Anurag Kashyap hits out at producer of AI-generated film Chiranjeevi Hanuman

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap hit out at Vijay Subramaniam, producer of the upcoming AI-generated film Chiranjeevi Hanuman — The Eternal. The film, announced on Tuesday by Abundantia Entertainment and Collective Media Network’s Historyverse, is being promoted as India’s first Made-in-AI theatrical release.

Taking to Instagram, Kashyap lashed out at Subramaniam and questioned his commitment to creators. Referring to Subramaniam as the head of a talent agency that represents writers, directors, and actors, Kashyap accused him of putting profits before creativity. He also added that agencies are “only interested in making money” and suggested that turning to AI proves that artistes are being undervalued.

“Congratulations @vijaysubramaniam84 . Here is the man heading the @lifeatcollectiveartistsnetwork that represents artists, writer, directors, now producing a film made by AI. So much for looking after and representing the interests of creators,” read Kashyap’s post.

The filmmaker did not hold back and urged actors and artistes to take a stand, adding that anyone with ‘a spine’ should question or even leave the agency. He also stated that Subramaniam has proven he thinks artistes are “no match for AI.”