ASTRA Studios, positioned as a new force in global creative technology, has been officially launched. The studio is founded by former senior leaders of MPC, The Mill, and Technicolor India—Biren Ghose, R.K. Chand, Rajarajan Ramakrishnan, and Shaji Thomas.
The company has received strategic investment from Hombale Group—known for successful Indian franchises like KGF, Salaar, and Kantara and Perpetual Capital.
With the growing impact of machine learning and generative AI on content production, ASTRA Studios aims to redefine how high-quality creative content is imagined and built. These developments are reshaping every stage of production, creative workflows, talent dynamics, and business models across the industry.
The ASTRA team brings decades of global experience in storytelling, visual effects, animation, immersive media, and experiential platforms. The studio is focused on developing next-generation workflows and character-driven storytelling worlds, intending to empower filmmakers, brands, and content platforms.
“ASTRA is our launchpad for the creative revolution — a studio built specifically for the future of content. We are blending world-class artistry with cutting-edge emerging technologies. We’re operating at the intersection where cinematic brilliance meets next-gen computer graphics. This redefines how stories are designed, built, shared, and experienced. India is at a pivotal moment in the global content arena, and ASTRA aims to lead that transformation — creating new jobs and collaborating with global creative talent,” said ASTRA Studios co-founder Biren Ghose.
Vijay Kiragandur, founder of Hombale Films, commented: “We are backing ASTRA Studios’ forward-looking vision. It supports the growth of stories and film franchises across platforms using emerging technologies. The founding team brings immense talent, experience, global networks, and a deep enthusiasm for innovation. This will allow Hombale Group to pursue larger and more complex projects, creating powerful new storytelling universes for our franchise audiences.”
ASTRA Studios will focus on the following key areas:
End-to-end creative solutions for films, series, and brand campaigns — including concepting, visualization, VFX, generative AI integration, and post-production.
Creation of original character-driven worlds and global IP development.
Immersive experiences across brands, AR/VR, and location-based media.
Premium animation for both streaming and theatrical formats.
The investment from Hombale Group and Perpetual Capital in ASTRA Studios reflects a long-term commitment to storytelling excellence, scalable IP development, and the integration of next-generation technology.