Sadhguru, a yogi and mystic, has partnered with Graphic India to develop an animated feature film centered on the narrative of Shiva as the Adiyogi, or first yogi. Sadhguru and Sharad Devarajan share story credit for the project, which is set for worldwide theatrical release.
Graphic India, known for producing the animated mythology series “The Legend of Hanuman,” is overseeing the production. Devarajan, who co-created that series and co-founded Graphic India, is serving as producer, co-writer, and co-creator on the film. The narrative spans from before creation through events at Kailash, incorporating various mythological elements including Veerabhadra, a being formed from grief, and two women whose connection maintains Shiva’s ties to existence. The story culminates at Kanti Sarovar, where Shiva teaches 112 methods for transcending physical existence to seven seekers.
Sadhguru characterized Shiva not as a deity but as a philosophical figure representing the first yogi and first guru within yogic tradition. He emphasized Shiva’s role in introducing the concept that natural laws are not immutable restrictions and that liberation is achievable through spiritual practice. Devarajan described the project as an ambitious undertaking featuring cosmic storytelling, conflict involving divine beings, and intimate character narratives woven throughout the epic scope.
Sadhguru is a bestselling author whose social media videos circulate in 35 languages and founded the Isha Foundation, a nonprofit organization established over three decades ago with approximately 19 million volunteers globally. Devarajan’s previous work includes animated adaptations from the “Baahubali” franchise and co-creation of Pavitr Prabhakar, the Indian Spider-Man character featured in the Oscar-nominated “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Executive producers include Jeevan J. Kang and Subrah S. Iyar, with Navin Miranda and Nayana Bijli serving as co-producers.
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