Sadhguru is partnering with animation studio Graphic India to produce an animated feature film titled “Shiva: The Adiyogi” [1].
The project represents a high-profile effort to translate spiritual teachings and ancient mythology into a modern visual medium for a global audience. By utilizing animation, the creators aim to make the complex origins of yoga accessible to a wider demographic.
The film focuses on the retelling of the origin story of the Hindu god Shiva, depicting him specifically as the first yogi [1], [2]. The story credit for the production is shared between Sadhguru and Sharad Devarajan [1], [3].
Graphic India, the studio behind the project, specializes in adapting Indian narratives into visual formats. The collaboration seeks to bring the mythic origin of the deity to life through an animated format to share spiritual teachings [1], [3].
Production is taking place in India [1], [2]. While the project has been announced, specific release dates have not been disclosed in the current production updates.
“The film focuses on the retelling of the origin story of the Hindu god Shiva.”
This partnership signals a growing trend of integrating spiritual leadership with commercial entertainment to preserve and propagate cultural heritage. By leveraging Graphic India's animation capabilities, the project attempts to move spiritual discourse from traditional lectures and texts into the mainstream cinema space, potentially expanding the reach of yoga's historical narratives.
