothing, their story goes untold. We’re the studio changing that.
Two pillars. One mission. Nothing in between.
From concept to screen — we film documentaries, docu-series, and branded content that captures the entrepreneurial spirit of India.
We've traveled across 21 cities, sat with 100+ founders, and built a production pipeline that turns raw stories into cinematic experiences.
We take these stories to the world — through streaming platforms, film festivals, and digital channels that reach the audiences who need to hear them.
Our distribution network spans OTT platforms, YouTube, social media, and on-ground screenings to maximize impact and reach.
From first brief to final export, we produce documentaries, founder stories, brand films, and brand campaign assets with a filmmaker’s eye and a marketer’s sense of impact.
We shape the idea, structure the story, and find the emotional hook before the camera rolls.
Lean crews, sharp direction, strong visuals, and interviews that feel human, not corporate.
Editing, animation, sound, packaging, and polish until the film feels ready for the world.
We take these stories to the world — through streaming platforms, film festivals, and digital channels that reach the audiences who need to hear them.
We curate the right platforms and communities for every story — OTT, YouTube, social, on-ground.
From festivals to private screenings, we create real-world moments that leave a mark.
We measure what matters — reach, sentiment, and real-world change.
When Curious Men Films set out to tell the stories of India's founders, they didn't know the journey would take them across 21 cities and into the lives of over 100 entrepreneurs.
Ritesh and Aniruddha crossed paths in Mumbai during their internship at Sikhya Entertainment. A shared love for storytelling brought them together.
They decided to stop waiting and start making. Curious Men Films was founded with one goal — tell stories that matter.
From music videos and short films to ads and corporate films — they worked with brands like Air India, Amul, Kingfisher, Practo & Aditya Birla.
While shooting TechSparks in Bangalore, they met Prateek Sethi — and discovered Shifu Ventures and Shifu Foundation.
They hit the road and traveled across 21 cities, filming founders from the most unexpected corners of India.
The journey became a film. Against All Odds was completed in 2026 — and with it, a new niche was born.
Three productions — completed, in production, and coming. This is the track record.
From seed-stage to unicorns. Across 21 cities.
The curious minds behind every frame.
Long-form only. Documentaries, docu-series, founder films — we’re selective about every single one.
Pitch your storyShifu Ventures, HSR Layout
Bangalore, India
