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Immersive India

Experience India like never before

A sleek black pair of virtual reality goggles - the Apple Vision Pro with a reflective visor and multiple camera sensors on the front.

Exclusively on Apple Vision Pro

Immersive India is a first-of-its-kind cultural storytelling app developed by Chaarana Labs for the Apple Vision Pro. Using 16K 180° stereoscopic immersive video, it transports you into the heart of India’s cities, rituals, festivals, and daily life, captured with cinematic detail, and spatial sound.

Immersive India app showing Rajasthan on Homescreen

Step into worlds in ways never before possible.

Experience India like never before with Immersive India - The ultimate virtual travel companion for Apple Vision Pro. Dive into breathtaking 16K 180° 3D videos that transport you to the heart of India's most captivating cities.

CITYSCAPES

These titles takes viewers through the pulse of Indian cities where spirituality, heritage, architecture, and hustle coexist. Through immersive visuals and spatial sound, users are invited to experience the stories these cities silently carry within their walls.

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varanasi portrait image
delhi portrait image
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Festivals and Performances

From the devotional chants of the Mahakumbh—humanity’s largest spiritual congregation—to the thunderous Aranmula boat songs echoing across Kerala’s backwaters, India’s festivals are a celebration of spirit, spectacle, and diversity. 

These titles span the cultural spectrum—from the raw, earthy tribal rhythms of Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival to the polished grandeur of Bollywood legends Salim-Suleiman in concert. These 180° stereoscopic experiences do not merely capture tradition—they immerse you in it, allowing you to witness and feel the music, movement, and meaning of India’s most iconic celebrations from within.

Poster for Salim-Sulaiman at the Serendipity Arts Festival Concert featuring two men with dark hair, dressed in black, standing back-to-back on a stage with bright spotlights.
People dressed in traditional orange robes and spiritual attire, gathered around a seated man in orange, at a spiritual event in a decorated space with orange walls and religious statues.

COMING SOON

COMING SOON

Traditional warriors participating in Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, wearing elaborate costumes and headgear, standing outdoors on a cloudy day with trees and power lines in the background.
Group of men dressed in traditional white clothing and turbans participating in a snake boat race on a river in Kerala, India, with lush green trees in the background.

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NATURAL WONDERS

Beyond the cities and rituals, Immersive India ventures into the stillness and serenity of India’s natural landscapes. These experiences spotlight untouched terrains—from icy Himalayan deserts to dense forested hills—allowing viewers to connect with the quiet, raw, and awe-inspiring side of India that rarely meets the camera eye.

These titles celebrate India's raw beauty—its remote mountains, tranquil rivers, and untouched landscapes. The stories are meditative, grounded in ecology, and rich with visual poetry.

Snow-capped mountains in a valley with cloudy sky, promotional cover titled "SPITI" and the subtitle "The valley of Gods".
A boat with two people sailing on a calm lake in Kashmir, with snow-capped mountains in the background and a village on the shore. The text says 'KASHMIR Heaven on Earth'.
A tiger walking through a grassy field near a line of trees and a fence in a foggy landscape with the text 'Kanha, Home of the tigers.'

Indian National Anthem

A mixed reality experience

Starting from the desk of the Nobel Laureate Shri Rabindranath Tagore in AR, this experience led by 3x Grammy award-winning musician Ricky Kej takes you on an immersive experience of the Indian National Anthem performed by legendary musicians. Finally it concludes in a specially curated music room where you can explore exotic Indian instruments and learn more about them.

Immersive 180, Stereoscopic, 

AR, VR, Mixed Reality

Book cover titled 'ANTHEM' by Ricky Kej, featuring a man in a tuxedo holding several Grammy awards against a vibrant watercolor background.

Hampi (Coming Soon)

An audio led mixed reality experience

Witness the grandeur of one of the greatest empires to have ruled over India, brought back to life with spatial sound and a unique narrative that attempts to reconstruct the glory that once was Vijayanagara Empire. Walk amongst the ruins, soak in history and step back into time with this audio led spatial narrative. 

Immersive 180, Stereoscopic, 

AR, VR, Mixed Reality, Spatial Audio

A stone chariot sculpture at Hampi ruins with intricate carvings, surrounded by a wooden fence, under a cloudy sky.

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Scripted Narratives

This category presents authored cinematic stories that draw deeply from India’s mythological, historical, and ecological roots. Unlike traditional documentaries, these scripted narratives are purpose-built for immersion—crafted with cinematic precision and imaginative depth. Viewers are taken on journeys through landscapes shaped by ancient legends, cultural memory, and living tradition, all rendered in spatially rich, visually compelling formats.

This category blends creative direction with research-based storytelling. Through scripted narratives, these films bring to life myth, memory, and the stories etched into India's rivers and kingdoms.

Cauvery

A social impact story told through immersive 180

A social impact story told through the voice of Thomraj—a lifelong guardian of the river. As he guides viewers through the fragile ecosystem of the Kaveri, the film confronts pressing questions around sustainability, urban expansion, and water politics. The story highlights the river’s role as a lifeline for millions, including cities like Bangalore, and explores the consequences of damming its flow to meet growing urban demands.

Immersive 180, Stereoscopic, 

Spatial Audio, Scripted Narrative

Scenic view of the Gauvery river with rocks in the foreground, lush green hills in the background, and a partly cloudy sky.

COMING SOON

Kaalinga

An encounter with the King Cobra in stereoscopic immersive 180

An episodic and visceral exploration of one of India’s most revered and feared reptiles—the King Cobra. Set in the rainforests of Agumbe in Karnataka, this immersive narrative blends ecological realism with mythological undertones, plunging viewers into the shadowy world of serpents, survival, and sacred symbolism. With every scene, Kaalinga challenges perceptions and reveals the mystique of a creature both deified and dreaded.

Immersive 180, Stereoscopic, 

Spatial Audio, Scripted Narrative

A large king cobra snake with a distinctive hood, standing upright in a lush green forest.

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Odisha

A conservation story told through immersive 180

Set in the wild heartlands of Eastern India, this upcoming title tells the story of a royal family that once orchestrated grand hunting expeditions and has now become a powerful force for conservation. Through personal testimony, historical insight, and immersive imagery, the film explores the complex journey from domination to coexistence—highlighting efforts to preserve wildlife while fostering a respectful relationship between humans and animals.

Immersive 180, Stereoscopic, 

Spatial Audio, Scripted Narrative

A small waterfall flowing over dark, layered rocks in a lush, green forest with sunlight filtering through trees. Text overlay says "Odisha: India's Best Kept Secret."

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