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Invenio Origin: Bridging Indian Cinema Beyond Borders

Invenio Origin is the name with serious talent in bringing Indian cinema, especially South Indian cinema, to audiences worldwide. The vision of Alankar Pandian powers this origination from Dubai, not only as a distributor but as a production house with strategic partnerships and a growing presence in markets of Dubai, India, and Singapore. With innovative ventures and an ever-increasing presence, Invenio Origin has a new agenda with which it is redoing the way regional Indian cinema connects to global viewers.
Invenio Origin was formed with the motive to expand the horizons of Indian cinema and has quickly flourished in film distribution and production. It could do so in the Kannada film The Terrorist, 2018, starring Ragini Dwivedi, while directed by PC Shekar. Fast-forward to quick-to-follow hits of Ayushman Bhava, Vikrant Rona, Kabzaa, and Jigartanda Double X; a presentation that proved how dedicated the company was toward supporting South Indian cinema and making sure regional stories reach the borderless audiences.
From the television side of things, Invenio Origin has commenced productions of collaborative projects, co-producing regional adaptations of MasterChef Australia in Tamil and Telugu. That not only highlights Invenio’s commitment to popular global formats but also enhances regional languages and content to be visible on mainstream television with a unique flavour that resonates with the viewer from their specific regional areas. Invenio Origin kick-started the calendar year 2024 with an ambitious line-up of five back-to-back productions with director R Chandru. With titles like Father, POK, Sri Ramabana Chirita, Dog, and Kabzaa 2, promise fresh stories to the audience furthering the repute of Invenio in the South Indian film market. The collaborations do not stop here; Invenio Origin’s association recently with the Martin team of 2024 film works in collaboration to plan to reach this blockbuster across India in a gesture by the firm towards the distribution of high-impact cinema to a larger national audience.
Invenio Origin’s vision doesn’t just go for films and TV. Partnered in a strategic move set to escalate these entertainment platforms were, through Invenio the co-founder of South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) and Celebrity Cricket League (CCL)-head Vishnu Vardhan Induri. Together, they have come up with a quite revolutionary initiative in the shape of the Indian National Cine Academy, which held its maiden OTT Streaming Academy Awards in Mumbai in July 2024. The longed-for intention behind this initiative is to unite the regional industries of Indian cinema into a cohesive platform that brings together filmmakers, actors, and producers from different language backgrounds onto one stage for collaboration and gaining attention.
The company is also coming into the hospitality sector. Invenio Origin, working in association with Gilly’s Restaurants & Pubs, has made strategic investments to heighten the presence of the brand; hence, locations of Gilly’s restaurants have undergone renovation and rebranding into Gilly’s Super Bar in Bengaluru. At such a scale, the larger intent of Invenio Origin stands resonated-to create spaces that celebrate entertainment and culture and bring people together through shared experiences.
The achievement with Invenio Origin is actually in its dynamic approach connecting regional film industries and international diversity through the possibility of worldwide access to South Indian cinema. Its commitment to the integration of various elements of Indian culture by way of cinema and television and hospitality stands testimony to its unique approach at the acquisition of growth. As it continues to make progress in new projects that are surfacing, the company remains a strong example for regional cinema to capture and find its place in a global market.
It was not just a film but a journey under the guidance of Alankar Pandian, which was so different, not only of success but of cultural impact. Here, meaningful partnerships, as well as regional storytelling, are brought across borders and, as Invenio Origin extends its reach and influence, it leaves little doubt about the new benchmarking standards Indian cinema will carry along.