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Kerala gets its first animation VFX & 3D conversion studio
NEW DELHI: The Aries Group, a consortium of different independent firms spearheaded by Sohan Roy, has launched its state-of-the-art animation, VFX & 3D studio Aries Epica Studios in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
The studio set across 16000 sq.ft space will cater to deliver high quality 2D/3D animation, visual effects and stereoscopic 3D content conversion. This is the 30th company setting shop in Technopark Phase III. The studio complex also houses a preview theatre.
The new space will also house Epica Academy – the first of its kind 3D Stereoscopic Film Academy. Streaked with state-of-the-art hi-tech facilities along with motion capturing devices, the Academy has a vision of providing quality education in 3D stereoscopy, 2D & 3D animation, editing & DI, audio engineering and VFX.
“The animation and VFX market worldwide is booming and there is a lot of work they are outsourcing from India. With the Epica Studio and Academy we aim to tap the talent from India and make them experts in Animatronics to meet the global expectations. We want Epica at Technopark to be a gateway for Indian talent to the world film industry and also future of international content creation,” said Aries Group of Companies and Epica Studio CEO and founder Sohan Roy.
It was in 2014 that Epica Studio along with their technology partner Dimenco launched a revolutionary project – the Glasses-free 3D TV at Gitex Dubai. This new auto stereoscopic 3D TV allows viewers to enjoy 3D content without wearing glasses, he added.
“After ensuring our unique presence in post-production with Aries Vismayas Max and in the world of Cinema Screens with Aries SL Plex, now Epica is going to be another jewel in the crown of Aries and a Pride for Trivandrum,” said Roy.
“Epica will be an international hub for entertainment industry serving visual effects, 2D/3D animation and stereoscopic. We have dedicated professionals working from this studio and providing services to our clients in USA, Canada, Europe and Middle East,” said Epica Studio managing director Jeemon Pullely.
Based in India, the company has set up marketing hubs in the US, Finland, China, Italy and UAE. At present, the company employs 264 professionals and is aiming to touch 3000 employees mark in its second phase of expansion, said Pullely.
Aries Group is a consortium of different independent firms from across the globe spread across countries like Singapore, India, China, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Azerbaijan and USA. Established by business tycoon Sohanroy, the company is certified with ISO 9001-2008 and has its headquarters in Sharjah. In turn, BIZTV Network, a part of Aries Group, operates in the world of Entertainment. In here, BIZTV Networks is the productions house exclusively for film production with prestigious projects like Dam999 (India’s First movie to be converted from 2D to 3D), Saint Dracula 3D and Kamasutra 3D. Together, about 18 Oscar nominations can be credited.
Recently, Aries Group took over Vismayamax, one of South India’s biggest post-production Studios with Atmos sound system in India. It has also extended its arm into the stereoscopic universe by taking over Epic Studios, a pioneer in stereoscopic studios in India, renaming it as Epica Studio.
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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.
