Mahesh Babu takes minority stake in Shortgun Games
In short
Mahesh Babu bought a minority stake in Indian gaming studio Shortgun Games for an undisclosed amount. The move follows the company’s $1 million seed round in 2025.
Shortgun is working on a PC and console game for global markets. The exact stake, valuation and deal terms were not stated.
What the reporting says
Mahesh Babu acquired a minority stake in Indian gaming studio Shortgun Games for an undisclosed amount, according to a publisher-supplied summary. The investment follows the company’s $1 million seed round in 2025 and comes as Shortgun works on a PC and console game aimed at global markets. The exact size of the stake, valuation and deal terms were not stated.
Why it matters
Mahesh Babu’s minority investment in Shortgun Games adds a celebrity backer to an Indian gaming studio already funded by a $1 million seed round in 2025. The report says the company is developing a PC and console title for global markets, but it does not state the stake size, valuation, or whether the investment will change operations. The immediate market relevance is limited and company-specific.