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The eighth edition of IndiaJoy 2025, which will be held in Hyderabad on November 1 and 2, will feature Desi Toons 2025 on the inaugural day. Scheduled to be held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), the event will feature a lineup of programmes on creativity, innovation and technology across the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) sectors. “Over the years, the conclave has played a pivotal role in addressing critical gaps in India’s animation ecosystem, from nurturing homegrown talent to highlighting the need for supportive policies and investment in creative infrastructure,” Rajiv Chilaka, Founder and CEO of Green Gold Animation, said. It will bring together creators, studios, investors and policymakers to discuss how the landscape is evolving. “This year’s edition will capture how homegrown creators are redefining the global animation landscape by transforming culturally rooted narratives into globally resonant stories,” he said. The event will witness participation from top government officials, creative leaders and industry stakeholders. There will be sessions on Power Players of Indian Animation: Stories Behind the Names; Quiet Stories, Powerful Impact: Local Narratives Shaping Global Conversations; and a fireside chat on The Role of State & Central Government in Boosting the AVGC Sector. Ashwin, who directed the film Mahavatar Narsimha (2025), Nag Ashwin, who directed the film Kalki 2898 AD and Sai Abhishek, Head of Factual Entertainment, Lifestyle & Kids at Warner Bros Discovery, South Asia, will take part in the event. “We aim to showcase the power of cultural authenticity - how stories born out of our heritage can connect with audiences everywhere when told with imagination, passion and technology,” Chiluka said. Published on October 29, 2025
