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Ram Gopal Varma Apologizes to Megastar Chiranjeevi

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Nagarjuna’s iconic film Shiva is scheduled to re-release and hit theatres on November 14, 2025. The youthful action drama is hitting the screens in a grand 4K Dolby Atmos. Ahead of its release, several top directors and actors have been talking about the cult classic and sharing their experiences. Megastar Chiranjeevi is the latest celeb to talk about the Nagarjuna-starrer.

RGV’s apology

In his video, Chiranjeevi recalled Shiva’s impact when it first hit theatres in 1989. Apart from praising Nagarjuna’s intense performance, Amala and antagonist Raghuvaran, he hailed Ram Gopal Varma for his directorial finesse and technical brilliance. In his response, RGV thanked Chiranjeevi for his kind words. The filmmaker also took the occasion to tender his apology to Chiranjeevi if ever he had ‘unintentionally’ offended him. The director thanked Chiru for his large heartedness.

Chiranjeevi RGV

RGV, on several occasions, criticized Chiranjeevi and his brother Pawan Kalyan on social media platforms. The filmmaker passed several controversial remarks about the two stars and also took satirical digs through his films. However, it looks like RGV has moved on from that phase, distancing himself from political influences and returning to his ‘labour of love,’ filmmaking. He had recently resumed his directing career in Hindi, and apologizing to Chiru is a testament to it.

Shiva re-release after 36 years

Nagarjuna-starrer Shiva was a trendsetter in Telugu cinema. The RGV directorial released on October 5, 1989 and became a cult classic. After 36 years, it is re-releasing with state-of-the-art technology integrated into the film. Celebrating the re-release, Nagarjuna stated that the audiences will be blown away by the magnificent sound design. “The stunning remastered version will give the audiences an immersive experience. The original sound was re-done and converted to a Dolby Atmos mix using advanced AI engineering,” said the actor. Interestingly, while Damodar worked on the sound effects for Shiva, his grandson worked on the remastered version.

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Happy Birthday Megastar Chiranjeevi: A Legendary Life in Cinema

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Chiranjeevi is celebrating his 70th birthday on Friday. Born on 22 August 1955 in Mogalthur (Andhra Pradesh), he has been an iconic figure in Indian cinema for over four decades. Fans and well-wishers from around the world are pouring in their wishes and tributes to the legendary actor. As Chiranjeevi celebrates another year of life, his fans and audiences’ express gratitude for the actor’s immense contribution to Indian cinema.

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Fans and well-wishers pour in their wishes and tributes to the legendary actor

Fondly called as Megastar, Chiranjeevi’s iconic performances are etched in the history books of cinemaFondly called as Megastar, the legendary actor’s iconic performances are etched in the history books of cinema

Fans put up photos and videos

On this special day, several industry colleagues started posting heartfelt wishes since last night. Actors, filmmakers and technicians from across various industries shared photos of Chiranjeevi on their social media handles, extending birthday greetings. To show their love and affection for the superstar, fans have been putting up photos and videos from his blockbuster films. His commitment to acting and dance continue to inspire millions of people. From 80s hits such as Khaidi and Passivadi Pranam to his recent outing Waltair Veerayya, Chiru (as he’s popularly known) has played many versatile roles and captivated his global fanbase. Considered as the one of the biggest superstars of Indian cinema, Chiranjeevi has been an inspiration for generations with many blockbusters added to his filmography.

Considered as the one of the biggest superstars of Indian cinema, Chiranjeevi has been an inspiration for generationsChiranjeevi has been an inspiration for generations

Chiru’s achievements continue to shine

Fondly called as Megastar, the legendary actor’s iconic performances are etched in the history books of cinema. His undying spirit of pushing the boundaries gives the younger generation a tough run for money. As he turns a year old in his illustrious acting career, Chiranjeevi’s achievements continue to shine. Apart from being the recipient of several state honours, Chiranjeevi was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India in 2024. In addition to his film career, Chiranjeevi is known for his philanthropy and social services through his blood bank and eye bank. He supports various charitable causes and remains in the forefront of service to contribute to CM Relief Fund during calamities.

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RANVEER SINGH'S BIG BACKING! Supports AI-generated Film "Chiranjeevi Hanuman" | Glamsham.com
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RANVEER SINGH’S BIG BACKING! Supports AI-generated Film “Chiranjeevi Hanuman” | Glamsham.com

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The newly announced AI-made movie Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal has brought forth a fierce controversy within the Indian movie industry. Directed by Abundantia Entertainment and due for release on Hanuman Jayanti in 2026, the initiative is being advertised as a “Made-in-AI, Made-in-India” movie extravaganza. While some welcomed the announcement, others began strong criticism against the project from many key filmmakers.

Ranveer Singh Supports the Project

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh indicated his backing of the film by posting “Wah ????” on Abundantia’s official announcement status. Interestingly, Singh does not follow the production house account but follows one of the producers of the film, Vijay Subramaniam. The understated endorsement attracted notice, particularly in the wake of rising criticism from the creative fraternity.

Filmmakers Slam AI-Driven Approach

Director Anurag Kashyap heavily criticized the initiative, aiming at Vijay Subramaniam and Collective Artists Network, which has many creative people among its representation. In a scathing Instagram post, Kashyap criticized the shift to AI-produced content as a betrayal of human creators. He blamed Subramaniam for standing for profit above the principles of art and appealed to actors to question or distance themselves from agencies supporting such initiatives.

“Any actor or anybody who calls themselves artists and has a spine will be and should be questioning him or quitting the agency,” Kashyap wrote, insisting that creators are being substituted for “AI performances.”

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Industry Divided

Director Vikramaditya Motwane too disapproved, posting, “And so it begins… Who TF needs writers and directors when it’s ‘Made in AI’. The intense reactions are a sign of an increasing worry in the creative community about AI in the making of films.

With the release of Chiranjeevi Hanuman in 2026, controversy regarding AI in film is likely to only get hotter.”.

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Ranveer Singh backs AI-generated Chiranjeevi Hanuman even as Vikramadtiya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap reject it | Bollywood
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Ranveer Singh backs AI-generated Chiranjeevi Hanuman even as Vikramadtiya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap reject it | Bollywood

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Abundantia Entertainment and Collective Media Network’s Historyverse announced an AI-generated film based on the lore of Lord Hanuman titled Chianjeevi Hanuman—The Eternal. The film has been touted as a first-of-its-kind ‘Made-In-AI’ and ‘Made-In-India’ feature film for theatrical release. Actor Ranveer Singh has now extended his support for the project, backing one of the film’s producers, Vijay Subramaniam on Instagram. (Also read: Anurag Kashyap lashes out at producer of AI-generated film Chiranjeevi Hanuman: ‘You should be in gutter’)

Ranveer Singh has extended his support after the announcement of Chiranjeevi Hanuman was made.

Ranveer supports AI-generated film Chiranjeevi Hanuman

Ranveer commented on the joint Instagram post of Abundantia Entertainment, where he shared the announcement. The post also included Vijay’s Instagram account, which Ranveer follows. The caption read, “Proud and honoured to bring the timeless story of ‘Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal’, to theatres, in a first-of-its-kind, ‘Made-In-AI’, ‘Made-In-India’ avatar. With deep reverence for our culture, heritage and history, we are set to release this innovative spectacle in theatres on Hanuman Jayanti 2026.”

Ranveer commented, “Wah (claps emoticon).”

Ranveer Singh's comment on the post.
Ranveer Singh’s comment on the post.

Fans of the actor were not impressed with him openly supporting an AI-generated film. One wrote, “It’s AI. One day, they’ll make a movie without you using AI. Why are you supporting this lack of creativity?” Another said, “What’s waah about this bro? Isn’t it disrespectful to real artists?” A comment read, “As a part of the cinema industry and actor with a huge reach, the least you can do is boycott the use of AI in the creative industries and promote actual screenwriters.”

Vijay’s statement

In a statement released to the press, Vijay Subramaniam, Founder and group CEO of Collective Artists Network, said, “With this film, we have the extraordinary opportunity to reimagine cultural storytelling for an audience that cherishes both tradition and innovation. Our approach is rooted in authenticity and cultural stewardship, ensuring complete transparency about the role of AI in the creative process.”

Director Anurag Kashyap lashed out at Vijay for backing an AI-generated film while heading an artists’ agency. A part of his note on Instagram read, “This right here is the future for the spineless and cowardly so called artists in the Hindi Film industry. Well done Vijay Subramaniam. Shame is not enough on you. You should be in the gutter.” Vikaramaditya Motwane also called out the makers, and said, “And so it begins… Who TF needs writers and directors when its ‘Made in AI’.”

On the work front, Ranveer will next be seen in Dhurandhar, which will be released in theatres later this year in December.

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