- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:33 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mahesh Babu- SS Rajamouli AI Video: An AI video of a fight between SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu, two famous film personalities, went viral on social media. The video appeared to be very real and depicted them fighting each other. Ram Gopal Varma, a famous film director, strongly reacted to the video. His comment has now sparked a wider debate about the growing use of Artificial Intelligence in films and entertainment.
SS Rajamouli And Mahesh Babu's AI Fight Video Goes Viral
SS Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu AI fight video (Image: Instagram screenshot)
Director Ram Gopal Varma, known for directing famous films such as Satya (1998), Sarkar (2005), Rangeela and several others, shared the video on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday. In the clip, ‘Baahubali’ fame director SS Rajamouli and South superstar Mahesh Babu are seen aggressively fighting and hitting each other. However, the video is not real. It was created using AI technology. The visuals appear so realistic that many viewers were initially confused and shocked.
CINEMA IS DEAD https://t.co/JUPhPHPTDz
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) February 24, 2026
Why Did Ram Gopal Varma React?
As a filmmaker, Ram Gopal Varma appeared disturbed by the ease with which AI can produce such realistic fake visuals. He indirectly condemned the effect of AI on the movie industry by posting, “Cinema is dead.” This indicates that he is worried about the possibility of artificial intelligence replacing actual movie-making efforts.
Divided Opinions On AI In Cinema
Ram Gopal Varma is not the only filmmaker to question AI’s role in movies. Aanand L. Rai, who directed Raanjhanaa, also expressed discomfort about the use of AI. According to reports. However, on the other hand, Shekhar Kapur is in favour of AI and feels that it can help new talent enter the industry.
The viral video of the AI fight has once again brought to the fore an important question: Is technology helping the film industry grow, or slowly replacing creativity? While some people believe that AI is the future, others believe that it may damage the soul of filmmaking.