Dhruva Interactive is an Indian video game development studio based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Widely regarded as one of the earliest professional game development companies in India, the studio has historically worked across original game development, work-for-hire production, and art outsourcing services for international publishers.
| Type | Video game developer |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Founder | Rajesh Rao |
Dhruva Interactive was founded by Rajesh Rao and is among the first studios to establish a commercial video game development practice in India. Operating from Bengaluru, the city often described as India's technology hub, the company emerged at a time when domestic game development was almost non-existent, and it played an early role in building the local talent base for interactive entertainment.
Over its history, Dhruva has been associated with several streams of work:
Dhruva Interactive is frequently cited in discussions of the Indian video game industry as a pioneering studio that helped demonstrate the commercial viability of game development in India. Its long operational history, Bengaluru base, and engagement with global publishers have made it a reference point for the growth of the country's interactive entertainment sector.