Why Baahubali Producer Slammed Netizen For Claiming Varanasi Glimpse Can Be Made Using AI?

Varanasi

is one of the most anticipated films of 2027. Directed by SS Rajamouli, the film's first glimpse was released last year. Starring Mahesh Babu,Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, it is scheduled to release on April 7 next year. After the first glimpse was released, many wondered if the filmmaker had used AI to generate the visuals. In a media interview, the director recently debunked the rumours. Reacting to it, an X (formerly Twitter) user stated that the glimpse can be easily made using artificial intelligence. Now, Baahubali producer Shobu Yarlagadda slammed the social media user for his statements. Wondering why? Let's find out!

Varanasi glimpse can be made using AI? Baahubali producer slams netizen

An X user claimed that by the time Varanasi releases in theatres, 'AI video gen' will be so advanced that one create its glimpse using artificial intelligence from laptop. The user further stated that it will be another toll for VFX artists. And it would be he first tool for pre-visualisation saving hours of manual work, the user added.

Reacting to this, Baahubali producer Shobu schooled him the social media user. In his tweet, the producer stated, "The above will be trash and an insult to the artists. AI will be another tool for VFX artists and will be the first tool for pre visualization saving hours of manual work, more faster iterations. Your next statement above is true and will help artists create high-quality content faster. You are talking about two absolutely different things in the same breath."

SS Rajamouli reacts to rumours of using AI for Varanasi

Meanwhile, in an interview with Polygon, SS Rajamouli quashed the rumours of using AI for creating visuals for Varanasi's first glimpse. In the interview, the filmmaker set the record straight by highlighting the amount of hard work his artists put in to create it. The director mentioned that his artists relentlessly worked day and night creating the glimpse. He even wondered if any of them had a good sleep three weeks before the video was released. "And to say that it's AI generated would be a huge insult to their artistic genius. Every single frame took 20 hours to render," he revealed.

Priyanka Chopra's work front

On the work front, Priyanka will next be seen in The Bluff, set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on February 25. She will make her comeback to Indian cinema with Varanasi.