Core Values
Leadership
Mehul Mahicha
Chief Executive Director
For the last 13 years, Mehul has been honing his skills in content development, branding and production. With a love for good storytelling, Mehul believes that the best way to create buzz is by entertaining audience.
Mehul has been an active part of the advertising, animation and film making. He has worked as an animator at Famous House of Animation, an Art Director for Graffiti Multimedia-Mumbai and an Animation Director at Miditech Pvt Ltd. In 2009, he started his journey with Vivi5 Studios , and for the past 15 years Vivi5 have produced content for various sectors including the FMCG, Fintech, Automobile, NGO’s, Education, Health and Technology…just to name a few.
Mehul strongly believes in collective learning by nurturing and mentoring his team in the right direction. He does this by making sure that he imbibes a rigorous design process and innovative design thinking so that his team can come up with the right creative solutions that enriches the client and the studio.
With a strong understanding of film making and overall business development of branding content, Mehul’s expertise lies in eyeing the best ideas that can be turned into an engaging story with visually stunning content which uplifts any brands position.
Rita Dhankani
Principal Design Director
Rita Dhankani has over a 15+years of experience in the animation film and advertising industry. Her expertise encompasses Brand communications, Advertising, Marketing, Film Design & Direction. She is a perfectionist, who leaves no stone unturned when it comes to delivering creative and business solutions to her clients. UNICEF, Ashok Leyland, SBI Card, Datashurbs, Mccann, DDB Mudra, and Amazon India are some of her successful accounts.
Rita is an alumnus of IIM Bangalore NSRCEL Goldmansach10K, NID – Ahmedabad, and MSU – Baroda. She is also a seasoned jury member at the Srishti School of Art & Design, Bangalore, and NID Bangalore.
Team
Pradeepkumar Deorao Kakad
Po / Art director
Pradeep is our very own Po – full of heart, wisdom, and unstoppable passion for great art. With years of experience behind him, he guides every project with a perfect mix of focus and fun. Like Po mastering kung fu, he balances creativity and clarity, turning big ideas into beautiful, well-crafted visuals that hit the mark every time.
Anushka Sinha
Our Mr. Ray (Finding Nemo) / Line Producer
Our Line Producer, the one who keeps everything flying smoothly while navigating through the turbulence of production challenges. Powerful, curious and lovable one in the team who ensures that every plane lands safely and on schedule without colliding with the budget.
Sandeep Sreedhar
Buzz Lightyear / HR Associate
HR, is our studio’s Buzz Lightyear, always on a mission to create a work environment that’s “to infinity and beyond”. The ultimate team motivator, a creative mentor, helping employees stay in top form, dodge burnout, and reach their personal best.
Jhahnvi D Gaddad
Ninja / Business Development Associate
She’s the studio’s ultimate networking ninja, deftly creating connections and opportunities with unmatched finesse. Mastering relationship-building and revenue-boosting, she turns every client interaction into a dazzling success, always surpassing sales targets with flair and fun.
Ranjith Kumar
Spider-Man / Marketing and Sales Associate
He’s the studio’s Spider-Man, deftly weaving connections between departments and the outside world while making sure the studio’s brand and characters shine across all media. Whether charming the press or pulling off social media stunts, he’s the superhero of marketing, always keeping the studio’s presence dynamic and memorable.
Yashmika Anandhan
Rapunzel (Tangled) / 2D Animator
Yashmika, our 2D Animator, is like a design pirate on a quest for creative treasure, sailing the digital seas with her trusty stylus. With her vibrant energy and adventurous spirit, every new project is a fun-filled scavenger hunt where she’s always on the lookout for the next big idea, turning even the simplest sketch into buried gold!
Noble D William
Tarzan / 2D Animator
Our ambitious 2D Animator, Nobel, tirelessly draws and animates characters with boundless enthusiasm. He brings life to his creations while being the calm and energetic friend in the studio, always ready to tackle the next project with a grin and a pen in hand!
Mridula Jagannathan
Winnie-the-Pooh / Animation Film Designer
Meet our 2D Animator, the studio’s quiet film whisperer with a detective’s curiosity. While mastering 2D, she’s also sneaking into the world of 3D, exploring every corner of animation with a calm, inquisitive spirit.
Namonarayan
Mushu (Mulan) / 3D Generalist
Namonarayan, our 3D Generalist, is like a Swiss Army knife in handling everything from modeling to compositing with ease. Versatile and calm, he ensures every project runs as smoothly as his perfectly rendered work.
Anavadya M S
Remy (Ratatouille) / Creative Writer Films
Anavadya, our Creative Writer Films, is a passionate filmmaker and storyteller on a mission to make every tale scientifically accurate, emotionally gripping, and visually dazzling. Buckle up, because she is ready to flip the scripts!
Tejas
Flynn Rider / 3D generalist & Motion Graphic Designer
Tejas, our 3D Generalist & Motion Graphic Designer, is the Flynn Rider of our team—quick-witted, adaptable, and always ready with a clever solution. Intelligent and ever-supportive, his curiosity keeps ideas flowing and projects shining with charm and precision.
Shivani
Hermione Granger / Business Creative Strategist
Shivani, our Business Creative Strategist, is the studio’s very own Eve sharp, strategic, and always a step ahead. With a knack for understanding what clients need (sometimes even before they do), she crafts scripts, content, and outreach strategies that hit the right chord every time. Her creative instincts and business sense make her the perfect bridge between bold ideas and real-world impact. Whether it’s designing campaigns, writing compelling scripts, or connecting with clients, Shivani ensures every project shines with purpose and originality.
Lawanya
Renderalla / Motion Graphic Associate
She’s our very own Renderella, blending 3D artistry with motion graphics to create visuals that feel alive. From slick animations to immersive 3D scenes, she transforms concepts into cinematic experiences. If it moves, glows, or wows chances are, she’s behind it.
Shreya
Mei / 2D Animator
Shreya – Our very own Mei – curious, adventurous, and always ready to try something new. She brings that same playful spirit to her work, sketching, experimenting, and approaches every project with childlike excitement and creativity. Her animations are full of warmth and personality, turning everyday ideas into charming little worlds.
Boondi
Boonduchi
The embodiment of Vivi5, Boondi contributes with her puppy eyes, never ending appetite and positive cuddles. Her non-stop action makes her our favourite animation reference.
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