India’s IN10 Media Network Launches MovieVerse Studios, Reveals Diverse Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian media and entertainment company IN10 Media Network has launched its film division, MovieVerse Studios.

The film studio 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 said in a statement.

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, a company headed by Sandeep Leyzell and Shobhna Yadav and which has hit films like Batla House, Dasvi and the upcoming Tehran to its credit. It will be directed by Umang Vyas (Ventilator, Dear Father).

The slate also includes a thriller in partnership with Faith Films Viki Rajani, producer of Table No. 21, RRajkumar and Munna Michael, which will be directed by Pavan Kripalani (Ragini MMS, Phobia, Bhoot Police, Gaslight and a supernatural drama with DING Entertainment, whose Tanveer Bookwala has produced series Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side and several other shows including Apaharan and The Haunting.

Also in the works is an action thriller drama co-produced by Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar of Ellipsis Entertainment, the boutique company known for producing films Neerja, Tumhari Sulu and Looop Lapeta.

Additionally, the studio will release two Tamil-language films in partnership with T.G. Thyagarajan of Sathya Jyothi Films, one of south Indias biggest film production and distribution companies that 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.

IN10 operates linear broadcast channels Epic TV, Ishara, ShowBox and Filamchi; digital channels Epic On, DocuBay and Latestly; and production outfit Juggernaut Productions.

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, formerly managing director atSonyPictures Films India, who now serves as 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.

Pictured: from left to right (standing):Anup Chandrasekaran,Viki Rajani, Sandeep Leyzell, Atul Kasbekar, VivekKrishnani, Aditya Pittie, Tanveer Bookwala, Pavan Kriplani, Umang Vyas, T.G.Thyagarajan.Left to right (sitting):Tanuj Garg, Avni Bathija.