Chaarana Labs is an immersive AR/VR studio based in India, building at the frontier of spatial computing and cinematic storytelling. From 16K stereoscopic films to native Apple Vision Pro applications, the studio creates experiences that move between narrative, technology, and place with precision and intent.

The studio is the team behind Immersive India, an Apple Vision Pro experience that brings Indian cities, festivals, and cultural narratives to life in 16K 180° stereoscopic immersion. Its work has also been recognized globally, with Katha Room selected as a 2026 finalist for the Apple Design Awards in Social Impact, highlighting the studio’s commitment to meaningful, culturally grounded spatial storytelling.

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About the Founders

Raksha Rao

Raksha Rao is the CEO and Co-Founder of Chaarana Labs. With over two decades spanning classical music and global product leadership, she brings a rare synthesis of artistic discipline and technological vision. Her work is guided by a commitment to merging culture and computation with clarity, elegance, and purpose.

Krishnaprasad Jagadish

Krishnaprasad Jagadish is the CTO and Co-Founder of Chaarana Labs. An engineer with more than 15 years in Apple ecosystem technologies, he has contributed to breakthrough immersive and streaming systems, including startups acquired for their core innovations. At Chaarana Labs, he leads engineering and R&D, building the technical backbone of spatial media on visionOS and beyond.

Sairam Sagiraju

Sairam Sagiraju is Co-Founder and Creative Director of Chaarana Labs. A filmmaker and creative technologist with two decades of experience, including Grammy Award-winning projects, he shapes the studio’s narrative vision across XR, film, and immersive media. His work focuses on emotionally resonant storytelling designed for spatial platforms.

Studio Focus

Chaarana Labs develops immersive ecosystems across AR/VR applications, spatial storytelling, and Vision Pro experiences. Its capabilities span cinematic 180° production, interactive environments, 3D content pipelines, and full-stack visionOS development.

The studio also works with brands, museums, and enterprises to design spatial-first experiences that merge narrative intent with technical execution.