**Intellicontent Studios Unveils World’s First AI-Trained Photorealistic Avatar of Hanuman Ji in ‘Anjaneya – Son of Vayu’**
Intellicontent Studios, a next-generation entertainment company harnessing cutting-edge AI technologies, has announced its bold foray into devotional entertainment with *Anjaneya – Son of Vayu*. This upcoming film trailer introduces the world’s first AI-trained photorealistic cinematic avatar of Hanuman Ji, created to inspire and engage audiences through the powerful blend of devotion, spirituality, and advanced technology.
Founded in 2024 by former Twitter India Executive Shantanu Sahajpal and writer-filmmarketeer Shaan G, Intellicontent Studios combines expertise in AI model training, visual effects, and cinematic production. The studio is building India’s first devotional cinematic universe, aiming to revolutionize how Indian Gods are experienced worldwide with a special focus on spirituality, devotion, and new-age audience engagement.
The first chapter of this ambitious venture, *Anjaneya – Son of Vayu*, is slated for release on Hanuman Jayanti in 2026. While many details remain under wraps, Intellicontent Studios is considering a collaboration with actor Sonu Sood to lend his voice to key characters like Anjaneya, bringing emotional depth and authenticity. The studio is also exploring partnerships with top music composers, including notable names such as Anirudh Ravichander, to enrich the film’s cinematic experience with a powerful and contemporary soundscape.
### The Growing Market for Devotional Entertainment
The devotional and spiritual content space in India alone reaches over 500 million consumers, with exponential demand across the Indian diaspora globally. Spiritual and devotional entertainment continues to grow both in scale and impact on the worldwide stage. According to PwC, AI-driven content creation is forecasted to exceed a staggering $1.3 trillion in impact by 2030, signaling a massive opportunity for innovation within this genre.
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### Exclusive Interview with Shantanu Sahajpal and Shaan G
**Q: When you say the first AI-trained cinematic avatar of Hanuman Ji, what exactly do you 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 artwork. *Anjaneya* is an AI-trained avatar that can be consistently recreated across films, short-format videos, and immersive experiences. It is the first time that Hanuman Ji has been given such a definitive, AI-powered visual identity.”
**Shaan G:**
“When we say AI-trained cinematic avatar, it means we’ve trained diffusion models specifically to create a photorealistic, consistent version of Hanuman Ji. Normally, AI-generated images vary widely in appearance—faces change from one image to another. We have overcome that by training the model to maintain a consistent, cinematic, and lifelike Hanuman Ji. This process, known as model training, can be applied to any character, style, or visual identity.”
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**Q: Why did you decide to start the devotional cinematic universe with Hanuman Ji?**
**Shantanu Sahajpal:**
“Hanuman Ji is the world’s first superhero in human history. That’s why he is the ideal cornerstone for the Cinematic Universe we are building. He symbolizes strength, devotion, humility, and service—qualities that resonate deeply across generations. Loved as both protector and friend, Hanuman Ji embodies devotion, loyalty, and courage, making him the perfect foundational character.”
**Shaan G:**
“Also, not enough storytelling has truly done justice to Hanuman Ji’s charisma, magical presence, and aura. From a technical standpoint, creating Hanuman Ji’s avatar was exceptionally challenging due to his hybrid anatomy—part vanar (monkey), yet humanlike and divine. Capturing that balance while preserving his magical essence was no easy feat, so we decided to begin with our toughest project.”
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**Q: What will India’s first devotional cinematic universe involve?**
**Shantanu Sahajpal:**
“Our vision is to build an interconnected devotional cinematic universe featuring Indian Gods, giving them a definitive cinematic identity by leveraging AI and advanced visual effects. Just like global cinematic franchises with continuity and depth, we believe the devotional audience deserves a universe 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 many of us grew up with, brought together in one cinematic universe—but not in an old-school way. We’re talking high-octane action, cutting-edge visuals, and compelling storytelling. These ancient tales already have every element: kings who sacrifice everything for dharma, epic battles for honor, and heroes who embody sacrifice, loyalty, and bravery.”
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**Q: What do you mean by reimagining devotion?**
**Shantanu Sahajpal:**
“When we say reimagining devotion, we mean the intersection of spirituality and new-age technology. Devotion has traditionally been expressed through temples, festivals, rituals, art, and music. Today’s audiences spend much of their time consuming visual content on screens. By reimagining devotion, we keep spiritual values unchanged but evolve the storytelling medium so that a young person in Mumbai or New York can feel as inspired watching *Anjaneya* as someone visiting a temple.”
**Shaan G:**
“Imagine a high-energy trailer for *Anjaneya* playing on Times Square billboards, with the world watching in awe of the action, visuals, and power of these stories. That’s what reimagining devotion is about—presenting our revered gods and legends in a compelling, modern light.”
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### Sonu Sood and the Voice of Hanuman Ji
**Q: What’s the status of getting Sonu Sood as the voice of Hanuman Ji?**
**Shantanu Sahajpal:**
“We are currently in the consideration phase to finalize the voice actor for Anjaneya. Sonu Sood’s real-life heroism makes him a priority choice to bring Hanuman Ji’s voice to life. Our goal is to ensure the voice captures the strength and compassion audiences associate with Hanuman Ji.”
**Shaan G:**
“Sonu Sood’s name is definitely at the top of our priority list. We want to collaborate with people whose spirit aligns with the heroic teachings of our gods. If Hanuman Ji represents strength, loyalty, and service, we would love for someone embodying those qualities in real life to give him a voice.”
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*Anjaneya – Son of Vayu* promises to be a landmark project, blending devotion, technology, and storytelling to create a new cinematic experience for audiences everywhere. Stay tuned for more updates as Intellicontent Studios prepares to redefine spiritual entertainment for the modern era.
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