The entertainment industry is buzzing as Lyca Group and Mahaveer Jain Films announce a groundbreaking collaboration at the Waves 2025 summit. This strategic alliance is set to produce nine globally-relevant Indian feature films over the next two to three years.
A New Era in Indian Cinema
Lyca Productions, known for blockbusters like Rajinikanth’s ‘Robot 2.0’ and Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ franchise, is joining forces with Mahaveer Jain Films, the production house behind ‘Uunchai’. This partnership is a significant step towards taking Indian stories to a global audience. The upcoming projects include Kartik Aaryan’s ‘Naga Jila’, a biopic on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar starring Vikrant Massey, a film on friendship with Imtiaz Ali, and a biopic on Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand.
A Commitment to Global Excellence
At the Waves summit, Lyca Group Chairman Dr. Alliraja Subaskaran and Mahaveer Jain met with key dignitaries, including Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Union Minister Dr. L Murugan. During their meeting, they reaffirmed their commitment to elevating Indian cinema on the global stage.
In a joint statement, Dr. Subaskaran and Mahaveer Jain praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that India’s rich cultural heritage, philosophy, and knowledge are being showcased through cinematic excellence. They believe these nine films will spread messages of love, compassion, and unity, serving as a small token of gratitude to PM Modi for his tireless efforts to make India and the world a better place.
The partnership between Lyca Group and Mahaveer Jain Films is set to make a significant impact on the global film industry, highlighting India’s rich storytelling traditions and cultural diversity.