About Grey Films

Pioneering Cinematic Excellence in India

Founded in 2002 by award-winning filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu, Grey Films is your single window solution in India and Asia for wildlife, factual programming, and feature films.

Who We Are & What We Do

Grey Films is a pioneer in 4K and High Definition cinematography in India. We are passionate about our craft and about telling stories from a fresh perspective. Through experience, innovation and creativity, Grey Films encompasses a diverse range of genres:

Grey Films collaborates with Nallas Ark Foundation to connect communities and people with nature through intimate stories for creating impactful conservation messages.

Leadership & Vision

Key Team Members

Subbiah Nallamuthu

Subbiah Nallamuthu

Director, Producer & Cinematographer

Nalla is a freelance cinematographer, director and producer since 1987. In a twenty-year career, he has had the opportunity to shoot feature films, documentaries, news, corporate films, and TV shows. He has worked with industry-leading networks including BBC, Channel 4, Discovery International, and National Geographic.

His passion for the Royal Bengal Tiger translated into iconic international documentaries including Tiger Queen and Tiger Dynasty. 5-time National Film Award winner.

Anvita Adeshra

Anvita Adeshra

Executive Producer & Business Development

Anvita started her career as Producer at the Development & Educational Communication Unit (DECU) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Ahmedabad. She travelled across India shooting films on social and cultural issues.

Currently Business Head for the company, she leads Grey’s operations, research, and international development division. Holding a Masters in Development Communication, Anvita is pivotal to Grey’s educational programming and global promotions.

Varun Subbiah

Varun Subbiah

Director & Cinematographer

Varun is a freelance filmmaker, cinematographer & photographer based in India. He is a Direction Graduate from FTIT Chennai and completed cinematography specialization from the Mindscreen Film Institute, Chennai.

He brings a fresh contemporary perspective to independent documentaries, commercials, and digital media production.

Global Impact

Social Recognition

Ajith Pillar
Ajith Pillar

"People like you are the true representatives of god and his creations, who are sent to remind us humans that we are not the only species on this beautiful earth."

Bethann Blotzer
Bethann Blotzer

"I like that they cremate them in India when they die so their fur isn't sold... powerful conservation messages told with heart and authenticity."

Laurie Naiden
Laurie Naiden

"Saw this episode and enjoyed seeing the life of Machli. She lived a very fulfilling life. Was a great hunter, mother. She was truly the Queen of India."

Jeanette Stewart
Jeanette Stewart

"Saw 'The World's Famous Tiger' documentary about Machli, she was majestic. She had a wonderful life, still left me in tears though."