Controversial filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) has sparked a massive debate in the film fraternity by prophesying the end of the traditional cinema ecosystem. RGV claims that the arrival of advanced AI tools, specifically citing Seedence 2.0, acts as an “asteroid” hitting the earth, destined to wipe out the current industry “dinosaurs.” He asserts that the era of multi-hundred-crore budgets and massive crews is coming to an end, describing the shift as a “brutal murder” of the industry’s established structure.
Varma highlighted that while visionary directors like S.S. Rajamouli currently dominate due to their immense creative imagination and access to capital, AI will soon democratize this power. He argued that millions of people in small towns possess superior imagination but lack the financial backing to enter the industry. With Seedence 2.0, RGV believes these barriers are being “kicked down,” allowing anyone with a descriptive prompt to generate theatrical-quality visuals, sound design, and complete scenes within minutes from the comfort of their home.
The director emphasized that the future of filmmaking will no longer rely on the “moods and dates” of actors or the logistical nightmare of managing light boys, camera operators, and editors. While his comments have sent shockwaves through the industry, RGV views this transformation as the “ultimate democracy” for cinema. He questions whether this is truly the death of the industry or a new era where raw talent and imagination become the only currencies that matter, bypassing the need for a physical move to Mumbai or Hyderabad.
