Our Journey
From the Vintage Mareechi Era to the Rise of Hyderabad Talkies
What began as Mareechi Media Works has now evolved into Hyderabad Talkies, a brand synonymous with redefining live entertainment in India. Our journey has been one of vision, passion, and groundbreaking moments that continue to light up the skies of Hyderabad and beyond.
At Hyderabad Talkies, we don’t just curate events, we build cultural movements and original platforms that celebrate diversity, creativity, and storytelling. Our spectrum of initiatives reflects the depth of our vision and the breadth of experiences we bring to audiences.
Launched RISE UP, India’s Largest Sky Lantern Festival, setting a Guinness World Record and establishing Mareech as a mass experience creator.
Introduced international acts like Elijah Woods and Zach Cowie, marking our entry into the global talent collaboration space.
Launched youth-driven formats like:
- Weekly / Fortnightly EDM Nights
- Multiple themed NYE Eves
Featured DJ Zeddon, Lost Stories, and others before their commercial breakout.
Brought DJ Snake & Nucleya to Hyderabad in association with Sunburn, expanding our global music footprint.
Curated A.R. Rahman Live, South India’s first fully seated concert, in collaboration with Viacom18 and BookMyShow.
Brought Arijit Singh Live to Hyderabad, continuing our partnership with BookMyShow for premium live experiences.
Presented Sid Sriram Live, with RED FM joining as Presenting Partner, setting new standards for brand integration.
In collaboration with Paytm Insider as ticketing partner, produced two iconic experiences:
Ilaiyaraaja – The Eternal Maestro (Two-Day Tribute Concert) -
Shreya Ghoshal Live -
With Zomato Live as a ticketing partner, delivered Shreya Ghoshal’s biggest concert ever — 24,000+ audience in a stadium setting.
Launched NAATOUR, a world tour with Oscar-winner M.M. Keeravani, starting from Hyderabad. Ticketing powered by BookMyShow in India.
Now touring the USA, Australia, and New Zealand through 2026.