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Iron Man 3 to get the widest ever 3D release in India
MUMBAI: UTV Motion Pictures, the distributor of ‘Iron Man 3‘ will be releasing the film in 450 digital screens which is the highest for any Hollywood release in India till date.
Last year, Marvel‘s ‘The Avengers‘ was released in 250 while ‘Life of Pi‘ was released in 350 digital theatres respectively. UTV will also taking the film to almost 350-400 single screens which is again a record of sorts as the normal range for any blockbuster Hollywood movies is 200-250 screens.
Disney UTV director – India theatrical distribution, studios Gaurav Verma said, "Iron Man is one of the biggest franchises and after the super success of The Avengers in India last year, there has been a huge demand for Iron Man 3. It is clearly one of the most awaited Hollywood releases of the year. We are releasing the film in more than 1000 screens across all 4 languages in Imax, 3D and 2D formats. While the response has been phenomenal across multiplexes even our single screens partners are very excited to showcase Iron Man 3."
Hollywood has emerged an increasingly significant component of the Indian theatrical box office in the past few years. In the last year itself, key Hollywood releases have reached out to as many as 1000 screens and are also being marketed more and more aggressively. In addition to this 3D screens have also witnessed substantial increase over the last few years which can be attributed to the growing fan base for this medium in the country.
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Kridhan Infra enters film production with AI-led feature film
Infra firm debuts AI-powered film marking RSS centenary
MUMBAI: Kridhan Infra Limited is swapping hard hats for headsets. The infrastructure company has announced its entry into film production and media technology through its subsidiary, Kridhan Mediatech Private Limited, with the nationwide theatrical release of Shatak: Sangh Ke 100 Varsh, an AI-led feature film.
With Shatak, the company is not just stepping into cinema but staking a claim in what it describes as one of the world’s early full-length AI-driven feature films. Artificial Intelligence has been embedded across the creative and production process, from script visualisation and environment creation to modelling and production design.
The film commemorates 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, tracing defining moments, personalities and historical phases that shaped its journey. By combining archival storytelling with algorithm-powered creativity, the project attempts to blend heritage with high technology.
For Kridhan Mediatech, this is only the opening scene. The subsidiary’s broader ambition spans AI, CGI, virtual production systems and scalable content models for both theatres and digital platforms. The move signals a strategic diversification for Kridhan Infra, traditionally rooted in engineering and construction.
The timing aligns with India’s growing push to become a global AI powerhouse. At the 2026 AI Impact Summit, prime minister Narendra Modi urged innovators to design in India and deliver to the world. Kridhan Mediatech’s initiative positions itself squarely within that narrative, aiming to export technology-enabled storytelling beyond domestic audiences.
India’s media and entertainment industry, valued at over Rs 2.5 lakh crore, alongside a rapidly expanding AI economy projected to cross Rs 1.4 lakh crore in the coming years, offers fertile ground at the intersection of cinema and code.
“With Shatak, we proudly present one of the world’s first AI-led full-length feature films while marking our strategic entry into film production and media technology through our subsidiary,” the company said in a statement. “Our vision is to combine India’s rich narrative heritage with forward-looking innovation. This is just the beginning of building globally competitive, technology-enabled cinematic experiences.”
From infrastructure to imagination, Kridhan’s latest venture suggests that in today’s India, even storytelling can be engineered.
