Ram Gopal Varma unveils AI-powered action spectacle featuring global stars

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has released a nearly seven-minute AI-generated action video that brings together a star-studded ensemble including James Bond , Chris Hemsworth , and Gal Gadot . The clip, shared early Wednesday, showcases high-octane sequences such as motorcycle chases, desert horseback pursuits, and daring helicopter escapes, with subtle references to Varma’s 1989 Telugu classic Shiva .

In a playful touch, Varma repeatedly credits “SMT Gal Gadot,” generating laughs among viewers while the video rapidly amassed over 247,000 views. Reactions have ranged from admiration for the clip’s cinematic “vibes” to humorous comments on AI apparently outacting real stars. Some audiences also noted visual glitches, including inconsistent horse positions.

This release follows Varma’s prior experiments with AI in Police Station Mein Bhoot and his bold statements on emerging technology. He recently claimed that AI tools like Seedance 2.0 could potentially recreate epic films such as Baahubali for as little as ₹5 lakh, signaling a potential shift in how large-scale films could be produced.

The video has sparked renewed discussion on the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and cinema, raising both excitement and skepticism within the film industry.