A new chapter in Indian filmmaking is taking shape at Annapurna Studios, one of India’s most respected and pioneering entertainment institutions. The studio has introduced the country’s most advanced Motion Capture facility, marking a significant step forward in India’s creative and technological evolution. Christened as A&M MoCap Lab, this facility is the result of a partnership between renowned actor Akkineni Nagarjuna’s Annapurna Studios and visionary producer Shobu Yarlagadda’s Mihira Visual Labs. The facility is powered by Hollywood’s leading motion capture technology partner, Animatrik Film Design.

Rajamouli on using A&M Motion Capture for Varanasi

On Wednesday, SS Rajamouli introduced the A&M Motion Capture facility and explained how key sequences of his upcoming film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, were shot using the technology. He also shared the first-ever glimpse of the Motion Capture facility, highlighting how this technology is shaping the scale and ambition of Indian storytelling.