The private equity firm has acquired a minority stake in the entertainment platform as it looks to scale its live entertainment business across India
Moneycontrol News
August 19, 2026 / 09:31 IST
KKR picks up minority stake in live entertainment and ticketing platform BookMyShow
- BookMyShow gets KKR minority investment.
- Investment to boost live entertainment growth.
- FY24 revenue up 43%, profit up 28%.
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Mumbai-based entertainment ticketing platform BookMyShow has secured a minority investment from global private equity firm KKR, as the company looks to accelerate the expansion of its live entertainment business.
The two companies said on August 19 that they had signed definitive agreements for the transaction but didn’t disclose the financial details. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals.
Founded in 2007, BookMyShow has expanded beyond movie ticketing into live entertainment and experiences. Its live entertainment arm, BookMyShow Live, operates across talent and IP acquisition, production, promotion, partnerships and audience development.
“BookMyShow has been a pioneer in delivering high-quality entertainment experiences in India. We are pleased to support BookMyShow as it continues to lead the next phase of growth in India’s out-of-home entertainment sector,” said Akshay Tanna, partner and head of India private equity at KKR.
BookMyShow has brought properties such as Lollapalooza India, U2’s The Joshua Tree Tour, the NBA’s debut games in India, Disney’s Aladdin and Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR to the country. It has also hosted international artistes, including Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Travis Scott, Linkin Park and Justin Bieber.
“We are delighted to welcome KKR as an investor in BookMyShow. Their global perspective, deep expertise and strong understanding of consumer businesses will be invaluable as we enter the next phase of our journey,” BookMyShow founder and CEO Ashish Hemrajani said.
The investment comes amid a rapidly growing domestic entertainment market, which is attracting a wave of new competition.
In August 2024, Zomato parent Eternalannounced its acquisition of Paytm’s entertainment and ticketing business for Rs 2,048 crore as it expanded its “going-out” offering through District.
The deal made Eternal a direct rival to BookMyShow across movies, events and other entertainment categories.
BookMyShow has continued to grow strongly. Its revenue rose 43 percent to Rs 1,397 crore in FY24 from Rs 976 crore a year earlier, while profit increased 28 percent to Rs 109 crore from Rs 85 crore.
The company has raised more than Rs 1,400 crore ($165 million) from investors including TPG Growth, Elevation Capital and Accel since its inception. Network18 is also a major stakeholder, holding around 39 percent in the company.
BookMyShow operates in more than 700 towns and cities in India and has expanded overseas to markets including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the UAE and Sri Lanka.
KKR’s investment adds BookMyShow to its India portfolio, which includes Medicover India, Lighthouse Learning, Vini Cosmetics, Healthcare Global Enterprises, Darwinbox and Rebel Foods.
Avendus Capital was the exclusive financial adviser to BookMyShow, while Trilegal acted as legal adviser.
Disclaimer: Moneycontrol is a part of the Network18 group. Network18 is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
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