Recently, it was announced that India’s first AI film is officially in production. Chiranjeevi Hanuman, a film made by AI, is set to have its theatrical release on Hanuman Jayanti 2026. The announcement has raised a lot of backlash from prominent industry figures like Vikram Aditya Motwani and Anurag Kashyap. The film has also sparked a heated conversation about artificial intelligence taking over creativity. Read on to know more.
Anurag Kashyap’s Thoughts On India’s First Upcoming AI Film, Chiranjeevi Hanuman
On Tuesday, Abundantia Entertainment and Collective Media Network’s Historyverse announced its AI-generated, ‘Made-In-AI’ and ‘Made in India’ motion picture for theatrical release on the life of Lord Hanuman. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap took to social media to criticise actor Vijay Subramaniam, who heads the Collective Artists Network. Kashyap said that he felt betrayed by those who are supposed to stand up for creative artists and their art.
Hanuman Chiranjeevi is scheduled to be released on Hanuman Jayanti 2026. The film’s creators claim that the studio would use AI to bring centuries-old tales to life, drawing inspiration from the Ramayana and ancient Puranic writings. A group of more than fifty engineers are at the centre of the project, and they are closely collaborating with literary and cultural experts to write the story. Trilok, an AI-powered band renowned for fusing modern rhythms with spiritual tones, will compose the soundtrack.
Will AI Replace Real Artists?
Talking about the situation, Tara Das, a Mysuru-based author, therapist, independent AI researcher & co-founder of Project Shunyata, a group that examines AI through the lens of Buddhist Philosophy, said that Anurag Kashyap’s concerns are not wrong; however, they aren’t right either. In an article for the Indian Express, the AI researcher elaborates how AI is no longer a replacement for creativity, that a computer is not for conducting pure math research.
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Using AI is not a mindless, uncreative practice, as prompt generation and engineering an activity that requires great precision. She says that using AI is not an ‘install-and-go kit’ and requires skill and lateral development, just like any machine; humans and their creativity play a major role in developing this.
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