AI Actress Takes Over South Cinema: First Virtual Star 'Maya' Cast in ₹150 Cr Movie

 



📅 Posted On: June 23, 2025


Category: Technology | Entertainment | Cinema

Author: Team News24Quick



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🎬 Introduction


In a bold leap into the future, Tamil film director Shankar has announced India's first AI-generated actress, “Maya,” as the lead in his upcoming ₹150 crore sci-fi thriller Netrikann 3000. This move marks a groundbreaking shift in Indian cinema and has already sparked debates online about the role of AI in creative industries.



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🤖 Who is Maya?


Maya is a fully computer-generated actress, created using Generative AI and motion-capture technology. Her voice, emotions, and acting style are based on deep-learning models trained on hundreds of South Indian actresses.


Height: 5'6"


Language Support: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English


Voice Model: Blend of Trisha, Samantha & Anushka Shetty


Tech Behind Her: OpenAI + Indian VFX studios collaboration



> 🎥 “Maya is not just a face; she is an experience,” says Director Shankar.





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🎞️ About the Film – Netrikann 3000


Budget: ₹150 crore


Genre: Sci-Fi / Action


Release: April 2026


Male Lead: Vijay Sethupathi


Plot: A dystopian AI-dominated world where a virtual being saves humanity from collapse.




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🔥 Why It’s Going Viral


#MayaAI trended on X (Twitter) with over 380K tweets in 24 hours


YouTube teaser video: 10M+ views in 48 hrs


Instagram reels & edits of Maya already have fan pages




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⚖️ Controversy: Threat to Real Actors?


Some industry experts fear Maya may lead to fewer roles for real actresses. South superstar Nayanthara said:


> “AI can help, but it cannot replace real emotion.”

Meanwhile, directors praise the 

ability to shoot 24x7, in any location, without schedule issues.





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