The Birthplace of Mahindra’s Electric SUVs

Completed
November 2022
Client
Mahindra Electric SUVs
Main service
Brand Film

Objective:

To create an awe-inspiring visual story that showcases Mahindra’s state-of-the-art EV manufacturing facility in Chakan, the very birthplace of its next-generation electric SUVs. The film is designed to highlight both technological sophistication and the human passion behind Mahindra’s electric mobility movement. The cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and sustainable practices behind Mahindra’s new line of electric vehicles (EVs)

Narrative Overview:

The film opens with a cinematic aerial shot of the Chakan facility, establishing it as a futuristic hub where vision meets engineering. The narrative is structured around six key pillars of Mahindra’s manufacturing journey:

1. Vision & Purpose:

  • Visuals of solar panels, clean infrastructure, and the scale of the facility subtly reinforce the brand’s ecological consciousness.

2. Battery & Powertrain Assembly:

  • Wide & Mid shots highlight the technical complexity of battery module assembly and high-voltage drivetrain integration.

  • Focus on precision, safety, and automation with controlled, clean environments and gloved workers.

  • Key message: Power and safety start at the cell level.

3. Body Shop – Automation at Its Finest:

  • Robotic arms in synchronised movement, welding body shells with absolute precision.

  • Slow motion and close-ups showcase the marriage of steel and intelligence.

4. Paint Shop & Eco-Conscious Engineering:

  • A glimpse into the spotless, high-tech paint booth.

  • Water-saving systems and eco-friendly paint practices are subtly highlighted.

  • The aesthetics of colour meet the ethics of sustainability.

5. Final Assembly & Integration:

  • Engines, dashboards, and panels come together in a ballet of machines and humans.

  • Showcased with kinetic camera movement and smooth transitions across different sections of the line.

  • Focus on high quality, low margin for error, and team coordination.

6. Testing & Validation:

  • Dramatic footage of EVs on high-speed test tracks and real-world terrain simulators.
  • Water ingress test visuals and vibration platforms emphasise Mahindra’s commitment to durability.

Visual & Cinematic Style:

  • Tone: Futuristic, clean, confident

  • Camera Work:

    • Smooth tracking shots along assembly lines

    • Robotic movement mirrored by camera motion

Execution Challenges:

  • Crew Management: Limited-footprint crew to navigate sensitive factory zones. High coordination with safety teams and plant engineers.

  • Live Production Environment: Shooting in active, high-safety zones with limited time windows

  • Capturing Scale and Detail: Balancing macro-level processes with human touches and micro assembly precision
  • Storytelling Without Overcomplication: Making advanced EV manufacturing accessible and exciting for a general audience

Impact:

  • Used In: Mahindra EV media unveilings, investor decks, global trade shows, digital marketing

  • Audience Reaction:

    • Strong emotional and nationalistic connect “Make in India, for the world”

    • Viewed as a benchmark for clean, high-quality industrial filmmaking in the EV space

Brand Outcome: Reinforced Mahindra’s image as a serious, visionary player in the global EV market, rooted in Indian engineering excellence