These 5 Indian Films Prove Bollywood’s VFX Game Can Rival Hollywood

In recent years, Indian cinema has made big strides in the world of visual effects. From creating imaginary kingdoms to high-speed action, filmmakers are now using VFX not just for style but as an essential part of storytelling. 

Here are five Indian films that stood out for their impressive VFX work.

Jawan

The action-packed film Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, became one of the biggest hits in Bollywood. The movie featured high-end visual effects, playing a major role in its large-scale action scenes. The VFX work was handled by Red Chillies VFX, a company that has built a name for delivering quality visuals. The film’s post-production alone took six months, highlighting the amount of digital work that went into its creation. From explosive sequences to stylized visuals, the effects helped lift the story and gave it a polished look rarely seen in Hindi films.

Pathaan

Another major release featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Pathaan, also relied heavily on visual effects to tell its high-octane spy story. The film included action scenes set in various international locations, with the help of digital backdrops and CGI. The VFX was done by YFX, the in-house studio of Yash Raj Films. Instead of sending the work abroad, the makers used local talent to create the film’s fast-paced chase scenes, high-rise fights, and larger-than-life stunts. The final result proved that Indian studios can now handle complex effects on their own.

Bholaa

Ajay Devgn’s Bholaa combined action and mythology, brought to life with heavy use of VFX. The effects were done by NY VFXWAALA, a company linked to the actor’s production house. Known for its work on several major Indian films, the studio has won several awards for its visual work. In Bholaa, the effects were used to create surreal visuals that gave the film a unique look, especially in nighttime action sequences and slow-motion shots.

Baahubali: The Beginning

One of the most influential films in Indian cinema, Baahubali: The Beginning raised the standard for what could be achieved with VFX in the country. The film created an entire fantasy world with the help of digital effects, including the Mahishmati kingdom, large battlefields, and the famous waterfall scene. The scale of the visuals matched international productions, and it showed that Indian audiences were ready to embrace grand storytelling supported by advanced technology.

Ra.One

Long before superhero films became common in India, Ra.One took a leap with a sci-fi story full of digital effects. The film featured a mix of futuristic action and CGI-heavy scenes, including car chases and fight sequences. Over 180 artists worked on the visual effects, many from India and abroad. While the film received mixed reviews for its story, its VFX work was seen as a bold step for Indian cinema at the time.