- Published on January 31, 2025
- In AI Features
AI has Never Helped Low-Budget Indian Films
Kannada movie director MG Srinivas said that unlike Bollywood or South Indian industries like Tamil and Telugu cinema, Kannada films often operate on relatively smaller budgets.
- By Vidyashree Srinivas
A movie is much more than just a collection of actors, directors, and scripts. At its core, filmmaking is driven by one key element – money. The budget defines the scale of a film, ranging from low to mid and high-end productions. However, in today’s evolving landscape, the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping both the creative process and financial considerations.
For Kannada actor and filmmaker MG Srinivas, the integration of AI in cinema is a fascinating yet complex challenge.
In an exclusive interview with AIM, Srinivas explained, “Technology has never truly benefited low-budget films, to be honest. The reality is that technology comes at a cost, and when a film is low-budget, it often means working with almost no budget at all. In most cases, what we c
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