Reliance Animation Academy: Animation And Visual Effects Academy

Tejonidhi Bhandare

Chief Executive Officer

He is an expert in business and financial planning.

He has extensive experience in financial procedures, fund management, compliance, and profit monitoring.

He has played crucial roles in companies like IBM, Amdocs, Reliance Animation, and Reliance Education.

Currently, he is the CEO of Reliance Animation and also mentoring Reliance Education.

He is proficient in strategic planning, decision making, communication, and business development.

Vikram Veturi

Creative Director

Vikram has a 22-year career in animation.

He has been a Director at the Reliance Animation group for the past 12 years.

Vikram oversaw several award-winning shows from script to screen during his tenure.

His recent shows as Director include Little Singham for Discovery Kids India and Golmaal Junior for Nickelodeon India.

Vikram has experience overseeing the entire process of creating an animated show, from developing the script to producing the final product.

Rajesh Bhosale

Associate Producer

Rajesh is currently an Associate Producer at Reliance Animation.

He has previously worked at Silvertoon (Silver line Tech. Ltd.) Mumbai and JadooWorksPvt. Ltd., Bangalore.

Rajesh has a rich experience in the animation industry.

Anand Pandey

Content Producer
Head of Production 3D Reliance Animation Studios

Anand Pandey is the head of Production, 3D Process at Reliance Animation Studios.

He has 24 years of experience setting up Animation Studios and Production teams.

He Oversees content and animation production from concept development to delivery.

He Shows worked on: BhootBandhus, NaamNamakNishan, Ghost Station & Amazing Kids.

Worked as a Line Producer for popular animated series and films like "Little Krishna," "Shaktimaan," and "Krishna AurKans" feature film at Reliance Animation.

Ankur Chauhan

3D Animation Film Director at Reliance Animation Studios

Experienced Animation Director in the animation industry.

Highly creative with a strong background in designing, drawing, and computer Animation.

Graduated from Centennial College as a strong arts and design professional.

Previous work experience with COSMOS MAYA, India Today Group, Morph Information Technologies, Tavrohi Animations.

Reliance Animation Studios continuously delivers 3D Animated Films under his Direction, including Little Singham.

Shashikant Kulkarni

AGM-HR & Operations

Result-oriented professional with 17+ years of experience in managing the entire gamut of Human Resources.

Expertise includes Recruitment, T & D, PMS, Payroll, Employee Engagement, Statutory Compliance, Operations, and more.

Currently heading the HR Department as AGM-HR & operations.

Brings extensive knowledge and skills in HR management to drive success and growth for the organization.

Aashish Mall

Co-founder-Director-Paperboat Design Studios Pvt Ltd

The quality of the talent generated by Reliance Animation Academy .

second to none as they don't come with bookish knowledge, but with practical expertise.

I feel this is an institute that has this kind of unique focus .

KIREET KHURANA

Director-Club Media

Kireet Khuran is the Director-Club Media

Reliance Animation has been one of the pillars of animation education.

And also content creation in India creating rich content like Little Krishna, Little Singham, Golmaal Jr. and other popular IPs.

Ashish S.K

Punnaryug Artvision Pvt Ltd & Chairman-FICCI AVGC-XR FORUM

Just identifying interest in creativity is not enough.

it needs to be developed and nurtured in the meaningfulway.

Reliance Animation Academy is the perfect place for it.

Mohit Soni

CEO-Media & Entertainment Skills Council

Mohit Soni is the CEO-Media & Entertainment Skills Council.

Reliance Animation Academy has concentrated its energies.

resources in building a bright future generation of talent in AVGC sector.

Rahul Bakshi

CEO Phoebus Animation Studios Private Limited.

Rahul Bakshi is the CEO Phoebus Animation Studios Private Limited.

Reliance Animation Academy is very inspiring, motivating.

And also a great platform for young and budding creative talent.

Niranjan Kumar

Co-founder-Director-Paperboat Design Studios Pvt Ltd

Niranjan has a 14+ years of experience working for brands like Aptech Arena Academy. .

Led a social awareness project, "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao," as a team leader for Reliance Education.

Served as a Modeling and Texturing Team leader, developing the mobile game character "Little Singham" for Reliance Zapak .

Recently acted as a technical team leader for the D Man project at Shreyasse CSPL Navi Mumbai

Ankush Shinde

VFX Faculty

VFX Compositor and Creative Designer with experience in G7 Productions..

Certified in Advanced Program in Visual Effects.

Proven ability to transform ideas into stunning designs

Well-versed in mentoring all aspects of VFX Composition.

Vishnu Salunke

Pre-Production Supervisor-Reliance Animation Studios

20+ years of industry experience.

Currently serving as a Pre-Production Supervisor at Reliance Animation Studios.

Started career as an Animator at Digikore Studios.

Mentor at Thumbnail Animation & College of Animation Bio-Engineering.

Joined Reliance Animation in 2008 and recognized as one of the best mentors.

Prashant N.Karade

Graphic Design & Pre-Production

Almost 19+ years of experience in Advertising & Animation as an Artist & Mentor.

Career started in 1998.

Worked in studios like Big Animation, Silvertoon, Reliance Media works, and more.

Specializes in Graphic Software & Pre-Production Concept Art using Photoshop & traditional techniques.

Reliance Entertainment's JV with Steven Spielberg and Participant Media wins 4 Oscars for Green Book and First Man.

Reliance Entertainment’s Zapak and Cartoon Network India launch Ben 10 mobile game.

Reliance Animation glad to announce that Little Singham has been nominated for IGDC Award under the category of Studio Game of the Year.

Discovery India ties-up with Reliance Animation to produce a new Kids IP ‘Little Singham’.

Reliance Animation becomes the first company in India to create Indian Animation IPs like "Krishna aurKans", "Little Krishna," etc.

Reliance Animation celebrating 5 million+ subscribers on their YouTube channel.

Welcome To The Fascinating World of Entertainment

WHY CHOOSE US

EXPERT FACULTY AND MENTORS

LIVE PROJECTS TO WORK ON

AFFILIATED WITH RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITIES

INTERSHIP MODULES

IN HOUSE ANIMATION STUDIO

BEST CURATED COURSE CONTENT

MULTIPLE TIMES AWARDED

EXPANDING PAN INDIA PRESENCE

INDUSTRY CONNECT

ABOUT US

LEADERSHIP

Tejonidhi Bhandare

Chief Executive Officer

Vikram Veturi

Creative Director

Rajesh Bhosale

Associate Producer

Anand Pandey

Content Producer Head of Production 3D Reliance Animation Studios

Ankur Chauhan

3D Animation Film Director at Reliance Animation Studios

Shashikant Kulkarni

AGM-HR & Operations

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Aashish Mall

Co-founder-Director-Paperboat Design Studios Pvt Ltd

KIREET KHURANA

Director-Club Media

Ashish S.K

Punnaryug Artvision Pvt Ltd & Chairman-FICCI AVGC-XR FORUM

Mohit Soni

CEO-Media & Entertainment Skills Council

Rahul Bakshi

CEO Phoebus Animation Studios Private Limited.

FACULTY

Niranjan Kumar

Co-founder-Director-Paperboat Design Studios Pvt Ltd

Ankush Shinde

VFX Faculty

Vishnu Salunke

Pre-Production Supervisor-Reliance Animation Studios

Prashant N.Karade

Graphic Design & Pre-Production

Awards,Achievements & News

1st Winner

CGI VFX Film 2010

Forever (Short Film)

Year — 2010

Reliance Education won the

1st Prize for the Forever (Short Film) at

CGI VFX Film 2010 in year 2010

Golden Beaver Award

National Science Film Festival 2013

An Apple (Animation Film)

Year — 2013

Reliance Education won the Golden Beaver Award at

National Science Film Festival 2013 For An Apple.

Franchiser of the year

Franchise Awards

14th Awards For Excellence

Year — 2016

Reliance Education won the franchiser of the Year Award

at Franchise Awards in year 2016

Best Short Film Award

Pune Short Film Festival

Crow (Animation Film)

Year — 2017

Akshay Thigale from Reliance Education

won the Best Short Film Award at Pune

Short Film Festival in year 2017.

Honorable Jury Mention

Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2017

Crow (Animation Film)

Year — 2017

Akshay Thigale from Reliance Education won the

Honorable Jury Mention Award at

Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival in year 2017.

RA Cricket League Winner

Content Producer
Head of Production 3D Reliance Animation Studios

1^st Winner