Our people

Meet the team shaping the future of synthetic cinema.

Perpetual Pictures brings together technology leadership and strategic vision to build Synema™ One—a new way to turn ideas into animation and live-action content.

Founder & CEO

Sekhar Maddula

An AI and IT leader with more than two decades of experience, Sekhar founded Perpetual Pictures in 2024 to rethink how screen content is created. He leads the patented innovation behind Synema™ One, bringing together generative AI, storytelling, and production technology in one platform.

Under his leadership, the company was selected for Forbes India's Select 200 Companies with Global Business Potential and joined the NVIDIA Inception program, strengthening its mission to make advanced content creation more accessible.

Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer

Sujana Maddula

Sujana shapes the strategic direction of Perpetual Pictures and Synema™ One. Her leadership connects creative ambition with disciplined planning, helping the company turn advanced AI research into a focused, market-ready content creation platform.

As co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, she guides business development, partnerships, and long-term growth while keeping the company's technology aligned with the practical needs of filmmakers, studios, and storytellers.