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Rapido hosts exclusive screening of blockbuster Gadar-2 for its Auto Captains in Noida
Mumbai: Rapido, India’s leading auto and bike taxi aggregator platform, hosted an exclusive screening of the sensational hit movie Gadar-2 as a heartfelt tribute to its 100+ Auto Captains, under its Auto Dost initiatives. The event took place on 27 August, at the Cinepolis Cinemas in Noida. Over 100 Auto Captains experienced the special screening of Gadar-2.
This heart-warming initiative underscores Rapido’s unwavering commitment to recognize and celebrate the relentless dedication and service of its Auto Captains who play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless transportation across Noida.
For years, auto drivers have been the backbone of the city’s intricate transportation network, diligently connecting millions of commuters to their destinations day in and day out. The special screening of Gadar-2 was not only a gesture of appreciation but also rejuvenated Rapido’s esteemed Auto Captains, who continually strive to redefine the commuting experience.
Rapido co-founder Pavan Guntupalli expressed his thoughts on this unique initiative, “Our Auto Captains are the backbone of our services, and we are dedicated to providing them with opportunities to unwind and recharge. Gadar-2 holds a special place in the hearts of audiences, and we want our captains to share this cinematic experience together.”
Gadar-2, featuring the iconic Sunny Deol, has already achieved the remarkable status of being the second-highest grossing film of 2023. Having been made with a production budget of Rs 60 Crore, Gadar-2’s box office performance continues to impress, with earnings reaching an impressive Rs 411.10 crore within just 13 days of its release.
Under the Auto Dost initiative, the organization endeavors at enhancing the well-being of its auto captains, Rapido announced significant upgrades including the installation of seat belts and curtains in autos operating within Delhi. These initiatives underscore Rapido’s holistic approach to creating a safe, comfortable, and rewarding environment for its valued Auto Captains. Gadar emerged as one of the most monumental hits of 2001, and its sequel, Gadar-2, successfully rekindled the same level of success 22 years later.
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IICT partners with Gativedhi to bring studio production tools to students
New MoU lets students explore AI-driven production pipelines for AVGC-XR
MUMBAI: The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has teamed up with Gativedhi Technologies to give students a front-row seat to modern studio production. The collaboration will integrate Gativedhi’s AI-powered production intelligence platform, Shotrack, into academic programmes, letting students experience the workflow systems used by animation, VFX and gaming studios.
Under the MoU, faculty, students and researchers will get hands-on access to Shotrack through beta programmes, pilot deployments and academic evaluations. This will allow them to explore simulated production pipelines, understand asset management, track tasks and monitor schedules, essentially seeing how complex projects come together behind the scenes.
Shotrack is designed to tackle a key industry challenge: when multiple studios work on the same project, differing internal systems often create bottlenecks, slow approvals and complicate version control. The platform provides a unified production environment, enabling smoother collaboration across distributed teams while generating operational insights and predictive analytics to optimise crew allocation, forecast schedule risks and manage costs.
The collaboration also opens doors to Gativedhi’s wider ecosystem. Upcoming tools include StudioTrack, for studio operations management covering budgeting, recruitment and IT infrastructure, and WorkTrack, which measures workflow efficiency and team productivity across industries.
IICT plans to embed these tools into programmes covering animation pipelines, VFX workflows, gaming production and media project management. Students will also benefit from guest lectures, masterclasses, workshops, internships and research projects that connect academic learning with real-world studio practices.
IICT CEO Vishwas Deoskar, said the partnership provides “An environment where production pipeline tools can be explored, tested and refined while students gain insight into how large-scale productions are organised.”
Gativedhi Technologies founder & CEO Senthil Kumar added, “This collaboration introduces students to real-world studio management tools and helps us improve our platform with academic feedback.”
With Shotrack in classrooms, India’s future animators, VFX artists and gaming producers will get a taste of studio life long before they step into one.
