Mythological
One Take Media dives into animation with ‘Lord Tirupati Balaji – The Film’ set for global release
MUMBAI: In a cinematic leap of divine proportions, One Take Media Co has officially answered the call of the cosmos.
The Mumbai-based content powerhouse has stepped into film production with its debut feature film Lord Tirupati Balaji – The Film, an animated epic poised to blend high-calibre 3D visuals with the might of mythology. And yes, Lord Balaji is going worldwide—in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and English. Jai cinema!
The ambitious project marks One Take Media Co’s pivot from being purveyors of K-Dramas and cartoons to full-blown mythological moguls. The production is helmed by veteran director Jyotin Goel—of Zahreelay, Safari, and Bird Idol fame—whose flair for both live-action and animation makes him the ideal charioteer for this gods-meet-graphics spectacle.
The company has teamed up with iRealities Technology Pvt Ltd, the animation wizards behind global hit Chaar Sahibzaade, for the tech muscle. And it’s not just pretty pixels: the film’s backbone rests on years of intense historical and mythological research, guided by a panel of scholars and PhDs. Input from the Tirupati Devasthanam Trust adds further authenticity to what promises to be a spiritually rich, visually glorious narrative.
Lord Tirupati Balaji – The Film tells the powerful tale of Lord Balaji, Goddess Lakshmi, and Padmavati. But this isn’t your grandpa’s temple tale—this is legend, rendered in photorealistic 3D, destined for Dolby Atmos, and tuned for global ears.
One Take Media Co CEO & founder Anil Khera confirmed that the studio is “actively onboarding prominent actors and actresses from South India and Mumbai to lend their voices to the film.” Which means, if you thought mythological films were all slow chants and glowing halos, get ready for booming baritones and star-studded Sanskrit.
And the reach won’t stop at the box office. After its grand global theatrical launch, the film will make its digital darshan on leading OTT platforms, ensuring devotees and cinephiles alike can stream the gods from their couches. Because divine intervention is best enjoyed in HD.
One Take Media Co clearly has its third eye wide open for what’s next. This production marks a massive step up—and a heavenly gamble to ride India’s ever-growing appetite for myth meets tech.
With divine storytelling, scholarly credibility, and cutting-edge animation in its armoury, Lord Tirupati Balaji – The Film could just be the next devotional blockbuster to bless the multiplex and beyond. Om shanti… and roll camera.
MUMBAI: Collective Artists Network is stepping boldly into the past to shape the future of Indian storytelling. The company has announced HistoryVerse, a sweeping new content slate dedicated to retelling India’s rich historical and mythological legacy for contemporary audiences.
Launched under the newly formed Collective Studios, the slate features eight history-inspired titles across theatrical films and web series, making it the largest such lineup announced in India to date. The stories draw inspiration from figures and traditions that have shaped the subcontinent for centuries, including Hanuman, Krishna, Shiva, Shivaji, Durga, Kali and Swami Samarth.
The already released Mahabharat series acts as the foundation stone for HistoryVerse, offering a glimpse into how deeply rooted narratives can be retold with scale, polish and a modern storytelling lens. Building on that momentum, three of the newly announced projects are being developed as feature films, while two will take the form of web series. More titles are already in various stages of development.
Collective says the focus is on detail and immersion at every step, from research and writing to visual design, aiming to make these stories feel expansive yet accessible, even for viewers who may not usually gravitate towards historical content.
Announcing the slate, Collective Artists Network founder and group CEO Vijay Subramaniam, said India’s folklore remains one of the country’s most underleveraged creative assets. “These stories sit at the heart of our culture and deserve to travel the world,” he said. “HistoryVerse is not just about films and series. It is about building an ecosystem of experiences, consumer brands and gaming that allows audiences to engage with these narratives in many ways.”
With HistoryVerse, Collective Studios is positioning itself for the long haul, betting that India’s oldest stories, told with contemporary craft, still have plenty of new ground to cover.
