Mumbai: Annapurna Studios, led by legendary actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, has announced the addition of Andreas Brueckl, one of Asia’s most respected senior colorists, to its creative team. Brueckl, known for his work on Jailer, Sacred Games, and Delhi Crime, brings over two decades of experience across Europe and Asia, spanning high-end feature films, premium OTT content, and international commercial campaigns.
Widely regarded as a pioneer in modern color grading workflows, Brueckl was the first colorist to introduce and implement ACES at scale in Asia. He also graded India’s first HDR Dolby Vision feature film for Netflix and was instrumental in using scene-referred color grading, helping establish contemporary HDR and color-managed pipelines for long-form storytelling.
Andreas is acclaimed for his refined sense of cinematic textures, rooted in a precise understanding of cameras, lenses, and light. His work on projects including Paatal Lok, Maidaan, Daaku Maharaj, and other international collaborations has set visual trends now widely adopted across the industry, spanning Los Angeles, Europe, and the Middle East.
With Brueckl joining Annapurna Studios, the organization further strengthens its focus on world-class visual craftsmanship, advanced imaging workflows, and creative excellence, marking an important step in its evolution as a leading hub for premium Indian and international productions. The appointment comes as the studio celebrates 50 years of cinematic legacy.
Supriya Yarlagadda, Executive Director of Annapurna Studios, said, “At Annapurna Studios, we strive for creative excellence and are committed to working with the finest talent. We are pleased to welcome Andreas Brueckl, whose expertise will strengthen and enrich our team.”
CV Rao, CTO of Annapurna Studios, added, “With a strong and accomplished creative team already in place, we are pleased to welcome Andreas Brueckl. His extensive experience across both international projects and Indian cinema brings valuable perspectives that will further expand our creative vision.”
