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SS Rajamouli Unveils Advanced Motion Capture Facility in Hyderabad

3/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has launched the A&M Motion Capture facility at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad for his upcoming film Varanasi.
The facility was created with Mihira Visual Labs and Animatrik Film Design and includes high-fidelity Vicon Valkyrie cameras.
It also enables real-time data streaming to support complex action sequences.
Rajamouli says the customized facility will meet modern filmmaking demands and help other Indian filmmakers address a local gap.

History

Historical Context

The 1927 release of "The Jazz Singer," the first synchronized sound film, transformed cinema and led to the rise of major studios like Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures. Similarly, SS Rajamouli's establishment of the A&M Motion Capture facility in Hyderabad marks a significant advancement in Indian filmmaking, utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance local production capabilities and compete globally in the film industry.

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Story summary

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has launched the A&M Motion Capture facility at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad for his upcoming film Varanasi.
The facility was created with Mihira Visual Labs and Animatrik Film Design and includes high-fidelity Vicon Valkyrie cameras.
It also enables real-time data streaming to support complex action sequences.
Rajamouli says the customized facility will meet modern filmmaking demands and help other Indian filmmakers address a local gap.

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