Mahesh Babu has joined Mumbai-based Shotgun Games as a strategic investor, expanding his business interests into interactive entertainment. The studio is developing Takedown: Genesis, a narrative-driven action-adventure game targeting international PC and console markets.

Mahesh Babu Gaming Investment

Mahesh Babu is expanding his business portfolio with a strategic investment in Shotgun Games, a Mumbai-based interactive entertainment studio. The move takes the actor into the gaming industry, adding another sector to his interests beyond films, theatres, restaurants and wellness.

Shotgun Games’ co-founders and leadership confirmed the partnership. Mahesh has joined as a strategic investor, supporting a studio focused on developing games for international audiences. The investment amount and his ownership stake were not disclosed in the available update.

Shotgun Games Takedown Genesis

Shotgun Games is currently developing Takedown: Genesis, an action-adventure title aimed at PC and console players. Its target markets include the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe.

Filmmaker Vicky Arora is directing the project. The studio’s stated focus is on creating narrative-driven action games with console-grade production values, developed by Indian talent.

Mahesh is an investor in the project, which remains in development. The available information does not specify a launch date, supported console platforms or gameplay details. Takedown: Genesis is central to the studio’s plans to reach players beyond India.

Mahesh Babu Business Portfolio

The gaming investment adds to Mahesh Babu’s existing business interests. He is associated with AMB Cinemas through a partnership with Asian Cinemas and owns AN Restaurants, launched with Asian Group and Minerva.

His portfolio also includes involvement in Fitday, a Hyderabad-based nutraceutical and healthy snack startup. The source additionally lists an association with Mithronsmart, connected to angel investment activity supporting food, agricultural technology and consumer businesses.

Together, these ventures reflect the actor’s growing interests across entertainment and consumer sectors. Shotgun Games introduces interactive entertainment to that mix, with its upcoming title targeting global audiences. On the film front, Mahesh Babu’s next release is Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli.