Razzmatazz Mega Event 2026 Overview
On September 19, 2026, CKPL Group staged the flagship Razzmatazz Mega Event at its five Arena Animation centres located in South Ex, Preet Vihar, Pitampura, Noida Sector 18 and Noida Sector 62. The day‑long celebration brought together more than 900 participants, comprising current students, faculty members, industry professionals and alumni, to showcase creativity within the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) ecosystem.
Competition Structure and Winners
Students submitted entries across 17 creative categories that spanned the three core stages of AVGC production – pre‑production, production and post‑production. Highlights included storytelling reels generated with artificial intelligence, AI‑driven brand launch campaigns, and 3D environments built using the UNREAL engine. Over 40 winners were honoured with Razzmatazz trophies for excellence in their respective categories.
Industry Interaction and Alumni Insights
The event featured a keynote session by Mr. Aditya Tuknait, Creative Director of Sunovatech India Pvt Ltd, and a address by Mr. Sandip Weling, Whole‑time Director & Chief Business Officer, Global Retail at Aptech Limited, who noted the event’s growth since its inception a decade ago. Alumni speakers shared professional journeys, including Mr. Yash Kumar (3D Artist, DAM Studioz), Mr. Pranav Gauba (Video Editor, Deeceeline), Ms. Dikshita (3D Artist, Sparrow Interactive Pvt.Ltd.), and Mr. Mukesh (Head of Video Production and Editing, News Books). Mr. Shajan Samuel, Senior Vice President & National Head of Arena Animation at Aptech Limited, also attended, emphasizing the importance of industry‑focused platforms for emerging creators.
Organizational Legacy and Scale
CKPL Group, incorporated on May 22 1996, operates the five Arena Animation centres and has trained more than 35,000 students to date, supported by a team of over 125 qualified academic and administrative professionals. Arena Animation, a global leader in media and entertainment education since 1996, reports having trained over 450,000 students worldwide through its extensive centre network. The curriculum now encompasses 3D animation, VFX, gaming, AI‑assisted creative workflows, UI/UX, XR and digital media, aligning with the evolving demands of the AVGC sector.
Event Atmosphere and Community Building
In addition to the competition, the programme included energetic dance performances by students and faculty, fostering a celebratory environment that highlighted confidence, collaboration, presentation skills and creative expression alongside technical proficiency. The gathering reinforced the value of platforms that enable students to translate classroom learning into real‑world creative projects and to build networks within the rapidly expanding Indian creative economy.
Press Contact
For further information, press inquiries may be directed to Srinidhi Iyer, Corporate Communications, Aptech Limited (srinidhi.iyer@aptech.co.in).