Mahesh Babu has joined Shortgun Games as a strategic investor to develop original Indian IPs for global PC and console audiences, collaborating with co-founders Jeet Chandan and Vidit Mehta.

Project Takedown is the studio’s flagship, a high-budget, story-driven action-adventure aimed at international markets, including North America, Europe and the UK.

Shortgun Games is developing Project Takedown, a 10-to-15-hour action-adventure set in a near-future Mumbai for PC and consoles, targeting a 2028 release.

No additional financial figures or timeline for release are provided in the article.

The report cites Kumar’s article for Gulte as the source, published November 3, 2026.

Jeet Chandan studied at Jain International Residential School; Vidhit Mehta earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from ASMSOC.

Jeet Chandan studied at Jain International Residential School, while Vidhit Mehta studied at Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce, with neither listing IIT or NIT degrees in their education.

The startup raised $1 million in seed funding in August 2025 from undisclosed angel investors and has recruited Indian action director Vicky Arora to lead the game’s action design.

The game is led by director Vikki Arora, with co-founders Jeet Chandan and Vidit Mehta confirming the partnership.

Mehta is also involved with Fitday and Mithronsmart, expanding his portfolio into nutraceuticals, tech and angel investments.

The announcement included a fresh glimpse of Mahesh Babu for fans.

The article provides context on Shortgun Games’ founders and the venture’s entry into the industry.