Sundar C slams claims of Nayanthara's Mookuthi Amman 2 being majorly AI; clarifies only 15 of 3000 CGI shots use it

Director Sundar C has pushed back against claims that Nayanthara-starrer Mookuthi Amman 2 was created largely with artificial intelligence. Speaking at the film’s pre-release event in Chennai, he described the production’s visual-effects effort and defended the people behind it.

AI used in a limited number of shots

Sundar clarified that AI was used in only 15 of the film’s 3,000 CGI shots. The explanation addresses speculation that the project relied heavily on AI for its visual work, while distinguishing that use from the wider CGI production.

He said the film’s CGI team includes nearly 400 artists who have worked on the project day and night for more than a year and a half. Sundar specifically praised their commitment and said it was painful to hear claims made without knowledge of the actual process.

Focus on the CGI team

The director called the work carried out by the crew far from ordinary and placed particular emphasis on the contribution of the CGI department. His comments highlight the scale of the team’s involvement in preparing the film’s visual content.

Sundar also said he expects AI to become widespread beyond graphics in the coming year. However, his remarks about Mookuthi Amman 2 presented the technology as a limited part of the film’s CGI work rather than its primary production method.

What the clarification means

The comments put the emphasis on the labor of the film’s artists and the extended production period behind its visual effects. They also offer a direct response to discussion surrounding AI’s role in the project ahead of its release.