Artificial Intelligence has been knocking on the doors of the film industry for a while, but now it seems to have stepped right in. Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, who has often warned about the dangers of AI replacing human creativity, has reacted strongly to the announcement of an upcoming movie created fully with artificial intelligence. The film, titled ‘Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal’, is based on the life of Lord Hanuman and will release on Hanuman Jayanti in 2026.
The news hit headlines when the production team revealed that not a single human writer or director is behind this project. Instead, over 50 engineers, cultural experts, and AI systems are working together to retell one of India’s most beloved mythological tales.
The moment the AI film announcement surfaced, Vikramaditya Motwane reshared it on his Instagram Stories with a sharp note: “And so it begins… Who TF needs writers and directors when it’s ‘Made in AI’.”
The film itself is being marketed as a bold new experiment. Rooted in the Ramayana and other Puranic texts, ‘Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal’ promises a grand visual journey created at lightning speed through AI tools.
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Backing the project are two major names: Abundantia Entertainment and Collective Artists Network. Abundantia’s CEO, Vikram Malhotra, said his company has always believed in pushing the boundaries of Indian storytelling.
“We have championed uniquely Indian stories like ‘Airlift’, ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, and ‘Shakuntala Devi’,” he said. “Hanuman Ji is not just a deity but also a symbol of strength, faith, and devotion. Telling his story with the help of next-gen technology is both a responsibility and an honour.”
On the other side, Vijay Subramaniam, Founder of Collective Artists Network, framed it as a union of tradition and technology. “At Collective, we exist where culture, creators, and technology converge,” he said. “With this film, we are reimagining cultural storytelling for audiences who value both roots and innovation. We are also being transparent about AI’s role, so that viewers know exactly how the story crafting is.”
While the production houses are celebrating a landmark moment, Vikramaditya Motwane’s reaction has sparked a debate.