In a landmark move for Indian cinema, Jio Studios and Collective Studios’ Historyverse have unveiled the first global teaser for their upcoming feature, Krishna. The reveal took place at the NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas, marking a significant intersection of traditional storytelling and futuristic technology. Talking about the film, it is directed by Manu Anand, the film was showcased during Microsoft’s keynote, “Powering Intelligent Media,” as a prime example of AI moving from experimentation to large-scale cinematic production.
An AI-Native Production Pipeline
Unlike traditional films that rely on standard VFX or animation, Krishna is built on an AI-native pipeline developed by Galleri5 (Collective Artists Network’s in-house platform). Talking about the Infrastructure the system runs on Microsoft Azure, utilizing advanced AI and cloud capabilities to handle everything from world-building to final shot output.
Creative Control: Despite the heavy tech integration, the process remains director-led, ensuring that AI serves the artistic vision rather than replacing it. Scale and Soul: While the film promises massive spectacle, the creators emphasize a focus on emotional authenticity, music, and performance.
Leadership Perspectives
“With Krishna, we are not only embracing cutting-edge AI-led filmmaking but also advancing our commitment to future-forward storytelling powered by world-class technology being built in India.”
Jyoti Deshpande, President – Jio Studios
Vijay Subramaniam, Founder & Group CEO of Collective Artists Network, noted that this technology allows Indian history and culture to be shared with a global audience at an unprecedented scale.
Silvia Candiani of Microsoft added that this collaboration proves AI can deliver “real impact at production scale,” allowing creators to unlock new formats while keeping human creativity at the center of the process.
Key Highlights
It comes with a Global Debut while the Teaser was launched at NAB 2026, West Hall, Booth W1731. The partners include Jio Studios, Collective Artists Network, and Microsoft. and it comes with a mission to democratize powerful filmmaking tools, making high-end production more accessible and cost-effective for diverse creative voices.
