PUNE: SuperGaming, India’s leading game development studio has teamed up with acclaimed indie rock band Thaikkudam Bridge, for a one-of-a-kind collaboration that blends gaming, music, and culture. The result? Agni Raagam, the latest warrior to join Indus Battle Royale, brings the spirit of Kathakali into the game’s Indo-futuristic world.
Thaikkudam Bridge, known for its genre-defying fusion of folk, classical, and rock, has performed over 650 shows, including more than 100 international concerts across 25 countries. During their electrifying live show in Pune, the band partnered with SuperGaming to unveil Agni Raagam, a character inspired by the grandeur and storytelling prowess of Kathakali, one of India’s most iconic art forms.
Indus Battle Royale has carved a unique identity in the competitive battle royale space with its Indo-futuristic setting, and Agni Raagam continues that tradition. With over 6M+ downloads, the made-in-India-for-the-world battle royale game draws inspiration from Indian music, art, and storytelling. This character reflects the theatrical intensity of Kathakali as a digital vigilante protecting its cultural identity in Virlok.
A defining moment of this collaboration was the inclusion of Navarasam, Thaikkudam Bridge’s iconic track, in Indus’ latest trailer. This track, a powerful tribute to the nine emotions of classical Indian storytelling, serves as the perfect backdrop for Agni Raagam’s reveal. With this, SuperGaming aims to revive the lost art of Kathakali by giving it a new digital life through gaming, ensuring that its legacy reaches younger generations in an interactive and immersive way.
“Kathakali is a powerful storytelling tradition that is slowly fading. Navarasam by Thaikkudam Bridge revived it through music, and now, with Indus Battle Royale, we’re bringing it to gaming. Agni Raagam is our tribute to this rich legacy—a warrior carrying the fire of Kathakali into the future. By integrating Navarasam, we aim to ensure that our culture is not just preserved but reimagined for a new generation to experience and embrace.,” said Roby John, CEO & Co-founder of SuperGaming.
Vian Fernandes, Bassist and Rapper of Thaikkudam Bridge added “Kathakali is a treasure of Indian culture, but like many traditional art forms, it risks being forgotten. When we made Navarasam, we wanted to bring its story to life through music, and now, seeing it take shape in Indus Battle Royale is incredible. Our concert in Pune was a bridge between past and future, ensuring that the artform of Kathakali continues to inspire, whether on stage, through sound, or in the digital world of gaming.”
More than just entertainment, this collaboration is a bold statement—proving that India’s artistic heritage isn’t just something to be remembered but something to be reinvented. As Kathakali found a new home in Indo-futurism, Indus ensured that Indian culture wasn’t just remembered—it was reimagined for the future.
