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{{Short description|Multinational Indian entertainment company}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Pyramid Saimira
| name = Pyramid Saimira
| image= Logo_of_Pyramid_Saimira.jpg
| image = Logo_of_Pyramid_Saimira.jpg
| type = [[Film Producer|Film production]]<br />[[Film distribution]]<br />[[Film soundtrack|Film soundtrack distribution]]<br />[[Exhibition]]
| type = [[Film Producer|Film production]]<br />[[Film distribution]]<br />[[Film soundtrack|Film soundtrack distribution]]<br />[[Exhibition]]
| traded_as = {{plainlist|
*{{BSE|532791}}
*{{NSE|PSTL}}
}}
| location_city = Chennai
| location_city = Chennai
| location_country = India
| location_country = India
| area_served = India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, USA, UK
| area_served = India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, USA, UK
| key_people = Mr.PS Saminathan, Mr N Narayanan
| key_people = Mr.PS Saminathan, Mr N Narayanan
| ISIN = INE165H01018
| industry = [[Entertainment industry|Entertainment]], [[Software Industry|Software]]
| industry = [[Entertainment industry|Entertainment]], [[Software Industry|Software]]
| products = [[Motion picture]]s ([[Tamil language|Tamil]])
| products = [[Motion picture]]s ([[Tamil language|Tamil]])
| footnotes =
| footnotes =  
}}
}}


'''Pyramid Saimira''', an Indian multinational entertainment company, operating in 6 countries <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pstl.in/aboutus.php |title=Archived copy |access-date=2008-09-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913130714/http://www.pstl.in/aboutus.php |archive-date=2008-09-13 }}</ref> was one of the World's fastest growing entertainment group. Its diversified businesses included Exhibition (Theatre), [[film producer|Film and Television Content Production]], [[film distributor|Distribution]], Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Animation and Gaming, Cine Advertising, etc., which has significantly altered the profile of [[Cinema of Tamil Nadu|Tamil Nadu cinema]], the Tamil film music scene and entertainment industry in India at large. Its founder and CEO died on 28 Jun 2019 due to diabetics related illness.
'''Pyramid Saimira''', an Indian multinational entertainment company, operating in 6 countries <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pstl.in/aboutus.php |title=Pyramid Saimira Group |access-date=2008-09-18 |url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913130714/http://www.pstl.in/aboutus.php |archive-date=2008-09-13 }}</ref> was one of the World's fastest growing entertainment group. Its diversified businesses included Exhibition (Theatre), [[film producer|Film and Television Content Production]], [[film distributor|Distribution]], Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Animation and Gaming, Cine Advertising, etc., which has significantly altered the profile of [[Cinema of Tamil Nadu|Tamil Nadu cinema]], the Tamil film music scene and entertainment industry in India at large. Its founder and CEO died on 28 Jun 2019 due to diabetics related illness.


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
=== Distribution ===
=== Distribution ===
*''[[Aanai]]'' (2005)
*''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]]'' (2007)
*''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]]'' (2007)
*''[[Satham Podathey]]'' (2007)
*''[[Billa (2007 film)|Billa]]'' (2007)
*''[[Evano Oruvan]]'' (2007)
*''[[Evano Oruvan]]'' (2007)
*''[[Azhagiya Tamil Magan]]'' (2007)
*''[[Azhagiya Tamil Magan]]'' (2007)
*[[Ali Bhai]] (2007)
*[[Ali Bhai]] (2007)
*''[[Vaazhthugal]]'' (2008)
*''[[Arasangam]]'' (2008)
*''[[Kuselan]]'' (2008)
*''[[Kuselan]]'' (2008)
*''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'' (2009)
*''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'' (2008)
*''[[Naan Kadavul]]'' (2009)
*''[[Naan Kadavul]]'' (2009)


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*''[[Kannamoochi Yenada]]'' (2007)
*''[[Kannamoochi Yenada]]'' (2007)
*''[[Aayudham Seivom]]'' (2008)
*''[[Aayudham Seivom]]'' (2008)
*''Mukhbir'' (2008; Hindi)


== Debts, Problems and Closure ==
== Debts, Problems and Closure ==
Following the failure of ''[[Kuselan]]'' (2008), the production studio began to experience significant financial problems which affected several of their ongoing projects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kuselan-fiasco-a-postmortem-news-tamil-kkfthvidcgasi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820045318/http://www.sify.com/movies/kuselan-fiasco-a-postmortem-news-tamil-kkfthvidcgasi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-08-20|title=Kuselan Fiasco- A postmortem}}</ref> The releases of films including [[Krishna (director)|Krishna]]'s ''Yen Ippadi Mayakkinai'' starring [[Richard Rishi|Richard]] and [[Gayathrie]] and Jeppi Azhagar's ''Vaanam Partha Seemayile'' starring [[Ashok (actor)|Ashok]] and [[Priyanka Nair]], were sudden cancelled despite having audio releases.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/new-releases/three-cheers-for-pyramid.asp|title=Three cheers for Pyramid – Lakshman Sruthi – 100% Manual Orchestra -|website=www.lakshmansruthi.com}}</ref> Likewise, Shankar Dayal's ''Anandham Arrambam'', which was meant to be the launch for actor [[Adharvaa Murali]], was also shelved despite beginning production. [[Kamal Haasan]]'s bilingual period film, ''Marmayogi'', was also scrapped after Pyramid Saimira were unable to finance the venture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-09-02/kamal-haasan-10-09-09.html|title=Kamal's action against Pyramid Saimira - Kamal Haasan - Raj Kamal International - Unnai Pol Oruvan - Marmayogi - Pyramid Saimira - Behindwoods.com|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>
Following the failure of ''[[Kuselan]]'' (2008), the production studio began to experience significant financial problems which affected several of their ongoing projects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kuselan-fiasco-a-postmortem-news-tamil-kkfthvidcgasi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820045318/http://www.sify.com/movies/kuselan-fiasco-a-postmortem-news-tamil-kkfthvidcgasi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-08-20|title=Kuselan Fiasco- A postmortem|website=[[Sify]] }}</ref> The releases of films including [[Krishna (director)|Krishna]]'s ''Yen Ippadi Mayakkinai'' starring [[Richard Rishi|Richard]] and [[Gayathrie]] and Jeppi Azhagar's ''Vaanam Partha Seemayile'' starring [[Ashok Kumar (Tamil actor)|Ashok]] and [[Priyanka Nair]], were sudden cancelled despite having audio releases.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/new-releases/three-cheers-for-pyramid.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505201253/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/new-releases/three-cheers-for-pyramid.asp|url-status=usurped|archive-date=5 May 2010|title=Three cheers for Pyramid – Lakshman Sruthi – 100% Manual Orchestra -|website=www.lakshmansruthi.com}}</ref> Likewise, Shankar Dayal's ''Anandham Arrambam'', which was meant to be the launch for actor [[Adharvaa Murali]], was also shelved despite beginning production. [[Kamal Haasan]]'s bilingual period film, ''Marmayogi'', was also scrapped after Pyramid Saimira were unable to finance the venture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-09-02/kamal-haasan-10-09-09.html|title=Kamal's action against Pyramid Saimira - Kamal Haasan - Raj Kamal International - Unnai Pol Oruvan - Marmayogi - Pyramid Saimira - Behindwoods.com|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>


In the year 2010, the management was struck by debts ranging to Rs.500 Crore and cases were filed on it by [[SEBI]] for breaching its terms and finally closed down.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article3296287.ece | title=Madras HC sets deadline for Pyramid Saimira creditors to provide proof of debt  | date=9 April 2012 | newspaper=The Hindu Business Line | access-date=4 November 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Kumar | first=Abhineet | title=Godrej's Nano: Chotukool | website=Business Standard News | date=2009-11-23 | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/management/godrej-s-nano-chotukool-109112300006_1.html | access-date=2021-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Singh | first=Ajay | title=Kashmirs Ceasefire May Be Off Target | website=Business Standard News | date=2000-11-25 | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/kashmirs-ceasefire-may-be-off-target-100112501010_1.html | access-date=2021-04-19}}</ref>
In the year 2010, the management was struck by debts ranging to Rs.500 Crore and cases were filed on it by [[SEBI]] for breaching its terms and finally closed down.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article3296287.ece | title=Madras HC sets deadline for Pyramid Saimira creditors to provide proof of debt  | date=9 April 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008005316/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article3296287.ece | archive-date=8 Oct 2012 | newspaper=The Hindu Business Line | access-date=4 November 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2010-12-23 |title=Sebi bans former Pyramid Saimira chairman from mkts |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-53755720101223 |access-date=2023-03-15}}</ref>


Share investors were duped by company's false auditing practices and internal scams. The promoter assured investors in their AGM that everything was in order and also acknowledged to make a dividend payout as a good will measure. It's another blot in ethics and corporate governance of the promoters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/pyramid-saimira-case-sebi-confirms-ban-against-india-capital/102147/on|title=Compensation, job to wife of slain photojournalist|agency=Press Trust of India|date=30 December 2012|via=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sat-adjourns-hearingpyramid-saimira-case/85907/on|title=SAT adjourns hearing on Pyramid Saimira case|agency=Press Trust of India|date=16 February 2010|via=Business Standard}}</ref>
Share investors were duped by company's false auditing practices and internal scams. The promoter assured investors in their AGM that everything was in order and also acknowledged to make a dividend payout as a good will measure. It's another blot in ethics and corporate governance of the promoters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/pyramid-saimira-case-sebi-confirms-ban-against-india-capital/102147/on|title=Compensation, job to wife of slain photojournalist|agency=Press Trust of India|date=30 December 2012|via=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sat-adjourns-hearingpyramid-saimira-case/85907/on|title=SAT adjourns hearing on Pyramid Saimira case|agency=Press Trust of India|date=16 February 2010|via=Business Standard}}</ref>

Latest revision as of 11:13, 2 December 2025


Pyramid Saimira
Traded as
ISININE165H01018
IndustryEntertainment, Software
Headquarters
Chennai
,
India
Area served
India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, USA, UK
Key people
Mr.PS Saminathan, Mr N Narayanan
ProductsMotion pictures (Tamil)

Pyramid Saimira, an Indian multinational entertainment company, operating in 6 countries [1] was one of the World's fastest growing entertainment group. Its diversified businesses included Exhibition (Theatre), Film and Television Content Production, Distribution, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Animation and Gaming, Cine Advertising, etc., which has significantly altered the profile of Tamil Nadu cinema, the Tamil film music scene and entertainment industry in India at large. Its founder and CEO died on 28 Jun 2019 due to diabetics related illness.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Distribution[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Debts, Problems and Closure[edit | edit source]

Following the failure of Kuselan (2008), the production studio began to experience significant financial problems which affected several of their ongoing projects.[2] The releases of films including Krishna's Yen Ippadi Mayakkinai starring Richard and Gayathrie and Jeppi Azhagar's Vaanam Partha Seemayile starring Ashok and Priyanka Nair, were sudden cancelled despite having audio releases.[3] Likewise, Shankar Dayal's Anandham Arrambam, which was meant to be the launch for actor Adharvaa Murali, was also shelved despite beginning production. Kamal Haasan's bilingual period film, Marmayogi, was also scrapped after Pyramid Saimira were unable to finance the venture.[4]

In the year 2010, the management was struck by debts ranging to Rs.500 Crore and cases were filed on it by SEBI for breaching its terms and finally closed down.[5][6]

Share investors were duped by company's false auditing practices and internal scams. The promoter assured investors in their AGM that everything was in order and also acknowledged to make a dividend payout as a good will measure. It's another blot in ethics and corporate governance of the promoters.[7][8]

Key Personalities[edit | edit source]

These are the people who are mainly responsible for Pyramid Saimira.[9]

  • Mr. P.S. Saminathan Group CEO and CFO
  • Mr. K.S.Srinivasan Director & CEO – Pyramid Saimira Production International Ltd
  • Mr. Satish Shukla CEO – Saimira Access Technologies Limited
  • Mr. T.A.Adikesavan President-Management Services(MS) & Knowledge Management Systems (KMS)
  • Mr. R. Venkatakrishnan Chief Operating Officer (COO) --- Saimira Realty Limited
  • Mr. G. Gowtham President – Marketing & Movie Cards, PSTL
  • Mr. T.Sivakumar CEO – PSTL Exhibition
  • Mr R Chandrasekar, GM (Distribution)
  • Mr. Ram Mohan Rao President – Content Procurement, PSEL
  • Mr. S.Ganesan Group Company Secretary
  • Mr. A.S.Satish Kumar CEO – Pyramid Saimira Theatre Chain (M) Sdn Bhd
  • Mr. V.Srinivasan Chief Technical Officer
  • Mr. Alok Kumar Vice President – Food & Beverages
  • Ms. Subhaa Venkat General Manager – Productions & Creativity
  • Ms. Purvi Shah COO – Western Region | Global Head – Corporate Communication
  • Mr. G.K.Kalidasan Vice President – HR

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Pyramid Saimira Group". Archived from the original on 13 September 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2008.
  2. ↑ "Kuselan Fiasco- A postmortem". Sify. Archived from the original on 20 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Three cheers for Pyramid – Lakshman Sruthi – 100% Manual Orchestra -". www.lakshmansruthi.com. Archived from the original on 5 May 2010.
  4. ↑ "Kamal's action against Pyramid Saimira - Kamal Haasan - Raj Kamal International - Unnai Pol Oruvan - Marmayogi - Pyramid Saimira - Behindwoods.com". www.behindwoods.com.
  5. ↑ "Madras HC sets deadline for Pyramid Saimira creditors to provide proof of debt". The Hindu Business Line. 9 April 2012. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  6. ↑ "Sebi bans former Pyramid Saimira chairman from mkts". Reuters. 23 December 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "Compensation, job to wife of slain photojournalist". Press Trust of India. 30 December 2012 – via Business Standard.
  8. ↑ "SAT adjourns hearing on Pyramid Saimira case". Press Trust of India. 16 February 2010 – via Business Standard.
  9. ↑ "Main People".

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