About — Reliance Animation Academy Ultadanga | Animation & VFX Institute Kolkata

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About Reliance Animation Academy Ultadanga

15+ years of building India's animation, VFX, and creative media workforce — backed by one of the country's largest entertainment conglomerates.

The Reliance Media Ecosystem

Backed by India's Entertainment Giant

Reliance Animation Academy is a division of Reliance Animation Studios — part of the Reliance Entertainment group, one of India's most prolific film, television, animation, and gaming conglomerates. The group has produced and distributed hundreds of blockbuster films, animated series, and digital content.

This means our students don't just study from textbooks — they learn from the people who make the films you watch. Studio pipelines, real briefs, and production-grade tools are part of everyday classroom life at Reliance Animation Academy Ultadanga.

Since 2009, the Academy has grown to 50+ centres across India, placing over 10,000 alumni in the animation, VFX, gaming, and media industries.

2009

Founded

50+

Centres in India

10K+

Alumni Placed

100%

Placement Support

The Family of Brands

Reliance Animation Academy Reliance Animation Reliance Entertainment Reliance Games

Our Journey

Global Industry Presence & Milestones

2009

Academy Founded

Reliance Animation Academy established as a training division of Reliance Animation Studios, launching its first centre in Mumbai.

2012

Pan-India Expansion

Expanded to 20+ cities including Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore — bringing studio-quality education to tier-2 markets.

2017

University Affiliations Secured

Programs formally affiliated with recognised Indian universities, enabling students to earn dual qualifications — industry certificate + degree.

2021

AI Curriculum Integration

First Indian animation academy to formally integrate AI tools (Midjourney, Sora, AI Film Making) into the core curriculum.

2025

Best Animation Institute Award

Recognised as Best Animation & VFX Institute of 2025 by Academic Insights. 50+ centres, 10,000+ alumni placed.

A Message from Our Leadership

Vision for Creative India

"India has one of the world's fastest-growing animation and VFX industries. At Reliance Animation Academy, our mission is simple: to ensure every talented young person from Kolkata, from Ultadanga, from every corner of India — has access to the same world-class education that drives blockbuster films and hit games. We don't just teach skills; we build careers."

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Reliance Animation Academy Leadership

Reliance Animation Academy, India

Vision

To be India's most impactful creative media education institution — placing graduates in every major animation, VFX, and gaming studio globally.

Mission

Deliver industry-aligned, AI-integrated creative education that transforms students into sought-after professionals — with real studio projects and 100% placement support.

Values

Excellence, innovation, inclusion — we believe every student deserves a world-class creative education, regardless of background, with mentorship that never stops.

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