Indian Cinema and Technology: The Use of VFX, CGI, and Animation

Makdee, a 2002 Indian fantasy film, was the first Indian film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI).

Enthiran, a 2010 Indian science fiction film, was the first Indian film to use motion capture technology.

Hanuman, a 2005 Indian animated film, was the first Indian film to use 3D animation.

Koi... Mil Gaya, a 2003 Indian science fiction film, was the first Indian film to use visual effects (VFX) on a large scale.

Lagaan, a 2001 Indian sports drama film, was the first Indian film to use digital intermediate (DI) technology.

My Name Is Khan, a 2010 Indian drama film, was the first Indian film to use stereoscopic 3D technology.

Kochadaiiyaan, a 2014 Indian historical drama film, was the first Indian film to use performance capture technology.

Robot, a 2010 Indian science fiction film, was the first Indian film to use photorealistic visual effects (VFX).

Enthiran, a 2010 Indian science fiction film, was the first Indian film to use real-time visual effects (VFX).

Baahubali: The Beginning, a 2015 Indian epic action film, was the first Indian film to use virtual reality (VR) technology.

Saaho, a 2019 Indian action thriller film, was the first Indian film to use augmented reality (AR) technology.

Brahmastra, a 2022 Indian fantasy action film, was the first Indian film to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

RRR, a 2022 Indian period action film, was the first Indian film to use deepfake technology.

K.G.F: Chapter 2, a 2022 Indian period action film, was the first Indian film to use volumetric capture technology.

Ponniyin Selvan: I, a 2022 Indian historical epic film, was the first Indian film to use motion control photography.