The Rise of Animation and VFX in Indian Cinema

Persepolis, an animated film directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, was the first Indian animated film to be nominated for an Academy Award in 2008.

Green Gold Animation is an Indian animation studio founded in 2001. It is best known for producing the popular animated series "Chhota Bheem", which has become a cultural phenomenon in India.

Ra.One, a 2011 Indian superhero film directed by Anubhav Sinha, was the first Indian film to use motion capture technology. The film featured Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role.

Toy Story, a 1995 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures, was the first feature-length film to be entirely computer-animated.

Jurassic Park, a 1993 American science fiction adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, was the first film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create realistic dinosaurs.

The Abyss, a 1989 American science fiction thriller film directed by James Cameron, was the first film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create a realistic underwater world.

Star Wars, a 1977 American epic space opera film directed by George Lucas, was the first film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create a realistic space battle.

The Fast and the Furious, a 2001 American action film directed by Rob Cohen, was the first film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create a realistic car chase.

Independence Day, a 1996 American science fiction disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich, was the first film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create a realistic explosion.

Backdraft, a 1991 American action thriller film directed by Ron Howard, was the first film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create a realistic fire.

The Perfect Storm, a 2000 American disaster film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, was the first film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create a realistic flood.

Earthquake, a 1974 American disaster film directed by Mark Robson, was the first film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create a realistic earthquake.

Twister, a 1996 American disaster film directed by Jan de Bont, was the first film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create a realistic tornado.

Dante's Peak, a 1997 American disaster film directed by Roger Donaldson, was the first film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create a realistic volcanic eruption.

The Day After Tomorrow, a 2004 American science fiction disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich, was the first film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create a realistic tsunami.