What is Animation? 

Animation is a technique that involves the manipulation of figures, inanimate objects, still images, sketches, static drawings posed in a series of step-by-step movements to create dynamic visuals, films, cartoons, video games, etc., by playing them in rapid succession to give an illusion of lifelike motion. 

There are many types of Animation like 2D, 3D, Traditional, Motion Graphics, Stop Motion, and many more. Today, animation industries are rapidly growing, which has increased the career opportunities in this field from technology-based jobs such as scanning, compositing, digital ink and paint, and game designing to creative guys like visual-effects supervisors, 3D modelers, and character animators, providing scope for a promising career.  

India has more than 300 Animation Studios that hire thousands of junior, experienced, and professional animators, out of which we are going to discuss the top 20 animation studios in India. 

Video Explainer  

(Navi Mumbai, India) 

 Video explainer Navi Mumbai is one of the most influential and noted filmmaking and production corporations in Navi Mumbai. They supply wonderful services at costs that suit the budget. The number one studio in Navi Mumbai creates nice 3D effects, Motion Graphics, and VFX Video. 

Besides being one of the most effective 3D Animation studios in Navi city, Video Explainer Navi city also provides services like video business, company filmmaking, and selling solutions. 

The Company was established by a group that excelled in video production.  

It has worked for leading brands like SBI Video Explainer, Gophers, BlackBerry, Canon, Obesity, Web cure and many more.  

Website: Video Explainer Companies in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai- 2021 (videoexplainermumbai.in) 

Maya Entertainment Ltd. 

(Mumbai Headquarters, India) 

Maya Entertainment was established in the year 1996. Its training centres are in the Middle East and Asia. This Company was beginning to supply services in content production, Animation, 3D Animation, and supply coaching in visual effects. It is one of the highest and best animation companies. 

The famous projects of May Entertainment are the movies named The Mummy, Stuart Little and many others. They have Global clients like Google, BBC, Sony, Disney, etc. 

Website: http://www.mayadigitalstudios.com

Pentamedia Graphics 

(Chennai, India) 

Pentamedia Graphics was established in 1992 and is the other topmost animation studio. 

Its production house is in Singapore, Manila. 

It offers Visual Effects, 2D and 3D Animation, film making and postproduction services.  

The famous projects of Pentamedia Graphics are Gulliver’s Travels, Tarzan and the Aliens, Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists, The Legend of Buddha and Alibaba, Pandavas: The Five Warriors. 

Website: http://www.pentamedia.in

Crest Animation Studios Ltd 

(Mumbai, India) 

Crest Animation Studios Ltd was established in 1990 and is one of the best animation studios in India. 

The production house of Crest Animation Studios is in CA that is thought of as Crest Communications, and this animation firm offers services to its purchasers in the United States and the UK. 

The famous projects of Crest Animation Studio are Jakers, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, The Adventures of Piggley-Winks, Shrek, Pet Alien and the likes. 

Toonz Animation India 

(Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India) 

Toonz Animation is also on the top animation studio list. It was established in 1999 and is the animation arm of the Singapore based Toonz Group.  

This animation firm also looks after the distribution and production of digital and gaming content, merchandising, licensing, live-action feature films and education-related media. 

The most far-famed comes of Toonz Animation square measure Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, the tiny imaginary being of filmmaker, The come of Hanuman and the Adventures of Tenali Raman. 

Website: http://toonz.co 

UTV Toonz 

(Mumbai, India) 

UTV Toonz was set up in the year 2000, and it is a division of UTV Software Communications Ltd. This animation firm started the work as a 2D animation firm, but later, in 2002, the firm moved into digital media. Their services are excellent. 

The clients of UTV Toonz are spread across North America, Europe, and Asia. They have done their projects with Walt Disney Television, Cine Groupe, UNICEF, Mike Young Productions, Porchlight Entertainment, and many others. 

Website:  http://www.reflextions.co.in/utvtoons

The Jigsaw 

(Mumbai & Navi Mumbai, India) 

Jigsaw is in Mumbai (Navi Mumbai). It is one of the leading Production Studios in Mumbai. It was established by a group that has excelled in video production, and their focus is to highlight the animators work in the best way. 

They have worked with many leading brands like Tata, AIG, NOKIA, SBI, Gujarat Gas, Vodafone, etc. 

Website: The Jigsaw| Best 3D Animation Studio in Mumbai 

Hi- Tech Animation  

(Kolkata, India) 

Hi-Tech Animation is a Leading Animation, VFX, Graphics & Web Designing Institute located in Kolkata.  

Prime recruiters of this animation studio are Red Chillies, TATA ELXI Limited, Balaji, Berger, CHU CHU TV, etc.  

Website:  (hitechanimation.com)  

Showtime Production  

     (New Delhi, India) 

 Showtime Production is one of the best studios that provide all kinds of services that one can imagine in a video. They are particularly good at their services, and they stick to one until and unless the satisfaction is gained by the customer, right from the storyboard to the final delivery. 

Website: Showtime Productions | Best Video Production Company in India  

Heart Entertainment Limited 

      (Hyderabad, India) 

Heart Animation Limited is based in Hyderabad and was established in 1993. It is one of the top animation firms known to have worked on many projects with Walt Disney. It is also exceedingly popular to be known as the state-of-the-art 3D animation studio. This animation company has also opened its educational unit- Heart Animation Academy. 

This animation company’s famous project with Walt Disney is The Hercules and Warner Brothers Histeria. Cropped Lamb is also one of its projects with Tommy Nelson. 

Anibrain 

    (Pune, India) 

 Anibrain was established in 2006 and is an award-winning visual and creative studio specializing in creating amazing visuals for mobiles, TVs, Apps and Films. 

This animation studio has worked with 95 international blockbusters. Its trendy projects are Guardians of Galaxy, Ghost rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Red Cliff, Pompeii, The Mortal Instruments and many more. 

Website: http://anibrain.com

Reliance Mediaworks Ltd 

     (Mumbai, India) 

Reliance Mediaworks Ltd was established in the year 1975. It is one of the oldest and best India’s leading entertainment animation companies that serve several media members of the Reliance Group and films across the world.  

This Company provides several services such as 2D, 3D visual effects, postproduction, digital distribution, etc.  

 The popular projects of Reliance Mediaworks are Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon, Conan the Barbarian, The Conspirator, etc. 

Padmalaya Telefilms 

     (Hyderabad, India) 

Padmalaya Telefilms was established in 1991 and is a subsidiary of Zee Telefilms. This animation company provides services that involve producing animation series, feature films and television software. It also offers its services alongside many British animation companies. 

This Company has made almost 104 cartoon episodes and Mondo’s library for US clients.   

Website:  http://www.padmalayatelefilms.com 

Nipuna Services 

     (Headquarters: Chennai, India) 

Nipuna Services Ltd. It is a BPO subsidiary of Satyam Computer Services. It has worked with international companies of the US, New Zealand, Germany, etc.  

They have created animation models for many theme parks in New Zealand. They also programme for India and US’s Animal Planet channel. 

Motion Villee 

     (Indore, India) 

Motion Villee is a high rated Animated Explainer Video Company. It has been recognized as the Top Animated Explainer Video Company by Clutch with 5 Stars. 

Some of the leading clients are Hitachi, Honeywell, AT& and many more. Its top clients are Vodafone, JBL, Cars 24, TATA, Snapdeal, Mahindra Rise, Croma, and many more. 

Website: Animated Explainer Video Company – Motionvillee, Indore India  

CREATFX Studio 

     (Mumbai, India) 

CREATFX studio is one of the highest-rated animation studios in Mumbai. This animation studio provides services such as art visual imagery for featured films, TVC’s, 3D Animation, hybrid films, etc. 

The clients of this animation studio are Maggi, Colgate, and many others. 

Website: CreatFX Studio PVT LTD   

Mad Genius Productions 

   (Headquarter: Kochi, Kerala) 

 Mad Genius Production was founded in 2015 and is into the marketing and advertising industry. This animation studio has a group of artists that looks after projects based on advertising products to make an explanatory video. They also look after projects on a music videos, TV Ads, Films, and animated shows.  

Some of the specialities of Mad Genius Production Pvt. Ltd is Media Production, Film Making, Video Production, Film Production, Animation Works, Talent Management, and Campaign Design. 

Website:  https://www.madgenius.world 

 RGBA Studios 

             (Mumbai, India) 

RGBA studio was founded in the year 2008. It is a visual effect and animation studio. They service the television, films, advertising, and entertainment industries.  

Some of their leading clients are CEAT, Titan Eye Plus, Cadbury Fuse, Hero ISL 2016 Promo, Boost, XUV500 and many more.  

Website: RGBA HOME (rgbastudios.com) 

Animaas Animation Studio 

             (Kolkata, India) 

Animaas Animation Studio is also one of India’s best Animation and VFX institutes. It is in Kolkata.  

It provides excellent training on 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Visual Effects, Film making, Game Design, Digital Marketing, etc.  

Website:  Animaas Animation Institute

India has the second-largest Entertainment industry in the world. Animation studios in India play a key role in market affiliation and provide a platform with various career opportunities. The Animation industry is huge globally.

Animation artists have an illustrious career in India as well as abroad. A person with creative skills and ideas can make a successful career as there is always a demand for outstanding talents. There are many reasons for developing India’s animation sector in recent years. The main reason is the presence of a large English- speaking workforce.

The vast potential and need of talented artists in this field have begun training the people for the animation market. Many colleges are teaching Animation as the subject course. 

The other reason for India being the largest entertainment industry in the world after Hollywood is the presence of many good studios, which we can see through the 20 top animation studios discussed above.  

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