# Mahesh Babu Invests in Indian PC and Console Game Studio Shortgun Games

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mahesh-babu-invests-in-indian-pc-and-console-game-studio-shortgun-games/
- Published: 2026-11-03T08:59:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T10:00:18+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/mahesh-babu-invests-indian-console-studio-shortgun-games-1236938224/
- Topics: Americas, Asia, Celebrity, Entertainment, Film, Gaming, World

## Key points

- Mahesh Babu has invested in Shortgun Games.
- The studio is building PC and console games, not mobile titles.
- Its first major project is the action adventure “Project Takedown”.

## Summary

Telugu film star Mahesh Babu has become a strategic investor in Mumbai-based Shortgun Games, which is developing original games for PC and consoles. The investment backs the studio’s attempt to build large-scale Indian game franchises for international audiences, in a sector where Indian digital entertainment has long focused on mobile.

Its first major title, “Project Takedown”, is a story-led action adventure planned for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; the investment amount was not disclosed. Shortgun has brought in action director Vicky Arora to shape combat using motion-capture choreography and live stunts, and is also developing the cooperative indie game “Roll ’em Out”.

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