AI in Cinema? Rajkumar Hirani Says ‘We Should Become Friends With It’

Film director Rajkumar Hirani is not scared about the entry of AI in the field of cinema. In fact, he wants to utilize AI for good. The director recently revealed that he plans to direct a short film using AI. He also talked about the film’s story.

In an interview with Variety India, Rajkumar revealed his desire to make a short film with AI. Hirani said, "I sometimes get very excited about AI and want to make a short AI short film. AI is going to be a really great tool, and we should soon become friends with it. It's here to stay and a very useful tool."

He further said, "It's not necessary to make an entire film with AI, but it can be used for things we couldn't do before. This can also reduce costs. However, making a full-length AI film isn't easy. It's a lot of work."

He further added, "AI is a wonderful tool. I'm planning to make a 4-5 minute short film. First, I have a story I want to tell. Second, I think this will help me learn AI the best. So, in the coming months, while I'm writing, I'll be working on this as well. Something interesting will definitely emerge."

However, his statement generated a debate on social media. There were many questions about whether this would be the future of cinema. Some people went ahead to wonder what the need for AI is in storytelling.

One user wrote, "It's sad to see so much talent wasted." Another said, "AI is a curse for creativity." Another commented, "AI can never, and should never, replace people's creativity and art."

Rajkumar Hirani's last directorial venture was "Dunky," which was released in 2013. The film starred Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu in lead roles. He is also known for hits like "3 Idiots," "Munnabhai MBBS," "PK," and "Sanju."