About us
At Matchbox Shots, we are storytellers at heart, filmmakers by craft, and visionaries in spirit. More than just a production house, we are a creative force pushing the boundaries of storytelling with bold, impactful cinema.
From the path-breaking success of Andhadhun to compelling new narratives, we champion content-driven, character-rich storytelling that challenges, engages, and resonates.
Great stories can emerge from anywhere—a fleeting exchange, a forgotten book, a city’s rhythm. Our passion is to bring them to life across films, web series, and digital content, creating immersive experiences that linger long after the credits roll.
Built on integrity, passion, empathy, and teamwork, our culture fosters fearless creativity and continuous growth. We believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, provoke, and leave a lasting impact.
Sanjay Routray
With over 20 years of experience in the film industry, Sanjay Routray stands as both a creative force and a seasoned producer, shaping stories that leave a lasting impact. From setting up production modalities for sleeper hit films to spearheading international documentaries, his career spans across TV commercials, feature films, and collaborations with both emerging and acclaimed directors.
Sanjay possesses a rare knack for identifying and nurturing unique, powerful narratives—stories that challenge conventions and resonate deeply with audiences. His meticulous attention to detail and relentless pursuit of perfection define his approach, whether it’s a large-scale feature film or a high-impact TV commercial. As a founder and director of Matchbox Shots, Sanjay Routray’s vision is clear: “We are all stories in the end. Let’s make it a good one.”
Sarita Patil
With 31 years of experience across feature films, television, and digital platforms, Sarita Patil has played a pivotal role in shaping content in Hindi, English, and regional languages. She has held leadership positions at major production houses, including her last tenure as Vice President at Viacom18 Motion Pictures, where she led content and production teams.
An alumna of the INSEAD Leadership Program for Senior Executives, Sarita leveraged her expertise to co-found Matchbox Shots, a boutique production company dedicated to delivering premium content. Having led content strategy at industry giants like Balaji Telefilms, Viacom18, and UTV Motion Pictures, she is known for her creative vision, strategic leadership, and unwavering dedication to storytelling. Sarita recognizes the power of bringing real-life incidents to the screen, creating narratives that deeply resonate with audiences.
Dikssha Routray
Our co-founder, Dikssha Routray, is a true multi-hyphenate with a decade-long career spanning advertising, filmmaking, and production. As a creative producer, she has worked on acclaimed films like Andhadhun and Merry Christmas and has led numerous other films and series for Matchbox over the years.
Dikssha began her journey by assisting Sriram Raghavan on Badlapur before directing two short films, The Ideal Bride and Red Velvet. Red Velvet earned nominations at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and the Filmfare Awards, solidifying her reputation as a compelling storyteller.
At Matchbox Shots, Dikssha plays a pivotal role in shaping projects from concept to execution. She collaborates with leading directors, ensuring each story is brought to life with precision and vision. A powerhouse of talent, she is an integral force behind everything we do.
Vipul Mayank
In a career spanning over three decades, Vipul has worked at the most reputed production houses and Television Networks of India like TVF, Star Tv, Colosceum, Big Synergy, Channel 9 and Tv 18.
Vipul loves to tell stories and has been associated as a creator, writer or executive producer of marquee Tv and web shows like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Khichdi, Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi, Panchayat, Gullak and Yeh Meri Family S2, 3 and 4.
