​In this bl. Interview with N Venkateswaran, Senthil Nayagam, General Partner, Muonium AI Venture Studio speaks about his attempt to bring the Kamba Ramayanam to life through a live-action film that uses artificial intelligence in the creative process. he explains how AI tools can help visualise scenes from the classical Tamil epic.

Using references from the 1980s stage drama, Senthil discusses the challenges of adapting work such as the Kamba Ramayanam for cinema. From recreating characters and settings to retaining the spirit of the original, the process involves balancing tradition with new technology. He also reflects on how AI models — often trained largely on Western visual material — can be adapted to represent Indian faces, expressions and cultural contexts.

Published on March 10, 2026