Best Indian Animation Influencers to Follow on Social Media

Animation influencers have become increasingly popular on social media platforms, where they share their creative work, insights, and tutorials. These talented creators not only showcase their artistic skills but also share valuable tips and techniques that can help aspiring animators refine their craft. From tutorial videos to behind-the-scenes glimpses, their content offers a wealth of knowledge. Engaging with their work can spark creativity and motivate newcomers to explore the limitless possibilities within the field of animation. These influencers also tie up with brands to make the tales of animations and illustrations more interactive, fun, and interesting. Animation influencers are indeed making their presence felt on social media platforms.

Today, as a special feature, we present to you five animation influencers you must follow immediately to ignite your creativity:

Sakina Tayeb Ali

Sakina Tayeb Ali is an esteemed stop-motion artist. She delights the audience by showcasing her creations on social networking platforms. This esteemed animator and illustrator boasts an impressive roster of clients, including Amazon, WhatsApp, Samsung, CNtravel, Netflix, and many others. All the characters she works with are original creations of hers. The artist boasts an impressive 88.9K subscribers on YouTube, with her views soaring to an astounding 94,969,947 as of today. Sakina has a substantial following of 123K on the Gram.

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She achieved the prestigious accolade for Best Animation in Social Media at the Ann Awards this year. In 2023, Sakina graced the stage as a distinguished guest speaker at the Animation & More Summit. Her animations and illustrations are unique, exude elegance, showcase refined simplicity, and capture moments that resonate deeply. On her channels, she has also revealed the behind-the-scenes process of how she creates her videos. Her artwork found its way to the Bandra Worli Sea Link in 2021. As the number of animation influencers is on the rise, Sakina Tayeb Ali is one animator to watch out for! Every work of hers is a masterpiece.

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Sakina Tayeb Ali on YouTube: @Sakinanimation

Sakina Tayeb Ali on Instagram: @sakinanimation

Saloni Jaiswal

Saloni Jaiswal helms the social media handles ‘itsalittlethings/ itsalittlething/ itsalittlething1’ on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat. She has a massive following of 985K on Instagram and a YT subscriber base of 491K. She believes in ‘exploring the art of finding happiness in simplicity’. This artist has collaborated with Sony Music, Engine Brand, Little Farm, Toe Smith, and countless number of other brands. Saloni’s work is relatable and resonates with a diverse audience, capturing the essence of everyday life. Her ability to weave experiences into her art allows viewers to connect deeply with her creations. Her animations evoke nostalgia, are brimmed with emotions, and strike a chord in the heart. For those born in the late 80s and 90s, her animations serve as a treasure trove of heartwarming smiles.

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Saloni Jaiswal on YouTube: @itsalittlething

Saloni Jaiswal on Instagram: @itsalittlethings

Nikita Agarwal

Digital artist, animator, and illustrator Nikita Agarwal’s page CuppaDoodle is a haven of love and heartwarming illustrations. These animated characters are so charming that they inspire you to strive for relationship goals. The animations, quotes, and sound effects she adds in her illustrations and videos are bound to brighten your day and bring a smile to your face. She acquired her skills in drawing, cartooning, animation, and storytelling independently. She holds an M.Des. (Master in Design) degree from NIFT Delhi. She has shared her character tutorials online and also has partnered with and promoted major brands.

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The Cuppa Doodle artist also runs a pre-recorded animation masterclass, A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Animating. She underwent numerous attempts and trials before finally designing the Cuppadoodle characters. Her characters are too adorable to handle.

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Nikita Agarwal on Instagram: @cuppadoodle

Chaitanya Limaye

Chaitanya excels as an animator, illustrator, and visual storyteller. He loves to breathe life into stories, stirring emotions through his craft. With more than 8 years of experience, he has honed his skills in animation films, TV shows, and VFX films, specializing as a character and creature animator. With a flair for illustration, he has designed numerous captivating book covers, earning recognition in prestigious national newspapers like the Times of India and the Deccan Herald. Among the ocean of illustrators, visual storytellers, and animation influencers, Chaitanya’s work is unique and is a must-see and follow.

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As an animator, he aims to breathe life into characters and stories, presenting them in the most vibrant and creative way through his artwork. He crafts art in a multitude of styles, from simple sketches to intricate paintings. His sketches and animations beautifully capture the simplest joys of life. He runs the online store “Ruandchai” with his artist wife, Rucha Limaye. Together, the artist duo works in both traditional and digital media. This artist boasts 597K followers on Instagram. Chaitanya draws inspiration for his drawings from the surroundings, ultimately making his sketches, animations, and illustrations extremely relatable.

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Chaitanya Limaye on Instagram: @artofchai

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Satya Swagat Mohanty

Satya Swagat Mohanty, who is from Bhubaneswar, Orissa, has started a creative path that has led him from simple pencil drawings to intricate digital animations. His journey has been characterized by diversions, challenges, and moments of success, ultimately leading to the discovery of his genuine passion as an artist. Throughout the pandemic, he became captivated by the potential of digital sketching. Satya’s experimental page on social media, featuring his logo designs, rapidly attracted attention. He felt uplifted by the supportive comments and motivation from his followers. This page acted as a venue for him to explore various styles and acquire meaningful experience.

Satya’s animated reels swiftly captured attention on the internet. The lively hues, captivating characters, and witty stories struck a chord with the audience. His animation video, ’10 Minutes in Heaven’, clocked 5.3 million likes on Instagram. His artistic work is cool, vibrant, eye-catching, and relatable.

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Satya Swagat Mohanty on YouTube: @logokuheyt

Satya Swagat Mohanty on Instagram: @logokuhe

As these and more animation influencers continue to cultivate their communities, they inspire the next generation of animators to push boundaries and experiment with new styles and technologies. Their ability to connect with audiences has transformed the perception and appreciation of animation, making it accessible to a wider range of enthusiasts.