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Panorama Studios bets on another Drishyam remake
MUMBAI: Panorama Studios International is doubling down on a proven formula. The Mumbai-based production house disclosed on 25 November that it has acquired rights from Aashirvad Cinemas to adapt Drishyam 3 into Hindi, securing worldwide distribution for the yet-to-be-made remake.
The original Malayalam version, starring Mohanlal and Meena under director Jeethu Joseph’s guidance, is still in production. But Panorama Studios isn’t waiting around. The company has locked in adaptation rights for all global territories, betting that Hindi audiences will once again flock to see the cat-and-mouse thriller that has become one of Indian cinema’s most bankable franchises.
The Drishyam series has proved remarkably fertile ground for remakes. The first film spawned successful adaptations across multiple Indian languages, whilst the Hindi version—starring Ajay Devgn—became a box-office juggernaut. The second instalment repeated the trick, cementing the franchise’s status as remake gold.
Now Panorama Studios is positioning itself to capitalise on the third chapter before Malayalam audiences have even seen it. The strategy is bold but hardly unprecedented in an industry where successful regional films routinely get the pan-Indian treatment.
Whether lightning strikes thrice remains to be seen. But in Bollywood’s risk-averse environment, a franchise with two hits under its belt looks rather like a safe harbour.
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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.
