PlayStation-Backed Indian Gaming Studio Casts Movie Stars for ‘Mukti’

Indian indie developer underDOGS Studio has assembled a solid of distinguished actors for its upcoming narrative journey “Mukti,” marking the Mumbai-based firm’s most formidable mission underneath Sony’s PlayStation India Hero Project initiative.

The 2026 launch will function filmed performances from Ahilya Bamroo, identified for her position in Shoojit Sircar’s “I Want to Talk,” alongside theater veteran M.Ok. Raina, Pawan Chopra, and Sraman Chatterjee. Rather than counting on conventional animation or movement seize, the event crew shot the actors’ scenes like movie sequences earlier than incorporating them into the interactive expertise.

“These aren’t cameos,” mentioned Vaibhav Chavan, the sport’s director and underDOGS Studio’s founder-CEO. “They are the emotional core of ‘Mukti.’ Every performance was treated like cinema, carefully directed and seamlessly integrated into the game. The result is a narrative that feels immediate, grounded and unforgettable.”

Bamroo stars as protagonist Arya Roy, whereas Raina takes on Dr. Vikram Roy, Chopra performs Commodore Balraj Gill, and Chatterjee portrays Hasan. The studio positions the method as central to delivering what it calls a “groundbreaking, immersive experience” that merges thriller and Indian cultural components.

Set for PlayStation 5 and PC platforms, “Mukti” will supply dual-language voice appearing in English and Hindi, with subtitles in extra languages to achieve worldwide markets. The mission represents a big funding for underDOGS Studio, which acknowledges the prolonged growth timeline required for such an elaborate manufacturing.

Sony’s India Hero Project helps native studios in creating content material with international enchantment, and “Mukti” seems positioned to check whether or not Indian-developed narrative video games can discover mainstream success internationally. Players can at present add the title to their wishlists on PlayStation Store and Steam forward of its 2026 launch window.

UnderDOGS is represented by Tulsea and Ahilya Bamroo is represented by Tulsea and Independent Talent.