New Life to an Old Face
In a business where it is all about stardom, red carpets, and the glamour that comes along with being in the center of attention, not many people take the risk to walk away at their height. The former idol of Bollywood with romantic blockbusters, Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013), and Loveshhuda (2016), Girish Kumar, has accomplished this already. Trading camera flashes with the boardrooms, Girish has changed his face, or rather has assumed another face, not that of glamor, but that of strategy and leadership in business.
Currently (2025), Girish Kumar holds the position of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in Technicolor Tips Films Limited, aka Tips Industries, an Indian-based music and entertainment conglomerate. And the best part is, with him in charge, the company has minted money, at least in terms of valuation, standing at 8533 crores now, according to reports, even surpassing the net worths of A-list actors of Bollywood like Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor.
So, what is this transformation—Bollywood star to big-time business executive? Let us examine this in some detail.
Girish Kumar: The Bollywood Introduction
Girish was born into a respected Kumar family of Bollywood, which belongs to Kumar S. Taurani, co-founder of Tips Industries. Since the 1990s, this music and film production studio has been at the foundation of the Indian entertainment business, providing timeless songs and blockbuster soundtracks.
Upon entry into the film industry, naturally, there were high expectations that Girish would bring to the industry. Support was provided by big banners and a melodious soundtrack, which is a specialty of Tips, in his debut film, Ramaiya Vastavaiya. The film did well enough at the box office, and his screen presence was liked, but Girish never managed to settle down in the competitive world of Hindi cinema.
His next project, titled Loveshhuda, turned out to be not so successful but ambitious. Girish appeared to have then stepped out of the limelight.
The Great Step: Quitting the Bollywood Life
In a world where everyone seemed to be a celebrity and every celebrity stuck to fame, hoping that someday they would make a comeback, Girish turning around was such a real and practical turn. He did not expect miracles at the box office; instead, he resorted to the business that defined him.
It was not merely the case of becoming a member of the family business; it was the case of revolutionizing the family business.
In becoming a dynamic executive himself, Girish made the choice of responsibility rather than recognition. He accepted challenges in boardrooms with the zeal he used to accept the camera, an indication that his dreams were no longer associated with scriptwork but rather strategy and size.
Tips Industries: The Unknown Giant of Indian Entertainment
So as to learn the seriousness of the role played by Girish, we have to learn about Tips Industries.
Established in 1975 and incorporated under the name Tips Industries Limited in 1996, the organization has played its significant role in the soundtrack of Indian cinema. Tips has hosted some of the chartbusters of the 90s and some of the evergreen artists who have come out with some of the best digital music of the times.
It has a portfolio, which includes:
- Music Ownership Label
- Film Production
- Acquisition of music rights
- OTT partnerships
Owning rights to more than 29,000 songs under all genres and decades, its use of streaming platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, Gaana, and JioSaavn highlights the fact that Tips is a revenue champion.
What Happened to the Corporate Touch with the Growth of Girish?
Since Girish was appointed COO, some strategic moves have been undertaken, which is evidenced by his progressive, expansionist perspective.
1. Digital Expansion
Understanding the digital revolution in the consumption of music by the Indians, Girish played a role in enhancing the concentration of Tips on the digital platform. Their YouTube channel alone has reached billions of views, and through his leadership, new licensing deals have been secured with international platforms.
2. The IP Monetization and Content Revivals
Renewal of old favorites and the development of revisited content is one of the most intelligent business decisions TIPS has made during the administration of Girish. The re-release of old songs with new images has emerged, appealing to Gen Z and Millennials, as they are experiencing nostalgia wrapped up in a new way.
3. Brand Tie-Ups—OTT Collaborations
As OTT has taken off, Tips progressively started experimenting with other things besides music. Discussions on co-producing web series and delivering exclusive soundtracks of OTT originals are a part of the diversified strategy of Girish.
4. Intelligent Investment and Acquisitions
Tips has negotiated its way into its music collection by cutting off smaller labels as well as independent producers of content. Besides boosting the company portfolio, this will make it dominate in regional and indie markets.
Comparison of Net Worth and Industry Net Worth and Industry Comparison
The nerve-wracking moment that attracted mass attention was the valuation of Tips industries to 8,533 crore. Although this figure is the market cap of the company and not the personal net worth of Girish, by virtue of being the top executive of the company and next in line of succession, he falls within the richest businesspeople in the film world of India who happen to be the second generation.
So, as you may imagine:
- Aamir Khan’s approximate net worth: ~ 1800 crore
- The net worth of Ranbir Kapoor is estimated to be ~ 350-400 crore (INR)
- Tips industries: 8,533 crore of market value
Although comparing wealth is not always appropriate, as well as not always applied (due to its irrelevance), the comparisons show the extent of the change that Girish experiences as well as the future monetary difference caused by his choice.
The Media Views
The move by Girish has impressed as well as caught unawares social media persons. On the one hand, the fans can probably miss him on the screen, but on the other hand, many people are pleased with such a rare decision to choose the person as a celebrity but leave him a ceasefire to expand something in the background.
Professionals in the industry have also admitted that the rebirth of Tips as a music label is an important player in the industry, whose revenues have grown year by year.
Next in the Life of Girish Kumar?
Although Girish has not indicated any interest in re-entering the world of acting, his number one male fans indicate that the 60-year-old actor has not out of hand dismissed the possibility. Nevertheless, at this point his goal is to internationalize the Tips Industries and perhaps even the label to international-level partnerships and even to an IPO.
His vision covers a period of:
- Penetration of music markets. Cellphone companies in the region have penetrated and occupied the music markets in the region.
- The creation of an OTT platform in-house
- Mentoring independent musicians
Parting Shots: An Icon of the New Generation Aspirant
The example of Girish Kumar is not only about the change of career, it is about self-understanding, flexibility, and motivation. He demonstrated that not every success leads to fame, and a legacy could be made both on the screen and off it.
In a society that tends to worship celebrity, Girish decided to pursue a cause rather than a following, and it is that, perhaps, which is his best hit ever.
Also read : Akshay Kumar’s Wealth Journey: From ₹5,001 to Bollywood Billionaire