Sony Pictures Networks#Studio NEXT

It was founded on 30 September 1995{{Cite web|title=SET India Private Limited Information - SET India Private Limited Company Profile, SET India Private Limited News on The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/company/set-india-private-limited/U99999DL1995PTC072517|access-date=2021-10-15|website=The Economic Times|archive-date=24 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024173608/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/company/set-india-private-limited/U99999DL1995PTC072517|url-status=live}} as Sony Entertainment Television India Private Limited (SET India Pvt Ltd.).{{Cite web|title=NP Singh is Multi Screen Media CEO|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/np-singh-is-multi-screen-media-ceo/article23172198.ece|access-date=2021-10-14|website=@businessline|date=3 January 2014|language=en|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029174849/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/np-singh-is-multi-screen-media-ceo/article23172198.ece|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=SET INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED - Company, directors and contact details|website=Zauba Corp|url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/SET-INDIA-PRIVATE-LIMITED/U99999DL1995PTC072517|access-date=2021-10-15|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029180121/https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/SET-INDIA-PRIVATE-LIMITED/U99999DL1995PTC072517|url-status=live}} The first channel from the company was Sony Entertainment Television.

In 1999, SET India Pvt Ltd., launched its second channel Sony Max{{Cite web|title="We are getting into an aggressive growth mode now"- N.P. Singh|url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/45930_we-are-getting-into-an-aggressive-growth-mode-now--np-singh|access-date=2021-10-14|website=afaqs!|archive-date=28 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028165311/https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/45930_we-are-getting-into-an-aggressive-growth-mode-now--np-singh|url-status=live}} which broadcast Hindi movies and sports events along with Sony Entertainment Television. In 2005, SET India Network bought SAB TV from Sri Adhikari Brothers and rebranded as Sony SAB.{{Cite web|date=2005-03-15|title=Adhikaris sell SAB TV brand to Sony for $13 m|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/adhikaris-sell-sab-tv-brand-to-sony-for-13-m/128751/|access-date=2021-10-14|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|archive-date=20 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020100520/https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/adhikaris-sell-sab-tv-brand-to-sony-for-13-m/128751/|url-status=live}} In 2006 SET India launched the English movie channel Sony Pix.

In December 2007, SET India Private Limited was renamed as Multi Screen Media Private Limited.{{Cite web|title=SET India renamed Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd|url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/20025_set-india-renamed-multi-screen-media-pvt-ltd|access-date=2021-10-14|website=afaqs!|archive-date=28 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028165313/https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/20025_set-india-renamed-multi-screen-media-pvt-ltd|url-status=live}}

In December 2015, the company was renamed as Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN).{{Cite news|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/multi-screen-mediamsm-is-now-sony-pictures-networks-indiaspn-62676.html|title=Multi Screen Media (MSM) is now Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN)|newspaper=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – Exchange4Media|language=en|date=14 December 2015|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225184228/https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/multi-screen-mediamsm-is-now-sony-pictures-networks-indiaspn-62676.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Shah|first=Gouri|date=2014-01-03|title=N.P. Singh takes over as CEO at Multi-Screen Media|url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/DwGXjREmMR6WkyS3fvYQcO/NP-Singh-takes-over-as-CEO-at-MSML.html|access-date=2021-10-14|website=mint|language=en|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029171537/https://www.livemint.com/Companies/DwGXjREmMR6WkyS3fvYQcO/NP-Singh-takes-over-as-CEO-at-MSML.html|url-status=live}}

On 24 October 2022, nearly all of Sony's networks underwent a rebranding coinciding with Diwali, replacing the cropped "S" logo used by SET since its launch with the S-curve logo template used by Sony's television networks worldwide since 2019, and first used locally by SonyLIV.{{Cite web |title=Sony Pictures Networks India Rebrands Channel Portfolio |url=http://businessworld.inhttps//www.businessworld.in/article/Sony-Pictures-Networks-India-Rebrands-Channel-Portfolio/25-10-2022-451574 |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=BW Businessworld |language=en }}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{Cite web |last=Bhadra |first=Soham |title=Sony Pictures Network channels get rebranded with new logos and graphics |url=https://dreamdth.com/sony-pictures-network-channels-get-rebranded-with-new-logos-and-graphics/ |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=dreamdth.com |date=24 October 2022 |language=en-US |archive-date=25 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025150933/https://dreamdth.com/sony-pictures-network-channels-get-rebranded-with-new-logos-and-graphics/ |url-status=live }}

On 22 September 2021, Zee Entertainment Enterprises announced that it had reached an agreement in principle to merge its television networks, production operations, digital assets, and program libraries with SPN; the combined company would be majority-owned by Sony, and led by Zee CEO Punit Goenka.{{Cite web |title=Zee Entertainment Approves In-principle Merger With Sony Pictures India |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/zee-entertainment-signs-merger-deal-with-sony-pictures-india-7492871.html |access-date=2021-10-21 |website=Moneycontrol |language=en |archive-date=21 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021143533/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/zee-entertainment-signs-merger-deal-with-sony-pictures-india-7492871.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Sony Pictures India to Merge With Zee Entertainment |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/zee-to-merge-with-sony-pictures-india-1235018372 |access-date=2021-09-21 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en |archive-date=22 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922151655/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/zee-to-merge-with-sony-pictures-india-1235018372/ |url-status=live }} On 21 December 2021, the two companies reached a definitive agreement to merge; it was stated that the combined company "should be well-positioned to meet the growing consumer demand for premium content across entertainment touchpoints and platform[s]."{{cite web |date=22 December 2021 |title=Sony Pictures Networks, Zee Complete Merger to Create Indian TV Giant |url=https://variety.com/2021/global/news/sony-pictures-networks-zee-merger-complete-1235140626/ |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=Variety |archive-date=22 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222033806/https://variety.com/2021/global/news/sony-pictures-networks-zee-merger-complete-1235140626/ |url-status=live }} Under the agreement, Sony will hold a 51% stake in the combined company, and inherit Zee's public listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange.{{Cite web |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |last2=Frater |first2=Patrick |date=2023-08-10 |title=Sony-Zee TV Mega Merger in India Is Given Green Light |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/asia/sony-zee-tv-merger-in-india-1235692955/ |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} The companies set a two-year deadline of 21 December 2023 to complete the merger, with a one-month grace period ending 20 January 2024.{{Cite web |last=Ksheerasagar |first=A. |date=2024-01-10 |title=Zee Entertainment stock rebounds, gains over 4%; here's why |url=https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/zee-entertainment-stock-rebounds-gains-over-4-as-company-says-sony-merger-cancellation-report-baseless-11704865683747.html |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=mint |language=en}}

In 2022, SPN changed its corporate name to Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.; the name is used exclusively by the holding company, which continues to otherwise do business as Sony Pictures Networks.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-04 |title=Zee-Sony merger wins CCI approval with modifications |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/zeesony-merger-wins-cci-approval-with-modifications-11664906869572.html |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=mint |language=en}} In October 2022, the merger was approved by the Competition Commission of India (CCI); it was reported that Zee had voluntarily agreed to divest or shut down one general entertainment channel as a condition of the approval.

In June 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) prohibited Goenka from holding directorial positions in any listed company for one year, amid an investigation into allegations of insider trading; the action was considered to be a potential impediment to the closure of the merger, as he was expected to lead the combined company {{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2023-10-31 |title=Sony-Zee $10 Billion Merger Back on Track After Regulator Ban on MD Punit Goenka Lifted |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/asia/punit-goenka-ban-sony-zee-merger-1235773910/ |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-06-13 |title=Zee shares fall 6% after Sebi order on Subhash Chandra, Punit Goenka |url=https://www.livemint.com/market/after-sebi-order-on-subhash-chandra-punit-goenka-zee-share-price-to-be-in-focus-11686624851405.html |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=Livemint |language=en}}{{Cite web |last1=Frater |first1=Naman Ramachandran, Patrick |last2=Ramachandran |first2=Naman |last3=Frater |first3=Patrick |date=2023-06-13 |title=Punit Goenka, Subhash Chandra Barred by Regulators From Holding Management Positions at Zee, as Sony Merger Looms |url=https://variety.com/2023/global/global/zee-punit-goenka-subhash-chandra-sebi-ban-sony-1235641034/ |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} On 10 August 2023, the merger was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). In September 2023, Sony stated that the merger would be delayed for unspecified reasons.{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2023-09-29 |title=Sony-Zee Merger Delayed – Global Bulletin |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/asia/sony-zee-merger-delay-1235739854/ |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} In November 2023, the SEBI lifted its ban on Goenka after an appeal.

On 9 January 2024, amid rumors that Sony was seeking to call off the merger, Zee issued a statement that it was still committed to completing the agreement, and called the reports "baseless". However, on 22 January 2024, Sony issued a notice to Zee effectively terminating the merger proceedings due to, among other reasons, the closing conditions to the merger not being satisfied by the given deadline of 21 January.{{cite web|title=Sony Calls Off $10 Billion Merger With Indian TV Giant Zee Entertainment Enterprises|website=Variety|first1=Patrick|last1=Frater|first2=Naman|last2=Ramachandran|date=22 January 2024|access-date=22 January 2024|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/sony-zee-india-deal-halted-1235865873/}}

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The network forayed into the Indian sports TV market in 2002 after acquiring the media rights for International Cricket Council (ICC) matches from 2002 to 2007,{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Sony-bags-World-Cup-TV-rights/articleshow/1093996.cms|title=Sony bags World Cup TV rights|website=The Times of India|date=15 February 2002|access-date=16 April 2018|archive-date=16 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416013044/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Sony-bags-World-Cup-TV-rights/articleshow/1093996.cms|url-status=live}} which were broadcast on SET and Sony MAX.{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/TV/Sony-to-air-ICC-Champion%e2%80%99s-Trophy-on-MAX-and-SET-no-plans-for-sports-channel._5159.html|title=Sony to air ICC Champion's Trophy on MAX and SET, no plans for sports channel|website=exchange4media|date=4 April 2002|access-date=16 April 2018|archive-date=16 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416073554/https://www.exchange4media.com/TV/Sony-to-air-ICC-Champion%e2%80%99s-Trophy-on-MAX-and-SET-no-plans-for-sports-channel._5159.html|url-status=live}}

SET / Sony MAX were known for animated Tiger sequences during the live TV match events of ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 - 2007 & ICC Champions Trophy 2006, for example Tiger do Bangra dance when batter hits a six. Sony Max referred the animation as the Deewana Tiger (Mascot) for the channel. {{Cite news |date=2003-02-26 |title=For Vivekananda, it's a tiger's tale for the World Cup |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/calcutta-times/for-vivekananda-its-a-tigers-tale-for-the-world-cup/articleshow/38604895.cms |access-date=2024-08-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

The animation was the brainchild of Vivekananda Roy Ghatak & it was created by 2NZAnimation for the Sony Max. {{Cite web |title=Up close with 2nz CEO & Climb Media Creative Director Kireet Khurana - |url=https://www.animationxpress.com/interviews/up-close-with-2nz-ceo-climb-media-creative-director-kireet-khurana/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=www.animationxpress.com|date=21 June 2004 }}

In 2008, along with Singapore-based World Sport Group, it won the broadcast rights for the IPL for 10 years.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ipl/content/story/330881.html|title=Sony and World Sports Group bag IPL television rights|website=ESPNCricinfo|date=14 January 2008|access-date=16 April 2018|archive-date=13 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413100628/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ipl/content/story/330881.html|url-status=live}} In April 2012, it launched its first sports channel Sony Six.{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/coming-from-sony-sports-channel-named-six-112032100025_1.html|title=Coming from Sony: Sports channel named Six|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=21 March 2012|access-date=16 April 2018|last1=Bhat|first1=Varada|archive-date=16 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416012959/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/coming-from-sony-sports-channel-named-six-112032100025_1.html|url-status=live}} In August 2016, SPN acquired the Ten Sports networks from Zee Entertainment Enterprises for $385 million, with the networks rebranded in 2017 under the "Sony TEN" brand, and integrated with Sony Six and Sony ESPN.{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Bindu |title=Sony Pictures acquires Ten Sports for $385 m |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/sports/sony-pictures-acquires-ten-sports-for-385-m/article9054961.ece |access-date=2021-07-16 |website=@businessline |date=31 August 2016 |language=en |archive-date=7 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107140300/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/sports/sony-pictures-acquires-ten-sports-for-385-m/article9054961.ece |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2017-02-28 |title=Zee completes 1st phase of sale of TEN sports to Sony Pictures |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/zee-completes-1st-phase-of-sale-of-ten-sports-to-sony-pictures/569838/ |access-date=2021-07-16 |website=The Financial Express |language=en-US |archive-date=31 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031002924/https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/zee-completes-1st-phase-of-sale-of-ten-sports-to-sony-pictures/569838/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sony-pictures-networks-india-acquire-924610|title=Sony Pictures Networks India to Acquire Ten Sports for $385 Million|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=31 August 2016|access-date=16 April 2018|archive-date=24 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224113447/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sony-pictures-networks-india-acquire-924610|url-status=live}}

In the widespread entertainment category, Sony Entertainment Television (SET){{Cite web|url=https://www.setindia.com/us-en|title=SET India - Indian Television, Hindi Serials, TV Shows & Live Reality Soaps{{!}} Entertainment Channel|website=setindia.com|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=26 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226005437/https://www.setindia.com/us-en|url-status=live}} and Sony SAB{{Cite web|url=https://www.sabtv.com/en_in/contact|title=SAB TV|website=sabtv.com|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225184229/https://www.sabtv.com/en_in/contact|url-status=live}} are the network's premier channels. Offering content from SET and Sony SAB is Sony Pal,{{Cite web|title=Sony Pal Information|url=https://www.sonypal.in/aboutpal/21|access-date=25 February 2020|archive-date=25 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200425120553/https://www.sonypal.in/aboutpal/21|url-status=dead}} a channel targeted towards rural Hindi-speaking markets. Sony YAY!{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/sony-yay-turns-2-96339.html|title=Sony YAY! turns 2 - Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|date=26 April 2019 |language=en|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=6 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806083033/https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/sony-yay-turns-2-96339.html|url-status=live}} is a kids’ entertainment channel that airs several shows in regional languages.

The network also has a joint venture with BBC Earth to showcase non-fictional programming via Sony BBC Earth.{{Cite web|url=http://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/media/it-is-official-sony-bbc-earth-launches-in-india/57423038|title=It is official! Sony BBC Earth launches in India - ET BrandEquity|last=www.ETBrandEquity.com|website=ETBrandEquity.com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225184237/https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/media/it-is-official-sony-bbc-earth-launches-in-india/57423038|url-status=live}} Sony Aath is a premium Bangla entertainment channel centered on showcasing series, films, animated shows and sports events produced or dubbed in Bengali.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} Sony Marathi is a Marathi channel aimed at the Maharashtra audience.

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In January 2013, the network forayed into video-on-demand with the launch of its OTT platform, SonyLIV.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/sonyliv-launches-video-on-demand-service/article23094096.ece|title=SonyLIV launches video-on-demand service|date=22 January 2013|language=en|access-date=25 February 2020|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225184238/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/sonyliv-launches-video-on-demand-service/article23094096.ece|url-status=live}} Its library consists of content from the network's channels in India such as SET and Sony SAB, alongside originals such as, Gullak,{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/sonyliv-launches-new-hindi-original-web-series-gullak-97701.html|title=SonyLIV launches new Hindi original webisode series, Gullak - Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|date=27 June 2019 |language=en|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225184223/https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/sonyliv-launches-new-hindi-original-web-series-gullak-97701.html|url-status=live}} LIV Shout Out{{Cite web|url=https://www.medianews4u.com/sonyliv-brings-its-first-ever-unscripted-original-liv-shout-out-with-aditya-narayan/|title=SonyLIV brings its first ever unscripted original, LIV Shout Out with Aditya Narayan|date=2020-02-14|website=MediaNews4U|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225185729/https://www.medianews4u.com/sonyliv-brings-its-first-ever-unscripted-original-liv-shout-out-with-aditya-narayan/|url-status=live}} and Holycross.{{Cite web|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/news-digital/tarun-gahlot-holy-cross-vikram-bhatts-web-series-sonyliv/2019/01/24|title=Tarun Gahlot in Holy Cross, Vikram Bhatt's web-series for SonyLIV|last=Rajesh|first=Srividya|date=2019-01-24|website=IWMBuzz|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225184229/https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/news-digital/tarun-gahlot-holy-cross-vikram-bhatts-web-series-sonyliv/2019/01/24|url-status=live}} Apart from archival and regional content, movie premieres, short films and LIVE sports are also a part of SonyLIV's offerings.

The platform has crossed 109 million app downloads.

Sony Max{{Cite web|url=https://www.sonymax.tv/en_us/|title=SONY MAX - Deewana bana de|website=sonymax.tv|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=24 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224023303/https://www.sonymax.tv/en_us/|url-status=live}} and Sony Max 2{{Cite web|url=https://www.sonymax2.tv/en_in/static/about-max2/3|title=Sony MAX2|website=sonymax2.tv|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=28 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928063041/https://www.sonymax2.tv/en_in/static/about-max2/3|url-status=live}} offer Hindi cinema to viewers. Sony MAX showcases world premieres, while Sony MAX HD focuses to Indian viewers who prefer a high definition viewing experience. Sony MAX 2 caters to viewers who appreciate evergreen Indian cinema.

Alongside these, the network offers Sony Pix{{Cite web|url=https://www.sonypix.com/content/1256|title=Sony PIX|website=sonypix.com|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225184227/https://www.sonypix.com/content/1256|url-status=live}} basing its programming on Hollywood films and Sony WAH,{{Cite web|url=https://www.sonywah.tv/en_us|title=SONY WAH|website=sonywah.tv|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=10 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310043404/https://www.sonywah.tv/en_us|url-status=live}} which was a Free To Air movie channel but recently switched back as a paid channel.

Set up in 2013, Sony Pictures Networks Productions (SPNP){{Cite web|url=https://www.spnproductions.in/about|title=SPN Productions|website=spnproductions.in|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515070536/https://www.spnproductions.in/about|url-status=dead}} is the film production arm of the network. It produces cinema for Indian diaspora audiences worldwide. Since 2015, SPNP{{Cite web|url=https://www.televisionpost.com/sony-pictures-networks-productions-unveils-two-new-releases-for-2018/|title=Sony Pictures Networks Productions unveils two new releases for 2018|date=2018-04-05|website=TelevisionPost|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225195738/https://www.televisionpost.com/sony-pictures-networks-productions-unveils-two-new-releases-for-2018/|url-status=dead}} has produced and distributed films such as

• Bajatey Raho
• Darr @ the Mall
• Youngistaan
• Piku
• Chalk n Duster
• Azhar
• Maacher Jhol
• Mubarakan
• Poster Boys
• Padman
• 102 Not Out
• Soorma
• Bombairiya
• Ghoomketu
• Shakuntala Devi
• Helmet
• Dial 100
• Looop Lapeta
• Major
• Nikamma
• Aankh Micholi
• Operation Valentine
• ''Tera Kya Hoga Lovely
• Adbhut
• Amaran

The upcoming films from SPNP include Shaktimaan, Sitaare Zameen Par, Article 65, Lahore 1947, Kaash Aisa Hota, Advait, Dive and among others.

An independent business unit of SPNI, Studio NEXT creates original content and IPs for television and digital media within India and globally.{{Cite news|last=Laghate|first=Gaurav|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/sony-pictures-launches-separate-content-unit/articleshow/65570117.cms|title=Sony Pictures launches separate content unit|date=2018-08-28|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411014435/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/sony-pictures-launches-separate-content-unit/articleshow/65570117.cms|url-status=live}} The venture began its journey by producing the debutant season of Kus Bani Koshur Karorpaet, the Kashmiri adaptation of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? but like other vernacular Indian adaptations, structured more in line with Indian flagship, national adaptation in Kaun Banega Crorepati.{{efn|Although season 10 of KBC was reported to be co-produced with the legacy, pre-existing production company BIG Synergy by at least 2 sources,{{Cite web|date=29 August 2018|title=Sony's production house Studio Nxt to co-produce KBC 10|url=https://indiantelevision.com/television/production-house/fiction/sonys-production-house-studio-nxt-to-co-produce-kbc-10-180829|access-date=6 July 2021|website=INDIANtelevision.com|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184811/https://indiantelevision.com/television/production-house/fiction/sonys-production-house-studio-nxt-to-co-produce-kbc-10-180829|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Saini|first=Sonam|date=29 August 2018|title=SET signs 8 sponsors for KBC 10, 65% inventory sold before launch|url=https://exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/set-signs-8-sponsors-for-kbc-1065inventory-sold-before-launch--91803.html|access-date=6 July 2021|website=exhange4media|archive-date=15 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715110325/https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/set-signs-8-sponsors-for-kbc-1065inventory-sold-before-launch--91803.html|url-status=live}} the contract-documents from the company noted only the latter [as the producing-entity],Such as [https://setindia.com/pdf/Kaun-Banega-Crorepati-TnC.pdf this one.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184342/https://setindia.com/pdf/Kaun-Banega-Crorepati-TnC.pdf |date=9 July 2021 }} as has been the case for preceding seasons. Nevertheless, it remained uncredited on-screen. Thereby, making Kus Bani Koshur Karorpaet their first-ever credited project.}} Going forward, Studio NEXT will continue to produce new IPs whilst leveraging the existing ones under Sony Entertainment ownership.

'Ek India Happywala' is the call-to-action under which the network guides its contribution towards society. To create change in society, it focuses on 3 impact areas - Environment, Education and Empowerment.{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/sony-pictures-networks-india-takes-a-step-towards-change-provides-over-2000000-litres-of-potable-water-to-villages-in|title=Sony Pictures Networks India Takes a Step Towards Change - Provides over 20,00,000 litres of Potable Water to Villages in Maharashtra|date=2019-06-03|website=Indian Television Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225184226/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/sony-pictures-networks-india-takes-a-step-towards-change-provides-over-2000000-litres-of-potable-water-to-villages-in|url-status=live}}

The network associates itself with several NGOs such as Krida Vikas Sanstha,{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswireindia.com/the-spn-national-inclusion-cup-2019-a-csr-initiative-of-sony-pictures-networks-india-61992.html|title=The SPN National Inclusion Cup 2019 a CSR Initiative of Sony Pictures Networks India|website=businesswireindia.com|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225184234/https://www.businesswireindia.com/the-spn-national-inclusion-cup-2019-a-csr-initiative-of-sony-pictures-networks-india-61992.html|url-status=live}} Cricket Association for the Blind of Maharashtra (CABM){{Cite web|url=https://www.sonypicturesnetworks.com/news-details/0/348/sony-pictures-networks-associates-with-the-cricket-association-for-the-blind-of-maharashtra-for-the-state-level-cricket-tournament|title=Sony Pictures Networks associates with the Cricket Association for the Blind of Maharashtra for the state level cricket tournament|website=Sony Pictures Networks|language=en|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225184224/https://www.sonypicturesnetworks.com/news-details/0/348/sony-pictures-networks-associates-with-the-cricket-association-for-the-blind-of-maharashtra-for-the-state-level-cricket-tournament|url-status=live}} and ConnectEd Technologies to name a few, and undertakes initiatives such as providing clean drinking water to drought-affected areas in Maharashtra and supporting upcoming Indian athletes with equipment and training required to compete at international events among a few.

SPNI reaches out to over 700M viewers across India and is available in 167 countries.{{Cite web |title=Sony Pictures Networks India Enters Into a Licensing Agreement With The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd. |url=https://www.businesswireindia.com/sony-pictures-networks-india-enters-into-a-licensing-agreement-with-the-indian-performing-right-society-ltd-66885.html |access-date=2020-02-25 |website=businesswireindia.com |archive-date=25 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225184223/https://www.businesswireindia.com/sony-pictures-networks-india-enters-into-a-licensing-agreement-with-the-indian-performing-right-society-ltd-66885.html |url-status=live }}

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