Harinarayan Rajeev, an award-winning animator from Kerala, has been making significant strides in Hollywood. 

Known for his exceptional work in both live-action and feature animation, Rajeev has contributed to a multitude of high-profile films, including Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023), Finch (2021), Ready Player One (2018), Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016), Penguins of Madagascar (2014), Trolls (2016) and many more.

Rajeev's impressive portfolio reflects his status as a VES (Visual Effects Society) award-winner, an Annie-nominated Animation Supervisor, and a multi-award-winning filmmaker.

With extensive experience as a Senior Lead Animator and Animation Supervisor, he has played a crucial role in bringing some of the most iconic CG characters in movie history to life.

Originally hailing from Kerala, Rajeev's journey to Hollywood began with his work at major studios in Mumbai, the UK, and Canada. His tenure at 'DreamWorks Animation' and 'London Industrial Light and Magic' paved the way for his entry into Hollywood, followed by a stint at 'Sony Pictures ImageWorks' in Canada. Currently, he is working as a senior animator at Weta FX, one of the industry's leading visual effects companies.

In addition to his work on major films, Rajeev has also made a name for himself in the short film circuit. He served as the writer, director, cinematographer, VFX artist, and editor on various award-winning short films, including ‘Adima’ and ‘Sawa’, his two most recent projects.