Mumbai-based studio making Ramayana with AI. Watch the stunning trailer

A Mumbai-based studio, Cinefai, is making waves by developing a visually striking adaptation of the Ramayana using next-generation generative AI tools. The studio recently unveiled the trailer of its episodic series on YouTube, along with the release of the first episode.

Film critic Taran Adarsh shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), writing: "GEN-AI DEVELOPED 'RAMAYANA' TRAILER UNVEILED... #CinefaiStudios – a #Mumbai-based, #GenAI-powered studio – has unveiled the trailer of its episodic series #Ramayana, created entirely using next-gen AI tools. The trailer is now live on the studio's official #Instagram and #YouTube channels, and the first episode has also premiered!"



On its YouTube page, Cinefai describes the project as: "This is our own original Ramayana series — rooted in the epic, powered by cinematic visuals, and told in pure Hindi. The journey of Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and Ravan begins here. As the world talks about Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming Ramayana, we offer a raw, immersive experience that stands on its own. If you're searching for Hindi Ramayana content, mythological trailers, or new Indian epics in 2025 — this is your moment."

This isn’t Cinefai’s first foray into AI-driven mythology. The studio previously released GenAI-powered videos on the Mahabharata, as well as an epic showdown between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.

Cinefai is part of a broader trend in the entertainment industry. Global players like Netflix are increasingly exploring AI-powered storytelling, and in India, platforms like Pratilipi are also experimenting with the format. Pratilipi recently teamed up with Teevra Studios to launch Bedard Piya, India’s first GenAI-animated series, which premiered on YouTube on July 19.

A recent report by EY highlighted how generative AI is revolutionizing media and entertainment, marking a transformative era in how stories are created, consumed, and experienced.

Incidentally, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer Ramayana movie is about to be released around Diwali and is said to be Bollywood's most expensive film series with a production cost of Rs 1,600 crore. The opening part alone has a massive allocation of ?900 crore, while the subsequent chapter is budgeted at Rs 700 crore.
The first part of Ramayana is scheduled for release during Diwali 2026, with the second installment set to arrive a year later in Diwali 2027.