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Rajamouli: AI is Assistant, Not Filmmaker
30 Sep
Summary
- Filmmaker Rajamouli uses AI for research, not generative tasks.
- He expressed caution about generative AI's role in filmmaking.
- His upcoming film 'Varanasi' stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra.
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli, renowned for his grand cinematic visions, recently discussed artificial intelligence at Georgia University. He highlighted AI's current value as a powerful assistant for research and preliminary tasks, enabling rapid completion of work that previously took much longer.
However, Rajamouli conveyed a cautious stance regarding generative AI's application in filmmaking. He clarified that while AI serves as a useful aid, it is not currently employed for core digital or generative filmmaking processes in his projects.
Rajamouli's upcoming action-adventure film, 'Varanasi,' is a multi-timeline epic reportedly made on a budget exceeding Rs 1400 crore. The film features an ensemble cast including Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and is slated for a worldwide release on April 7, 2027.
