Mahesh Babu Invests in Mumbai‑Based Shortgun Games Studio
Telugu cinema star Mahesh Babu has joined Mumbai‑based Shortgun Games as a strategic investor.
In Brief
- •Telugu cinema star Mahesh Babu has joined Mumbai‑based Shortgun Games as a strategic investor.
- •Shortgun Games is developing original PC and console titles, starting with the action‑adventure “Project Takedown”.
- •The studio’s founders, Jeet Chandan and Vidhit Mehta, have chosen to skip mobile and focus on high‑end gameplay and cinematic scale.
- •Investment amount was not disclosed in the announcement.
Why It Matters
Mahesh Babu’s involvement signals a growing interest from India’s entertainment elite in the global gaming market, traditionally dominated by Western studios. By backing a studio that targets PC and modern consoles, the move could help shift India’s perception from a mobile‑gaming hub to a producer of high‑quality interactive experiences, potentially attracting further investment and talent to the sector. The partnership also highlights the potential for cross‑industry collaboration, as the studio plans to leverage cinematic storytelling techniques from Bollywood to enrich game narratives, thereby creating a unique blend of Indian cultural elements with mainstream gaming expectations.
Key Details
- Studio Location
- Mumbai, India
- Game Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- First Title
- Project Takedown
- Investment Size
- Undisclosed
- Founders
- Jeet Chandan, Vidhit Mehta
- Strategic Investor
- Mahesh Babu
Context & Background
India’s digital entertainment sector has historically focused on mobile gaming, but Shortgun Games is diverging by targeting PC and console markets.
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