Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Sagar Pictures Expands Globally with New Film Franchise
Sagar Pictures, a famous company known for TV shows like 'Ramayan' and 'Shri Krishna', is starting a new adventure.
They want to make movies, games, music, and more based on old Indian stories.
Their first big project is a seven-part movie series called 'Shrimad Bhagavatam', which comes from an ancient Hindu book.
The company's boss, Akash Sagar Chopra, says they want to share these stories with people all over the world in a fun and exciting way.
They also want to make these stories into experiences beyond just movies, like theme parks and products.
Sagar Pictures was started a long time ago in 1954 by Ramanand Sagar, and they've been making popular shows ever since.
Sagar Pictures Entertainment is expanding into the global studio business with an IP-led strategy.
Their first project is 'Shrimad Bhagavatam', a seven-part live-action film franchise based on the Bhagavata Mahapurana.
The company aims to present India's cultural and spiritual stories to global audiences through contemporary filmmaking.
Sagar Pictures was founded in 1954 by filmmaker Ramanand Sagar and is known for iconic TV series like 'Ramayan' and 'Shri Krishna'.
The franchise is envisioned as the cornerstone of Sagar Pictures' long-term strategy to build globally scalable entertainment properties.
- Who
- Sagar Pictures Entertainment
- What
- Expanding into global studio business with new film franchise
- When
- Announced on Monday
- Where
- Global
- Why
- To present India's cultural and spiritual stories to global audiences
- Company
- Sagar Pictures Entertainment
- New Venture
- Global studio business
- First Project
- Shrimad Bhagavatam
- Project Type
- Seven-part live-action film franchise
- Source Material
- Bhagavata Mahapurana
- CEO
- Akash Sagar Chopra
- Company Founder
- Ramanand Sagar
- Founding Year
- 1954