Chiranjeevi Hanuman The Eternal Is First AI Film, Vikramaditya Motwane Asks 'Who Needs Writers.'

India's first AI movie has been revealed. The film, named Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal, is produced by Vikram Malhotra and Vijay Subramaniam. The movie was revealed with a formal poster on social media today. This followed the humongous success of the animated mythological movie, Mahavatar Narsimha. Still, the revelation of Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal raised alarm among cinema lovers.

Vikramaditya Motwane responds to AI-created film

Vikramaditya Motwane responded to Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal's news and the implementation of AI in bringing the film to life. With concern, the CTRL director posted on Instagram Story, "And so it begins.Who TF needs writers and directors when it's 'Made in AI'(sic)."

Posting the poster of Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal, the producers said, "Proud and humbled to present the ageless tale of 'Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal', on the big screen, in a first-of-its-kind, 'Made-In-AI', 'Made-In-India' form. With utmost respect for our culture, heritage and history, we are all set to unleash this path-breaking spectacle on screens on Hanuman Jayanti 2026." 

Netizens responded to the tweet in the comment box. One stated, "@swaindiaorg should urge authors to boycott all producers and production houses that engage with AI. A film is not merely a commercial venture, give some respect to the art form please!" Another person stated, "We crossed a new low each day." One netizen said, "No human involved at all in this art?

What is the point of even watching something that is computer generated, pathetic." Ranveer Singh posted a comment, however, "Wah," and expressed his appreciation for the work.

About Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal is the first AI film to be made in India. The announcement has sparked further debate as the industry recently united to take a stand against the AI-altered climax of Aanand L Rai’s Raanjhanaa’s Tamil version, Ambikapathy, starring Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor.