Rekhachithram on OTT: Mammootty’s AI appearance in Asif Ali starrer wows netizens; say 'It's never about the budget…’

Here’s how netizens are reacting to Mammootty’s AI-generated scenes in Asif Ali starrer Rekhachithram after its digital debut.

By Anjali Choudhury

Published on Mar 07, 2025 | 12:59 PM IST | 35.9K

Rekhachithram on OTT: Mammootty’s AI appearance in Asif Ali starrer wows netizens; say 'It's never about the budget…’ (PC: SonyLIV X)

Asif Ali starrer Rekhachithram premiered on Sony Liv on March 6, arriving a day earlier than expected. While the Malayalam mystery thriller has impressed audiences with its storyline, what truly caught everyone's attention was Mammootty’s AI-generated avatar. Since the plot revolves around the 1985 film Kathodu Kathoram, the makers used AI to recreate the veteran actor's younger self.

Netizens were in awe of Mammootty's AI-generated look and praised the Rekhachithram team for their brilliant work. A viewer shared that filmmaking is not just about the budget but the intention behind it. The person appreciated the impressive technical work done within a limited budget and considered it a great case study for others. They also described it as "one of the finest AI recreations in Indian cinema".

On the other hand, a viewer noted that some ace directors, despite having massive budgets, have failed to handle AI properly. This has led to poor on-screen recreations of late veteran actors, making Rekhachithram’s team deserving of immense appreciation.

The person also praised the filmmakers for achieving a high-quality AI recreation within a limited budget and called it a commendable effort.

Another user reviewed the Asif Ali starrer and mentioned that the film revolves around a police officer investigating a 40-year-old murder case linked to a movie set. The netizen found it to be a well-crafted suspenseful investigation drama and appreciated the AI work done for Mammootty.

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Rekhachithram is directed by Jofin T. Chacko, with a screenplay by John Manthrickal and Ramu Sunil, who also penned the story. Produced by Venu Kunnappilly, the film features Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, and Manoj K Jayan in pivotal roles. Appu Prabhakar handled the cinematography, while Shameer Muhammed took charge of the editing. The film’s music is composed by Mujeeb Majeed.

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