Sagar Pictures Entertainment proudly announces the official commencement of its ambitious and historic mega film franchise, Shrimad Bhagavatam, with the muhurat of Part One held today at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.
The auspicious launch event witnessed the presence of a distinguished gathering of dignitaries and esteemed guests:
Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, Minister for Cinematography, Sri Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and other distinguished guest.
In his keynote address, the Chief Minister paid tribute to the late Dr. Ramanand Sagar, calling Shrimad Bhagavatam “a tribute to a legendary filmmaker whose work continues to inspire generations.”
A first-of-its-kind cinematic adaptation, Shrimad Bhagavatam is a multi-part epic film series that brings to life the timeless teachings of the Vedas and Puranas through a powerful narrative centered on the avatars of Lord Vishnu. The project adapts all 18,000 verses across 12 Skandas of India’s most revered Purana, blending devotion, philosophy, and ancient wisdom with world-class filmmaking.
Mentored by spiritual teacher Sri M and envisioned by Moti Sagar, creator of the legendary TV epics Ramayan (1987) and Shri Krishna (1993), the film is helmed by Akash Sagar Chopra (CEO & Director) and Amrit Sagar, National Award-winning director of 1971.
Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Ramanand Sagar and Smt. Leela Sagar, this film is a heartfelt tribute to their enduring legacy.
The project also includes the finest global talent, with Mr. Clwyd Edwards as Excecutive Producer, who has been a visual effects producer and supervisor for various international films and series such as Life of Pi, Harry Potter Series, The Jungle Book, Marvel, Game of Thrones and many more. Director of Photography Joel Schaeffer, also joins the project,a Master’s graduate in Cinematography from AFI with over 20 years of experience, whose credits include blockbusters like Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, and Fast & Furious 7.
Shrimad Bhagavatam Part One is expected for a grand theatrical release in 2026 in multiple languages, and has been devotionally crafted with over four years of sanskrit research, by the same team who worked on the Ramayan 1987. With a deep focus on story, going deep into the aspects of bhakti, the project will be shot using IMAX-certified large-format cameras and will feature global grade visual effects to enhance the experience — bringing India’s sacred heritage and spiritual wisdom to global audiences like never before. The project aims to be a movement to reintroduce India’s spiritual heritage, values, and divine stories to a new generation — across languages, across continents, and across time.
