Mumbai: Abundantia Entertainment, under its AI-driven creative division aiON, and invideo, announced ‘Beta Builder’, the first film to comm...
Mumbai: Abundantia Entertainment, under its AI-driven creative division aiON, and invideo, announced ‘Beta Builder’, the first film to commence production under a collaboration between the two companies. Directed by Hridaye A Nagpal, the film begins principal photography today in Mumbai, with the city serving as both its home and its creative starting point.
In February 2026, Abundantia Entertainment and invideo announced a partnership to join hands for a slate of five AI-driven feature films. The partnership, with invideo committing a quantum of ₹100 crores over three years across the slate, brings together Abundantia’s proven creative and production expertise with invideo’s leading generative-AI video technology, with the aim of reimagining how films are conceived, developed and produced. True to that vision, Beta Builder is a hybrid production, pairing full-blown, live-action filming with AI-driven production to bring this unique film to life.
Beta Builder tells the story of Jai, a self-taught, genius architect from Dharavi who gets a chance to realize his dreams in the world of VR (Virtual Reality), only to discover that winning means far more than proving himself. An underdog in every sense, Jai must fight the system that holds him back, win the love of his life, and give his community a voice in shaping its own future. Rooted in one of India’s most iconic geographies and set against the limitless possibilities of a virtual world, the film is a story about ambition, belonging and what it truly means to build something that lasts. True to its promise of connecting with the youth, the film features a young and exciting cast led by Mayur More (of Kotak Factory & Black, White & Gray: Love kills) and Ashlesha Thakur (of The Family Man).
Commenting on the first film to roll out under the slate, Vikram Malhotra, Founder and CEO, Abundantia Entertainment, said: “In our partnership with invideo and Sanket, our focus is to leverage AI and tell stories that are unique, impactful and entertaining. I am delighted that the first film in our slate is one that tells a story set in a relatable, young world and explores aspirational possibilities beyond. And in Hridaye, we have a filmmaker who combines a strong creative vision with a deep command over technology, which makes him the ideal person to lead and bring Beta Builder to life. I am excited about how aiON is enabling unique stories and storytellers to come to the fore and bring their best to fans all over the world.”
Sharing his vision for the partnership, Sanket Shah, CEO, invideo, said: “At InVideo, our mission has always been to put powerful tools in the hands of storytellers. Beta Builder is where that mission takes the form of a full-length film, made with a partner of Abundantia’s calibre. It is a story about building something that lasts, which makes it the right film to begin this slate with.”
On helming the film, Hridaye A Nagpal, Global Creative Lead invideo, and Director of Beta Builder, said: “We are about to see a wave of fascinating films. With AI-assisted filmmaking, storytellers can dream much bigger, and backing a bold idea finally feels possible. The partnership between Abundantia and invideo gives filmmakers the scale and creative support to take on ideas like this. Beta Builder is our bet on that future, with a live-action shoot and AI working side by side”
No comments