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AI Powers New Indian Cinema: 'Krishna' Teaser Drops
20 Apr
Summary
- Film 'Krishna' uses an AI-native pipeline, not traditional VFX.
- The teaser debuted at NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas.
- AI platform Galleri5 is built on Microsoft Azure's cloud capabilities.
At NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas, Jio Studios and Collective Studios' Historyverse revealed the global teaser for 'Krishna,' a cinematic feature directed by Manu Anand. The film utilizes an AI-native production pipeline, a departure from conventional VFX-driven filmmaking. This innovative pipeline, developed by Collective Artists Network's in-house AI platform, Galleri5, is powered by Microsoft Azure's advanced AI and cloud capabilities.
Galleri5's proprietary workflows allow for the creation of large-format, theatrical content grounded in Indian history and culture. Microsoft featured Collective as a leading organization deploying AI at a production scale within the media industry. The technology is integrated into the core filmmaking process, encompassing everything from initial concept development to final output, all under a director-led approach.
Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios emphasized the endeavor to bring Indian stories to the world with scale and authenticity, highlighting AI-led filmmaking and the democratization of powerful storytelling tools. Vijay Subramaniam of Collective Artists Network noted the use of India-developed technology to share culture and history globally. Silvia Candiani from Microsoft affirmed AI's role in delivering real impact at production scale for creators.
'Krishna' is part of Historyverse, Collective Studios' slate of history and culture-driven IPs, aiming to explore Indian mythology and traditions for modern screens. Jio Studios, a leading Indian content studio, continues its commitment to empowering storytellers and taking compelling Indian narratives to global audiences.
