After Mahavatar Narsimha, Hombale Films Turns To Srila Prabhupada: AI Motion-Capture Animated Biopic “Sharanagathi” Set For August 2027
Hombale Films announces “Sharanagathi – The Life of a Surrendered Soul,” an AI motion-capture animated film on ISKCON founder Srila Prabhupada, releasing August 2027.
Hombale Films, known for “KGF,” “Salaar” and “Kantara,” is expanding its culturally rooted slate. The banner has announced “Sharanagathi – The Life of a Surrendered Soul” together with Transcendental Films, with a title teaser released alongside. The announcement follows the studio’s move into animation with “Mahavatar Narsimha,” which was a box office success.
The Story
The film will follow the spiritual journey of Srila Prabhupada, founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. It traces his journey from India to America in 1965, at the age of 69. His mission followed the instructions of his guru, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura, and led to the spread of Krishna devotion worldwide. The film is expected to highlight his faith, struggle and selfless service.
The Technology
The film uses AI motion capture, which recreates human movement in digital characters to bring realistic expressions to animated figures. Details of how the technique is used in production have not been shared in the announcement. The use of AI in a devotional biopic may draw interest and debate, since audiences for such films often expect traditional artistry, but the makers have positioned it as a tool for realism.
