New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- Actor Mahesh Babu has made a move outside the film industry, picking up a minority stake in Mumbai-based gaming startup Shortgun Games.

The investment amount has not been disclosed, but the partnership marks his entry into India's growing video game development space. The company is working towards building original PC and console games that can find an audience beyond India.

The investment comes as Shortgun Games prepares to develop its flagship title, Project Takedown, an action-adventure game set in a near-future Mumbai. The studio wants to build a game that can compete in international markets, rather than focus only on Indian players.

According to The Economic Times, the game is expected to be between 10 and 1...