India's Motion Capture Renaissance: A Cinematic Leap Forward

SS Rajamouli unveiled India's advanced motion capture facility, A&M Mo Cap Lab, at Annapurna Studios. This partnership with Mihira Visual Labs and Animatrik Film Design enables Indian filmmakers to bring stories to life with global-standard technology, as seen with Rajamouli's upcoming film 'Varanasi'.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hyderabad | Updated: 25-02-2026 12:21 IST | Created: 25-02-2026 12:21 IST
India's Motion Capture Renaissance: A Cinematic Leap Forward
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In a landmark development for the Indian film industry, acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli has introduced the state-of-the-art A&M Mo Cap Lab at Akkineni Nagarjuna's Annapurna Studios. The facility, regarded as India's most advanced, is a collaborative effort with Mihira Visual Labs and Animatrik Film Design, aiming to elevate Indian cinema to global standards.

The motion capture technology has already been employed in filming critical sequences for Rajamouli's new project 'Varanasi', which stars notable actors Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. This innovation marks a significant leap in storytelling capabilities within India, allowing filmmakers to execute grand visions without the necessity of outsourcing.

Nagarjuna and producer Shobu Yarlagadda highlight this development as a milestone, aligning with their vision of fostering world-class filmmaking infrastructure. Hollywood's Brett Ineson of Animatrik Film Design underscores the partnership's role in enabling powerful, immersive narratives that resonate globally, heralding a new era for Indian cinema.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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