Mumbai: IN10 Media Network has launched its film division, MovieVerse Studios, under the leadership of Vivek Krishnani, the former managing director at Sony Pictures Films India and Anup Chandrasekharan, who joined the IN10 Media as COO – Regional Content in October 2022.
MovieVerse Studios aims to produce fresh and engaging content in Hindi and regional languages that connect with theatre-going audiences and those on streaming platforms.
The studio has revealed a diverse slate across genres. These include an action survival rescue drama based on a true story in partnership with Bake My Cake Films, helmed by Sandeep Leyzell and Shobhna Yadav, a thriller in partnership with Faith Films’ Viki Rajani, a supernatural drama with DING Entertainment and an action thriller drama co-produced by Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar of Ellipsis Entertainment,
Additionally, the studio will release two Tamil-language films in partnership with T.G. Thyagarajan of Sathya Jyothi Films which has produced acclaimed films like “Moondram Pirai,” “Viswasam” and “Maaran.” One of the films will be directed by Binu Subramanyam who has worked with well-known filmmakers Priyadarshan and Selvaraghavan.
Aditya Pittie, managing director of IN10 Media Network, said: “We are thrilled to introduce MovieVerse Studios as a new addition to the IN10 Media Network family. The studio is a testament to our commitment to creating content that resonates with moviegoers universally. Films are yet another innovative way for us to strengthen our existing bond with audiences by providing quality content.”
Vivek Krishnani, CEO of MovieVerse Studios, added: “At MovieVerse Studios, our focus is on creating fresh content in Hindi as well as regional languages and is driven by our passion for storytelling and our deep understanding of audience preferences. We are dedicated to bringing innovative and compelling stories to life in partnership with some of the best talent, creators and technicians in the industry. We are here to entertain and we promise to do just that.”
IN10 operates linear broadcast channels Epic TV, Ishara, ShowBox and Filamchi; digital channels Epic On, DocuBay and Latestly; and production outfit Juggernaut Productions.