📌 Key Points
- SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ glimpse sparked rumors of AI use.
- An X user suggested AI could easily create similar visuals.
- Baahubali producer Shobu Yarlagadda criticized the AI claim.
- Yarlagadda sees AI as a VFX tool, not a replacement for artists.
The ‘Varanasi’ glimpse, featuring Mahesh Babu, faced AI speculation. Baahubali producer Shobu Yarlagadda strongly refuted claims that the visuals were AI-generated. He defended the artists involved, asserting that such suggestions are insulting.
AI Doubts Surround Mahesh Babu’s ‘Varanasi’
After the first glimpse of Varanasi was released last year, many wondered if SS Rajamouli used AI. Those rumours have now been put to rest.
Ever since SS Rajamouli dropped the first glimpse of his Mahesh Babu , Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer Varanasi last year, many wondered if he used AI to generate the visuals in the video. When an X (formerly Twitter) user suggested that the glimpse could easily be made using AI by the time the film releases, Baahubali producer Shobu Yarlagadda schooled him.
Shobu Yarlagadda Defends Artists
Responding to him, Shobu wrote, “From your tweet I can say this..”By the release of Varanasi, AI video Gen will be so advanced that you can create Varanasi glimpse from your laptop using Higgsfield/Kling or directly from @grok Imagine.” The above will be trash and an insult to the artists.”
He also added, “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.
AI’s Role in VFX: A Producer’s Perspective
Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles as Rudhra, Mandakini and Kumbha. It will be released in theatres on April 7, 2027.
Yarlagadda clarifies AI’s role, highlighting its potential as a tool for VFX artists and pre-visualization, but not as a replacement for human creativity and skill. ‘Varanasi’ is slated for release on April 7, 2027.
