Rajamouli's new mo-cap lab has already worked on 'Varanasi' visuals
Director SS Rajamouli just opened the A&M MoCap Lab at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, which has been described as India's most advanced motion capture facility.
Built with Mihira Visual Labs and Animatrik Film Design, this place has already helped film big scenes in Varanasi with stars like Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
What's inside the most advanced mo-cap lab in India?
The lab packs a massive 60x40x30-foot capture space filled with Vicon Valkyrie VK26 cameras for super-precise tracking.
It uses Unreal Engine for real-time virtual production and head-mounted cameras for detailed facial capture.
Its modular setup means the tech can even travel to different locations—great news for filmmakers, animators, and game devs.
It aims to reduce costs and time for filmmakers
With this lab, creators can test camera moves and lens choices virtually before shooting anything for real—saving both time and money on set.
It's open to Indian and international teams as part of Annapurna Studios's 51st anniversary.
Rajamouli said seeing the results from Varanasi proved there's no need to send work abroad anymore.