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About the company - Business Profile

Phantom Digital Effects Limited (PhantomFX) is a creative studio specializing in high-end Visual Effects (VFX) for feature films, television, and advertisements. As a Certified Trusted Partner of the TPN (Trusted Partner Network), the company operates as a full-service creative provider, handling projects from pre-visualization to final delivery. PhantomFX maintains a significant role in both the domestic Indian market and the global entertainment industry, providing creative solutions for major Hollywood and Indian film productions.

Key Points

• Key Facts:
  • Founded: 2016
  • Headquarters: Chennai, India
  • Listing: Listed on the NSE EMERGE platform (SME segment)
  • Core Offerings: VFX, 2D to 3D conversion, Animation, and Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) services.
• Operations and Resources:
  • Studios: Operates primary creative hubs in Chennai and Mumbai.
  • Global Presence: Maintains a presence in the United States and Canada to facilitate international client coordination.
  • Infrastructure: The company utilizes high-capacity rendering farms and proprietary workflow management tools to manage data-intensive VFX pipelines.
• Market and Significance:
  • Industries Served: Feature Films (Hollywood and Bollywood), Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming platforms, and high-end commercial advertising.
  • Strategic Importance: One of the few Indian VFX studios with TPN certification, enabling it to work on sensitive, high-budget content from major global studios.
• Business Model and Competencies:
  • Model: PhantomFX operates an output-based service model, where revenue is generated per shot or project milestone. It leverages India's cost-effective creative talent pool to deliver high-fidelity visual content to global markets.
  • Strengths: The company excels in complex CGI (Computer Generated Imagery), matte painting, and digital compositing.
• Revenue Breakdown:
  • FY 2024-25 Performance: The company reported a total revenue of approximately ₹85.45 crore for the full year (based on annual reporting cycles).
  • Geographical Concentration: A substantial portion of revenue is derived from the International Market (Export of Services), which typically accounts for over 60% to 70% of total earnings, with the remainder coming from the domestic Indian film industry.
• Key Products and Technology:
  • VFX Pipelines: Implementation of advanced simulation tools for fire, water, and destruction effects.
  • Digital Humans: Development of photorealistic digital doubles for actors.
  • Technological Shift: Adoption of Real-time Rendering engines (like Unreal Engine) for virtual production, reducing traditional post-production timelines.
• Clients and Partnerships:
  • The company has contributed to major projects and collaborated with notable production houses. While specific long-term contracts are often under Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), PhantomFX has publicly associated with titles such as Vikram, The Legend, and various international OTT series.
• Employee and Organizational Structure:
  • Workforce: The company employs over 500+ creative professionals, including animators, compositors, and technical directors.
  • Hiring Trends: Active expansion in Mumbai to tap into the Bollywood talent pool and increasing headcount in specialized R&D roles for virtual production.
• Future Outlook:
  • PhantomFX is strategically pivoting toward Virtual Production and AI-integrated VFX tools to automate rotoscoping and match-moving tasks.
  • Expansion plans include setting up additional "satellite offices" in international territories to strengthen its client-facing capabilities in North America and Europe.

References

1. Annual Report Mar 2025
2. Investor Presentation Jan 2026
3. Annual Report May 2024