About Us

Our Story

About Ashoka Productions

Founded in 2020, Ashoka Productions is a Chennai-based film and video production house for brands, businesses, manufacturers, institutions, and government bodies.

We combine strong ideas with technical skill and careful planning. The result: films that are clear, watchable, and effective.

Every project starts with a conversation. We learn what you need to say, and to whom, before we build the story. One team. One process. Start to finish — concept, script, shoot, edit, sound, VFX, delivery.

Purpose

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

Films that communicate clearly and deliver results you can measure.

Vision

To be Chennai's most trusted film production studio — known for reliability and fresh storytelling.

Values

Creativity · Collaboration · Integrity · Precision · Excellence

Leadership

Ashok Saminathan, Founder, Director and Cinematographer
Founder
ASHOK SAMINATHAN
Founder | Director | Cinematographer

Over 10 years in cinematography, advertising, and film production. Engineering background, with a Diploma in Cinematography & Filmmaking. Trusted by TATA Chemicals, TATA Mobil, Indian Oil, Ola Electric, Aditya Birla Insurance, Puravankara, Accord Pharma, Numeric UPS — plus multiple Government of Tamil Nadu campaigns.

Independent films:

Theeratha Kaadhal (2020)
Adhiyamaanum Aalamaramum (2022)
Naan Pona Pinnum Nee Vaazha Vendum (2024)
Kada Muda (2025)
Theeratha Kaadhal (2020)

Awards & Recognitions (2022 - 2023)

"Adhiyamaanum Aalamaramum" - Short Film by Ashok Saminathan @ Ashoka Productions

Special Mention Award
Bengaluru International Short Film Festival
Special Mention Award
11th Mumbai International Short Film Festival
Best Director Award
Ahmedabad International Children Film Festival
Best Debut Director Award
Port Blair International Film Festival
Best Environmental Film Award
Jaipur International Film Festival
Best Short Film Award
Vindhya International Film Festival
Official Selections: 13th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival, Goa Short Film Festival, Pune Short Film Festival, Norway Film Festival, and several other international screenings.
R P Surya Praba Ashok, Creative and Finance Head
Head
R P SURYA PRABA ASHOK
Creative & Finance Head

Aeronautical Engineer (B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D.), now leading budgeting, finance, and project execution. Past experience: documentary line-production with India Today, engineering at ALSTOM Bengaluru, and a DRDO-funded project. Also handles subtitles and scheduling.

What Our Clients Say

"We recently completed a corporate project with Ashoka Productions. They were cooperative, easy to work with, and the process ran smoothly."

Kaliraj
Kaliraj
Marketing Manager - Mobitech Wireless Solution

"Good timing, clear thinking, strong work style. Glad to be part of your projects."

Gobinath Purushothaman
Gobinath Purushothaman
Founder - GNPC Drones

"Excellent product shoots, no disruption to our work. Recommended."

Libika Paramanick
Client
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Our Prestigious Clients

Full portfolio available on request.