Indian production house Abundantia Entertainment is partnering with Collective Media Network’s Historyverse division to produce what they’re calling the first of its kind AI-generated, theatrically released motion picture made in India, centered on the story of Hindu god Hanuman.
Titled “Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal,” the project, set for worldwide theatrical release in 2026 on Hanuman Jayanti, a festival celebrating the birth of the deity, will draw from the sacred texts of Indian epic “Ramayana” and Puranic literature to create what producers describe as an “awe-inspiring, visual odyssey designed to be enjoyed as a shared experience in theaters.”
The production is being developed by a team of over 50 engineers from Galleri5, the tech arm of Collective Artists Network, working alongside cultural scholars and literary experts to ensure narrative authenticity. The soundtrack will be created by Trilok, billed as the world’s first AI-powered band known for blending Indian spiritual traditions with contemporary sound.
Abundantia Entertainment, founded in 2013 by former Viacom18 Motion Pictures COO Malhotra, is known for Bollywood films “Baby,” “Airlift,” and “Ram Setu,” as well as streaming successes like the “Breathe” franchise for Prime Video.
Collective Artists Network has expanded through acquisitions including Under 25 Universe, Terribly Tiny Tales, Collective Creative Labs and Galleri5, and operates the Big Bang Social platform supporting brand-creator collaborations.
“From ‘Airlift’ to ‘Shakuntala Devi’ and from ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ to ‘Ram Setu,’ Abundantia has proudly and successfully championed uniquely Indian stories and storytellers,” said Vikram Malhotra, founder and CEO of Abundantia Entertainment. “With innovation in our DNA, we constantly push boundaries of story-telling possibilities, and I am delighted that we are partnering with Vijay and his amazing team at Collective to harness cutting-edge tech and tools to tell one of India’s most iconic stories.”
“Hanuman Ji is not just a God and a beacon of our culture but he is also a symbol of eternal faith, devotion and strength for hundreds of millions of his worshippers around the world. We take the responsibility of telling this story with immense gratitude and humility,” Malhotra added.
Vijay Subramaniam, founder and group CEO of Collective Artists Network, said: “At Collective, we live where culture, creators, and technology converge. 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.”
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