An AI-created “Squid Games India Edition” featuring a star-studded lineup of Indian cinema’s biggest names has taken the internet by storm. The creator, Sahid X, dropped the viral video on his Instagram profile, offering a desi twist on the popular dystopian thriller. The short film features renowned celebrities, along with two surprise contestants, that have fans buzzing about the potential budget of such an ensemble if produced in real life.
The AI-generated content showcases Indian icons like Rajinikanth and Kamal Hassan, Mohanlal and Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya (father-son duo), Suriya and Mahesh Babu, Vijay Deverakonda and Dhanush, Prabhas and Allu Arjun, Pawan Kalyan and Ajith Kumar, Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan, Yash and Ram Charan, Hrithik Roshan and Daggubati Rana, Vikram and Vijay, as well as comedians Brahmanand and Johnny Lever. Junior NTR and Vijay are also featured, alongside surprise wild card entries from chess champions Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh.
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The internet is rife with speculation about the production costs of this virtual collaboration, as fans marvel at the unexpected pairing of top stars. However, some viewers are questioning the ethics of using AI to create such content, feeling uncomfortable with its potential to overshadow real-life productions.
The excitement follows the premiere of the second season of the South Korean hit “Squid Game” on Netflix, which shattered viewership records previously held by Wednesday‘s premier.
