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Jio Studios and Collective Artists Network on Monday unveiled the teaser of their upcoming film Krishna, spotlighting what they described as an “AI-native” filmmaking pipeline.
The film is built on Galleri5, Collective’s in-house AI platform, which runs on Microsoft Azure. The companies said the technology integrates artificial intelligence across the production process from world-building and character systems to shot design and final output, a shift from traditional VFX-heavy workflows.
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The AI pipeline enables end-to-end, production-grade workflows using cloud infrastructure, allowing filmmakers to create large-scale theatrical content while retaining a director-led approach to storytelling, they added.
The project and the underlying technology were also featured in Microsoft’s keynote at the NAB 2026, a flagship event for media and entertainment where the teaser was unveiled. It focused on the industry’s shift from AI experimentation to real-world deployment.
"We see this as an opportunity to democratise these powerful tools making them more accessible, intuitive, and cost-effective for storytellers. Our focus is to empower creators to fully realise their vision, amplify diverse creative voices, and craft stories that connect emotionally with audiences," Jyoti Deshpande, President – Jio Studios (Media & Content Business, Reliance Industries) said.
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Speaking at the showcase, Vijay Subramaniam, Founder & Group CEO, Collective Artists Network, said, “Krishna is not just about rethinking how films are built, but also about where these stories can go. We’re using technology being developed here in India to take our culture and history to a global audience, at a scale that wasn’t possible earlier. For us, this is a long-term priority, building stories that are rooted in who we are, but can travel anywhere in the world.”
According to a statement, Krishna is part of the companies’ broader “Historyverse” slate, which focuses on mythology- and history-driven stories. The firms said AI will play a central role in scaling such content for global audiences, as they look to expand the scope of Indian storytelling.
The film is built on Galleri5, Collective’s in-house AI platform, which runs on Microsoft Azure. The companies said the technology integrates artificial intelligence across the production process from world-building and character systems to shot design and final output, a shift from traditional VFX-heavy workflows.
Also Read: Indian film studios are using AI to cut costs, speed production, despite mixed audience reactions
The AI pipeline enables end-to-end, production-grade workflows using cloud infrastructure, allowing filmmakers to create large-scale theatrical content while retaining a director-led approach to storytelling, they added.
The project and the underlying technology were also featured in Microsoft’s keynote at the NAB 2026, a flagship event for media and entertainment where the teaser was unveiled. It focused on the industry’s shift from AI experimentation to real-world deployment.
"We see this as an opportunity to democratise these powerful tools making them more accessible, intuitive, and cost-effective for storytellers. Our focus is to empower creators to fully realise their vision, amplify diverse creative voices, and craft stories that connect emotionally with audiences," Jyoti Deshpande, President – Jio Studios (Media & Content Business, Reliance Industries) said.
Also Read: AI quietly rewriting grammar of cinema
Speaking at the showcase, Vijay Subramaniam, Founder & Group CEO, Collective Artists Network, said, “Krishna is not just about rethinking how films are built, but also about where these stories can go. We’re using technology being developed here in India to take our culture and history to a global audience, at a scale that wasn’t possible earlier. For us, this is a long-term priority, building stories that are rooted in who we are, but can travel anywhere in the world.”
According to a statement, Krishna is part of the companies’ broader “Historyverse” slate, which focuses on mythology- and history-driven stories. The firms said AI will play a central role in scaling such content for global audiences, as they look to expand the scope of Indian storytelling.
