J.B.H. Wadia is credited with making the first Indian animated film, 'The Battle of Kirkee', in 1927.

Raja Hindustani, released in 1996, was the first Indian film to use CGI. The film used CGI to create a realistic-looking train crash scene.

Ram Mohan is widely regarded as the 'godfather of Indian animation'. He is known for his pioneering work in the field of animation, including the creation of the popular character 'The Common Man'.

Baahubali: The Conclusion, released in 2017, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. It was the first Indian film to win this award.

J.B.H. Wadia founded the National Institute of Design (NID) in 1961. NID is a premier design institute in India that offers courses in various design disciplines, including animation and VFX.

Enthiran, released in 2010, was the first Indian film to use motion capture technology. The film used motion capture to create realistic-looking animations of the film's protagonist, played by Rajinikanth.

Homi J. Bhabha founded the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) in 1958. IIT Bombay is a premier engineering institute in India that offers courses in various engineering disciplines, including animation and VFX.

My Dear Kuttichathan, released in 1984, was the first Indian film to use 3D animation. The film used 3D animation to create a realistic-looking character called 'Kuttichathan'.

Satyajit Ray founded the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in 1960. FTII is a premier film institute in India that offers courses in various film disciplines, including animation and VFX.

Mughal-e-Azam, released in 1960, was the first Indian film to use visual effects (VFX). The film used VFX to create a realistic-looking battle scene.

Satyajit Ray founded the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in 1975. NFDC is a government-owned film production company that supports the production of independent films in India.

Baahubali: The Beginning, released in 2015, was the first Indian film to use computer-generated characters (CG characters). The film used CG characters to create realistic-looking characters and creatures.

Ram Mohan founded the Animation Society of India (ASI) in 1981. ASI is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of animation in India.

Sholay, released in 1975, was the first Indian film to use motion control photography. The film used motion control photography to create a realistic-looking train robbery scene.

Ram Mohan founded the Indian Society for Animation and VFX (ISAVFX) in 2006. ISAVFX is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of animation and VFX in India.