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AI filmmaking tools and projects emerge across India

What they do

Studio Blo is an AI-native filmmaking lab that collaborates with filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani on branded films

NeuralGarage launched Drama, an AI expression editor for altering facial expressions after filming

AI Mahabharat on JioStar, created by Collective Artists Network, drew 6.5 million views on debut day

JioStar's AI adaptation of Mahabharat, created by Collective Artists Network, got 6.5 million views on its debut day.
Studio Blo is an AI-native filmmaking lab that collaborated with filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani on an AI-native branded film for Bajaj Group.
Studio Blo uses AI for facial cloning, voice recreation, and visual storytelling.
NeuralGarage's VisualDub technology helps filmmakers correct dialogue and improve lip-syncing without reshoots.
NeuralGarage launched Drama, an AI expression editor for altering facial expressions after footage is generated or filmed.
Astra Studios uses AI to generate concept variations for creatures and hero assets, compressing iteration timelines.
Storyvord AI is a London-headquartered AI coproducer platform focused on American and European film markets.
AI filmmaking is moving toward hybrid pipelines where human creativity remains essential, with AI assisting rather than replacing filmmakers.

The debut of AI Mahabharat with millions of views signals growing audience acceptance of AI-generated content.
Multiple studios and tools launching AI features shows a sector-wide shift toward AI-assisted production.
The involvement of established filmmakers like Rajkumar Hirani indicates mainstream adoption of AI tools.
Hybrid pipelines, where AI assists humans, are emerging as the preferred model in the industry.

Studio Blo is an AI-native filmmaking lab and studio that collaborates with filmmakers on branded content.
Studio Blo's teams include cinematographers, VFX artists, illustrators, production designers, editors, and actors working alongside AI systems.
Studio Blo uses AI for facial cloning, voice recreation, and visual storytelling.
NeuralGarage offers VisualDub for dialogue correction and lip-syncing, and Drama for facial expression editing.
Astra Studios, backed by Hombale Films, provides VFX and creative solutions using AI for concept generation.
Storyvord AI builds tools for budgeting, compliance, scheduling, storyboarding, and predictive audience analysis.
Collective Artists Network creates AI-driven content like the AI Mahabharat for platforms like JioStar.