Mahabharat Technology Expands into Indonesia

The AI technology behind India's popular "Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh" series is expanding its reach into Indonesia. Galleri5, the developer of this tech, has partnered with Collective Studios' Historyverse and Singhasari Special Economic Zone to create new film and series properties based on Indonesian myths and history.

The collaboration will see projects covering a range of genres, including mythology, fantasy, history, and animation. This cross-cultural endeavor aims to tap into Indonesia's rich cultural heritage by bringing together local creatives and cultural specialists with Historyverse's IP development team. The production tools developed in India by Galleri5 will be used for these Indonesian-based projects.

The first project currently under discussion is "Echoes of Nusantara, a working title for an original mythology-adventure series. Historyverse will oversee the creative development, production, and packaging of this IP, while collaborating with local talent to get the project ready for potential financing, production, and distribution outside Indonesia.

This new venture is part of Collective Artists Network's broader ambition to showcase global stories that deserve international recognition. Vijay Subramaniam, founder and group CEO of Collective Artists Network, believes that emerging markets like Indonesia have an abundance of untapped storytelling potential.

As Collective Studios' Historyverse works with Indonesian creators to develop these local stories into global entertainment properties, Galleri5's AI technology will help facilitate the scale and complexity required for large-scale productions.

Galleri5's flagship product, G5 AI Studio, is a cutting-edge platform that combines over 200 AI models with specialized tools for various aspects of filmmaking, including storyboarding and animation.

The company has already made significant strides in the industry, having produced more than 10,000 ads and videos on its platform. Notably, JioStar and Collective Media Network's Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh was built using Galleri5's AI filmmaking technology, demonstrating the potential of this innovative approach.

As part of its ongoing efforts to refine its technology, Galleri5 is developing workflows for Historyverse's theatrical slate, which includes productions such as Chiranjeevi Hanuman, The Eternal" and "Krishna. This will enable the company to test its AI models against real-world creative and production demands.

Galleri5's vision for the future of global cinema emphasizes the importance of a new technology foundation. According to Rahul Regulapati, founder and CEO of Galleri5 and partner at Collective Artists Network, the next generation of global cinema will be built on a very different technology foundation".

The partnership between Galleri5 and Singhasari will provide Indonesian creators with access to cutting-edge AI technology designed to enhance production capabilities.

Indonesian officials have emphasized their commitment to developing and utilizing AI technology, rather than simply relying on it as consumers. According to Airlangga Hartarto, Indonesia's coordinating minister for economic affairs, the country aims to play a proactive role in shaping the development of AI.

As part of this initiative, Singhasari will introduce the venture to various stakeholders within the Indonesian creative industry, including creators, studios, investors, distributors, and institutions focused on the creative economy. The goal is to establish local partnerships and identify viable routes to market for the technology.

KRAT David Santoso KR, CEO of Lokanima and Singhasari Special Economic Zone, drew parallels between the historical Kingdom of Singhasari and the current partnership with Galleri5. He noted that the ancient kingdom was a hub for various disciplines, including engineering, arts, scholarship, and government, which interacted with Indian culture over centuries.

The ambition is to leverage this rich cultural heritage to drive Indonesia's competitiveness in the digital-content and new-technology sectors, while prioritizing Indonesian talent and intellectual property.

The cultural exchange between India and Indonesia is deepening through a cross-border intellectual property pact. This agreement leverages the rich cultural heritage of both nations to drive innovation in digital content and new technologies.

Wayang theater and traditional Indonesian temples have been influenced by Indian epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata for over a millennium, according to Ambassador Sandeep Chakravorty. The next chapter in this shared story is being written with the use of artificial intelligence, he noted.