We are thrilled to announce that DNEG and ReDefine brought home two prestigious awards at the 70th Indian National Film Awards ceremony held on October 8, 2024, in New Delhi, India.

Our teams were honored with the awards for their exceptional work on 'Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva', bringing home:

• National Film Award for Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics)
• National Film Award for Best VFX Supervisor: Honoring Jaykar Arudra, Viral Thakkar, and Neelesh Gore

The accolades, which were presented by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, celebrate excellence in the Indian film industry, honoring artistic and technical achievements that push the boundaries of filmmaking. Our VFX team, led by Jaykar Arudra, Viral Thakkar, and Neelesh Gore, alongside VFX Supervisors Alexander Seaman and George Murphy, were recognised for setting a new standard in Indian cinema with their work on ‘Brahmastra’.

Namit Malhotra, CEO and Producer of ‘Brahmastra’, shared his thoughts on this achievement: “Winning the National Award for Best VFX Film for Brahmastra is a defining moment for our team and the entire Indian VFX industry. This honor, presented by the President of India, highlights the innovative work that went into bringing Ayan Mukerji’s extraordinary vision to life. I am incredibly proud of how our teams at DNEG and ReDefine pushed creative and technical boundaries to deliver a visual masterpiece that competes on a global scale. This award is a true testament to our commitment to excellence and storytelling.”

Here’s to many more milestones for the DNEG and ReDefine VFX teams!