Jio Studios and Collective Studios’ Histriverse release first teaser globally today KrishnaAn upcoming dramatic feature directed by Manu Anand premiering at the NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas. in the middle of Krishna Gallery5 is a new cinematic pipeline developed by Collective Artist Network’s in-house AI platform, built on the advanced AI and cloud capabilities of Microsoft Azure. This collaboration brings together cutting-edge technology with Jio Studios’ scale, storytelling expertise and commitment to creating Indian content that resonates globally.
Jio Studios and Collective Studios Histriverse released the teaser of Krishna at NAB 2026 in Las Vegas
A first look at the film and Collective Artist Network’s AI platform were shown at Microsoft’s keynote at NAB, “Powering Intelligent Media; From AI Experimentation to Real-World Impact.” The Collective was highlighted as a leading frontier organization that is taking AI beyond experimentation in cinema into real, production-scale deployment. This technology is also on display at Microsoft’s NAB booth (West Hall, Booth W1731).
Krishna Represents a departure from traditional VFX- or animation-based filmmaking. Instead, it is built on an AI-native production pipeline, where technology is integrated into the core of the filmmaking process, from world-building and character systems to shot design and final output, while being guided by a director-led, cinematic approach to storytelling.
Even as the film explores scale and spectacle, there is a conscious emphasis on emotional authenticity, stillness, music and performances, ensuring that the story is felt as much as seen.
Powered by Gallery5’s proprietary workflow, the pipeline allows filmmakers to create large-format, dramatic content rooted in Indian history and culture, while expanding the boundaries of how films can be conceived and produced. Collective Artist Network runs its Gallery5 platform natively on Microsoft Azure, using Microsoft Foundry and advanced AI infrastructure to support end-to-end, production grade workflows across film, episodic and advertising content. By operating in a secure, enterprise cloud environment, Gallery5 puts the power back into the hands of creators, allowing filmmakers to use AI to meet their needs.
Jyoti Deshpande, President – Jio Studios (Media and Content Business, Reliance Industries) said, “At Jio Studios, our endeavor has always been to take Indian stories to the world with scale, ambition and authenticity. KrishnaWe are not only adopting cutting-edge AI-based filmmaking, but also furthering our commitment towards futuristic storytelling powered by world-class technology made in India. At the same time, we see this as an opportunity to democratize these powerful tools, making them more accessible, intuitive, and cost-effective for storytellers. Our focus is to empower creators to fully realize their vision, amplify diverse creative voices, and craft stories that connect emotionally with audiences.
Speaking at the showcase, Vijay Subramaniam, Founder and Group CEO, Collective Artist Network, said, “Krishna It’s not just about rethinking how films are made, but also where these stories can go. We are using the technology being developed in India to bring our culture and history to a global audience on a scale that was not possible before. For us, this is a long-term priority, creating stories that are rooted in who we are, but can travel anywhere in the world.
“The media industry has reached a clear inflection point, where AI is no longer about experimentation, but about delivering real impact at production scale for creators. Through this collaboration, Microsoft is helping the Collective Artist Network enable the end-to-end flow of production results, transforming the creative process and increasing process efficiency,” said Silvia Candiani, vice president, Telco, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Microsoft. “By building the AInative Creative System on Microsoft Azure, Collective exemplifies how storytellers can unlock new formats, move faster, and realize true return on intelligence while putting human creativity at the center.”
Krishna The Historiverse is part of Collective Studios’ growing slate of history and culture-driven IP. Set as one of India’s most ambitious mythologies, it draws from figures and traditions that have shaped the subcontinent for centuries, including some stories inspired by Kali, Karna and Durga. The already released Mahabharata: Ek Dharam Yudh series serves as a starting point for Historiverse’s broader approach, demonstrating how historically rooted narratives can be adapted for the modern screen.
Jio Studios, the media and content arm of Reliance Industries Limited, is a market leader and India’s No. 1 content studio, having delivered some of the biggest cinematic successes in Indian cinema. led by blockbuster stalwart franchise, including stalwart And extreme revengeThe studio has set new global standards, with the duology grossing over $330 million USD (Rs 3,000 crore) worldwide and making it to the top 10 highest-grossing films globally in 2026.
Jio Studios also has the distinction of producing the highest-grossing Hindi films in India for three consecutive years-woman 2 (2024), stalwart (2025), and extreme revenge (2026). Its diverse slate includes genre-defining hits and acclaimed titles missing ladiesIndia’s official entry to Oscars 2025, Woman, Article 370, the devil, Mrs. Etcetera. In just eight years, it has built an impressive library of 160+ movies and series, with over 60 titles winning 500+ awards. Driven by its ‘Make in India, Show the World’ vision, Jio Studios is committed to empowering storytellers and taking compelling Indian narratives to global audiences through world-class, platform-agnostic entertainment.
The unveiling at NAB marks an important milestone for Jio Studios and Collective Studios as they continue to explore how technology can expand the scope of storytelling, bringing together talent, content and innovation to shape the future of cinema.
