Entertainment · Indian Cinema · 2 hrs ago
Ranbir Kapoor says AI can help filmmaking but not replace human creativity
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash say AI can help make films but cannot replace human creativity or acting.
The actors made the comments while promoting Ramayana, a new adaptation of the Indian epic.
Kapoor plays Rama, Yash plays Ravana and Sai Pallavi plays Sita in the film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
Kapoor said tools such as AI and visual effects can improve filmmaking, while Yash urged caution about where the technology is used.
Their view is that filmmaking still depends on human storytelling and performance, even as AI becomes part of the process.
The film is being released in English and several Indian languages, with its first part scheduled to reach cinemas worldwide on November 5, 2026.
Ranbir Kapoor said artificial intelligence can support filmmaking but cannot replace human creativity or performance.
Yash also said AI should be used cautiously and responsibly.
The actors discussed AI while promoting Ramayana, a two-part adaptation of the Indian epic.
Kapoor described AI as a tool that could improve filmmaking, comparing its role to visual effects and camera lenses.
- Who
- Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.
- What
- They said AI can help filmmaking but cannot replace human creativity and performance.
- When
- While promoting Ramayana; the articles were published on November 3 and 4, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- They were discussing AI's impact on filmmaking.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The BBC published its article about Kapoor's views on AI and filmmaking.
Hindustan Times published an article reporting Kapoor and Yash's comments on AI.
- Actors
- Ranbir Kapoor and Yash
- Film
- Ramayana
- Format
- Two-part adaptation of the Indian epic
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- First part release
- Scheduled for November 5, 2026
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What people are saying
Art is always more personal when there is a human touch to it.
I think AI like VFX or camera lenses, can be used as a tool to better your filmmaking. But from the medium we come from – of storytelling, of art, of performing art -- and I don’t think AI can ever replace that.
We have to be responsible enough to understand that humans are involved in it, and we need to be very cautious in where all we apply this technology.