There is strong buzz from the film industry that a massive mythological movie is in development featuring a star-studded setup.
Initially planned as a live action film with a huge budget of Rs 400 crore, the project has taken a major turn.
After watching Mahavatar Narasimha, the makers decided to convert the concept into an animated film with a well-planned budget of Rs 35 crore.
Since there are no star actors involved, there is no burden of shooting or high remuneration costs.
The producers explained that even with big stars, if the visual effects are not convincing, the film will likely fail.
Instead of spending heavily on graphics to achieve realism, they believe an animated film will serve the story better and avoid audience disappointment.
This shift is seen as a major turning point in the industry. Big stars may now face competition from high-quality animation projects.
As long as animated films deliver success, the trend may continue.
The rising salaries of top actors have strained producers financially, but now, writers, directors, animation studios and producers stand to benefit more.
