Mumbai: TakeTwo, an AI-native film studio specialising in high-end visual storytelling, has announced that it has raised capital at a valuation of Rs. 100 crore in its pre-seed round. The round saw participation from US-based Afore Capital, recognised as the world’s largest pre-seed venture firm, and Canada’s Inovia VC.
Founded by Rudresh Upadhyaya (CEO) and Raghav Katta (CTO), TakeTwo recently graduated from Y Combinator’s AI Startup School and has quickly positioned itself as a critical technology partner for India’s film industry. The studio functions as a full-stack solution, helping directors and production houses execute complex VFX-heavy sequences, stylized inserts, and surreal environments at a fraction of traditional costs.
“Our objective is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and the rigorous demands of professional cinema. This valuation is a testament to the immediate value we are providing to filmmakers who need to scale their visual ambitions without the constraints of traditional VFX timelines and budgets. With the support of Afore Capital and Inovia VC, we are poised to expand our technical and creative footprint across India and global markets,” said Rudresh Upadhyaya, Co-founder & CEO of TakeTwo.
TakeTwo’s AI-enabled workflows are designed to integrate seamlessly with standard grading and editing pipelines, enabling both large production houses and independent filmmakers to achieve high-quality visual outputs without budget or expertise constraints. The studio plans to further enhance its technical infrastructure and expand its team of creative technologists using the fresh capital.
The investment comes at a time when India’s media and entertainment sector, valued at $30 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $48 billion by 2030. The global AI video market is expected to grow from $3.86 billion in 2024 to $42.3 billion by 2033, reflecting the increasing adoption of AI in content creation. TakeTwo aims to capture this growth by positioning AI as core infrastructure for filmmaking rather than a peripheral tool, enabling high-fidelity visual IP with flexibility, speed, and reduced overheads.
With early collaborations underway with leading Indian directors, TakeTwo is rapidly emerging as a key enabler for the next generation of cinematic storytelling, blending AI and live-action to deliver visually rich, cost-efficient, and scalable content.
