India’s Collective Artists Network has rolled out its inaugural content slate through HistoryVerse, with stories drawing from Indian mythology and history.
The outfit has revealed eight titles spanning theatrical features and streaming series under Collective Studios, the firm’s newly established unified production entity consolidating original content development across its platforms.
The projects draw inspiration from prominent figures and traditions in Indian mythology and history, including Hanuman, Krishna, Shiva, Shivaji, Durga, Kali, and Swami Samarth. The previously released AI-powered “Mahabharat” series serves as the initial entry in HistoryVerse’s long-term strategy for adapting culturally-rooted material for contemporary audiences.
Among the newly announced titles, three are being packaged as theatrical releases while two will be formatted as series, with additional projects currently in various development phases. The productions are being designed to deliver scale and immersive detail across their narratives. The slate aims to reach audiences across multiple demographics and territories.
The productions are being developed as AI-native projects, integrating generative AI, 3D/CG animation, VFX, and selective live-action elements through the company’s proprietary technology platform. AI tools are primarily deployed for world-building and environmental design, with AI-powered 3D and animation handling character design and motion. Live-action reference footage is incorporated selectively to enhance realism and transfer performance elements, with the overall production pipeline engineered to meet theatrical, broadcast, and streaming distribution standards.
“I’ve always believed that our folklore is among the richest in the world, and that these stories, woven into the core of our cultural fabric, deserve a global stage,” said Vijay Subramaniam, founder and group CEO of Collective Artists Network. “As HistoryVerse grows, our vision goes beyond films and series to include experiences, consumer brands, and gaming; building a larger ecosystem around these stories for audiences to engage with.”
