**Intellicontent Studios Unveils the World’s First AI-Trained Cinematic Avatar of Hanuman Ji in ‘Anjaneya – Son of Vayu’**
Intellicontent Studios, a next-generation entertainment company leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, has announced its bold entry into devotional entertainment with *Anjaneya – Son of Vayu*. The film trailer introduces the world’s first AI-trained photorealistic cinematic avatar of Hanuman Ji, created to inspire and engage audiences through the powerful combination of devotion, spirituality, and technology.
Founded in 2024 by former Twitter India executive Shantanu Sahajpal and writer-films marketeer Shaan G, Intellicontent Studios aims to revolutionise how Indian Gods are experienced worldwide. By combining AI model training, visual effects, and cinematic production, the studio is building India’s first devotional cinematic universe centered on spirituality, devotion, and new-age audience engagement.
The first chapter in this ambitious vision, *Anjaneya – Son of Vayu*, is slated for release on Hanuman Jayanti 2026. While further details remain under wraps, Intellicontent Studios is exploring collaborations with actor Sonu Sood, who may lend his voice to bring characters like Anjaneya to life with emotional depth. Additionally, the studio is considering top music composers such as Anirudh Ravichander to enrich the cinematic experience with a powerful, contemporary soundscape.
The devotional and spiritual content space in India alone reaches over 500 million consumers, with exponential demand across the diaspora. Globally, spiritual and devotional entertainment continues to grow in both scale and impact, while AI-driven content creation is forecasted to exceed $1.3 trillion in impact by 2030, according to PwC.
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### Exclusive Interview: The World’s First AI-Trained Cinematic Avatar Of Hanuman Ji — And Sonu Sood
**Free Press Journal** had an exclusive interaction with Shantanu Sahajpal, Co-Founder and CEO of Intellicontent Studios, and Shaan G, Co-Founder, to learn more about the movie, Sonu Sood’s involvement, and the studio’s vision.
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### What Does “AI-Trained Cinematic Avatar of Hanuman Ji” Mean?
**Shantanu Sahajpal:**
“We have developed a dedicated AI model trained on carefully curated cultural, artistic, and anatomical references to bring Hanuman Ji to life with studio-grade cinematic output. This is unlike generic visualizations from existing AI models, which mostly produce one-off artworks. *Anjaneya* is an AI-trained avatar that can be consistently recreated across films, short-format videos, and experiences. This marks the first time Hanuman Ji has been given such a definitive, AI-powered visual identity.”
**Shaan G:**
“When we say ‘AI-trained cinematic avatar,’ we mean we’ve trained diffusion models to create a photorealistic, consistent version of Hanuman Ji. Normally, AI generates character images that vary with each iteration—for example, the face might change from one picture to another. We trained the model specifically to create a consistent, lifelike, and cinematic Hanuman Ji. This process, known as model training, can be applied to any character, style, or visual identity.”
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### Why Start the Devotional Cinematic Universe with Hanuman Ji?
**Shantanu Sahajpal:**
“Hanuman Ji is the first superhero ever in human history, which is why we chose him as the cornerstone of this Cinematic Universe. He symbolizes strength, devotion, humility, and service—qualities that resonate deeply across generations. Hanuman Ji is loved as a protector and a friend. Starting with him grounds our cinematic universe in a character embodying devotion, loyalty, and courage, inspiring spiritual audiences.”
**Shaan G:**
“Not enough art and storytelling have truly done justice to Hanuman Ji—his charisma, aura, and magical presence. From a technical standpoint, his hybrid anatomy—part vanar, part human-like, and divine—makes his avatar particularly challenging to train. Capturing this balance while retaining his magical essence was no easy task, so we decided to begin with this toughest project.”
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### What Will India’s First Devotional Cinematic Universe Involve?
**Shantanu Sahajpal:**
“Our vision is to build an interconnected devotional cinematic universe of Indian Gods, giving them definitive cinematic identities through AI and advanced VFX. Like global cinematic franchises, we want to provide continuity and depth, connecting characters, stories, and experiences—from epics like the *Ramayana* and *Mahabharata* to the *Puranas*. This universe will extend beyond films into short-form content, immersive experiences, and digital platforms, making devotion both accessible and aspirational for today’s audiences.”
**Shaan G:**
“These are the stories we grew up listening to, brought together in one cinematic universe—but not in the old-school way. We’re talking high-octane action, cutting-edge visuals, and compelling storytelling. These ancient tales already have it all—kings who renounce thrones for dharma, epic battles for honor, heroes embodying sacrifice, loyalty, and bravery.”
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### What Does “Reimagining Devotion” Mean?
**Shantanu Sahajpal:**
“Reimagining devotion means blending spirituality with new-age technology. For centuries, devotion has been expressed through temples, festivals, rituals, art, and music. Today’s audiences spend significant time engaging with visual content on screens. We’re evolving the storytelling medium so that a young person in Mumbai or New York can feel as inspired watching *Anjaneya* on screen as someone visiting a temple.”
**Shaan G:**
“Imagine a high-energy trailer of *Anjaneya* playing on Times Square billboards, with the world watching in awe at the action, visuals, and power of these stories. That’s what we mean by reimagining devotion—presenting the same gods and legends we revere in a cutting-edge, global format.”
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### Sonu Sood: The Voice of Hanuman Ji?
**Shantanu Sahajpal:**
“We are currently in the consideration phase to finalise the voice of Anjaneya. The real-life heroism of Sonu Sood makes him a prime candidate to bring Hanuman Ji’s voice to life. We want the voice to carry the power and compassion associated with Hanuman Ji.”
**Shaan G:**
“Sonu Sood is definitely at the top of our priority list. We want collaborators whose spirit aligns with the heroic teachings of our gods. If Hanuman Ji represents strength, loyalty, and service, we’d love to have someone who embodies those qualities in real life give him a voice.”
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Intellicontent Studios is poised to transform devotional entertainment with its innovative blend of ancient spirituality and cutting-edge AI technology, making it an exciting venture to watch as *Anjaneya – Son of Vayu* approaches its 2026 release.
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