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Baahubali 2 to premiere on Sony Max on 8 Oct
MUMBAI: Sony MAX, a Hindi movies channel from Sony Pictures Networks, is bringing the epic saga from the Kingdom of Mahishmati, Baahubali 2: The conclusion. Directed by the showman of southern India movies, S.S. Rajamouli, this extravagant heroic tale of Baahubali will be premiering on Sony MAX on 8 October at 1pm.
Boasting of awe-inspiring finesse, this larger than life story of Baahubali’s unfinished tale will reveal the biggest question of why Kattappa killed Baahubali. Creating a new landmark for Indian cinema, this magnum opus gives viewers a glimpse into the fairytale world while Kattappa narrates the story of Mahishmati.
Starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty in pivotal roles, this revenge drama is a visual treat for viewers while it takes them through a flashback into life of Baahubali.
S.S. Rajamouli says: “Sony MAX had done a brilliant job in the way they promoted & marketed Baahubali in 2015 and we were hoping that they get the telecast rights this time too. We are more than delighted to know that India’s No.1 Hindi movie channel is going to be our television partners once again. They treated our film like their own baby and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner to showcase our movie across millions of households.”
Actor Prabhas says: “TV has a greater connect with the masses and I really feel that the impact of a film gets extremely enhanced as it reaches out to millions through television. It definitely guarantees a better reach and a lot of people out there tune in to Sony MAX to watch movies. I’m extremely happy about the world television premiere of ‘Baahubali 2’ on Sony MAX and I am excited that more people will get to watch the movie.”
Actor Rana Daggubati says: “It takes a lot to do a film like Baahubali. A large part of this is actually allocated to the camaraderie that the entire team shared. All of us stuck to a vision Rajamouli had given us. We really belonged to a world, we just believed in Rajamouli’s vision. We knew this was the biggest visual spectacle coming out.”
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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.
