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Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Vikramaditya Motwane slams AI-generated film Chiranjeevi Hanuman: ‘Who needs directors and writers when…'
Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal, a film made completely using AI, was announced for a theatrical release recently. After the news was out, filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane expressed his disappointment about the usage of artificial intelligence over creativity in cinema. Slamming the same on social media, he mentioned that the AI trend has officially begun, and will soon put talented artists out of work. After the news of the AI film was announced, Vikramaditya took to his Instagram Stories to call it out. He opened up about his fears about AI having the ability to replace creative artists in the film industry. While reposting the first poster on his account, he wrote, 'And so it begins… Who TF needs writers and directors when its 'Made in AI'.' Check out his Instagram Story: On Tuesday, Abundantia Entertainment and Collective Media Network's Historyverse announced its AI-generated, 'Made-In-AI' and 'Made in India' film, based on the life of Lord Hanuman. The movie is set to hit the theatres on Hanuman Jayanti, 2026. As per the makers, Chiranjeevi Hanuman will be inspired from the Ramayana and ancient Puranic texts. They will use AI to add new essence and technology into old tales. Artificial Intelligence will play a major role in bringing together a visual spectacle 'designed to be enjoyed as a shared experience in theatres.' ALSO READ | 'India is most enthusiastic to transform with AI': Sam Altman on Nikhil Kamath's podcast; urges 25-year-olds to… The production of the film has been managed by a team of more than 50 engineers who are working with cultural experts to write the script and narrative. The music will be made using Trilok, an AI-powered band, which is known for mixing spiritual sounds with traditional rhythms. During an interview with Hindustan Times earlier, Vikramaditya Motwane expressed concerns about the threats of AI and said, 'I see AI as a threat. The threat is not from the creators using it. The threat is from the people with money wanting to use it to save more money for themselves. The threat comes from there. It's about the people in power using it to be able to say, 'I can use AI and then I will not hire X number of people for my job', or 'I can use AI and I can get rid of X number of people'.'
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
AI-generated film Chiranjeevi Hanuman announced, Vikramaditya Motwane not pleased about it: ‘So it begins'
A film created entirely with AI, Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal, has been announced for a theatrical release, making Vikramaditya Motwane's long-expressed concerns about artificial intelligence taking over creativity in cinema seem like a reality. The filmmaker has come forward to call it out. On Tuesday, Abundantia Entertainment and Collective Media Network's Historyverse announced its AI-generated, 'Made-In-AI' and 'Made in India', motion picture. Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal announced 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. The film is set for release on Hanuman Jayanti 2026. According to the makers, the film will draw inspiration from the Ramayana and ancient Puranic texts, using AI to breathe new life into centuries-old stories. They will be using AI to weave together a visual spectacle 'designed to be enjoyed as a shared experience in theatres'. The production is anchored by a team of over 50 engineers who are working closely with cultural scholars and literary experts to script the narrative. The soundtrack will be created by Trilok, the AI-powered band, known for blending spiritual sounds with contemporary rhythms. Vikramaditya reacts As soon as the news was announced, Vikramaditya took to Instagram Stories to call it out. He reiterated his fears about AI potentially displacing creative professionals in the entertainment industry. Vikramaditya's Story. "And so it begins… Who TF needs writers and directors when its 'Made in AI',' he wrote while re-posting the announcement on his handle. Some time back in an interview with Hindustan Times, Vikramaditya confessed that he looks at AI as a threat. He said, 'I see AI as a threat. The threat is not from the creators using it. The threat is from the people with money wanting to use it to save more money for themselves. The threat comes from there. It's about the people in power using it to be able to say, 'I can use AI and then I will not hire X number of people for my job', or 'I can use AI and I can get rid of X number of people'.' More about the film Explaining the thought behind putting AI into use for the film, Vijay Subramaniam, Founder & Group CEO, Collective Artists Network, shared, 'With this film, we have the extraordinary opportunity to reimagine cultural storytelling for an audience that cherishes both tradition and innovation.' 'Our approach is rooted in authenticity and cultural stewardship, ensuring complete transparency about the role of AI in the creative process,' he shared. To this, Vikram Malhotra, founder & CEO at Abundantia Entertainment, added that they used 'cutting-edge tech & tools to tell one of India's most iconic stories – the story of Lord Hanuman – in a never-before manner.' 'Hanuman Ji is not just a God and a beacon of our culture but he is also a symbol of eternal faith, devotion and strength for hundreds of millions of his worshippers around the world. We take the responsibility of telling this story with immense gratitude and humility,' he added.
News18
17-07-2025
- News18
Haryana: 12 people get life imprisonment in 2020 case of clash that killed a man
Gurugram, Jul 17 (PTI) A court in Nuh district on Thursday sent 12 people to life imprisonment in a case of a clash between two communities in 2020 that resulted in the death of a man. The court of Additional Sessions Judge Ajay Kumar Verma also imposed a fine of up to Rs 55,000 on each convict, police said. This case is related to a dispute between two communities, which led to the killing of one Vedram during a clash between the groups. On September 15, 2020, Trilok, a resident of Aata village, beat up the nine-year-old son of Gautam, police said, adding that when Gautam and Bir Singh confronted the accused over this, Trilok slapped Bir Singh and abused him. The next day, three people were beaten up with sticks and iron rods near Harijan Chaupal in village Aata. Meanwhile, Vedram was attacked by Trilok and his associates with sticks, rods, axes and bricks, grievously injuring him. Vedram was taken to the Sohna hospital and later transferred to a private hospital in Gurugram, where doctors declared him dead, police said. 'After nearly four-and-a-half years of trial, the court convicted Trilok, Vijay Singh, Niranjan, Rahul, Ajay Kumar, Hitesh, Praveen Gautam, Prakash, Pankaj, Dushyant Kumar, Satvir Singh Chauhan and Narveer. On Thursday, all of them were sentenced to life imprisonment and fined up to Rs 55,000," police said. PTI COR NSD NSD view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 20:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Indian-origin Ronit Karki seeks ‘picture perfect' Wimbledon
Mumbai: Trilok Karki does not remember saying much at the end of the tennis match. Instead, he and his family just got into a 'big, tight hug', embracing the youngest member, Ronit. On a hot Friday afternoon in London, the 17-year-old American of Indian origin had pulled off yet another upset win to reach the junior boys Wimbledon final. Indian-origin US player Ronit Karki will play Sunday's junior boys final after coming through as a qualifier. (HT) 'This has all just been about Ronit finding his game,' his father Trilok told HT. A game built on speed, strong returns and, most importantly, a lot of grit. That is what has helped New Jersey-born Ronit, who had to start his journey at Wimbledon in the qualifying round. In the main draw though, the junior world No.52 has beaten No.11 Yannik Alexandrescou of Romania, No.9 Jack Kennedy of the USA, Poland's world No.16 Alan Wazny, and on Friday he beat No.10 Alexander Vasilev of Bulgaria 5-7, 6-4, 6-1. Ronit's progress at Wimbledon has also meant the family gets to spend some time together – a luxury as the teenager's tennis endeavours led the Karkis to be spread across the country. Naomi, who is studying neuroscience at Rutgers University near the family home, stays in New Jersey with Trilok. But three years ago, Kanchan moved with Ronit to Florida where he trains at former Australian pro Jay Gooding's academy. 'I will not call this a sacrifice,' Trilok says. 'This is just what we as parents had to do in the interests of our children. I'm here with Naomi and also have my job. Kanchan helps Ronit.' Trilok and Kanchan, software engineers, moved from Mumbai to New York in 2001. Years later, Naomi, three years older to Ronit, started to play at a local academy. 'Ronit would generally be in the kiddie area, but he started to get bored of playing with the toys there and started to watch his sister play,' Trilok said. 'He also wanted to play and the coach encouraged him to join in.' Tennis had started as a hobby, but Ronit's skills grew rapidly. Soon he became No.1 in the country in the U-12 division then reached the top spot in U-14 as well. 'That's when we thought we need to look at the next step in the progression,' Trilok says. 'We realised that he couldn't train in the New York-New Jersey region because it's cold there in the winter. So, we found Jay Gooding's academy.' A part of Ronit's possessions in Orlando was the stringing machine Trilok bought for him. It was to save some money, but it also gave Ronit responsibility towards his craft. 'He became more responsible for his racquet and his knowledge of how it worked grew,' Trilok says. 'Ronit would work on different string types, different tensions, and that's helped him understand the dynamics better. So, he knows what he wants and how it will work rather than someone telling him what to do.' Preparing the racquets is now an important pre-match tradition. But with his mother, Ronit has a special ritual. They take a photograph together giving a thumbs up every time he wins a tournament. 'But this is a Grand Slam, it's very special. He reached the final after coming through qualifying. So, they're doing it after every match.' On Sunday, Ronit takes on junior world No.6 Ivan Ivanov. He'll be hoping to take another one of those photos, this time with his entire family.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Coldplay of Code: Meet Trilok, India's wild AI rock band that fuses mantras, machines and sounds human
India's newest music act doesn't breathe, doesn't sweat, and doesn't need a sound check. But it does chant, scream and strum—courtesy of artificial intelligence. Trilok , a full-fledged AI-powered rock band , has been launched by Collective Media Network , part of Collective Artists Network, as an experimental leap into the future of music, storytelling and digital fandom. Billed as a first-of-its-kind Indian AI band, Trilok blends spiritual themes and traditional mantras with modern rock , turning centuries-old ideas into edgy, high-energy performances designed entirely by machines—with human direction. It is a product of Collective's in-house AI innovation lab, which previously created virtual influencers such as Kavya Mehra and Radhika Subramaniam. But Trilok marks a different scale and ambition. 'Trilok is what happens when you let technology channel something deeper and express it through a traditional rock lens. It's India's sonic past reassembled for a future audience,' said Vijay Subramaniam, Founder and Group CEO of Collective Artists Network. 'This is a deeply personal project, it takes me back to my college band days. I just hope it hits listeners with the same kind of meaning and memory,' he added. This is no ambient music generator or background score tool. Trilok is designed to be heard, watched, streamed, memed and debated. The band's debut single, 'Achyutam Keshavam,' is out now across YouTube, Instagram, and major streaming platforms, accompanied by stylised visuals introducing the band's digital avatars . The visual identity, lyrics, vocals, and aesthetic choices are all AI-generated, based on spiritual motifs reimagined without sanctimony. The band strips ancient chants of their rigidity and repackages them into performance art with modern grit. It's both reverent and rebellious. Live Events For Subramaniam, the project isn't just a musical experiment—it's a statement of belief. 'We're not pretending Trilok isn't AI — that's the point,' he said. 'The bandmates are fully digital characters, each with their own identity, personality, and journey. We're building something that goes far beyond music. This is a new genre, a new storytelling format. I've always believed technology is a friend and not a foe and it should fuel creativity.' At its core, Trilok is Collective's way of combining AI, pop culture, and spiritual heritage into something that speaks to a generation fluent in both Instagram and introspection. According to Sudeep Lahiri, Head of Channels and Distribution at Collective Media Network, the band was conceived as a property that lives well beyond music. 'Trilok wasn't just created to drop music — it was built to spark discovery, community, and conversation across platforms,' Lahiri said. 'We approached this band like we would a pop-culture property that has character arcs, immersive content, and a strong distribution engine behind it. Every track, visual, and post is part of a larger universe we're shaping. We see Trilok not just as a band, but as a format that lives across music, story, and fandom.' While AI-generated music and digital bands have gained traction globally—think of Japan's Hatsune Miku or the synthetic voices of K-pop AI idols—Trilok is India's first attempt at merging cultural depth with digital performance. And rather than pretend to be human, it embraces its machine-made identity fully. Collective Media Network is betting that audiences will lean into this synthetic spirituality. 'Trilok is unapologetically performative,' said a company insider. 'It's about feeling something—even if that something was made by code.'
