In a bold move that could redefine Indian cinema, filmmaker Vivek Anchalia is all set to release Naisha—India’s first AI-generated feature film—on the big screen this May.
What started as a YouTube project has now evolved into a full-fledged theatrical release, thanks to the buzz around Anchalia’s cutting-edge filmmaking style. Naisha tells a cross-continental love story between two AI-generated characters, Naisha Bose and Zain Kapoor, unfolding across India, France, and Switzerland.
Anchalia’s unique approach involved using advanced AI tools like Runway, Kling, and Pica Labs to create six main AI characters and several locations, all in just eight months. “In the trailer, you’ll see shots of people traveling through different cities and countries—that’s usually something you’d only find in a ₹100 crore film,” he said. “We’re bringing that scale on a tight budget.”
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But Naisha isn’t entirely machine-made. Anchalia voiced Zain Kapoor himself and then processed it using ElevenLabs. For the film’s music, he turned to human talent—composer Daniel B George added a human touch with original songs.
With strong interest from distributors, Anchalia is confident that Naisha will enjoy a decent-scale theatrical release. “Some deals are already in place, and we’re in talks with others,” he shared, sounding hopeful and excited.
As AI continues to reshape the creative world, Naisha could mark the beginning of a new chapter in Indian cinema—one where technology and storytelling come together like never before.
