Ranveer Singh backs AI-generated Chiranjeevi Hanuman even as Vikramadtiya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap reject it

In a bold critique that has stirred the Indian film industry, acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has openly condemned the upcoming AI-generated film Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal. Scheduled for release on Hanuman Jayanti 2026, this project is being promoted as entirely “Made-in-AI” and “Made in India.” Kashyap’s sharp rebuke is directed at producer Vijay Subramaniam, who also leads the Collective Artists Network, an agency representing creative professionals.

Kashyap expressed his disapproval on social media, highlighting the contradiction of Subramaniam producing an AI-driven film while heading an artists’ agency.

He accused Subramaniam of prioritizing profit over the interests of human creators, stating, “Any actor or anyone who calls themselves artists and has a spine will be and should be either questioning him or leaving the agency.” Kashyap further criticized the move as emblematic of a trend where agencies are more interested in monetizing AI than supporting genuine artistic talent.